Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

cokiee · Jan 15, 2017

arcfire said:
I don't think that they are in the same price bracket at all... quality wise I think that they are in the same category.

Septieme Largeur Singapore's having a promo of sorts now for selected models, which actually does bring them into the same (broad) range I think?

But yes, at their original prices in Singapore I'd think there are 'better' makers to look at.

cokiee · Jan 15, 2017

thundermarch said:
Gentlemen,

Once again, I will be letting go of a large number of shoes.
Suffice to say, if they are GYW, they're up for sale. With a very small number of exceptions.
I have a little too many pairs to take pictures of, or list down. So if you see something that has appeared on my IG, or maybe something you need, or have in mind, drop me a msg here or on IG.
I generally wear stuff in UK8.5, but I do have some pairs in 8, and also 9.
Maybe, if there is a lot of interest, I could haul out all my shoes and have an "open house".

I would be most keen, dear sir!

Beta_Tester · Jan 15, 2017

thundermarch said:
Handwelted and norvegese stuff, not for sale.
Sorry, lol.

I take a look at what else is nice!! Haha heck all looks great!

fzblinodizb · Jan 15, 2017

Sizing advice - ed et al & Meermin

Could anyone with ed et al and Meermin shoes help me out with some sizing advice?

I tried ed et al's fitting shoes (non-loafers) and was comfortable with UK 6.5 EE. Ended up getting a pair of single monk (Maxwell - http://edetal.sg/collections/fifth-collection/products/maxwell).

Now I'd like to get a pair of plain toe derbies (Hiro) and/or tassel loafers (Ron) from Meermin but am not sure what size to get. How much should I be sizing up, considering that these are E width? The two shoes I'm considering:

https://meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4588
https://meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4850

I measured my feet by outlining on paper and the size is 260mm by 97mm.

Emailed Meermin about sizing advice for the derbies and they got back to me with this info,

HIRO

L 290mm shoe outsole 7UK
W 103 mm shoe outsole 7UK
L 272 mm last insole 7UK
W 097mm last insole 7UK
Foot 25.4 cm 7UK

L 294 mm shoe outsole 7.5UK
W 104 mm shoe outsole 7.5UK
L 276 mm last insole 7.5UK
W 099 mm last insole 7.5UK
Foot 25.8 cm 7.5UK

Now I'm confused.. :s22:

Do I need to go up by 2 sizes to UK 7.5 E, compared to ed et al UK 6.5 EE?

greatpoke · Jan 15, 2017

fzblinodizb said:
Could anyone with ed et al and Meermin shoes help me out with some sizing advice?

I tried ed et al's fitting shoes (non-loafers) and was comfortable with UK 6.5 EE. Ended up getting a pair of single monk (Maxwell - http://edetal.sg/collections/fifth-collection/products/maxwell).

Now I'd like to get a pair of plain toe derbies (Hiro) and/or tassel loafers (Ron) from Meermin but am not sure what size to get. How much should I be sizing up, considering that these are E width? The two shoes I'm considering:

https://meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4588
https://meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4850

I measured my feet by outlining on paper and the size is 260mm by 97mm.

Emailed Meermin about sizing advice for the derbies and they got back to me with this info,

Now I'm confused..

Do I need to go up by 2 sizes to UK 7.5 E, compared to ed et al UK 6.5 EE?

Personally experience with EEA older collection. Im sized uk7.5(size 41.5?) for UK brands like loake, herring, Carmina. But have to downsize when wearing EEA, 40 fits nicely for me.

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GGGGGG · Jan 15, 2017

As much as Pedro shoes look good, but I feel their sole very slippery. Can anyone recommend other brands that are good?

urbanturban · Jan 16, 2017

GGGGGG said:
As much as Pedro shoes look good, but I feel their sole very slippery. Can anyone recommend other brands that are good?

We have 500+ pages of that. Start from the top, there is a recommendation page.

thundermarch · Jan 16, 2017

cokiee said:
I would be most keen, dear sir!

Hey dude, which pair/s are you interested in? Drop me a pm?

Emospence · Jan 16, 2017

urbanturban said:
We have 500+ pages of that. Start from the top, there is a recommendation page.

Maybe we can have a new recommendation post.. That we can then copy paste as a default answer.. If @thundermarch feels like it :s13:

thundermarch · Jan 16, 2017

Emospence said:
Maybe we can have a new recommendation post.. That we can then copy paste as a default answer.. If @thundermarch feels like it

Actually there are numerous makers that I'm not entirely familiar with. So I'm not really qualified to give a "default answer".
The collective knowledge though, with the contributions from all of you guys, is much more useful than what I can offer.

BoLuiJiak · Jan 16, 2017

GGGGGG said:
As much as Pedro shoes look good, but I feel their sole very slippery. Can anyone recommend other brands that are good?

https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/3r7zuq/the_beginners_boot_buying_guide_v20/

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cokiee · Jan 16, 2017

thundermarch said:
Hey dude, which pair/s are you interested in? Drop me a pm?

Most grateful! Will do so tonight / soonest - am on app now so can't do so

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arcfire · Jan 16, 2017

thundermarch said:
Gentlemen,

Once again, I will be letting go of a large number of shoes.
Suffice to say, if they are GYW, they're up for sale. With a very small number of exceptions.
I have a little too many pairs to take pictures of, or list down. So if you see something that has appeared on my IG, or maybe something you need, or have in mind, drop me a msg here or on IG.
I generally wear stuff in UK8.5, but I do have some pairs in 8, and also 9.
Maybe, if there is a lot of interest, I could haul out all my shoes and have an "open house".

"Spring cleaning" for the new year? I'd love to hang around to drool over some shoes.

arcfire · Jan 16, 2017

Green monday!

thundermarch · Jan 16, 2017

cokiee said:
Most grateful! Will do so tonight / soonest - am on app now so can't do so

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Thank you. Take your time man.

thundermarch · Jan 16, 2017

arcfire said:
"Spring cleaning" for the new year? I'd love to hang around to drool over some shoes.

I'm just.... "refining" my collection I guess. My likes and priorities have slowly changed over the past couple years.

kangaroo · Jan 16, 2017

thundermarch said:
Actually there are numerous makers that I'm not entirely familiar with. So I'm not really qualified to give a "default answer".
The collective knowledge though, with the contributions from all of you guys, is much more useful than what I can offer.

Hey thundermarch, I think you are too modest.

greatpoke · Jan 16, 2017

Complimentary shoe bag and shoe horn.

Are these considered as shoe trees too? Complimentary Plastic shoe trees included.

Got a pair of j Fitzpatrick for my dad. The feel and touch to the leather feels really good. Felt that it's really worth the pennies spent. Fitting is just a little wider than my loake1880 brogues but it is to my liking. Perhaps my next pair when a sale comes up.

Tony II is the model

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Darknight55 · Jan 16, 2017

All my MTOs have arrived. Feels good.

Yet a sense of emptiness lingers...

thundermarch · Jan 16, 2017

greatpoke said:
Are these considered as shoe trees too? Complimentary Plastic shoe trees included.

Got a pair of j Fitzpatrick for my dad. The feel and touch to the leather feels really good. Felt that it's really worth the pennies spent. Fitting is just a little wider than my loake1880 brogues but it is to my liking. Perhaps my next pair when a sale comes up.

Tony II is the model

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Those are travel trees, most likely.
Glad that you're happy with this pair. Even though they aren't yours.

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