Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[terras14]

I did mine at minister mint for $45 clifford center
The vibram is 1.8mm thick

 

[liuhao]

Today I tried the loake drake at Robinson. Just to get a feel of it. I understand it's design loake range which is made in India. But still it's Goodyear welt and using full grain leather. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

My size is 41 or US size 8 so that translated to UK size 7. Luckily the sample shoes is exact 7 and I feel the fit is quite good for me.

However I tried to walk a few steps. I found the leather sole is quite thin and flat. Basically no cushion at all, comparing to the rubber sole shoes I have. It's quite hard and a bit painful to walk. Is this normal? Perhaps I shall get a soft and thicker insole? In case I may need to get UK size of 7.5 to accommodate the insole. How do you guys manage this? My first time on loake shoes.

 

[jctj90]

just fyi for the people here, I paid $40 for sole and heel (the thinner one) at Keyshoe (Tampines1 basement)

 

[greatpoke]

Today I tried the loake drake at Robinson. Just to get a feel of it. I understand it's design loake range which is made in India. But still it's Goodyear welt and using full grain leather. Please correct me if I'm wrong.

My size is 41 or US size 8 so that translated to UK size 7. Luckily the sample shoes is exact 7 and I feel the fit is quite good for me.

However I tried to walk a few steps. I found the leather sole is quite thin and flat. Basically no cushion at all, comparing to the rubber sole shoes I have. It's quite hard and a bit painful to walk. Is this normal? Perhaps I shall get a soft and thicker insole? In case I may need to get UK size of 7.5 to accommodate the insole. How do you guys manage this? My first time on loake shoes.

I'm not a pro but seems like is the first time u on Goodyear welted shoes ? They feel generally thinner than rubber soles so what u are feeling should be correct. It actually feels better IMO than rubber soles. Loake shoes from my experience requires breaking in which is getting your shoes used to your feet shape. The ones I had are 1880 and they do require breaking in

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[liuhao]

Thanks for the info. So.. additional insole not required?

I'm not a pro but seems like is the first time u on Goodyear welted shoes ? They feel generally thinner than rubber soles so what u are feeling should be correct. It actually feels better IMO than rubber soles. Loake shoes from my experience requires breaking in which is getting your shoes used to your feet shape. The ones I had are 1880 and they do require breaking in

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[greatpoke]

Thanks for the info. So.. additional insole not required?

Personally I wouldn't. Cause it would the defeat the purpose of the comfiness loake has designed. Maybe u could tamba the rubber sole ? I don't drive so lots of walking required. And due to that leather soles lifespan wear off jin fast. But I've heard a bro here who never tamba rubber sole.

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[darthsid11111]

Thanks for the info. So.. additional insole not required?

Deisgn Loake and full grain? I think you better double check. Shoulf be corrected "polished " grain leather.

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[liuhao]

I'm not good at judging but seems here says it's full grain leather:

http://www.cloggs.co.uk/invt/98948023

Deisgn Loake
and full grain? I think you better double check. Shoulf be corrected "polished " grain leather.

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[darthsid11111]

Wow. Then that's pretty neat. The cushioning issue is just a matter of getting used to it. After wearing GYW shoes I find that cemented shoes are unsually light and impersonal. In comparison although breaking the shoes in are a bitch-I've had the nastiest blisters you can imagine- GYW shoes just feel so damn sturdy. The moulding of the sole to your feet is true too. Whereas a cemented shoe's sole just feels flat and impersonal my GYW feels like they're fitted just for me.

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[xtreamzz]

I did sole protector for one of my older shoes at the cobblers near my house previously, 13 for top and 29 for top and bottom. Sole used was Toledo. Not sure how these will hold up compared to vibrams at soleman

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[liuhao]

I got what you mean, I think.

Need to change the way I walk. Just like practicing bare foot running.

Wow. Then that's pretty neat. The cushioning issue is just a matter of getting used to it. After wearing GYW shoes I find that cemented shoes are unsually light and impersonal. In comparison although breaking the shoes in are a bitch-I've had the nastiest blisters you can imagine- GYW shoes just feel so damn sturdy. The moulding of the sole to your feet is true too. Whereas a cemented shoe's sole just feels flat and impersonal my GYW feels like they're fitted just for me.

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[BallGag]

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[PeeCeeBee]

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And moar Dovers :

Love these

 

[-nzy90]

Personally I wouldn't. Cause it would the defeat the purpose of the comfiness loake has designed. Maybe u could tamba the rubber sole ? I don't drive so lots of walking required. And due to that leather soles lifespan wear off jin fast. But I've heard a bro here who never tamba rubber sole.

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Actually the leather soles are quite durable right? I also don't put the rubber on it and my shoes still OK. Haven't had to resole any of them yet. I also walk alot throughout the day.

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[urbanturban]

Interest check,

I have a "5-wears" pair of EdEtAl double monk in Antique Brown in size 44. It does not fit me well; especially on the in-step of my left foot.

I have spent more time shining the shoe then wearing it. I am now prepared to let it go at a steep discount if anyone is interested. I have no time to let anyone try the shoes though.

Please PM me if you are interested. Thanks.

 

[greatpoke]

Actually the leather soles are quite durable right? I also don't put the rubber on it and my shoes still OK. Haven't had to resole any of them yet. I also walk alot throughout the day.

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I walk from home to bus stop and bus stop to office total 20mins. So each day I Chao Chao 40mins. Hahaha. Always walk through dust and roads that are still in construction. The sole also mor peng jialat Jialat.

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[liuhao]

my concern was more about comfort, because i found the GYW leather sole is thin, flat, hard and cushion-less comparing to rubber sole. felt like bare foot walking on pavement. wondering if i add a thick insole to inside the shoes to add a bit comfort. but in that case i gotta upsize from UK 7 to 7.5.

The bata insole is quite ok but about at least 3mm thick:

the first thought after i walked a few steps was...are these shoes made for walking? hehe

then again i guess it's just matter of getting used to it...

 

[darthsid11111]

Interest check,

I have a "5-wears" pair of EdEtAl double monk in Antique Brown in size 44. It does not fit me well; especially on the in-step of my left foot.

I have spent more time shining the shoe then wearing it. I am now prepared to let it go at a steep discount if anyone is interested. I have no time to let anyone try the shoes though.

Please PM me if you are interested. Thanks.

Your post intrigues me as I'm a 45 in EEA!

Have you tried sending them back for stretching? My EEA's had the same issue that yiu described in addition to being too narrow. It took me nearly 3 months of consistent wear (3 days/week) before they felt right.

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[BallGag]

Your post intrigues me as I'm a 45 in EEA!

Have you tried sending them back for stretching? My EEA's had the same issue that yiu described in addition to being too narrow. It took me nearly 3 months of consistent wear (3 days/week) before they felt right.

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I think the instep might be too high for arcfire. That's my experience with most EEA lasts.

 

[BallGag]

my concern was more about comfort, because i found the GYW leather sole is thin, flat, hard and cushion-less comparing to rubber sole. felt like bare foot walking on pavement. wondering if i add a thick insole to inside the shoes to add a bit comfort. but in that case i gotta upsize from UK 7 to 7.5.

The bata insole is quite ok but about at least 3mm thick:

the first thought after i walked a few steps was...are these shoes made for walking? hehe

then again i guess it's just matter of getting used to it...

If you get a chance, try the 1880 range. If the shoes feel more comfortable, then I'm afraid it's just a quality issue with the Design Loake line.