Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[thundermarch]

Hi,
Just sharing, I was at Tangs just now, discovered and bought a pair of this brand Bruno Cascinelli Double Monk. The leather is pretty soft compared to Meermin and Llyr. It is made of Italy and I find the price is a steal, at least for me. According to sales staff, they only come with limited sizes, sizes like 44 only 1 pair, 43 - 3 pairs and 42 only 1 pair.

I am also looking for Saphir shoe cream and remember I read someone mentioned he used particular wax to polish the shoe until shinny, may I know the brand and its name? Thanks in advance.

All waxes are able to give you a mirror shine. The brand is irrelevant.
What matters is your technique.

 

[Wanderlust]

Thank you thundermarch for the efforts and info. Even if it doesn't happen, I still wanna say thanks.

Of course hopefully, there will be sales during the trunk show. However, what I feel is that we are online nowadays, and I believe many would love to order from SkoakB but no confidence in the sizings. The trunk show could possibly open up more online sales in the long term.

Once again, tks for trying...

 

[thundermarch]

Thank you thundermarch for the efforts and info. Even if it doesn't happen, I still wanna say thanks.

Of course hopefully, there will be sales during the trunk show. However, what I feel is that we are online nowadays, and I believe many would love to order from SkoakB but no confidence in the sizings. The trunk show could possibly open up more online sales in the long term.

Once again, tks for trying...

Hey no problem.
I agree, online purchasing can be a bitch sometimes.....
But hopefully it does happen, it'd be a good chance to meet up with everyone.

 

[opt1m4l]

Hi,
Just received my Loake Gladstones from Herring and noticed some imperfections/defects. Just wondering if it's okay to accept the shoe or should I send them back for an exchange? Most concerned with the loose threads and the leather peeling at the welt. I'm guessing the scuffed leather can be solved with some shoe cream.

 

[darthsid11111]

Hi,
Just received my Loake Gladstones from Herring and noticed some imperfections/defects. Just wondering if it's okay to accept the shoe or should I send them back for an exchange? Most concerned with the loose threads and the leather peeling at the welt. I'm guessing the scuffed leather can be solved with some shoe cream.

I received my loakes from the 1880 range with similar defects as well but put it down due to more lax qc as a result of a lower pricepoint.

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[likehotbutter]

Hi,
Just received my Loake Gladstones from Herring and noticed some imperfections/defects. Just wondering if it's okay to accept the shoe or should I send them back for an exchange? Most concerned with the loose threads and the leather peeling at the welt. I'm guessing the scuffed leather can be solved with some shoe cream.

Loose threads are pretty normal for the range, scuffed leather is reasonable also in that range

But the welt peeling is pretty serious. Immediate grounds for rejection

 

[thundermarch]

Loose threads are pretty normal for the range, scuffed leather is reasonable also in that range

But the welt peeling is pretty serious. Immediate grounds for rejection

Agree with this.
Seems that a large part of the welt has lifted up off the outsole. Not something that can be easily fixed.
Probably not acceptable, at any price point.

 

[supernova]

Sharing my experience here for reference. Everyone's experience may differ. Even my left foot and right are different.

I have a higher instep and a very-slightly wider foot (can fit F mostly).

I can fit Rain UK9 properly (with the usual slight heel sleep). I don't have Inca to comment. I do have a Uetam UK9 which was a bitch to fit in my left foot. I use a larger UK9.5 shoe tree in that shoe, and now I can wear it snug.

On EB, I have all of them in UK9 (946, 346Mod) in UK9 as well. On the 946, I think the closed oxford lacing is less pronounced for me.

I have problems with most oxfords' lacing, but i have learnt to ignore that. The fit for length is most important for me (followed by the width). After a wearing the shoes for a while, the footbed will sink a little and the leather will stretch a bit which will alleviate the lacing issue.

Hope this helps.

I think 6.5 in 946 will be good. My feel is that this last is better suited for folks with high instep.
I have an average instep and sized down for 946. That solved the instep issue but length ended up a tad short.
Taking my normal size 8.5... instep feels a little high.
So going by your description, 6.5 sounds good.

thanks for your inputs! i also asked skoaB's customer service (gabriel), and they suggested UK6. on balance, i think better to go with UK6, which is a size they do not have in stock

so decided to go for a 74945 espresso oxford at UK6.5 based on gabriel's advice. think will work out fine.

one last qn - should i go for FedEx or postal service? what's the chance of skipping tax through postal service? thanks!

 

[villan]

anyone have experience with Loake loafers last "19" (solid F fitting)....how is it compared to capital last?

Do i need to size up by 1/2? Thanks!

 

[thundermarch]

thanks for your inputs! i also asked skoaB's customer service (gabriel), and they suggested UK6. on balance, i think better to go with UK6, which is a size they do not have in stock

so decided to go for a 74945 espresso oxford at UK6.5 based on gabriel's advice. think will work out fine.

one last qn - should i go for FedEx or postal service? what's the chance of skipping tax through postal service? thanks!

That's a really great choice. Keep us updated on how you like it.
I use normal post. Slips through with no gst most of the time.

 

[catseatfish]

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy shoe trees. Are these cheap ones alright? http://www.65daigou.com/Product/Detail?url=https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38755865638&src=10003

Apparently it's made from Chinese Guger Tree. Whatever that is.

 

[nethdale]

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy shoe trees. Are these cheap ones alright? http://www.65daigou.com/Product/Detail?url=https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38755865638&src=10003

Apparently it's made from Chinese Guger Tree. Whatever that is.

Hi,

For me they are good. I have 4 pairs from the URL below and it smells good especially is from cedar tree.
http://world.taobao.com/item/22734156623.htm?fromSite=main

 

[darthsid11111]

Hi guys, I'm looking to buy shoe trees. Are these cheap ones alright? http://www.65daigou.com/Product/Detail?url=https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=38755865638&src=10003

Apparently it's made from Chinese Guger Tree. Whatever that is.

I don't know about you but I purchased mine from
http://aqatelier.tumblr.com

He's a passive member here and has good qc for his products so you can have a peace of mind.

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[lumin87]

I'd be keen to see a skoaktie trunk show here. Wanna try the eb shoes, and would be good if wide sizes are catered for.

Thanks bro thundermarch!

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[SquallLH]

Chanced upon this budget French brand of shoes, Orbans, on reddit's Goodyearwelt forum yesterday. Was wondering if anyone has any experience with it or come across it before? (though highly unlikely since they launched quite recently - late last year).

https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/44x1lu/review_orbans_city_oxford_more_budget_french/

http://www.lebarboteur.com/2015/11/30/chukka-boots-orbans/ (web needs google translate)

Prices are pretty affordable (tried checking out a pair of wholecuts, totaled up to 202 sgd w/ shipping). web requires google translate to navigate, and as with buying online, the sizing is a hit or miss

Looks interesting but their webstore doesn't seem to be working?

I wana test bick4 though.

The VSC decant seller yea. Did come across it but weirdly cant bring myself to pay double the cost for something I dont really need now lol.

Such stuff mostly for testing so still can afford to wait for my usa mate to tabao back for me. Just no urgency for me to warrant the premium

Just to check if this bick4 thing is still happening?

 

[likehotbutter]

Just to check if this bick4 thing is still happening?

Not too sure

postage seems to be quite a rapist.

i will be getting my friend to carry back for me. but will not be anytime soon.

i'll ding u when it happens to see if u want one.

 

[xtreamzz]

Looks interesting but their webstore doesn't seem to be working?



Just to check if this bick4 thing is still happening?

Hmmm the website is orbans.fr (not sure if posting webstore links are allowed here, if not mod please let me know)

Actually I already ordered a pair from them so am waiting in anticipation for them to arrive!

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[urbanturban]

I threw a Bick 4 into a cart when I last bought from Skoak. It does not darken like Saphir does. But I have not used enought of it to give a review. I guess it works well from reviews online.

 

[likehotbutter]

I threw a Bick 4 into a cart when I last bought from Skoak. It does not darken like Saphir does. But I have not used enought of it to give a review. I guess it works well from reviews online.

note to Thunder

Request Patrik to bring Bick4 during the trunk show

 

[striker22]

Is good. I use it for a wide variety of skins. Good for shell and crocs too.