Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

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Go easy on the wax. Maybe try some more brushing and buffing first. It could be because you put too much conditioner that not enough of it was brushed off, leaving a matte layer.
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Hmmm ok, thanks will do once I reach home.

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Anyone has experience with Chatham slip on Deck Shoes? How do they compare with timberland?

There are sale on going, tempted to get a pair :)
 
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Hi guys, noticed there hasn't been much talk on Aldens. Any one has experience with them in terms of quality?
 
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Hi anyone know any other online viberg reseller that's sells viberg slipper? Most online store I check don't have the viberg slipper sibei sian. Main reason for not buying via viberg.com is thanks to the $75usd shipping fees.

If anyone know please let me know, tia.
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Hi guys, noticed there hasn't been much talk on Aldens. Any one has experience with them in terms of quality?
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They have quite a lot of hype on other forums and so far they have quite a number of positive reviews.
I plan to hoot alden dover colour 8 shell sometime in the future.

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NoEducation said:
Hi anyone know any other online viberg reseller that's sells viberg slipper? Most online store I check don't have the viberg slipper sibei sian. Main reason for not buying via viberg.com is thanks to the $75usd shipping fees.

If anyone know please let me know, tia.

They have quite a lot of hype on other forums and so far they have quite a number of positive reviews.
I plan to hoot alden dover colour 8 shell sometime in the future.

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Lol curious to see who's hyping such an old brand.

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Does anyone know if skoaktie website has any discount code or sale during black Friday or cyber Mondays previously? Eyeing something but no hurry to buy. Thanks in advance.
 
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Haha thanks guys. I'll be trying them out later today,. Am not really active in the other forums, only got to know about them from most of my Japanese clients for some reason aldens and JM Westons are popular among them
 
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todyseat said:
Does anyone know if skoaktie website has any discount code or sale during black Friday or cyber Mondays previously? Eyeing something but no hurry to buy. Thanks in advance.
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Yes SkoakB has. Their Black Friday sale last year was pretty good.
 
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blzy333 said:
Haha thanks guys. I'll be trying them out later today,. Am not really active in the other forums, only got to know about them from most of my Japanese clients for some reason aldens and JM Westons are popular among them
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Oooh, that explains it because Japs are Ivy mad and Aldens are an Ivy staple.
 
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Haha thanks guys. I'll be trying them out later today,. Am not really active in the other forums, only got to know about them from most of my Japanese clients for some reason aldens and JM Westons are popular among them
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It's a strange phenomenon that I have noticed as well.

Strange because there is a huge demand for European makers / goods among Japanese consumers, in a country where their own LOCAL makers are making great progress and (some) are world class in their own right.

And these Japanese consumers pay a huge premium for these products which might not be objectively better than what a Japanese maker can produce.

Among the 2 makers you highlighted, I would pick Weston over Alden simply because the shoes are better constructed.

Weston utilises a "one piece" insole where a leather rib is cut and raised, and reinforced with a linen strip around the border of this rib. The welt is then machine sewn like GYW. This circumvents somewhat, the deficiencies of GYW. One thing about Weston though, is that they are "stronger" in terms of the casual offerings, not so much their dress shoes / classic shoes.

Alden, is straight up GYW, I don't exactly find significant differences in construction / finishing / materials, apart from maybe a more refined welt finish. They have a certain appeal to certain people because of their general appearance / designs / lasts. If that's your thing, go for it.
 
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Any interest in pooling order for a group order of Yanko unlined suede loafer? Need 2 pairs to hit free international shipping. See below link for more details, and if you're interested PM me. Deal is only available for 1 more day.


[GMTO Ordering Thread] Yanko Unlined suede penny loafer - YOU choose the colour!

https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/6xzfxv/gmto_ordering_thread_yanko_unlined_suede_penny/
 
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Yeah! They seem to go more for overseas makers than their own shoemakers.
Thanks very much for the brief on both shoes! It helps, couldn't really find much material/feedback on them previously haha

I can't seem to find any retailers here for JMWeston though. Just pulled the trigger on a pair of Aldens this noon. So far from my 4 hours of wear, the shoe feel solid and stiff perhaps due to it being a cordovan (my first experience with cordovan). Love the deep burgundy Color though!!

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It's a strange phenomenon that I have noticed as well.

Strange because there is a huge demand for European makers / goods among Japanese consumers, in a country where their own LOCAL makers are making great progress and (some) are world class in their own right.

And these Japanese consumers pay a huge premium for these products which might not be objectively better than what a Japanese maker can produce.

Among the 2 makers you highlighted, I would pick Weston over Alden simply because the shoes are better constructed.

Weston utilises a "one piece" insole where a leather rib is cut and raised, and reinforced with a linen strip around the border of this rib. The welt is then machine sewn like GYW. This circumvents somewhat, the deficiencies of GYW. One thing about Weston though, is that they are "stronger" in terms of the casual offerings, not so much their dress shoes / classic shoes.

Alden, is straight up GYW, I don't exactly find significant differences in construction / finishing / materials, apart from maybe a more refined welt finish. They have a certain appeal to certain people because of their general appearance / designs / lasts. If that's your thing, go for it.
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