Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[ahhian]

Yes, it comes with a pair of insole and a bag

i see a pair of insoles in the background of your first photo. they provide an additional pair of leather insoles as standard?

 

[tegeus-Cromis]

On the topy question, just wanted to add (since he is too modest to say it himself) that wrinklednails does really good work for a great price. He’s topy-ed many pairs for me and I’m always happy with the results!

 

[thundermarch]

There are many reasons why one would choose to re - sole a pair of welted shoes.

Instead of just buying blake stitched shoes and topying them again and again. Or buying cemented shoes and topying them again and again.

While not a hard and fast rule, the better constructed shoes are also typically made with better materials. And the lower construction methods are also typically made with poorer materials. For example, you will hardly see cemented shoes made with first cut full grain leather uppers, and you will also not see Japanese bespoke makers making a pair of bespoke shoes with corrected grain leather. GYW shoes may fall somewhere in between.

As such, a pair of welted shoes made to the best of standards are also usually made with materials meant to last. A resole can also bring a good number more years to a pair of shoes whose uppers have already moulded to your feet, and which you've spent time conditioning, polishing, building up a special character on, for a few years. A pair of shoes can go beyond just dollars and cents.

Moreover, though this might not be the preference for some, the welt and the outsole on welted shoes actually acts as a protective "barrier" as it protrudes some distance from the uppers. So when your foot kicks against something, the uppers are less likely to get damaged. Then again, if someone is buying shoes with a topy and throw away mentality, then it probably doesn't matter.

 

[yang_nastyman]

does anyone know where i can get this pair in singapore ?

https://www.meermin.es/in_en/10119811130000se-13-101198-copper-antique-calf-e-cobre.html

i love the look of it, but am apprehensive in ordering a pair before i try it on as my feet are rather wide

 

[thundermarch]

does anyone know where i can get this pair in singapore ?

https://www.meermin.es/in_en/10119811130000se-13-101198-copper-antique-calf-e-cobre.html

i love the look of it, but am apprehensive in ordering a pair before i try it on as my feet are rather wide

This maker does not have a physical presence in Singapore.

 

[yang_nastyman]

This maker does not have a physical presence in Singapore.

ah i see...

you seem very knowledgeable around these parts, do u know if there are shoes that look simple like this in SG?

 

[jonleelk]

ah i see...

you seem very knowledgeable around these parts, do u know if there are shoes that look simple like this in SG?

This is a simple brown plain toecap oxford. Every make has a model like this. What’s your Budget u have in mind?

 

[standarture]

Is there anywhere in sg that offers decent shoe care services?

 

[yang_nastyman]

This is a simple brown plain toecap oxford. Every make has a model like this. What’s your Budget u have in mind?

perhaps ive just been looking in the wrong places

probably below 300 for GYW ones but i'm not sure if that's pushing it too much

 

[thundermarch]

ah i see...

you seem very knowledgeable around these parts, do u know if there are shoes that look simple like this in SG?

No la, I'm not any different or know particularly more than many of the other shoe guys on this thread.

In fact, in that price bracket, you can consider the Loake Aldwych. Exact same design. That particular last (Capital last) can be tried on at Robinsons to determine your size accurately before you make your purchase.

 

[wrinklednails]

Is there anywhere in sg that offers decent shoe care services?

what shoe care services are you looking for in particular?

repair and restoration? cleaning and polishing?

 

[jysw1986]

No la, I'm not any different or know particularly more than many of the other shoe guys on this thread.

In fact, in that price bracket, you can consider the Loake Aldwych. Exact same design. That particular last (Capital last) can be tried on at Robinsons to determine your size accurately before you make your purchase.

Yes Loake Aldwych! Just got them off pediwear almost 2 weeks ago after some advise from here. Paid around SGD 320 after convertion. Thanks thunder! It's awesome for a beginner like me. Yanko double monk next! Haha

You can try the sizing of Loake at metro centerpoint. Robinson's don't have Loake Aldywch the last time I went. However they only carry full sizes and no half size.

 

[dominicwor2]

Yes Loake Aldwych! Just got them off pediwear almost 2 weeks ago after some advise from here. Paid around SGD 320 after convertion. Thanks thunder! It's awesome for a beginner like me. Yanko double monk next! Haha

You can try the sizing of Loake at metro centerpoint. Robinson's don't have Loake Aldywch the last time I went. However they only carry full sizes and no half size.

Aiming for a pair of aldwych now, just pending for either pediwear or herring drop price first

Yesterday went centerpoint and robinsons to try on size. Smallest they have only sz 7,no half sz available and i suspect I should be a sz 6.5 as the sz 7 is ok for the width but heel there got space to slide back and forth.

Difference between sz 6.5 and 7 is limited to the length only or does it affect the width as well?

 

[darthsid11111]

Is there anywhere in sg that offers decent shoe care services?

Mason and Smith. Two way delivery for up to 3 pairs of shoes at a very affordable $15 as well.

Sent from this is a forum bruh, unstick your panties before replying using GAGT

 

[arcfire]

Aiming for a pair of aldwych now, just pending for either pediwear or herring drop price first

Yesterday went centerpoint and robinsons to try on size. Smallest they have only sz 7,no half sz available and i suspect I should be a sz 6.5 as the sz 7 is ok for the width but heel there got space to slide back and forth.

Difference between sz 6.5 and 7 is limited to the length only or does it affect the width as well?

Yes, the width will be smaller as well.

 

[dominicwor2]

Yes, the width will be smaller as well.

Many thanks bro.

 

[derkaiser94]

Aiming for a pair of aldwych now, just pending for either pediwear or herring drop price first

Yesterday went centerpoint and robinsons to try on size. Smallest they have only sz 7,no half sz available and i suspect I should be a sz 6.5 as the sz 7 is ok for the width but heel there got space to slide back and forth.

Difference between sz 6.5 and 7 is limited to the length only or does it affect the width as well?

Herring having free worldwide shipping and returns atm. you can just get both and see which one fits better before sending the other back.

 

[jonleelk]

perhaps ive just been looking in the wrong places

probably below 300 for GYW ones but i'm not sure if that's pushing it too much

Exactly 300 can? Can try size and choose colour. GYW but made in Vietnam. First pic full range of colours for captoe plain Oxford, exactly what u looking for.

http://custommade.com.sg/men-dress-shoes-gallery/

 

[jysw1986]

Exactly 300 can? Can try size and choose colour. GYW but made in Vietnam. First pic full range of colours for captoe plain Oxford, exactly what u looking for.

http://custommade.com.sg/men-dress-shoes-gallery/

Custommade and ed Et Al can find GYW with $300 budget. Both are Made to order iirc

 

[Darknight55]

Zonkey Boot - Brown elephant boots, took inspiration from a pic from awhile back (TM's I think? spot the differences? ).
Also included comparison shot with Roszynai elephant boots, different grain pattern. This 1 doesnt hide creases that well