Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[jonleelk]

Would you be so kind to check for me when collecting if during recrafting they are able to reduce a shoe by 1/2 size? Thanks.

Eh...don't think that is possible for gyw shoes. U can easily email them to ask.

 

[Mancunian2]

15 years. Very good maintenance regime i suspect.
I heard the older Florsheims are better.

the old Florsheims were comparable to Allen Edmonds,
too bad they gave up the upper niche market

that pair was used for my graduation, job interviews, wedding dinners, ......
stopped wearing them after 7-8 years when I got a new pair Church's


these days, my everyday wear are Johnston & Murphy, Cole Haan and Frye, all from Amazon
got them for around US$100 each pair, don't bother to resole them when they are worn out, just dump into a storage box.

 

[Mancunian2]

I'm uncertain what you meant by "shortcut solution" but I believe that Ed Et Al offers recrafting services here locally for their shoes at $150 and $180 for others.

the prices are steep

in San Francisco, cheapest cobbler charges only US$30 for resole and afaik, none above US$100

 

[striker22]

Yes, it is very costly here. That is why alot of people prefer to vibram or topy the soles. Shipping back to the shoemaker both ways makes it equally costly, if not more and longer downtimes.

Over the years, I get mine done when I travel and pick them up a week later in various city unless it is specified by a certain shoemaker that they will not resole shoes that have been worked on by others.

The reason I asked about resizing is that to me, that bit of added value would make me consider using their services. AE and Alden for example can reduce width and tighten stretched shoes but they do not reduce size.

 

[PetiaC]

I think Carmina's shoe creams are just rebranded Saphir, but I could be wrong.

Carmina (the lady with the same name as the brand) says they source from elsewhere, not same as Saphir/Avenir. But I think quality should be more or less the same, all made in France. Never tried or compare before so not conclusive.

 

[PetiaC]

Last pair of shoes for this year. One pair per year, each day put $1 in piggy bank.

 

[likehotbutter]

the prices are steep

in San Francisco, cheapest cobbler charges only US$30 for resole and afaik, none above US$100

This however, is a recraft, not a simple Resole job. That means new welt, new threads, packing of new cork and new soles

AE recrafts are usd100. B nelson is $125 for JR soles

 

[Mancunian2]

Last pair of shoes for this year. One pair per year, each day put $1 in piggy bank.

suede loafers
哪里买的？

 

[urbanturban]

Last pair of shoes for this year. One pair per year, each day put $1 in piggy bank.

Is this Carmina?

 

[likehotbutter]

Carmina (the lady with the same name as the brand) says they source from elsewhere, not same as Saphir/Avenir. But I think quality should be more or less the same, all made in France. Never tried or compare before so not conclusive.

I realise Carmina's bordo calf seems more reddish burgundy than saphir's purplish burgundy.

Duno if I shld just stick to the saphir or grab a new set of creams at Capitol Piazza lol.

 

[zhaohan]

Since you're residing at Serangoon, I would recommend Kips & Kwik located at Junction 8, Bishan.

IIRC, he charges $28 for a pair of Vibram (not Topy) soles while $22 for heels.

The gent is well-mannered and selfless in sharing shoe care maintenance advices. He's particular busy during weekends so it's advisable to visit him during weekdays instead.

Yea 28, just did recently. Very friendly and nice boss

 

[TUV2008]

The quote of $150 for patina of non EEA shoes sounds reasonable for me. Thinking of sending my DW for them to do a patina .

I'm uncertain what you meant by "shortcut solution" but I believe that Ed Et Al offers recrafting services here locally for their shoes at $150 and $180 for others.

 

[stormcontrol]

Is this Carmina?

Should be. Looks like thunder's gmto which got delivered last weekend.

 

[lirahs]

Wtf vibram $60 and wait one week.

For that as I've mentioned previously, I would rather visit Kips & Kwik. Hah.

The quote of $150 for patina of non EEA shoes sounds reasonable for me. Thinking of sending my DW for them to do a patina .

Besides Ed Et Al, you may want to consider John from Mason & Smith too. He mentioned that patina starts at $200 (depending on the complexity).

 

[likehotbutter]

For that as I've mentioned previously, I would rather visit Kips & Kwik. Hah.



Besides Ed Et Al, you may want to consider John from Mason & Smith too. He mentioned that patina starts at $200 (depending on the complexity).

Yea agree. Though I tend to send my shoes to solemann since he's nearer to Raffles place. Drop at lunch collect after work. And $1 cheaper LOL

But both do good work

 

[Mancunian2]

Besides Ed Et Al, you may want to consider John from Mason & Smith too. He mentioned that patina starts at $200 (depending on the complexity).

shouldnt patina be developed naturally over time?

 

[alvinquah]

Did someone just mentioned polo suede

 

[likehotbutter]

shouldnt patina be developed naturally over time?

Not if you want fancy ones like this

This are by dandyshoecare

 

[lirahs]

shouldnt patina be developed naturally over time?

My friend, you actually answered your own question.

Paid patina service will transform the entire outlook (shade/tone) of the shoes as this will be performed by an artist/experienced soul. Results are immediate.

Natural patina owing to a certain aging process is developed over time and a beauty itself too. Results are gradual.

 

[yanbros]

Has anyone been to Bangkok lately and see their leather shoes? Those at terminal 21 and siam bootery looks good.