Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[terras14]

Can i ask should add vibram after wearing the shoe a few times or straight out of the shoe box?

 

[darthsid11111]

Can i ask should add vibram after wearing the shoe a few times or straight out of the shoe box?

If GYW after maybe 20 wears? Break in the shoe and let the leather sole mould to your feet first.

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[liuhao]

I think it should be a matter of breaking in the shoes. Because GYW shoes don't have a cushiony sole like sports shoes. I've had to use Hush Puppies recently which are incredibly light and cushiony but compared to my GYW shoes I felt like I wasn't getting good support.

Pull the trigger and take a risk! =D

Ah, we have different problems then. I used to have pretty bad blisters on my left instep area while breaking them in.

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just pulled my trigger for a pair of black loake downing. chose the simplest design since this is my first order. i used my true size. ordered from pediwear. just below S$400 so i think gst is exempted.

 

[darthsid11111]

just pulled my trigger for a pair of black loake downing. chose the simplest design since this is my first order. i used my true size. ordered from pediwear. just below S$400 so i think gst is exempted.

Free shipping? Congrats!

I haven't encountered GST when buying shoes from UK at comparable prices either, although standard shipping is a damn pain.

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[liuhao]

Free shipping? Congrats!

I haven't encountered GST when buying shoes from UK at comparable prices either, although standard shipping is a damn pain.

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yes free shipping if choose not to have the free shoes tree. standard shipping will take couple of weeks. but i am no hurry. hehe

if choose faster DHL (eg, from herringshoes), the total cost after shipping fee added will definite exceed S$400, since the shipping fee is 20 pounds. but it also depends on how the shop make declaration. i am not sure about their practice yet...

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Just a curious question, does Robinsons Shoes have monthly 20% discount, or only just happen for the month of Sep and Oct? I remember seeing the 20% for a few days at the start of Oct.

If it's regular monthly 20% off for a few days, I might wanna wait till Nov to get the shoes.

Thanks!

 

[jonleelk]

Just a curious question, does Robinsons Shoes have monthly 20% discount, or only just happen for the month of Sep and Oct? I remember seeing the 20% for a few days at the start of Oct.

If it's regular monthly 20% off for a few days, I might wanna wait till Nov to get the shoes.

Thanks!

It's quite common , but not every month. If u are not super urgent to get the shoes, I suggest you wait for the next discount.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

It's quite common , but not every month. If u are not super urgent to get the shoes, I suggest you wait for the next discount.

Thanks for info, most likely going to wait for next sale then!
Meanwhile just take my time to go test the sizing haha!

 

[gairyu]

Hi all, I just got myself a pair of meermin. The length and width are both a snug fit.
just that my instep is little high so when I wear the shoe it's tight at the laces and I can only wear the shoes with shoe horn, can't slide my feet in.

Will shoe break in solve this problem?

Another question is that other than saphir any other cheaper shoe care alternative brands?

 

[nethdale]

Hi all, I just got myself a pair of meermin. The length and width are both a snug fit.
just that my instep is little high so when I wear the shoe it's tight at the laces and I can only wear the shoes with shoe horn, can't slide my feet in.

Will shoe break in solve this problem?

Another question is that other than saphir any other cheaper shoe care alternative brands?

Hi,

Congrats on getting a snug fit Meermin. Is it convenient for you to share what is usual size and Meermin's size and which last did you get? Thank you very much.

 

[stormcontrol]

Hi all, I just got myself a pair of meermin. The length and width are both a snug fit.
just that my instep is little high so when I wear the shoe it's tight at the laces and I can only wear the shoes with shoe horn, can't slide my feet in.

Will shoe break in solve this problem?

Another question is that other than saphir any other cheaper shoe care alternative brands?

Except for the instep, it sounds like you've got youself a pretty good fit overall. If it's an oxford, maybe don't be too particular about closing the vamp?

As for cheaper alternative. Have you forgotten kiwi? ;p

 

[gairyu]

Hi,

Congrats on getting a snug fit Meermin. Is it convenient for you to share what is usual size and Meermin's size and which last did you get? Thank you very much.

my size is about EU 41 US and UK size unknown haha.

I got myself meermin with balmoral cap toe UK 7 Hiro last.
length and width just nice, just that i feel tightness on the tongue of the shoe.
I read on SF that after breaking in the shoe, the tightness will be better?

As for shoe care products, I have aldo leather conditioner and like 8 cans of kiwi (thanks to saf). Would those products suffice? Or saphir is a better option? Because I read online that shoe creams would nourish + polish compared to kiwi with just polishing effect.

Thanks in advance for clarifications!

 

[darthsid11111]

Hi all, I just got myself a pair of meermin. The length and width are both a snug fit.
just that my instep is little high so when I wear the shoe it's tight at the laces and I can only wear the shoes with shoe horn, can't slide my feet in.

Will shoe break in solve this problem?

Another question is that other than saphir any other cheaper shoe care alternative brands?

Wear it for abt 16 wears or so and if breaking in doesn't solve the problem send it for stretching at a cobbler.

Don't buy Aldo products! They're probably repackaged and marked up. I personally use TRG ones. You can find them at Shukey at Far Eas Plaza IIRC.

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[Shiro MS08th]

BTW, got 20% off Loake shoes on Robinsons Shoes, I just bought my Strand this afternoon.

 

[josephkjc]

Hi all, I just got myself a pair of meermin. The length and width are both a snug fit.
just that my instep is little high so when I wear the shoe it's tight at the laces and I can only wear the shoes with shoe horn, can't slide my feet in.

Will shoe break in solve this problem?

Another question is that other than saphir any other cheaper shoe care alternative brands?

Carmina at Capitol building sells crème and wax for $15 each. But they don't have an extensive color range

 

[bruccancer]

While my carmina full brouge is on the way , can anyone advice where is the cheapest source of Saphir products and what I should purchase for my shoe ?

 

[koburn]

While my carmina full brouge is on the way , can anyone advice where is the cheapest source of Saphir products and what I should purchase for my shoe ?

https://www.valmour.com/

 

[xtreamzz]

Cheapest saphir will be tangs (with member card) or else you can purchase them from llyr in suntec too.

BTW saphir has another line (BDC) of cheaper creams. Saw a Burgundy cream in sale for 15 compared to 25 from MDO.

Another option would be to order Meltonian from Amazon or get someone to bring some back for you.. They have an extensive color range as well

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[xtreamzz]

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[likehotbutter]

I can only wear the shoes with shoe horn, can't slide my feet in.

This is how it should fit. just make sure not painful kinda tight