Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[BraveCloudy]

Anyone signing up for this?

http://edetal.sg/pages/shoemaking-courses

Not me, waste of time

 

[urbanturban]

hey guys! any idea where i could get decent penny loafers? budget around 300 onwards. Is there a custom shoe maker for penny loafers?cordovan leather or chromexcel ?

There are but 300 is not going to get you custom or cordovan.

Can try Zee's in Hong Kong. HKD1,700 a couple of years back. Calf though.

 

[ChickenRiceCrews]

Thanks for the advise! What about online retaillers ? Lookingat http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/m...oafers/SF50021.html?dwvar_SF50021_color=50023 current. Any other recommandations? Budget is around 300-500+ thanks!!

 

[Emospence]

Wore my new Yankos today, didn't make it to office lol.. The heel blisters, gawd

 

[arcfire]

Wore my new Yankos today, didn't make it to office lol.. The heel blisters, gawd

Lol, a few plasters would do the trick. You need to apply them before the blisters show. Otherwise, it'll hurt for another 1 or 2 days. But once you're over that, it'll feel alright.

 

[All in a Day]

Lol, a few plasters would do the trick. You need to apply them before the blisters show. Otherwise, it'll hurt for another 1 or 2 days. But once you're over that, it'll feel alright.

I once received a tip from a shoe retailer: roll a candle around the heel area to rub off some wax. Did work for me to slip on/off the shoes more easily and reduce 'heel rub' generally. I am not sure if it would spoil your leather though.. Just sharing.

 

[Emospence]

Thanks for the tips, I'll just try the plasters first after giving the blisters a couple of days to heal.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Or just wear thick wool socks haha!

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[dj_flame]

Wore my new Yankos today, didn't make it to office lol.. The heel blisters, gawd

Sorry for your pain, but quick question: Are Yankos comparable to Carminas, since they are also Spanish and priced similarily?

 

[Emospence]

Sorry for your pain, but quick question: Are Yankos comparable to Carminas, since they are also Spanish and priced similarily?

Unfortunately my experience with Carmina is limited to touching and seeing in store so I shan't comment too much, but it seems pretty comparable to my untrained eye

Priced similarly only when Carmina on a somewhat steep discount right!

 

[urbanturban]

Wow you guys really get blisters with new shoes?

I only got them twice.
1) Carmina simpson last - which i thought fit me well, having worn and fitted in their Paris store. Walked back to hotel in it no problem. Wore on flight back no problem.
Back in Singapore.... 1st wear.... blisters like mad.

2) A cordovan chukka from Enzo.... also gave me small blisters and is still uncomfortable although the fit is ok.

I don't have any other blisters problem with any of my other shoes...

I thought one should not expect blisters if it fit properly... but i may be mistaken.

 

[All in a Day]

Wow you guys really get blisters with new shoes?

I only got them twice.
1) Carmina simpson last - which i thought fit me well, having worn and fitted in their Paris store. Walked back to hotel in it no problem. Wore on flight back no problem.
Back in Singapore.... 1st wear.... blisters like mad.

2) A cordovan chukka from Enzo.... also gave me small blisters and is still uncomfortable although the fit is ok.

I don't have any other blisters problem with any of my other shoes...

I thought one should not expect blisters if it fit properly... but i may be mistaken.

There would be factors that would be unknown at point of purchase even if one got to try on the shoes. Some would be apparent only with prior experience. E.g. from my own experience:

1. Height of the shoe heel and how that 'cuts' into one's heel when walking.
2. The very act of walking more in the shoes, beyond the few steps during fitting. Different individual's walking style could yield different results
3. 'Tightness' of the heel cup. Too tight or too loose both can result in some form of abrasion.

 

[arcfire]

Sorry for your pain, but quick question: Are Yankos comparable to Carminas, since they are also Spanish and priced similarily?

Yankos are below Carminas imho. They do have some nice lasts though.

FYI, they are not priced the same.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

I have no blisters experience in dress shoes either. Only my red wing first few wears a bit discomfort on my smallest toe.

Current army boots always blisters, shouldn't have trade in the good ole boots to the new lightweight crap boots during ICT few years ago.

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[arcfire]

There would be factors that would be unknown at point of purchase even if one got to try on the shoes. Some would be apparent only with prior experience. E.g. from my own experience:

1. Height of the shoe heel and how that 'cuts' into one's heel when walking.
2. The very act of walking more in the shoes, beyond the few steps during fitting. Different individual's walking style could yield different results
3. 'Tightness' of the heel cup. Too tight or too loose both can result in some form of abrasion.

I've become used to the fact that most shoes will result in blisters of some sort on 1st few wears. Type of socks, how much heel cup you get and how snug the toebox is makes a lot of difference.

 

[Emospence]

I think lack of "hinge" point on a stiff new sole can cause some heel slippage and blisters too

 

[darthsid11111]

Sorry for your pain, but quick question: Are Yankos comparable to Carminas, since they are also Spanish and priced similarily?

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[Daniel.Y]

probably the cheapest carminas i have seen going on sale at 160 euros.

be thankful if they have your size.

http://www.linnegatan2.se/sale

 

[jonleelk]

Herrings UK summer sale for existing customers has started!!! Got a pair of Alfred Sargent semi-brogue at 35% discount! Then there is still the Brexit discount ... ;p

Sale will be opened to public late Tuesday (UK time)!

 

[anodize]

Moore cherry? I wanted to get this too, but no sizes left for me.

Does it comes with the lasted shoe tree?

Herrings UK summer sale for existing customers has started!!! Got a pair of Alfred Sargent semi-brogue at 35% discount! Then there is still the Brexit discount ... ;p

Sale will be opened to public late Tuesday (UK time)!