Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[twren84]

wow! Retail and online price is a huge difference!

 

[arcfire]

wow! Retail and online price is a huge difference!

Unfortunately, yes.

 

[likehotbutter]

http://q-menswear.com/ready-to-wear/size-4041-shoe-tree/

anyone tried these local shoe trees b4?

seems good n cheap

Cheap? Lol this goes for $9-12 on Taobao you know? Direct from the factory

Locally, they go for 30 on carousell. Aq carries similar at 36.

Not cheap just median on the local price range

 

[nedenow]

im getting my first pair of Carmina Oxford, anyone has any input about Carmina shoe trees, or am I better off using taobao's? thanks!

 

[likehotbutter]

im getting my first pair of Carmina Oxford, anyone has any input about Carmina shoe trees, or am I better off using taobao's? thanks!

Carmina trees are not lasted. But their rear portion is much slimmer and sleek than the usual culprits from taobao/ woodlore.

I personally only get branded trees if they are lasted and i use the taobao cedar green trees (first post has link) on everything else, even Carminas simpsons shoes.

But up to u really if u think the sleeker carmina rear portion makes a diff. Ymmv

 

[All in a Day]

Loakes may be an option too. You can try the size n I think there will be sizes available during sales...

If the ringgit continues to stay weak/weaken further, can seriously consider purchasing Loake from PLal. They carry an extensive range. Do your own research on the specific models, fit and size 1st though.

Now maybe a good time before they adjust prices upwards due to weak currency.

 

[All in a Day]

Actually no budget la. Just looking for value. I mean if a pair cost 2k and can last forever, why not? But if a pair of pedro $120 but like **** cheap also useless

Regardless $120 or $2K shoes if worn everyday w/o rotation and no shoe care regime practised, I don't think the $2K shoes will last much longer (if at all) than $120 shoes. Even if they did last longer, it would most definitely not be proportionate to the price difference.

Never bought the argument about more expensive shoes being more durable as the primary or critical advantage over cheaper shoes, though I still continue to favour relatively more expensive shoes (by my own humble standards e.g. Loake which may not even be entry level-worthy for some)for other reasons

 

[nedenow]

If the ringgit continues to stay weak/weaken further, can seriously consider purchasing Loake from PLal. They carry an extensive range. Do your own research on the specific models, fit and size 1st though.

Now maybe a good time before they adjust prices upwards due to weak currency.

Yes, the exchange rate left me thinking whether i should get a black toe cap oxford from Carmina or Loake 1880 (from Plal shoes)

 

[Bluebird33]

Yes, the exchange rate left me thinking whether i should get a black toe cap oxford from Carmina or Loake 1880 (from Plal shoes)

Loake 1880 only $300+ from the Plal shop.. Very affordable, good alternative to ordering Carmina online which cost about $500 now due to exchange rate. sad I don't have business there and no time to go KL for vacation..

 

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[nedenow]

Loake 1880 only $300+ from the Plal shop.. Very affordable, good alternative to ordering Carmina online which cost about $500 now due to exchange rate. sad I don't have business there and no time to go KL for vacation..

If I'm not wrong, they do shipping to sg?

 

[jonleelk]

Actually no budget la. Just looking for value. I mean if a pair cost 2k and can last forever, why not? But if a pair of pedro $120 but like **** cheap also useless

http://www.robinsonsshoes.com/loake-churchill.html

Suggest u try this Loake. Belongs to their 1880 range. Soft calf leather toecap Oxford. Comfortable after runs in. Plus have your size 12G!

Will be less than S$400 after less VAT. Alternatively, if u wait a while, can get 20% discount.

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[arcfire]

Dark Oak Dovers



Rosewood CC Dovers



Suede Dovers



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Moar Horween #8



Moar Horween #8



Polo Suede



Westminster

Tons of shoe porn... You really do love your dovers.

 

[nedenow]

Hi all, i have put up a GMTO thread in style forum for the following model:

Model: Carmina Split Toe Derby
Last: Rain last
Sole: Tomir rubber sole
Color: vegano marron (as advice by skoak that is similar to dark oak)
Lining: natural lining or purple lining


Pricing: 2960 sek ex VAT from skoak

link: http://www.styleforum.net/t/506338/gmto-carmina-split-toe-derby#post_8054445

do join in if you are interested, gotta hit the 6 minimum orders.

 

[arcfire]

Hi all, i have put up a GMTO thread in style forum for the following model:

Model: Carmina Split Toe Derby
Last: Rain last
Sole: Tomir rubber sole
Color: vegano marron (as advice by skoak that is similar to dark oak)
Lining: natural lining or purple lining


Pricing: 2960 sek ex VAT from skoak

link: http://www.styleforum.net/t/506338/gmto-carmina-split-toe-derby#post_8054445

do join in if you are interested, gotta hit the 6 minimum orders.

I would have been more interested in the burgundy... I have enough dark browns at the moment. Gd luck with your GMTO!

 

[ntkng]

wearing for the first time since buying during launch mths back...

 

[alvinquah]

Dover day joining Ballgag...

 

[All in a Day]

wearing for the first time since buying during launch mths back...

Where are these from?

 

[arcfire]

Where are these from?

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