Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

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LegendZenify said:
Hello,

I'm looking to get my first pair of decent quality shoes, perhaps a pair of loake aldwych.
Saw that most ppl here buy online, would like to ask how would one determine sizing?
I'm currently wearing a pair of sz 42, from pedro.

Also, where to get the best price?
Thanks.
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Goto World of sports, Royal Sporting House, Timberland, etc.. and measure your feet with a brannock device so that you know your feet size and width. Then for the model u intend to buy, pay attention to the advise in the forum whether a need to upsize or downsize.

Loake aldwych is in capital last medium width and is quite true to size. Thus u can order based on your measurement from the brannock device (convert from US to UK). Pay a bit attention to the width as it is confusing

Narrow : C(US), E(UK)
Medium : D(US), F(UK)
Wide : E(US), G(UK)

Eg I measured 10E(US) on the brannock device. Equivalent should be 9G(UK). However as most UK shoes are in F width, I upsize by half to 9.5F.

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LegendZenify said:
Hello,

I'm looking to get my first pair of decent quality shoes, perhaps a pair of loake aldwych.
Saw that most ppl here buy online, would like to ask how would one determine sizing?
I'm currently wearing a pair of sz 42, from pedro.

Also, where to get the best price?
Thanks.
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you can head to Robinsons in town to see if they have other loakes in capital last for trying your size.
 
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Hi all. Can I ask if anyone knows whether meermin is being sold in Singapore or is my only option through their online store?

Also, I have my eyes on Meermin's double monk (101341) with the Hiro last. I'm a size 8.5D on AE Park Ave. Anyone with similar experiences know what size I should order for the Meermin's?

Any help would be appreciated, thanks!
 
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Hi guys.

I have quite a few pairs of shoes in uk6-uk6.5 to clear:

Enzo Bonafe black plain captoe in 804 last (uk6)
Enzo Bonafe vitello meleze (brown) oxford with brogue toecap in 74945 last (uk6.5)
Carmina navy double monk in inca last (uk6.5)
Vass cognac double monk with goyser stitch in k last (eu40.5=uk6.5)
A couple of J Fitzpatrick shoes including a navy oxford, and navy/suede button shoe, burgundy monk etc (uk6.5)

Most are in very good condition. Selling as I'm running out of space to store newer stuff :)

Anyone keen? :) Pm me pls :)
 
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Anybody knows where us a good place to replace the heel rubber for leather work shoes? Other than shukey or Mr minit pls.
 
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Hey gents,

As some of you might know, I work in PR - been getting lot of press materials for ALODD by Aldo Lipari lately.

Seems well-made if a bit bland.

Anyone care to share thoughts? Just curious.
 
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dj_flame said:
Hey gents,

As some of you might know, I work in PR - been getting lot of press materials for ALODD by Aldo Lipari lately.

Seems well-made if a bit bland.

Anyone care to share thoughts? Just curious.
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Took a look at their website. Blake stitched shoes. Supposedly fully "Italian crafted". Sleek last/shapes reminiscent of stuff you get at Tangs/Robinsons with designs that are not quite contemporary nor classic (or bland from your perspective). At the pricepoint, the leather quality had better be superior to say EEA or LLYR. They have a retail presence in SG so why not check out the quality for yourself in the flesh?
 
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I have a Saphir renovator, pommalier and high gloss wax to let go. All neutral/natural colour. All new unopened. Bought them in anticipation of getting a pair of nice shoes but long story short not sale to proceed with plan.

PM with reasonable price if interested.
 
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Hey guys other than Carmina what would be a good shop to just browse and feel a good pair of dress shoes?
 
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jonleelk said:
Goto World of sports, Royal Sporting House, Timberland, etc.. and measure your feet with a brannock device so that you know your feet size and width. Then for the model u intend to buy, pay attention to the advise in the forum whether a need to upsize or downsize.

Loake aldwych is in capital last medium width and is quite true to size. Thus u can order based on your measurement from the brannock device (convert from US to UK). Pay a bit attention to the width as it is confusing

Narrow : C(US), E(UK)
Medium : D(US), F(UK)
Wide : E(US), G(UK)

Eg I measured 10E(US) on the brannock device. Equivalent should be 9G(UK). However as most UK shoes are in F width, I upsize by half to 9.5F.

brannock_device.gif
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Thanks.

Is there any particular outlet that has the Brannock device or will all outlets have it?
I went to the nearest Royal Sporting Hosue (at bpp), didn't seem to have the device.
 
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LegendZenify said:
Thanks.

Is there any particular outlet that has the Brannock device or will all outlets have it?
I went to the nearest Royal Sporting Hosue (at bpp), didn't seem to have the device.
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Did you ask the staff? Pretty sure all outlets have.
 
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