Working Shoe for Young Exec

[projectlasvegas]

I reminded him I wanted flat laces.

The completed shoes, ready for dispatch:

Nice real nice pair of shoes BDC!!!!

 

[projectlasvegas]

In SG, I don't know. Online, here -- Quality Shoelaces from English Shoemakers

Thank you for sharing haha

 

[projectlasvegas]

Need flat waxed laces in different colors?
75 cm Flat Waxed Dress Shoe Laces
Ebay link 75 cm Flat Waxed Dress Shoe Laces | eBay
Seller :theshoesnobltd

I help you all hor, dun say I ego and no interest in sharing.

Thank you bro, haha , thats what a forum is for!!!! sharing!!!

 

[Carnage]

I'm frankly surprised at such comments. How does one impute 'ego' and 'exclusivity' into not sharing information about a picture of a pair of Japanese shoes (that I don't know who made up) that was sent to my Italian shoemaker, Bestetti.

One is welcome to try Bestetti. His shoes start from approximately 800 GBP (~1600 SGD).

(If you check my tumblr/instagram, you'll see that the name of the shoemaker is as plain as day.)

Honestly, that's cheap for bespoke shoes.

 

[boysdontcryy]

Honestly, that's cheap for bespoke shoes.

It isn't bespoke. It's MTO. I could have been clearer. Still, ~800 GBP is quite the norm for MTO shoes from good shoemakers. However, Bestetti's finishing (polishing and antiquing), attention to detail, last shape, his ability to customise lasts to fit one's feet (not offered by most non-bespoke shoe-makers) and quality are better than most other good shoemakers, and so, RELATIVELY speaking, I think it's an okay price.

 

[Carnage]

It isn't bespoke. It's MTO. I could have been clearer. Still, ~800 GBP is quite the norm for MTO shoes from good shoemakers. However, Bestetti's finishing (polishing and antiquing), attention to detail, last shape, his ability to customise lasts to fit one's feet (not offered by most non-bespoke shoe-makers) and quality are better than most other good shoemakers, and so, RELATIVELY speaking, I think it's an okay price.

I can't afford to fly around to Europe just to make shoes. Have to stick to Singapore makers

 

[Lippyt]

Bishan J8, 2nd floor next to the passenger lifts.

Delayed thanks. Haven't checked in on the forums in a while and I went ahead to peninsula bata. Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of ambassador shoes and picked up two pairs (worked out to an average $85 each).

 

[patryn33]

It isn't bespoke. It's MTO. I could have been clearer.

Wait I am confuse with the defination
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bespoke
"Bespoke i/biˈspoʊk/ is a British English word that means a clothing item made to a buyer's specification (personalised or tailored)."

http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2012/01/to-go-bespoke-or-to-not-go-bespoke.html
"Let me first define what bespoke means. By definition from a dictionary, in what would be termed as ‘old speak,’ it would mean ‘spoken for.’ As in, a garment that is spoken for by someone, is owned and was created specifically for them and no one else. It will fit them perfectly (at least in theory) and should not fit anyone else in that same manner as we are all shaped differently.

Now that we have the definition out of the way, we can begin to talk about what it means to go bespoke, whether or not it is better than RTW or MTO and whether or not it is worth it’s price. First off, you will have to bear in mind that I have made bespoke shoes, I own several pairs of them and wear them regularly, so in a sense, I am somewhat bias on the subject at hand, but will try to be as objective as I can be. And to also make a point of clarification, let’s say that bespoke is strictly going to be something that was made by hand, not by machine, as I believe that this coincides with the true definition of what it means to be a bespoke product (at least in terms of ..."

 

[deadbeat]

Delayed thanks. Haven't checked in on the forums in a while and I went ahead to peninsula bata. Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of ambassador shoes and picked up two pairs (worked out to an average $85 each).

was there last week. dont you find the quality of their leather particularly bad?

 

[alwaysnforever]

can I get the gurus' advice on this:

I am going to Bangkok next week for 3 days and I am looking to make one/two working shoes. Any particular shops to look out for? I am ok if it needs more days, and the product has to be shipped to SG, but it must be a decent pair of shoes.

My budget is about 300 sgd per pair if it is worth it. Not sure if this will get me anything decent.

 

[coern]

Has anyone come across or bought from this website?

Italienische Schuhe - handgefertigt und rahmengenäht | Scarosso

Just checked out a link due to an advert on gentleman's gazette - i confess i was drawn in by the offer of "free shipping!!".

tempted to buy some shoe trees for use...

 

[Lippyt]

was there last week. dont you find the quality of their leather particularly bad?

Would daresay that upon a cursory glance, ambassador construction and quality is similar to that of clarks.

Talking in terms of departmental store brands, the leather quality on the two ambassadors I bought is significantly better than the plasticky leather found on borse morgan/ steve madden shoes. Or the types of shoes you find under S$100.

This is no praise for the brand - it has yet to stand the test of time, which will determine whether I go for a repeat purchase.

 

[deadbeat]

Would daresay that upon a cursory glance, ambassador construction and quality is similar to that of clarks.

Talking in terms of departmental store brands, the leather quality on the two ambassadors I bought is significantly better than the plasticky leather found on borse morgan/ steve madden shoes. Or the types of shoes you find under S$100.

This is no praise for the brand - it has yet to stand the test of time, which will determine whether I go for a repeat purchase.

its very low grade corrected grain leather....

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

On the verge of getting meermin, can someone talk me out of it?

 

[archangle13]

its very low grade corrected grain leather....

I can't imagine corrected grain leather having 'grades'...

So long as the price is reasonable for what you are getting...

 

[archangle13]

On the verge of getting meermin, can someone talk me out of it?

Let me attempt to dissuade you.

Pedro is better value.

 

[yang86]

On the verge of getting meermin, can someone talk me out of it?

Thinking of getting it too.
Wanna share shipping?

 

[deadbeat]

I can't imagine corrected grain leather having 'grades'...

So long as the price is reasonable for what you are getting...

well, its very low grade leather, corrected grain to be exact if you are particular about the 'definition'.

 

[archangle13]

well, its very low grade leather, corrected grain to be exact if you are particular about the 'definition'.

You misunderstand. I recall someone saying bata uses "low grade corrected grain leather".

I'm assuming that "low grade" is an adjective for corrected grain leather. I'm unaware there are different grades for corrected grain leather. To me, all corrected grain leather are the same.

So if both bata and pedro use corrected grain leather, they are on par. I would think bata is cheaper, though I've not checked.

 

[Agravaine]

You misunderstand. I recall someone saying bata uses "low grade corrected grain leather".

I'm assuming that "low grade" is an adjective for corrected grain leather. I'm unaware there are different grades for corrected grain leather. To me, all corrected grain leather are the same.

So if both bata and pedro use corrected grain leather, they are on par. I would think bata is cheaper, though I've not checked.

Semantics lah