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[vofzxy]

Yes since they are mostly worn as slip-ons; monks usually fit looser than lace-ups(of the same last). You can adjust the buckles though, so getting the size wrong isn't as unforgiving as it is with loafers. Loafers and slippers fit the "loosest" among shoes, I usually find that sizing down by half for loafers still produces heel slip.

The single straps are a good idea man; not as overplayed and common as double monks, and IMO a much more clean and elegant look on calf leather. I prefer double monks to be in suede.

And yeah, the deer bone. Had a very interesting conversation with a friend when he asked me what I was doing and I told him that I was "boning my shoes".

Bro thanks again for the advice
Am still very much the shoo noob and learning in the process

Man... Haha
Ball gags, penis jokes and boning shoes.
It would probably be interesting knowing you IRL

Take care man
Cheers

apparently deer bone is used specifically for shell cordovan shoes
apparently there are some natural oils or something that helps nourish the shoes and helps with smoothing the leather
the deer bone is rubbed in a circular fashion like how you would polish with a cloth, only that u use a deer bone instead

its literally a bone of a deer ... i s**t you not

Deer Polishing Bone : Cordovan Shoes & Boots : Kirby Allison's Hanger Project
ABBEYHORN Deer Polishing Bone

https://www.google.com.sg/search?es...8.0....0...1c.1.54.serp..7.8.1047.lDwIxz4vYvY

EDIT: i just learnt this from this thread too ! JUST !

 

[BallGag]

Tip off: atelier llyr shoes are on 20% + 10% off over at tangs orchard, which is until end today. After disc it costs $212. Bought a pair

Did you happen to see their brown suede tassel loafers in stock ? I'm curious to know if they'll fit me.

 

[Daniel.Y]

Did you happen to see their brown suede tassel loafers in stock ? I'm curious to know if they'll fit me.

I don't recall seeing.

 

[BallGag]

I don't recall seeing.

Yup. They don't have it. Was at Paragon so I went over to see. A little disappointed with the leather quality.

IIRC one of the founders used to post here:mate, you have to keep a bunch of samples on rotation man; keep them freshly shined so you can swap them weekly.

 

[All in a Day]

Yup. They don't have it. Was at Paragon so I went over to see. A little disappointed with the leather quality.

IIRC one of the founders used to post here:mate, you have to keep a bunch of samples on rotation man; keep them freshly shined so you can swap them weekly.

I thought the leather was ok for the price. I was keen to get the suede and calf oxfords but held back as it was a tad tight and the next size was unavailable.

 

[BallGag]

I thought the leather was ok for the price. I was keen to get the suede and calf oxfords but held back as it was a tad tight and the next size was unavailable.

Yeah, I was looking at the snuff suede/burgundy make-up but was a little underwhelmed when I saw it in person. The brand has tons of potential though !

 

[All in a Day]

Yeah, I was looking at the snuff suede/burgundy make-up but was a little underwhelmed when I saw it in person. The brand has tons of potential though !

I suspect it's due to u having had experience with various better shoes. I find the leather better than edetal + concealed channel soles and at a very persuasive sale price of slightly more than $200. Wish they had my size!

 

[Daniel.Y]

Yup. They don't have it. Was at Paragon so I went over to see. A little disappointed with the leather quality.

IIRC one of the founders used to post here:mate, you have to keep a bunch of samples on rotation man; keep them freshly shined so you can swap them weekly.

I agree with you on the leather quality, as compared to the pair of the Carminas i recently owned. However, i would probably give it a swipe with the renovator and wax and see how it goes on the next weekend.

I suspect it's due to u having had experience with various better shoes. I find the leather better than edetal + concealed channel soles and at a very persuasive sale price of slightly more than $200. Wish they had my size!

i hope you did try on their sizing. It seems that my sizing is slightly off as compared to Edetal by almost 1 to 2 size.

 

[All in a Day]

I agree with you on the leather quality, as compared to the pair of the Carminas i recently owned. However, i would probably give it a swipe with the renovator and wax and see how it goes on the next weekend.



i hope you did try on their sizing. It seems that my sizing is slightly off as compared to Edetal by almost 1 to 2 size.

I think its unfair comparing with carmina quality, shoes that cost more than 2x the price of the atelier llyr.

I did try the size and ended up not buying. In fact i think the correct size would have been same as my edetal size. That's the strange thing about shoe sizes; they aren't consistent across diff folks!

 

[BallGag]

Oh yes, shoe sizes vary greatly across different makers and lasts. I'm generally a UK 6 or 6.5, but I'm a 4E (!!!) for my JM Weston 180s.

 

[All in a Day]

Oh yes, shoe sizes vary greatly across different makers and lasts. I'm generally a UK 6 or 6.5, but I'm a 4E (!!!) for my JM Weston 180s.

When are u posting pics of your new loafers? And be sure to share when the EG boots arrived!

Gosh.. all u fast and furious guys (u, daniel.y, thundermarch) making me really want to pull the trigger on a new pair of shoes!

 

[thundermarch]

I just had a thought
This thread has focused on good shoes / shoe brands made by traditional shoemakers who use proper construction techniques.
I suppose big expensive fashion brands who charge a king's ransom for shoes are not mentioned simply because we are probably just paying for the brand.
But I was just wondering, in terms of materials / construction, what are the sins these big fashion brands actually commit?

 

[BallGag]

When are u posting pics of your new loafers? And be sure to share when the EG boots arrived!

Gosh.. all u fast and furious guys (u, daniel.y, thundermarch) making me really want to pull the trigger on a new pair of shoes!

Oh those loafers are just Meermin. Sized down half but heel slip still present. Ordered another pair and sized down by one. Very tempted to get Carmina string loafers but I don't think I'll ever fit into Uetam.

Dovers are due to arrive next year. Have not decided on the boots yet though. I think I'm going to wait and see if there's going to be a GMTO running again.

 

[MasonAndSmith]

I think its unfair comparing with carmina quality, shoes that cost more than 2x the price of the atelier llyr.

I did try the size and ended up not buying. In fact i think the correct size would have been same as my edetal size. That's the strange thing about shoe sizes; they aren't consistent across diff folks!

Yeah i agree that the quality and price point of carminas and llyr will not make a fair comparison

 

[ChevyImpala]

Anyone knows where I can get good office socks? I'm looking for those in the pattern of polka dots.

 

[Nikeboy]

Anyone knows where I can get good office socks? I'm looking for those in the pattern of polka dots.

Raffles city, Ck Tang, Robinson have Friskybox sock
Welcome to Friskybox

Diamond Walker has etiquette sock
etiquette clothiers | patterned socks

Muji has polka dots sock. But really small dots and their socks color are dull too.

Robinson (raffles city, shoes dept) Calvin Klein has large polka with loud color socks.

Push cart in any shopping mall do sell polka dots sock. Just need to find.

 

[urbanturban]

Happy Socks. I have purple socks with white dots which i have yet to break out.

 

[LapCheong]

hi guys, not sure if this shoe would fit the thread, but creating another thread just for it seems like too much trouble.

Anyway, am planning to get myself a green suede loafers:
Meermin Mallorca Handmade goodyear shoes

Would like to ask for comments as to what colour pants would go well with it.
I'm not a fan of jeans, and it's my first time stepping out of the safe colour for my shoes. so couldn't visualize as to what pants would go well with it.

So far, i have a navy pants, and a beige one.

 

[All in a Day]

hi guys, not sure if this shoe would fit the thread, but creating another thread just for it seems like too much trouble.

Anyway, am planning to get myself a green suede loafers:
Meermin Mallorca Handmade goodyear shoes

Would like to ask for comments as to what colour pants would go well with it.
I'm not a fan of jeans, and it's my first time stepping out of the safe colour for my shoes. so couldn't visualize as to what pants would go well with it.

So far, i have a navy pants, and a beige one.

Both pants will match imho

 

[BallGag]

hi guys, not sure if this shoe would fit the thread, but creating another thread just for it seems like too much trouble.

Anyway, am planning to get myself a green suede loafers:
Meermin Mallorca Handmade goodyear shoes

Would like to ask for comments as to what colour pants would go well with it.
I'm not a fan of jeans, and it's my first time stepping out of the safe colour for my shoes. so couldn't visualize as to what pants would go well with it.

So far, i have a navy pants, and a beige one.

I just came in to say that our usernames go along together very nicely. Apart from that, be careful about buying loafers online if you're unsure about your size.