Working Shoe for Young Exec

[josephkjc]

endorsement aside, this is what i got! i think its pretty cool but probably e designs are very very loud. will suit some others probably not me haha.

For our new premium range of full-grain Italian calfskin leathers from Italy, our handmade & made-to-measure basic shoes start from $549 upwards. With boots starting from $649. This new range of shoes, comes with full inner lining made of cow hide, incorporates a mid-sole with steel shank for more stability as well as options such as a hidden insoles for a height boost and other refinements such as various good quality outsole materials in leather and Vibram Morflex rubber outsoles.

I like that (in bold)

 

[Carnage]

endorsement aside, this is what i got! i think its pretty cool but probably e designs are very very loud. will suit some others probably not me haha.

For our new premium range of full-grain Italian calfskin leathers from Italy, our handmade & made-to-measure basic shoes start from $549 upwards. With boots starting from $649. This new range of shoes, comes with full inner lining made of cow hide, incorporates a mid-sole with steel shank for more stability as well as options such as a hidden insoles for a height boost and other refinements such as various good quality outsole materials in leather and Vibram Morflex rubber outsoles.

Is it just me or is that price incredibly expensive for shoes that are non GY welted?

I think there are more than 10 English shoemakers who manufactures shoes for less than 300 pounds. I mean welted vs. glued, at that price point which would a layman choose?

 

[Carnage]

Singapore-label/name given to the shoes, but made in Korea or sold under a different name in Korea that is immensely popular in Korea, not plausible? That's what a friend who knows them well told me. But if he's wrong, sure ... Like I said, it'd be nice to see a Korean webpage on the Diamond Walker brand/label ...

For some reason, every posts I googled up on their brand churns out a Singaporean page. Nothing from korea. Yet every page that I read claims they are from Korea.

So Singapore brand backed by korean manufacturers is possible. Korean brand? May or may not be, I really can't dig out a korean page. Anyone can help?

 

[Carnage]

Btw, BDC have you owned or tried on a pair of John Lobbs?

 

[runforyourlife]

Is it just me or is that price incredibly expensive for shoes that are non GY welted?

I think there are more than 10 English shoemakers who manufactures shoes for less than 300 pounds. I mean welted vs. glued, at that price point which would a layman choose?

edmw play finish liao huh???

 

[runforyourlife]

I like that (in bold)

boots! thats probably necessary. haha.

i think their designs are awesome as well. gonna have a headache choosing a shoe for CNY

 

[boysdontcryy]

Btw, BDC have you owned or tried on a pair of John Lobbs?

Yups, I have two pairs. Here's one (please don't mind the specs on the right. I'm lazy to crop that out).

Finishing is impeccable. I can see why they command such high value.

This was the Shoe of the Year in 2010, released to commemorate Saint Crispin, the patron saint of shoe-making.

The following pictures below do not belong to me, but are of the same model:

Seam-less back (you'll see that most shoes have a seam running down the back)

Hand-stitched

 

[ironpatriot]

Cool story, troll

You don't need to do things directly. I don't have to say 'DW shoes are bad ...'. I can pose it in the form of a question like 'Are the shoes flashy and uncomfortable?'. Same effect, different means of communication. Quoting a post on Ed et al, and asking 'Is customer service bad? I hate bad customer service ...' Self-explanatory.

Your posts were gng in that direction. Maybe you stopped because you were caught out so soon. I usually ignore socks promoting their wares, but if one creates multiple accounts to try and foster doubts in order to put other brands down, it's quite detrimental to the scene as a whole.

You obviously don't even know what you're talking about. Singapore-label/name given to the shoes, but made in Korea or sold under a different name in Korea that is immensely popular in Korea, not plausible? That's what a friend who knows them well told me. But if he's wrong, sure ... Like I said, it'd be nice to see a Korean webpage on the Diamond Walker brand/label ...

If you're curious, Girling shoes used to be manufactured in the Alfred Sargent workshop. Is Girling, well, a brand of itself, or is it part of the Alfred Sargent brand? If DKNY makes clothing in India using an Indian factory. Is DKNY an Indian brand/label?

HAHA yea.. You must be really free to twist a generally question about customer service into a whole conspiracy theory. Kudos on that.

Apparently you knew how my posts were going as well, not bad mind-reader. Creates multiple accounts? I'm not as free as you to have 300 over posts in 2 months. So you can take a chill pill. Plausible or not, you don't even know. You heard from a friend who knows them well who told you.

Yeah DKNY is an Indian brand, cos the worker inside the factory told me also.

Needless to say, whatever i have ever written was taken from whatever I have seen on this forum. And I don't act like I know.

 

[MrGentleman]

Is it just me or is that price incredibly expensive for shoes that are non GY welted?

I think there are more than 10 English shoemakers who manufactures shoes for less than 300 pounds. I mean welted vs. glued, at that price point which would a layman choose?

I wouldn't buy a shoe that is not GYW at that price. It's like buying and throw away once it's trashed. A good pair of shoes should last YEARS, together with resoleing, of course!

 

[runforyourlife]

have a slightly off topic qn... where do u guys find decent belts to pair off with your nicely done up leather shoes for work?

 

[Carnage]

Yups, I have two pairs. Here's one (please don't mind the specs on the right. I'm lazy to crop that out).

Finishing is impeccable. I can see why they command such high value.

This was the Shoe of the Year in 2010, released to commemorate Saint Crispin, the patron saint of shoe-making.

The following pictures below do not belong to me, but are of the same model:

Seam-less back (you'll see that most shoes have a seam running down the back)

Hand-stitched

Flying to London now!

 

[boysdontcryy]

Is it just me or is that price incredibly expensive for shoes that are non GY welted?

I think there are more than 10 English shoemakers who manufactures shoes for less than 300 pounds. I mean welted vs. glued, at that price point which would a layman choose?

This is potential blasphemy but, I just want to add that esteemed bespoke Italian shoe-makers in Italy do make shoes that are NOT GY-welted. Berluti isn't GY-welted. It's said that blake-rapid allows the shoes to be more flexible, and comfortable etc. That said, the rule of thumb is that GY-welted is regarded as being more durable, and rightly so. GY-welted is often regarded as a hallmark of a well-made pair of shoes, but it isn't the sole defining attribute of a well-made pair of shoes. However, that said, you're less likely to go wrong when you buy a pair of GY-welted shoes than when you buy a pair of shoes that features blake/blake-rapid construction. My 2 cents.

Would be interesting to hear other opinions of course.

 

[jonleelk]

I wouldn't buy a shoe that is not GYW at that price. It's like buying and throw away once it's trashed. A good pair of shoes should last YEARS, together with resoleing, of course!

If u are living in UK, u can always just bring the shoe back to the factory to re-condition and resole.

But in Singapore, resoling made-in-england GYW shoes can be a challenge. Airmailing the shoes back to UK factory is not going to be cost effective.

 

[Carnage]

This is potential blasphemy but, I just want to add that esteemed bespoke Italian shoe-makers in Italy do make shoes that are NOT GY-welted. Berluti isn't GY-welted. It's said that blake-rapid allows the shoes to be more flexible, and comfortable etc. That said, the rule of thumb is that GY-welted is regarded as being more durable, and rightly so. GY-welted is often used as a hallmark of a well-made shoe, but it isn't the sole defining attribute of a well-made pair of shoes. However, that said, you're less likely to go wrong when you buy a GY-welted shoes than when you buy a pair of shoes that features blake/blake-rapid construction. My 2 cents.

Yes I agree with you that goodyear welting tends to make the shoe feel heavier and less flexible.

I love Berluti, just doesn't make sense to buy them in SG. 2k pair of leather that's not customised to my feet doesn't add value to my life.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Yes I agree with you that goodyear welting tends to make the shoe feel heavier and less flexible.

I love Berluti, just doesn't make sense to buy them in SG. 2k pair of leather that's not customised to my feet doesn't add value to my life.

Yes, they're expensive. I haven't actually worn by Berluti's that I purchased in France. The problem I've had is that the front is pointed, and I have a wide fore foot ...

Flying to London now!

Lol. Well, you can get others that are similar, for cheaper, online.

Here's another pair that I commissioned from Meermin, for 450 SGD shipped. Had them punch my initials into the sole using nails. Available online. Ha.

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Looks like I got to make my way down again tonight. Was asked to go down for some matters on my shoes, not sure why.

Will go see the new line vs. their 4th collection and see what's the fuss about.

Went down personally on Saturday to fit the Primaute collection. Was told that the leather used this time is ANNONAY LEATHER compared to their previous RTW which are made of Italian Calf Leather.

So decided to try a pair since I am there. TBH, there are differences between their past collection and the new launch primaute based on their aesthetics. Leather wise, cant really tell a big difference unless I own them personally. So decided to buy a pair of single strap monk with patina finishing since there's no extra charge for it. And to my surprise, they actually charge the same for their boots, which are pretty decent. But too bad I am not a fan of boots.

Will update again about the leather once I break them in

If ya observed their primaute series, most of them are wholecut shoes made from a single piece of unblemished leather with no stitching.

Only the very skilled craftsmen can make a shoe like this because a single flaw or careless cut, and the shoe is useless. And of cos, high quality leather which is supple and strong enough is required too. Decoration is used sparingly to set off the artistry of the whole.

I guess that explained the higher price. Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[boysdontcryy]

If u are living in UK, u can always just bring the shoe back to the factory to re-condition and resole.

But in Singapore, resoling made-in-england GYW shoes can be a challenge. Airmailing the shoes back to UK factory is not going to be cost effective.

Eh ... I have recommendation ... LOL. I send my shoes abroad for re-soling and they come back like new, and at almost the price of doing it locally, which is what? 160 SGD? Only worth it if the shoes are expensive, or if you love the fit of course. How much do local cobblers charge anyway? Friend says in the 150-60 range?

 

[PetiaC]

I managed to CSI the Diamond Walker source.

Its called Shoes by Launching M, whatever that means...

shoes by Launching M

Anyone free to help compare the prices?

 

[boysdontcryy]

I managed to CSI the Diamond Walker source.

Its called Shoes by Launching M, whatever that means...

shoes by Launching M

Anyone free to help compare the prices?

Nice job. So that's what they're sold under in Korea ... How did you track them?

 

[Carnage]

I managed to CSI the Diamond Walker source.

Its called Shoes by Launching M, whatever that means...

shoes by Launching M

Anyone free to help compare the prices?

Good lord, you managed it. Can you explain what key words you used?