Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[All in a Day]

No. But you boost your chance of hooking with an air stewardess by 33.3%.

Wah, where/how you got this statistic?

 

[urbanturban]

Wah, where/how you got this statistic?

Part of the nonsense i spout each day.

 

[All in a Day]

Part of the nonsense i spout each day.

Haha. While I do not have statistics, I do believe flying business class probably gives one a higher chance to hook up with an air stewardess than in economy class, all else equal.

But I digress. My vote for versatile (dress) shoes for travel would go to brown calf penny loafers, especially if it's a business trip!

 

[Kegler]

Anyone add anti slip pads to their Church's Kelby?
The sole is actually rubber but like not texture, feels like easily slip and fall
moreover adding pad might make it last longer?
Just wondering if anyone done it?

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/_shop/imagelib/4/2048/7736/church_kelby_rubber_in_sand_suede_4.jpg

 

[BallGag]

Wah, where/how you got this statistic?

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time.

 

[thundermarch]

They've done studies, you know. 60% of the time, it works every time.

Indeed.
It's made from bits of real panther. So you know it's good.

 

[thundermarch]

Wear boots go airport, will get tackled by airport security ?

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Haha, have never been tackled by security. But each and every time, I've have been asked to remove them while moving through customs.
Balmorals were a nightmare.

 

[Belthasar]

How would you guys find chukka boots for travelling? I prefer them as they are shorter and not too difficult to do or undo. Travelling around with loafers is a bit more limited, such as with the outdoors.

 

[Darknight55]

How would you guys find chukka boots for travelling? I prefer them as they are shorter and not too difficult to do or undo. Travelling around with loafers is a bit more limited, such as with the outdoors.

For long haul flights, its better to wear something loose/comfy, so you should bring another pair of shoes, esp if you are one of those that take off shoes on the plane.

For clearing customs, it doesn't really matter what shoes you wear as long as you can take them off/ put them on fast. Some people can wear shoes with laces real loose and just slip them off and on.

The best case will always be bringing another pair for daily use overseas, and wear a pair purely for flights.

 

[villan]

hows carlos santos shoes compared to loake or meermin?

In terms of sizing, need to up/down size from loake capital last?

 

[arcfire]

hows carlos santos shoes compared to loake or meermin?

In terms of sizing, need to up/down size from loake capital last?

Never tried them or seen them in real life yet but from the pics they look pretty good for starting out.

 

[thundermarch]

Never tried them or seen them in real life yet but from the pics they look pretty good for starting out.

I have a pair made OEM by Carlos Santos for this French maker Markowski.
The shoes are decent for what they cost. Leather / finishing is average but value wise pretty good. Have seen some pretty good Loakes and have owned a pair as well.
Meermin, well, probably the worst of the lot. Albeit closed channel soles.

 

[terras14]

hows carlos santos shoes compared to loake or meermin?

In terms of sizing, need to up/down size from loake capital last?

For that price point, why not consider Yanko? I am not expert but i think is very decent and have more variety than loake thou loake is good as well.

 

[nedenow]

anyone here experience worn out heel lining? just notice there's a hole on the heel lining. how do you guys suggest remedying it? thanks!

 

[urbanturban]

anyone here experience worn out heel lining? just notice there's a hole on the heel lining. how do you guys suggest remedying it? thanks!

Bring to a cobbler to apply a leather patch onto it.
If expensive, send back to maker.

 

[Kegler]

Any tips for shoe care?

Wanna keep my carmina in good condition, saw some shoe care kit on amazon, but review says quality quite bad.... anywhere to buy?

 

[cokiee]

anyone here experience worn out heel lining? just notice there's a hole on the heel lining. how do you guys suggest remedying it? thanks!

Bring to a cobbler to apply a leather patch onto it.
If expensive, send back to maker.

What a coincidence! I just noticed that the insides of my shoes near the heels were wearing out too.

Is there a particular reason / action that causes it?

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[arcfire]

What a coincidence! I just noticed that the insides of my shoes near the heels were wearing out too.

Is there a particular reason / action that causes it?

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Sandpaper socks perhaps?

Maybe it's the way you walk.

 

[cokiee]

Sandpaper socks perhaps?

Maybe it's the way you walk.

Maybe I should remove the 1000grit lining that I've been keeping in my socks!

I wonder if its because of some heel slip. But then again I don't feel it when wearing those shoes.


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[nedenow]

What a coincidence! I just noticed that the insides of my shoes near the heels were wearing out too.

Is there a particular reason / action that causes it?

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I suppose mine is due to heel slipping.