Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[thundermarch]

I'm thinking a calf/grain combi would be good. Second the preference for mid to darker brown.

That's great.
Also one other thing.
I'm looking at 5 eyelets instead of 6.

 

[arcfire]

The oxblood hatch looks amazing! I'm undecided on this. Don't know if I want a Chelsea tho I don't have one at the moment. Can keep me updated on this? I would prefer leather with or without topy. But this really looks amazing.

If you don't have one then you should try it out. Its a really nice pair to have for almost any occasion really. Plus point in that it's gonna be in brown (or a shade of it) so its easy to match. I like the oxblood hatch.
On the 804 last, it will look fantastic.

My previous Chelsea boots from EB were great but my wallet is still reeling for recent purchases so I'm still in consideration mode at the moment.... haha.

 

[evangel21]

If you don't have one then you should try it out. Its a really nice pair to have for almost any occasion really. Plus point in that it's gonna be in brown (or a shade of it) so its easy to match. I like the oxblood hatch.
On the 804 last, it will look fantastic.

My previous Chelsea boots from EB were great but my wallet is still reeling for recent purchases so I'm still in consideration mode at the moment.... haha.

Ya the oxblood hatch is really tempting. And I've been thinking about either a Chelsea or lazyman. Like you my wallet is still hurting. Maybe 2017 shoe budget? Haha I will take time to think. And save.

 

[supernova]

The oxblood hatch looks amazing! I'm undecided on this. Don't know if I want a Chelsea tho I don't have one at the moment. Can keep me updated on this? I would prefer leather with or without topy. But this really looks amazing.

Of course. Am suggesting millerighe sole because I thought this would make a nice rain wear

If you don't have one then you should try it out. Its a really nice pair to have for almost any occasion really. Plus point in that it's gonna be in brown (or a shade of it) so its easy to match. I like the oxblood hatch.
On the 804 last, it will look fantastic.

My previous Chelsea boots from EB were great but my wallet is still reeling for recent purchases so I'm still in consideration mode at the moment.... haha.

No rush. Maybe we wait till nearer thanksgiving. May have some sales alternatively if we want to save costs we can go for lama or inca calf. But I feel hatchgrain is more sleek. The look I have in mind in terms of a sleek boot but can be used in the rain is as below. Not sure when else I would wear it in singapore But that one about twice the price...

@thundermarch - not interested at all?

 

[thundermarch]

@thundermarch - not interested at all?

I mean, it's a tempting make-up, really.
But I've already got 2 chelsea boots, and a ton of other things I've committed to...
I think I have to pass unless someone buys my carmina chelsea boots off me.
From now on, I think I only buy if I sell first.
Sigh....

 

[All in a Day]

No love for button shoes gmto.. Sigh

The oxfords n chelseas look promising, just that i already have something similar (by my liberal standards) for each design!

 

[Emospence]

I mean, it's a tempting make-up, really.
But I've already got 2 chelsea boots, and a ton of other things I've committed to...
I think I have to pass unless someone buys my carmina chelsea boots off me.
From now on, I think I only buy if I sell first.
Sigh....

Let's see..

 

[arcfire]

Of course. Am suggesting millerighe sole because I thought this would make a nice rain wear



No rush. Maybe we wait till nearer thanksgiving. May have some sales alternatively if we want to save costs we can go for lama or inca calf. But I feel hatchgrain is more sleek. The look I have in mind in terms of a sleek boot but can be used in the rain is as below. Not sure when else I would wear it in singapore But that one about twice the price...

@thundermarch - not interested at all?

the second pair looks nice... sienna hatch?

 

[thundermarch]

A word about hatch grain.
In particular, the sienna hatch grain. For those who are interested in the boot make-up.
Some time ago, on the thread of a prominent (and also overpriced and not great) maker, there was a big hoo-ha with regards to there being "issues" with the finish of sienna hatch grain giving problems and "coming off".
In actual fact, the issue isn't exactly with the finish per se. Hatch grain leather actually behaves somewhat like a pullup leather. It is hot stuffed, and at areas of flexion and creasing, some of these oils may rise to the surface and cause lightening of the areas affected, so it looks as if there is an issue with the finish. The "problem" can be rectified with a round of cream and buffing.
Curiously enough, this phenomenon seems to only occur with the sienna hatch grain. Don't ask me why.

 

[supernova]

the second pair looks nice... sienna hatch?

Both pairs are G&G burnhams. Cited them for the desired look first is rioja hatch and second is chestnut hatch. If I read correctly (this is dated 2013-4), G&G strips the horween hatch of the colour and recolours them in house. So it's technically not sienna, though I imagine it would look close, notwithstanding the issues thundermatch mentioned.

 

[urbanturban]

Wow. The Singapore men's dress shoe scene suddenly feels vibrant.
Go for it, gents.

 

[arcfire]

A word about hatch grain.
In particular, the sienna hatch grain. For those who are interested in the boot make-up.
Some time ago, on the thread of a prominent (and also overpriced and not great) maker, there was a big hoo-ha with regards to there being "issues" with the finish of sienna hatch grain giving problems and "coming off".
In actual fact, the issue isn't exactly with the finish per se. Hatch grain leather actually behaves somewhat like a pullup leather. It is hot stuffed, and at areas of flexion and creasing, some of these oils may rise to the surface and cause lightening of the areas affected, so it looks as if there is an issue with the finish. The "problem" can be rectified with a round of cream and buffing.
Curiously enough, this phenomenon seems to only occur with the sienna hatch grain. Don't ask me why.

So it's probably better to go with oxblood I guess.

 

[anodize]

heart pain when the shoes got scratched....

 

[Daniel.Y]

heart pain when the shoes got scratched....

Nothing which Saphir renovateurs and medium/dark brown Saphir cremes cant resolve.

 

[anodize]

just tried. Can't hide the scratch.

Probably need to try the saphir repair cream.

Nothing which Saphir renovateurs and medium/dark brown Saphir cremes cant resolve.

 

[jonleelk]

just tried. Can't hide the scratch.

Probably need to try the saphir repair cream.

Use wax to cover it up.

 

[zhane]

do you all get scuffs on ur shoes due to the legs of office chairs? See liao heart pain

if yes, how to prevent ah?

 

[urbanturban]

Seems like a minor scratch la.
Just brush, cream, brush, wax, brush.

 

[arcfire]

do you all get scuffs on ur shoes due to the legs of office chairs? See liao heart pain

if yes, how to prevent ah?

All the time....
Either you don't wear shoes in the office or don't move your feet.

 

[thundermarch]

do you all get scuffs on ur shoes due to the legs of office chairs? See liao heart pain

if yes, how to prevent ah?

If your office chair is a swivel chair with rollers at the bottom of each leg, you can rest the heel of each shoe on the edges of 2 adjacent legs.