Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[cokiee]

How do you tell? Althought Im thinking below SGD300 should be corrected grain as well..

harbouring a guess really, from sheen and the way the leather seems to fold rather than crease. That said, thundermarch is right - very hard to tell from photos. Do note that price however is not a good measure

 

[thundermarch]

Cool! Link?
Am UK8, but as they say, if the shoe fits...

You can look for "thunder_march" on instagram. And just look through the pics I've posted.

 

[gairyu]

Between leather soles with topy and rubber soles, what are the pros and cons for each?

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[brightside]

Why don't u order Loake 1880 from Robinson shoes online this weekend with the 20% discount coupon. Original price 180 UKP (less VAT), thus free shipping. Less 20% 144 UKP. Depending on the exchange rate u are charged, only S$255, and u get calf leather instead of polished corrected grain, plus half size 9.5 which might suits you better.

Thanks for the suggestion! Initially wanted to get online too. But i think for my first pair, just for the sake of fitting and peace of mind, I decided to buy locally. For subsequent pairs, i might get em online once I'm more familiar with fitting and the different brands/looks available.

Corrected grain leather has a thick opaque topcoat / paint-like layer that's been used after heavy buffing of the grain surface to cover up obvious imperfections.
This topcoat gives a very artificial, plastic-like sheen / appearance.
On close observation, you will also note that none of the typical surface features of full grain leather (ie, normal hide texture, hair follicle openings, even vein shadows) will be seen. The surface is quite flat and feature-less.
I'm sorry as I am not familiar enough with Loake's offerings to know which lines are CG and which are FG, and based on superficial observations of your photos, I can't be absolutely certain.
I'm sure though, that the 1880 line is FG.

Thanks! The pair i got were these - http://www.loake.co.uk/byrange/l1/260.html

Just bought them today at $239 Pretty happy with the purchase. Im a UK9! Tried the 8 and i couldnt even put my foot in.... haha.

 

[Carnage]

Anyone went to the John Lobb trunk show?

 

[confidante]

What colour creme and wax should i use for burgundy strands?

 

[anodize]

What colour creme and wax should i use for burgundy strands?

I think burgundy.

 

[confidante]

Thanks..

I would like to enquire if I should get the Loake Strands in Burgundy or Mahogany.

Which colour is more flexible?

 

[arcfire]

Thanks..

I would like to enquire if I should get the Loake Strands in Burgundy or Mahogany.

Which colour is more flexible?

Both are decent. Depends on what you prefer. If this is your 1st pair of shoes, then go for Mahogany. Otherwise if you are looking for something different from your other pairs then Burgundy.

 

[confidante]

Both are decent. Depends on what you prefer. If this is your 1st pair of shoes, then go for Mahogany. Otherwise if you are looking for something different from your other pairs then Burgundy.

Hi! It would be my 2nd pair. Want to get 1 more for rotation and expand my collection.

For reference first pair is a black Aldwych.

 

[thundermarch]

Burgundy is supposed to be very versatile. And indeed it is.
It complements both grey and navy trousers. But I increasingly shy away from louder colors or reddish colors these days.
Very dark burgundy can work.
But I find interesting shades of brown much more palatable.

 

[Emospence]

Hi! It would be my 2nd pair. Want to get 1 more for rotation and expand my collection.

For reference first pair is a black Aldwych.

I would personally go for brown for my 2nd pair but honestly, either would be great

 

[thundermarch]

I would personally go for brown for my 2nd pair but honestly, either would be great

So Antonio hasn't increased his prices yet.
Have you placed your order?
You got the Equites and the suede chukka right?

 

[Emospence]

So Antonio hasn't increased his prices yet.
Have you placed your order?
You got the Equites and the suede chukka right?

Yup those 2. Placed liao.

Keep going back and forth on the split toes, but Antonio informed me he can only do 2 pairs in 1 shipping, so suan le, next time then get.

 

[thundermarch]

Yup those 2. Placed liao.

Keep going back and forth on the split toes, but Antonio informed me he can only do 2 pairs in 1 shipping, so suan le, next time then get.

Nice man.
The Equites is the ultimate brown captoe I think.
I went with the Optio and Centurion, and another 2 Argentum HW MTOs.....just can't wait.

 

[Emospence]

Nice man.
The Equites is the ultimate brown captoe I think.
I went with the Optio and Centurion, and another 2 Argentum HW MTOs.....just can't wait.

You are damn hardcore. Lol. Thought I saw something about your gf making noise?

What makeups you went with for the HW ones? Those don't have promo pricing right?

 

[thundermarch]

You are damn hardcore. Lol. Thought I saw something about your gf making noise?

What makeups you went with for the HW ones? Those don't have promo pricing right?

I'll cross the bridge when I come to it. Lol.

The HW ones are both wholecuts. One is an oxford shoe patterned after the GG Gable, the other is an oxford style wholecut ankle boot.

 

[arcfire]

Hi! It would be my 2nd pair. Want to get 1 more for rotation and expand my collection.

For reference first pair is a black Aldwych.

if it's your 1st brown pair I second going for the mahogany... but as Tony Stark says... "Is it too much to ask for both?"

 

[confidante]

Thanks all for the recommendations!

Next qn that comes to mind is that.. I have been reading that shoes should be snug and no heel slip on initial wear.

What does "snug" mean?

 

[Darknight55]

Thanks all for the recommendations!

Next qn that comes to mind is that.. I have been reading that shoes should be snug and no heel slip on initial wear.

What does "snug" mean?

No slipping (too much room for toes to move around), no tightness (toe compression). The minor details on comfort will depend on yourself.