Working Shoe for Young Exec

[alan_smithee]

Brief snippet of our new collection, some features and designs would change upon actual production:

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Sound stupid to ask but do u offer resolving services.?

 

[PetiaC]

Nice! I just digged my tangs card out from my drawer, ready to go

The hector loafer looks deliciously royal. Nice color



Thanks! The navy looks alot richer in real life, best to go physically take a look!

Next time you got roadshow, I will gatecrash and set up my shoeshine stall at the roadside. Business sure will be good, shine and ready to wear on the spot.

You wouldn't want to wear your new leather shoes without any protection.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Happy birthday Singapore, and fellow Singaporeans. Proud that Singapore has made it this far.

*sad to be out of Singapore on her birthday, but Singapore is made up of her people, and being surrounded by fellow Singaporeans abroad is a jolly good consolation.

 

[archangle13]

Just saw that Meermin LM MTO prices are very close to Vass RTW.

Can someone please enlighten me on the differences, besides the lasts?

 

[hst201]

MTO means u can order in any colour, size etc on existing lasts.

 

[choonfatt]

Is Florsheim a better choice over Meermin?
Thinking of buying from them for the convenience as they are being sold in Marina Sq.
Suspect might be overpriced here though.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Is Florsheim a better choice over Meermin?
Thinking of buying from them for the convenience as they are being sold in Marina Sq.
Suspect might be overpriced here though.

Read that new florsheim nowhere near the older ones. In Any case, amazon free shipping over usd125. American brand from amazon should better price.

 

[archangle13]

MTO means u can order in any colour, size etc on existing lasts.

Thanks, but no thanks.

The MTO and RTW is with reference to the prices, and is not part of the question.

The question is: how is Vass quality different from Meermin LM quality. I only have 2 pairs of Vass and no Meermin, so someone help. TIA.

 

[archangle13]

Is Florsheim a better choice over Meermin?
Thinking of buying from them for the convenience as they are being sold in Marina Sq.
Suspect might be overpriced here though.

Florsheim uses corrected grain leather I believe. Totally not worth the price. Meermin uses full grain leather, am I right?

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Florsheim uses corrected grain leather I believe. Totally not worth the price. Meermin uses full grain leather, am I right?

Some model correct, some model full.

Dpownload the complete catalogue can see.

 

[hst201]

Thanks, but no thanks.

The MTO and RTW is with reference to the prices, and is not part of the question.

The question is: how is Vass quality different from Meermin LM quality. I only have 2 pairs of Vass and no Meermin, so someone help. TIA.

Vass RTW is about €420 incl VAT. Meermin LM is €260 incl VAT. I don't see how they are even close in price, which is the basis of your original qn. Vass is 50% more ex than Meermin LM.

I would say that Vass is better in construction and worksmanship.

 

[choonfatt]

Some model correct, some model full.

Dpownload the complete catalogue can see.

Seems like only the Imperial series for Florsheim is worth it...

 

[archangle13]

Vass RTW is about €420 incl VAT. Meermin LM is €260 incl VAT. I don't see how they are even close in price, which is the basis of your original qn. Vass is 50% more ex than Meermin LM.

I would say that Vass is better in construction and worksmanship.

I saw a figure for Meermin LM MTO going up to €370, but I've no idea if that includes the shipping and VAT. MTO means additional €80?

The cheapest Vass RTW is €390 for the standard models, including VAT.

Some peeps raving about Meermin LM. I wonder if it's true? What differences do you see in construction or workmanship?

 

[archangle13]

Seems like only the Imperial series for Florsheim is worth it...

Last time I dropped by the new store selling Florsheim shoes, their Imperial collection had limited variety. What prices are they at now?

I recall it was really quite high. Might as well go for Ed Et Al RTW or the new shoe line at Tangs.

 

[hst201]

I saw a figure for Meermin LM MTO going up to €370, but I've no idea if that includes the shipping and VAT. MTO means additional €80?

The cheapest Vass RTW is €390 for the standard models, including VAT.

Some peeps raving about Meermin LM. I wonder if it's true? What differences do you see in construction or workmanship?

It has gone up to €420 for some time now.

I like the Meermin Ofle and Hiro last. I think there is room to have both Meermin and Vass in your collection.

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Seems like only the Imperial series for Florsheim is worth it...

I read that Old imperial is super. New ones mixed reviews. I never plunge in.

 

[choonfatt]

I read that Old imperial is super. New ones mixed reviews. I never plunge in.

Guess Meermin better choice. But huge risk when cannot try.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Meermin allows for returns if sizing is incorrect, so the risk is minimal. Only have to cover shipping to Meermin. If I'm not wrong, shipping a package from Singapore shouldn't be that expensive if you don't send the box along. Just have it sent via normal mail.

On another note, I dug out an old picture of my first pair of Girlings. Had this made up, and purchased it as part of my black-tie rig that I had intended to wear when I was accepted by Cambridge. Alas, I decided (foolishly) against going there, plus I bought a pair of opera pumps, and so have never worn the boots. I guess I could probably wear it as part of a conservative outfit.

For those who don't know, dinners at both Oxford and Cambridge, where the dress-code is black-tie, are organized on a fairly regular basis. Also, May Ball, where students party till the wee hours of the morning, often calls for White Tie. Yes, yes, I wanted to go there so I could dine frequently in black-tie

An example of a black-tie dinner at Cambridge.

And a video of the ball, and party (in white-tie):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2lv4UVrDzw

The May Ball (black-tie worn) at Cambridge:

The best video of the Cambridge Trinity Ball 2012 HD - YouTube

The shoes that inspired me, by John Lobb:

The boots I commissioned:

 

[archangle13]

Meermin allows for returns if sizing is incorrect, so the risk is minimal. Only have to cover shipping to Meermin. If I'm not wrong, shipping a package from Singapore shouldn't be that expensive if you don't send the box along. Just have it sent via normal mail.

On another note, I dug out an old picture of my first pair of Girlings. Had this made up, and purchased it as part of my black-tie rig that I had intended to wear when I was accepted by Cambridge. Alas, I decided (foolishly) against going there, plus I bought a pair of opera pumps, and so have never worn the boots. I guess I could probably wear it as part of a conservative outfit.

For those who don't know, dinners at both Oxford and Cambridge, where the dress-code is black-tie, are organized on a fairly regular basis. Also, May Ball, where students party till the wee hours of the morning, often calls for White Tie. Yes, yes, I wanted to go there so I could dine frequently in black-tie

An example of a black-tie dinner at Cambridge.

And a video of the ball, and party (in white-tie):

Christ Church Ball June 25, 2011 Oxford - YouTube

The May Ball (black-tie worn) at Cambridge:

The best video of the Cambridge Trinity Ball 2012 HD - YouTube

The shoes that inspired me, by John Lobb:

The boots I commissioned:

Lovely!

Time to step up to Saint Crispin's. To me, that is the sh*t!

 

[PetiaC]

Lovely!

Time to step up to Saint Crispin's. To me, that is the sh*t!

To add: the ladies have it easy just a simple black dress