Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[xxxjhxxx]

i saw this brown Hanson Bootmaker shoes.. really like the color. Is the brand reliable? Anyone know if theres other brands with the similar color for below $200?

 

[brightside]

Shoegazing recently gave a favorable review of Orban's, that retails at 150 euros, just slightly above your budget.
Otherwise, Bata ambassador gets some love here.
May I suggest a brown captoe oxford for your first pair instead?

Interesting point about orbans! But im not too sure how sizing will be like. Anyway i can try a pair locally? Bata ambassador sounds good. I'll probably check it out too.

I actually have a pair of Brown/tan brogue derbys from Zara (yes i know, Zara ) but still, since I already have a brown toned shoe, thought of getting a black workhorse pair!

 

[Daniel.Y]

Torn betw Enzo's and Antonio's chukkas

I am hopping on to this pair of Enzo Chukkas too..

Since the Enzo pair would only be ready in mar 2017, you might want to consider having the Antonio chukka to wear from now till mar 2017. If that helps in your reasoning

 

[Daniel.Y]

Interesting point about orbans! But im not too sure how sizing will be like. Anyway i can try a pair locally? Bata ambassador sounds good. I'll probably check it out too.

I actually have a pair of Brown/tan brogue derbys from Zara (yes i know, Zara ) but still, since I already have a brown toned shoe, thought of getting a black workhorse pair!

Second TM's recommendation. Bata ambassador would be a good start, coupled with their discounts/sales from time to time.

 

[thundermarch]

Does water intake make a difference? Generally drink more water when I am in office (which is mainly when I wear dress shoes) than when I am not.

Think I need to start observing!

Well, it does make a bit of a difference to me in an especially snug pair.
Otherwise not really.
That being said, a bit of dependent oedema at the end of a long day is pretty normal.

 

[thundermarch]

Interesting point about orbans! But im not too sure how sizing will be like. Anyway i can try a pair locally? Bata ambassador sounds good. I'll probably check it out too.

I actually have a pair of Brown/tan brogue derbys from Zara (yes i know, Zara ) but still, since I already have a brown toned shoe, thought of getting a black workhorse pair!

Unfortunately I don't think there's a way to try Orban's locally. Might need to take a risk on the sizing.
Well, a tan brogue derby is.... quite different from a brown captoe oxford. I would go out on a limb to say that it's probably the ONE shoe. But well, it's up to you.

 

[brightside]

Shoegazing recently gave a favorable review of Orban's, that retails at 150 euros, just slightly above your budget.
Otherwise, Bata ambassador gets some love here.
May I suggest a brown captoe oxford for your first pair instead?

Unfortunately I don't think there's a way to try Orban's locally. Might need to take a risk on the sizing.
Well, a tan brogue derby is.... quite different from a brown captoe oxford. I would go out on a limb to say that it's probably the ONE shoe. But well, it's up to you.

Daaaamn i love your conviction lah. I might just go check it out robinsons this weekend.

 

[Emospence]

Can someone insert tony stark meme pls?

While that would be nice, can't really justify..

@daniel.y haha that did cross my mind but the prudent side of me telling me to control! It'll be nice to have this new pair at least in time for the new year tho.

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[Emospence]

Anyway, thought I read somewhere that Enzo's reverse split toe the stitching is purely aesthetic, anyone care to shed some light on this?

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[Darknight55]

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[jonleelk]

i saw this brown Hanson Bootmaker shoes.. really like the color. Is the brand reliable? Anyone know if theres other brands with the similar color for below $200?

This looks like the standard "tan" colour to me. Almost all brands will have this colour.

 

[thundermarch]

Anyway, thought I read somewhere that Enzo's reverse split toe the stitching is purely aesthetic, anyone care to shed some light on this?

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Yes it is.
The split toe is not a true split toe. It is a decorative understitch made on a single piece of leather. Instead of 2 pieces.

 

[thundermarch]

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Enzo "balway" I presume?

 

[Darknight55]

Enzo "balway" I presume?

Indeed.

 

[All in a Day]

While that would be nice, can't really justify..

@daniel.y haha that did cross my mind but the prudent side of me telling me to control! It'll be nice to have this new pair at least in time for the new year tho.

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Both chukkas are quite different, most obvious being suede vs grain leather and choice of stitching, outsole colour etc. IMHO the Enzo pair will be more casual while the AM pair may be slightly more versatile to wear on more dressy occasions.

 

[thundermarch]

Indeed.

I like Enzo's interpretation a lot.
I think your choice of norvegese is a very nice touch. Did you choose lama calf for the uppers? Or is it deerskin?

 

[Darknight55]

I like Enzo's interpretation a lot.
I think your choice of norvegese is a very nice touch. Did you choose lama calf for the uppers? Or is it deerskin?

Lama. I did ask lorenzo on about norvegese on lama, he said the makers said there won't be an issue. Time will tell

 

[thundermarch]

Lama. I did ask lorenzo on about norvegese on lama, he said the makers said there won't be an issue. Time will tell

Ok, I hope it works out for you.
The makers know best in any case.
I have a pair of boots with a lama shaft. It feels incredibly soft, most likely because it's milled leather.
I hope it holds up well.

 

[Emospence]

Yes it is.
The split toe is not a true split toe. It is a decorative understitch made on a single piece of leather. Instead of 2 pieces.

I see. What about on Antonio's Centurion model?

 

[thundermarch]

I see. What about on Antonio's Centurion model?

The apron is a hand stitched "pie-crust" apron and the split toe seam is round-closed (ie, 2 pieces).
When he does something, expect only the best.
Truly leaves everything else in the dust.