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[ecan07]

Take a look at archules shoes. Bought one from them and it is very comfortable. Not to mention,good customer service too.

where to get this?

 

[urbanturban]

From what I've read around here, Ed Et Al seems like a rather worth it option. Like how I can try the shoes before buying too. But I have a few questions regarding them:

1. Just how much difference does a goodyear and blake welt have in terms of how long the shoe will last? Recrafting for goodyear is $150 right, wouldn't it be better to just buy another blake instead for $180? Is the welt difference really worth $120?

2. Are sample sales worth waiting for to get a specific shoe you want? Are there usually quite a large range with enough sizes during the sample sales to ensure you get what you want? I'm more interested in brown wingtips brogues and penny loafers.

Like you, I had many questions but 1 visit to their shop gave me the following observations.
1) Black soles are thinner. If you are used to GY shoes, you may not want to go with Blake.
2) There is a reason why Blake soles are practically half the cost of the GY variants.
3) I would probably go for their $300 GY models which are think are not bad, and is good since we can try.
4) All their lasts are made with standard widths. They don't even have G widths, so it is a challenge for me if i do pull the trigger.
5) I am even prepared to consider their next range which is actually hand welted and comes with a beveled waist on the sole.
6) I left the shop with a Saphir Creme and 2 pairs of socks.

Good trip for me.

Next time i buy a new shoe, I will be popping by Ed.

 

[All in a Day]

Questions on shoe polishing:

The water technique is only for use with wax polish? Can we use water with creme polish to achieve high shine/mirror finish?

Also heard replacing water with alcohol can get mirror finish quicker. anybody can verify?

 

[All in a Day]

Like you, I had many questions but 1 visit to their shop gave me the following observations.
1) Black soles are thinner. If you are used to GY shoes, you may not want to go with Blake.
2) There is a reason why Blake soles are practically half the cost of the GY variants.
3) I would probably go for their $300 GY models which are think are not bad, and is good since we can try.
4) All their lasts are made with standard widths. They don't even have G widths, so it is a challenge for me if i do pull the trigger.
5) I am even prepared to consider their next range which is actually hand welted and comes with a beveled waist on the sole.
6) I left the shop with a Saphir Creme and 2 pairs of socks.

Good trip for me.

Next time i buy a new shoe, I will be popping by Ed.

Hand welt RTW collection? They mentioned to u when u visited the shop? My guess is it won't come cheap.. their primaute RTW collection was at $600.

 

[urbanturban]

Hand welt RTW collection? They mentioned to u when u visited the shop? My guess is it won't come cheap.. their primaute RTW collection was at $600.

I think that's the line I saw in the shop, but there are not many models on display. Likely to try to the $300 line first as a first pair as I am apprehensive about my G width sizing.

 

[All in a Day]

I think that's the line I saw in the shop, but there are not many models on display. Likely to try to the $300 line first as a first pair as I am apprehensive about my G width sizing.

I m a G too. Upsized to 43 in edetal. Usually a 41/42 (depend on brands)

 

[All in a Day]

They have a particular last (on the model clemenceau which is an apron derby) which fitted me quite well in a 41 the last time I tried.. I understand that last suits wider feet but is used for very few models only.. ask them about it.. u may want to try if that suits u and consider MTO using that particular last for a design/colour u like.

 

[urbanturban]

They have a particular last (on the model clemenceau which is an apron derby) which fitted me quite well in a 41 the last time I tried.. I understand that last suits wider feet but is used for very few models only.. ask them about it.. u may want to try if that suits u and consider MTO using that particular last for a design/colour u like.

Thanks for your suggestion.

Do they charge more for MTO? How much more?

 

[All in a Day]

Thanks for your suggestion.

Do they charge more for MTO? How much more?

Was told MTO starts from $500. Understand that is for the most basic type of MTO i.e. use an existing last for existing design (e.g. the apron derby i mentioned) but u get to choose a leather colour/type not on the RTW collection.

If u want existing last but a different shoe design (e.g. double monks on the apron derby last), it would definitely cost more. Ask them for more details and let me know too if u have more info on MTO pricing!

 

[arctuates]

Another notable difference is that blake shoes have higher chances of getting your feet wet, as the sole is stitched directly to the upper (as opposed to there being a welt in the middle) - meaning that water from the ground is wicked through the threads, straight into the shoe. This is of course mitigated somewhat by glueing a leather piece over the sole to cover the stitching, or if you choose to topy your soles, but the propensity is still greater.

 

[All in a Day]

Loafers for dress down fri

 

[ecan07]

Hi bros! Need some urgent help here...

Am looking to buy a new pair of shoes by tmr to match my suit.
This is the color of my suit (supposed to be dark charcoal color i think, but it looks quite close to black).

I saw a few at robinsons which i tot quite nice. They are all not black cos i tot of having a different color pair this time. I have one black one currently but i feel it doesn't match well. From what i read online i shld match with burgundy or oxblood color but not brown.

Saw this pair of... i think loafers?:

Does this one looks like it's suitable? I actually cannot see what color is this. The sales lady, who looks elderly, said this is brown but i tot it looks burgundy. But is this too casual and wrong color for my suit?
When i wear it with my jeans today, when i stood up straight, my jeans barely covering all sides, so there might be a little bit of socks showing at the side...

 

[All in a Day]

Hi bros! Need some urgent help here...

Am looking to buy a new pair of shoes by tmr to match my suit.
This is the color of my suit (supposed to be dark charcoal color i think, but it looks quite close to black).

I saw a few at robinsons which i tot quite nice. They are all not black cos i tot of having a different color pair this time. I have one black one currently but i feel it doesn't match well. From what i read online i shld match with burgundy or oxblood color but not brown.

Saw this pair of... i think loafers?:

Does this one looks like it's suitable? I actually cannot see what color is this. The sales lady, who looks elderly, said this is brown but i tot it looks burgundy. But is this too casual and wrong color for my suit?
When i wear it with my jeans today, when i stood up straight, my jeans barely covering all sides, so there might be a little bit of socks showing at the side...

Black shoes ba.. Unfortunately your suit colour v hard match w brown shoes, even dark brown...

 

[ecan07]

Black shoes ba.. Unfortunately your suit colour v hard match w brown shoes, even dark brown...

oh... sad... tot this pair actually can double as a semi casual/formal shoes.

another pair that i saw and quite like... even the price looks not too bad is this

selling at 169, clarks.
and jus nice i can wear size 6 which is like last pair! haha...


but another question with this is, what kind of stitching is this huh? from what i read, GY welt tends to be thicker sole. This one doesn't look like it but the stitching is like this at the side.

 

[All in a Day]

oh... sad... tot this pair actually can double as a semi casual/formal shoes.

another pair that i saw and quite like... even the price looks not too bad is this

selling at 169, clarks.
and jus nice i can wear size 6 which is like last pair! haha...


but another question with this is, what kind of stitching is this huh? from what i read, GY welt tends to be thicker sole. This one doesn't look like it but the stitching is like this at the side.

Some stitches can be cosmetic only.

 

[ecan07]

How are Marx B shoes anyone? are they worth the buck? Compared to Edetal?

 

[All in a Day]

How are Marx B shoes anyone? are they worth the buck? Compared to Edetal?

Purely based on looks and price only, i would try archules. based on the website pics.

 

[ecan07]

wow so cheap! archules?!

 

[Kusanagi]

https://www.massdrop.com/buy/curated-basics-cedar-shoetree

not sure if it is cheaper locally, but just a heads up for anyone who might be interested

 

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