Working Shoe for Young Exec

[PetiaC]

What is 'ten chars'?

See you there

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[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

amazon free shipping nid to spend above a certain amt?
im trying to get the thing i pm u abt leh

i PM you already got received?

or PM me your number we discuss.

 

[elt22]

Are Ed Et Al rtw shoes decent? Or are they a waste of money?

 

[Carnage]

Goodyear is not a brand, it is a type of welting method to join the soles of the shoes.
I am not familiar with Hong Kong.

Ed etal is a local shop (Clarke Quay and Around Bukit Merah) selling Goodyear welted shoes. So you can head down to physcially try the shoes they have. The names like Merlion refers to the model of the shoes

I'm not sure his RTW line is goodyear welted, too cheap to be that.

Actually, it may be only his bespoke line that is goodyear welted.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Ed et al's RTW line is goodyear welted. I didn't really like the leather from his previous collections, but based on the banner, the new RTW collection is supposed to be one-up. Hopefully, the prices won't skyrocket. If not, it'd be back to Meermin ...

 

[dj_flame]

My friend and I will be there around half past 1. See you guys.

Sorely tempted but I'm not going to spend on business clothes anymore until bonus time.

 

[Carnage]

Ed et al's RTW line is goodyear welted. I didn't really like the leather from his previous collections, but based on the banner, the RTW shoes are supposed to be one-up. Hopefully, the prices won't skyrocket. If not, it'd be back to Meermin ...

Holy smokes! Factory made also can be goodyear welted?

 

[boysdontcryy]

Sorely tempted but I'm not going to spend on business clothes anymore until bonus time.

Go down and take a look Might/might not buy depending on the price and whether I can get a good fit.

Holy smokes! Factory made also can be goodyear welted?

Why not? Goodyear welted is merely a welting technique that can be done by hand or by machine. It's usually done by machine, and by hand on bespoke shoes and other more expensive shoes. No actual difference in function though the perceived value is different.

 

[elpis55]

Meermin looks good. have not tried it before. Price is decent too

Is the shoe width suitable for wide feet?

Ed et al's RTW line is goodyear welted. I didn't really like the leather from his previous collections, but based on the banner, the new RTW collection is supposed to be one-up. Hopefully, the prices won't skyrocket. If not, it'd be back to Meermin ...

 

[elpis55]

I have 3 pairs of Ed Et Al shoes

1 loafer from first collection: Amoy Quee (Workmanship not very good, but decent wear, got it at discount at 2 hundred plus

2nd: Merlion II (Double Monkstrap) Notable improvement in workmanship

3rd: Loafer (One off design, not in the main look book)

In all, I think Ed Et Al's shoes are pretty decent, worth a try, though I have switched to Diamond Walker for custom shoes.

Both worth trying out

Are Ed Et Al rtw shoes decent? Or are they a waste of money?

 

[spidey00]

just wanna let you all know that im letting go my Allen Edmonds Byron in size 8.5D, chili color.

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[Carnage]

I have 3 pairs of Ed Et Al shoes

1 loafer from first collection: Amoy Quee (Workmanship not very good, but decent wear, got it at discount at 2 hundred plus

2nd: Merlion II (Double Monkstrap) Notable improvement in workmanship

3rd: Loafer (One off design, not in the main look book)

In all, I think Ed Et Al's shoes are pretty decent, worth a try, though I have switched to Diamond Walker for custom shoes.

Both worth trying out

Why the switch? Ed Et Al also does customs although the price is a big difference.

 

[J.T.M.]

Meermin looks good. have not tried it before. Price is decent too

Is the shoe width suitable for wide feet?

Meermin is good for its price-point. However if you have wide feet i think you should take up bdc's offer to try his shoes to see whether their lasts are too narrow.

I have issues with their Hiro last being too narrow at the toe box. Despite that, the performance of the leather is pretty good.

 

[runforyourlife]

bros thanks!

I'm looking at this Meermin rapello shoes black and am attracted to it.. but sizing wise Issit similar to loake? I suppose sg don't sell them yea.

 

[elpis55]

After buying 3 pairs from Ed Et Al, I decided to try a different shoe brand, that was when I chanced upon Diamond Walker. Prices are not cheap but allowed me to fully customized what i want, especially with the playing of leather colours on 1 pair of shoes. Was also able to find the shoe width that i wanted.

Also On friendly terms with the people at DW, ie I could just walk into their shop anytime of the day and just chit chat with no pressure of sales and discuss about shoe styles etc. Something I like, talking as friends with no prior appointment required. At Ed, i only had sales transaction, as in I walked in, choose the shoes and buy them. So cant really comment much on that.

Nonetheless, both shoe makers have really up their game in the market recently. and come out with a variety of designs/colours/leather upgrade etc which really works well for the consumers in SG. At least we don't have to spend tons of money buying English/Italian shoes online etc.

Competition is always good for the consumer to enjoy the spoils.

Why the switch? Ed Et Al also does customs although the price is a big difference.

 

[archangle13]

After buying 3 pairs from Ed Et Al, I decided to try a different shoe brand, that was when I chanced upon Diamond Walker. Prices are not cheap but allowed me to fully customized what i want, especially with the playing of leather colours on 1 pair of shoes. Was also able to find the shoe width that i wanted.

Also On friendly terms with the people at DW, ie I could just walk into their shop anytime of the day and just chit chat with no pressure of sales and discuss about shoe styles etc. Something I like, talking as friends with no prior appointment required. At Ed, i only had sales transaction, as in I walked in, choose the shoes and buy them. So cant really comment much on that.

Nonetheless, both shoe makers have really up their game in the market recently. and come out with a variety of designs/colours/leather upgrade etc which really works well for the consumers in SG. At least we don't have to spend tons of money buying English/Italian shoes online etc.

Competition is always good for the consumer to enjoy the spoils.

While I haven't been hearing good things about their construction, I wonder if DW replicates shoe designs?

Suppose I have the shoe above, are they able to replicate it? Of course I don't expect them to be welted, prob blake at best.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Where's that from? Looks like Vass but that's not their shoe trees.

While I haven't been hearing good things about their construction, I wonder if DW replicates shoe designs?

Suppose I have the shoe above, are they able to replicate it? Of course I don't expect them to be welted, prob blake at best.

 

[archangle13]

Where's that from? Looks like Vass but that's not their shoe trees.

dimitri bottier

 

[josephkjc]

I'm not sure his RTW line is goodyear welted, too cheap to be that.

Actually, it may be only his bespoke line that is goodyear welted.

From what I read on past review, Ed Etal's RTW (Ready to wear) is usual machine goodyear welting and their MTO (Made to order) is goodyear welting by hand.

At the start their RTW is using lower grade of leather while now they claim their new range of RTW is using better European leather. Not sure if it will be the same leather as their MTO. But one thing for sure is their prices have increased for their RTW to $300, which I assume is due to the better quality of leather they have switched to

 

[josephkjc]

bros thanks!

I'm looking at this Meermin rapello shoes black and am attracted to it.. but sizing wise Issit similar to loake? I suppose sg don't sell them yea.

What size are you wearing?
I have Meermin double monks in size 7.5 (same Hiro last as the Meermin rapello shoes black). I find it smaller than my Herrings size 7.5F.