Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[urbanturban]

I find Yanko (only have 1 pair) slightly more generous than Carmina's Rain last.

I stick to the same size as my Carmina's Rain and Loake's Capital lasts.

 

[Darknight55]

I don't have wide-ish feet but rather flat-feet, this means that the ball of foot gets kinda flatten and thus presses onto the sides.

I need wide fitting shoes otherwise it gets really pain after awhile.

I'm kinda sick of all salesmen saying the shoes will expand; from my experience it tends to expand when worn and contract when left to rest. Had to throw away 3-4 pairs because they were too tight. Also the expansion distorts the shape a little, although this doesn't really matter to me.

What I've noticed is that, wide fitting shoes differ from brands to brands and the only way is to try them out.

Take note of the leather used as well, some brands uses softer leather and this increase the comfort a lot.

Also note that derbies are more comfortable as opposed to oxfords due to the construction and the lining involved, etc.


On that note, does anyone know if stores in Japan stocks wide fitting shoes?

Fellow wide feet here. Most off the rack shoes will be in standard width, so it will be hard finding wide fitting ones.
I usually send my feet tracing to the shoemaker for verification before buying (maker, not retailer).
If you still cant find it, just save up and bespoke a pair

 

[starsandstripes]

Fellow wide feet here. Most off the rack shoes will be in standard width, so it will be hard finding wide fitting ones.
I usually send my feet tracing to the shoemaker for verification before buying (maker, not retailer).
If you still cant find it, just save up and bespoke a pair

Any recommendation for brands? I’ve tried Cheaney F which is still a tad tight, G should be good. Their calf leather seems soft enough. Other than that it’s a crapshoot of ordering and returning.

Used to send tracing but to retailers and to some makers. Most don’t seem to want to make a recommendation for fear of wrong sizing advice and the potential issues that may arise.

 

[Darknight55]

Any recommendation for brands? I’ve tried Cheaney F which is still a tad tight, G should be good. Their calf leather seems soft enough. Other than that it’s a crapshoot of ordering and returning.

Used to send tracing but to retailers and to some makers. Most don’t seem to want to make a recommendation for fear of wrong sizing advice and the potential issues that may arise.

Zonkeyboot H width seems ok for me so far. You can mail them the tracing for confirmation. Alexandra did some good judgement for my sizing. Even edited the PDF i sent to let me know whats the "high instep" measurement I needed to provide

 

[Supersinner]

Hi supernova, able to share the cost for toe tap and topy? Do they do only ed et al shoes or other brands as well? Thank you!

I would go to ed et al. They have the best cobbler work in my opinion. But I’ve only done toe taps and topy, and not a resole.

 

[cokiee]

Fellow wide feet here. Most off the rack shoes will be in standard width, so it will be hard finding wide fitting ones.
I usually send my feet tracing to the shoemaker for verification before buying (maker, not retailer).
If you still cant find it, just save up and bespoke a pair

What make/lasts have you found that work for you please?

Edit: ah OK sorry. Didn't see the zonkeyboot recommendation.

Sent from Xiaomi MI MAX using GAGT

 

[supernova]

Hi supernova, able to share the cost for toe tap and topy? Do they do only ed et al shoes or other brands as well? Thank you!

50 for toe taps. 40 onwards(?) for topy. They do any shoe brands.

 

[deadbeat]

Shukey just charged me $60 for a pair of topy. Top and bottom

 

[wrinklednails]

Shukey just charged me $60 for a pair of topy. Top and bottom

By saying top and bottom do you mean front half and heel?

 

[deadbeat]

By saying top and bottom do you mean front half and heel?

Yes, you're right

 

[wrinklednails]

50 for toe taps. 40 onwards(?) for topy. They do any shoe brands.

I offer topy at $20 nett. Check out my carousell profile (@pulloutnow) for more info!

 

[supernova]

50 for toe taps. 40 onwards(?) for topy. They do any shoe brands.

I would like to show my recent toe taps and topy to explain why I think it’s worth the price. Toe taps are perfectly flushed, and they shave the leather sole before applying the topy. For avoidance of doubt, I am a full price paying customer @ ed et al!

And in case you are wondering what these shoes are... they are my Black Friday purchases from yeossal

 

[wiz]

Great buys and I am sure you will be pleased with the Corno Blu. One of my favourites

I would like to show my recent toe taps and topy to explain why I think it’s worth the price. Toe taps are perfectly flushed, and they shave the leather sole before applying the topy. For avoidance of doubt, I am a full price paying customer @ ed et al!

And in case you are wondering what these shoes are... they are my Black Friday purchases from yeossal

 

[xiaobastian]

I would like to show my recent toe taps and topy to explain why I think it’s worth the price. Toe taps are perfectly flushed, and they shave the leather sole before applying the topy. For avoidance of doubt, I am a full price paying customer @ ed et al!

And in case you are wondering what these shoes are... they are my Black Friday purchases from yeossal

I find toe caps wears out the top soles much less compared to just having it vibram or topy. I replaced my toe caps twice before and never had to replace the top part of my sole. Maybe cos the way I walk only wears out the tip

 

[thundermarch]

Supernova

The Topys on the AMs look very nicely done indeed. Like the work of a professional. Good recommendation.

 

[LegendZenify]

Singpost somehow delivered my shoes from yeossal to a neighbor instead...
Mailing slip was missing (the thing that you stick on the box indicating address, etc.) - not sure why.
Really poor service. Registered mail somemore...

That being said, the shoes look amazing, especially the beveled waist.
Some creases and markings on the leather, but I guess that's to be expected of the non-Dux line.
Also, some creases on the vamp indicating it's been tried on before. Might be a return hmm.

 

[wrinklednails]

I would like to show my recent toe taps and topy to explain why I think it’s worth the price. Toe taps are perfectly flushed, and they shave the leather sole before applying the topy. For avoidance of doubt, I am a full price paying customer @ ed et al!

And in case you are wondering what these shoes are... they are my Black Friday purchases from yeossal

Curious, why did you decide to Topy 1 pair and install toe taps on the other VS Topy-ing and installing toe taps on both? Is it because of your usage of the shoes?

 

[supernova]

Curious, why did you decide to Topy 1 pair and install toe taps on the other VS Topy-ing and installing toe taps on both? Is it because of your usage of the shoes?

First, I don’t see the value of toe tap + topy, though I know some do it. My general preference is to keep leather soles un-topied, and this is where toe taps come in.

If I intend to use the pair for wet weather, I’ll topy it to “protect” the soles. After which I don’t think there’s additional value for toe taps as I can always replace the topy when it wears down.

The black shoes are meant to be beaters

 

[wiz]

Hey supernova, how do you find the quality of the Aries? How do they stack up against the other GYW RTW?

I love the Argentum but wondering how far ahead they are over the Aries.

Will be great to hear about your perspective. Thanks

First, I don’t see the value of toe tap + topy, though I know some do it. My general preference is to keep leather soles un-topied, and this is where toe taps come in.

If I intend to use the pair for wet weather, I’ll topy it to “protect” the soles. After which I don’t think there’s additional value for toe taps as I can always replace the topy when it wears down.

The black shoes are meant to be beaters

 

[spuispui]

Missed the Black Friday sales. Just to check will there be any upcoming sales day like 12.12, Christmas or new year? Thanks all.

pediwear having 20% off

bought a pair of loake for 153pounds