Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[lovejersey]

I hit my beloved leather shoes (top shell) onto the edge of the uneven pavement. There is a scuff and deep scratch. Anyone knows how to repair or restore? Really heartpain

 

[d4rkw1sH]

suddenly got random thoughts of using the ns50 vouchers on shoes lol but needa find which malls got such shops that accepts

 

[theblueark]

suddenly got random thoughts of using the ns50 vouchers on shoes lol but needa find which malls got such shops that accepts

Go capitaland malls, check with the shop if they accept the mall vouchers. If they say can, go to the concierge and exchange the NS50 vouchers for the mall vouchers.

 

[Beta_Tester]

Anybody has experience with J.fitzpatrick shoes? eyeing a couple in their current sale season.

I have 3-4 of theirs. Reasonably priced. Quite good fit for me.

 

[x3nogear]

I have 3-4 of theirs. Reasonably priced. Quite good fit for me.

Great to know, shall try a couple of pairs

 

[x3nogear]

Anybody keen on the JFP shoe markdowns?

https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/footwear-sale

I'll be ordering by end of tomorrow. Interested parties pls PM me to share shipping costs.

Pls note we'll hit 7% gst so take that into account.

 

[Beta_Tester]

Not the sample sale right?

 

[x3nogear]

Nope its not the sample sale. It's the 2nd markdowns. Anybody?

 

[DT1212]

Anybody keen on the JFP shoe markdowns?

https://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/footwear-sale

I'll be ordering by end of tomorrow. Interested parties pls PM me to share shipping costs.

Pls note we'll hit 7% gst so take that into account.

Hi,

Need to check whether do you order your true size for Jfitzpatrick shoe?

 

[Darknight55]

Zonkey Boot (9.5H brown wholecut , changed to vibram sole) arrived. Ordered end may, arrived early aug, pretty fast.

Think I found the right width/fit for this maker. Time to do some MTOs

 

[Emospence]

Zonkey Boot (9.5H brown wholecut , changed to vibram sole) arrived. Ordered end may, arrived early aug, pretty fast.

Think I found the right width/fit for this maker. Time to do some MTOs

Spoiler

Nice. Interested to see how they look broken in.

Thread needs more pics like this!

 

[arcfire]

Zonkey Boot (9.5H brown wholecut , changed to vibram sole) arrived. Ordered end may, arrived early aug, pretty fast.

Think I found the right width/fit for this maker. Time to do some MTOs

Beautiful pair....

Can't wait for my AMs!!! When are they coming....

 

[wiz]

Anyone patronised seamlessbespoke recently? Any good stuff? Kind of busy to make a trip there...

 

[Limakilo]

Zonkey Boot (9.5H brown wholecut , changed to vibram sole) arrived. Ordered end may, arrived early aug, pretty fast.

Think I found the right width/fit for this maker. Time to do some MTOs



Hi Darknight55,

I'm interested in making the order thru zonkey boot website. Can you help with my flwg inquiry;

- does zonkey boot online boutique website provide discount for delivery to Spore?
- does zonkey boot provide free shoe tree?

Thanks a lot.

 

[Darknight55]

Zonkey Boot (9.5H brown wholecut , changed to vibram sole) arrived. Ordered end may, arrived early aug, pretty fast.

Think I found the right width/fit for this maker. Time to do some MTOs



Hi Darknight55,

I'm interested in making the order thru zonkey boot website. Can you help with my flwg inquiry;

- does zonkey boot online boutique website provide discount for delivery to Spore?
- does zonkey boot provide free shoe tree?

Thanks a lot.

No discount that I know of. Shipping to SG is €38.
MTO (30% upcharge) will have free shoe tree. Otherwise, its €98.

 

[Limakilo]

No discount that I know of. Shipping to SG is €38.
MTO (30% upcharge) will have free shoe tree. Otherwise, its €98.

I don't reach MTO high level yet, I would be ordering from online boutique ready to wear range, think it don't come with free shoe tree.

Alexander actually replied to my mail about shoes sizes and it's very delighted to hear from the man himself.

What is your feedback on wearing zonkey boot at the end of the day, is the shoes light in weight and comfortable?

 

[Darknight55]

Comfortable, definitely, since it fits well (no V shape at the lace). Sized using feet tracing, high instep measurement and discussion of shoes with issues from other makers.

Weight wise, I can't tell since I wear boots and shoes from various makers and I don't really care about the weight. But definitely lighter than shoes from Hungarian makers.

 

[Limakilo]

Comfortable, definitely, since it fits well (no V shape at the lace). Sized using feet tracing, high instep measurement and discussion of shoes with issues from other makers.

Weight wise, I can't tell since I wear boots and shoes from various makers and I don't really care about the weight. But definitely lighter than shoes from Hungarian makers.

Hi Darknight55,

Thanks and noted your feedback. Wishing you a good weekend ahead.

Cheers

 

[thundermarch]

Alexander actually replied to my mail about shoes sizes and it's very delighted to hear from the man himself.

What is your feedback on wearing zonkey boot at the end of the day, is the shoes light in weight and comfortable?

Zonkey is run by Michael Rollig (man) and his girlfriend Alexandra Diaconou (woman).
Alexandra is the one who handles most of the email correspondences, and is likely the person you heard from.

Rollig though, is the one who is regarded as "the man", or "the brains" behind the entire operation (or most of it).

Rollig also has prior fame, being one half of the duo (the other guy being Phillip Carr) that founded St Crispin's. Rollig then subsequently sold off his shares to Carr, and went on to start Zonkey.

In terms of comfort, each foot is peculiar, as is each last, and your subjective experience of comfort will be a summation of how these 2 factors interact.

The Sailor last works extremely well for me and I find it immensely comfortable. But the High Street last literally kills my feet and I cannot last more than a few hours in them. You'll need to work out what works best for you.

I also do find their Bavarian calf somewhat stiffer than most other European calf, and that also makes the shoes somewhat less comfortable as a baseline.

In terms of weight, handwelted shoes (as most of Zonkeys are, and as are most of the Hungarian makers are), are generally lighter than GYW shoes. You can noticeably feel the difference. Vass shoes (sans trees, and with single leather soles), are actually very light as well.

 

[Limakilo]

Zonkey is run by Michael Rollig (man) and his girlfriend Alexandra Diaconou (woman).
Alexandra is the one who handles most of the email correspondences, and is likely the person you heard from.

Rollig though, is the one who is regarded as "the man", or "the brains" behind the entire operation (or most of it).

Rollig also has prior fame, being one half of the duo (the other guy being Phillip Carr) that founded St Crispin's. Rollig then subsequently sold off his shares to Carr, and went on to start Zonkey.

In terms of comfort, each foot is peculiar, as is each last, and your subjective experience of comfort will be a summation of how these 2 factors interact.

The Sailor last works extremely well for me and I find it immensely comfortable. But the High Street last literally kills my feet and I cannot last more than a few hours in them. You'll need to work out what works best for you.

I also do find their Bavarian calf somewhat stiffer than most other European calf, and that also makes the shoes somewhat less comfortable as a baseline.

In terms of weight, handwelted shoes (as most of Zonkeys are, and as are most of the Hungarian makers are), are generally lighter than GYW shoes. You can noticeably feel the difference. Vass shoes (sans trees, and with single leather soles), are actually very light as well.

Hi Thundermarch,

Pardon me for the gender mix up of Alexandra. Yes it's she who replied to my mail. I have wrote in to Vass too, however did not receive any reply from them yet.

I be getting my feet measured on brannock device and forwarding the measurement to zonkey boot for advise on an accurate suitable size and last fit. My right feet instep feels george cleverly penny loafers when I tried the shoes with socks.

Noted Sailor last is a good fit for you and I would also go for the same fit to be on the safe side.

I was told that initially wearing rubber sole is comfortable but the discomfort set in once the rubber sole had harden over a period of time. Leather sole is more comfortable on the long run.

Any one has any views for this?