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[jacopastorius]

hi, i just gotten a loake temple, first time on leather soles, tried to save some money and bought a stick on anti slip for the front sole. only to realise the way i walk, the tip wears out quite abit.

i went to paragon and got quoted $50 for just the front sole vibram, was really expensive to me for something that wears out.

some questions here that i couldn't find the answers from the past threads

1) do i need to do rubber sole for the heel also (the shoe comes with 1/2 leather 1/2 rubber heel)

2) where's a good place to do vibrate front sole? thats not like that expensive?

3) anywhere that does the metal toe thing?

 

[bberry]

hi, i just gotten a loake temple, first time on leather soles, tried to save some money and bought a stick on anti slip for the front sole. only to realise the way i walk, the tip wears out quite abit.

i went to paragon and got quoted $50 for just the front sole vibram, was really expensive to me for something that wears out.

some questions here that i couldn't find the answers from the past threads

1) do i need to do rubber sole for the heel also (the shoe comes with 1/2 leather 1/2 rubber heel)

2) where's a good place to do vibrate front sole? thats not like that expensive?

3) anywhere that does the metal toe thing?

i did my vibram front sole for $25

 

[JollyRoger182]

Hey guys, new user here, been browsing through the thread but can't find a cheaper supplier of Saphir renovateur. Anyone got lobang for the Renovateur? I know Mason & Smith has it for $35 but I'm sure you lads know a place to get it cheaper
Thanks in advance!

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Hey guys, new user here, been browsing through the thread but can't find a cheaper supplier of Saphir renovateur. Anyone got lobang for the Renovateur? I know Mason & Smith has it for $35 but I'm sure you lads know a place to get it cheaper
Thanks in advance!

Tangs is selling for $28.00. Cream around $25.00.

 

[liquidy]

hi, i just gotten a loake temple, first time on leather soles, tried to save some money and bought a stick on anti slip for the front sole. only to realise the way i walk, the tip wears out quite abit.

i went to paragon and got quoted $50 for just the front sole vibram, was really expensive to me for something that wears out.

some questions here that i couldn't find the answers from the past threads

1) do i need to do rubber sole for the heel also (the shoe comes with 1/2 leather 1/2 rubber heel)

2) where's a good place to do vibrate front sole? thats not like that expensive?

3) anywhere that does the metal toe thing?

I did mine at sole Mann at The Arcade. A few of the bros here do there as well good workmanship and value for money. It's around 25-30 iirc.

 

[JollyRoger182]

Tangs is selling for $28.00. Cream around $25.00.

Thanks a lot, my good man!

 

[lirahs]

hi, i just gotten a loake temple, first time on leather soles, tried to save some money and bought a stick on anti slip for the front sole. only to realise the way i walk, the tip wears out quite abit.

i went to paragon and got quoted $50 for just the front sole vibram, was really expensive to me for something that wears out.

some questions here that i couldn't find the answers from the past threads

1) do i need to do rubber sole for the heel also (the shoe comes with 1/2 leather 1/2 rubber heel)

2) where's a good place to do vibrate front sole? thats not like that expensive?

3) anywhere that does the metal toe thing?

1) Personally, for the front soles, I would wear the new shoes a few times before sending it for topy/vibram so it adheres better. Similarly for the heels, I would wear those until the rubber shows some signs of deterioration (like exposing the shoe's inner surface) before sending those for topy/vibram. This is subjective, of course.

2) Kips and Kwik @ Junction 8, Bishan. Prices are reasonable. The gent is good-mannered and selfless in sharing tips.

3) Usually my MTO shoes come with the steel toe taps, so I have no experiences purchasing that separately as an accessory.

Hope this helps.

 

[shimesa]

Hello, anybody bought jm weston 180s in tokyo before?? Can i know roughly how much is the price??

 

[pancakes]

Hello, anybody bought jm weston 180s in tokyo before?? Can i know roughly how much is the price??

The mark up is very high. I think Hong kong might be a better alternative.

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Hello, anybody bought jm weston 180s in tokyo before?? Can i know roughly how much is the price??

Are you referring to this?

J.M. Weston - 180 The Mocassin Suede Loafers | MR PORTER

 

[LoyalLawyer]

Advîces On Shoe Sizes

Hi Fellow Shoe Lovers,

Have been lurking ard this shoe thread for the past 2-3 weeks.
Plenty of great tips & kind advices that i pickup.
Enjoyed flipping through e 500++ pages.
Was a wonderful & fulfilling journey along e way.

Any kind soul can share with me which size shld i get for a Carmina/Meermin?
Am currently wearing size 37/38 Ed Et Al.

My Targets
1) Carmina Rubi Shell Cordovan
Currently out of stock

2) Carmina Navy suede Loafer Model 080228-004 Last UETAM

3) Meermin Linea Mestro 10164 - Lightbrown Naturcalf

 

[jacopastorius]

1) Personally, for the front soles, I would wear the new shoes a few times before sending it for topy/vibram so it adheres better. Similarly for the heels, I would wear those until the rubber shows some signs of deterioration (like exposing the shoe's inner surface) before sending those for topy/vibram. This is subjective, of course.

2) Kips and Kwik @ Junction 8, Bishan. Prices are reasonable. The gent is good-mannered and selfless in sharing tips.

3) Usually my MTO shoes come with the steel toe taps, so I have no experiences purchasing that separately as an accessory.

Hope this helps.

thanks for your help bro. yup did some calling around.. vibram is all $25-30... was really shocked to be quoted $50 at paragon to be honest.
and steel caps are available at shukey suntec or IP at $6

 

[jacopastorius]

Hi Fellow Shoe Lovers,

Have been lurking ard this shoe thread for the past 2-3 weeks.
Plenty of great tips & kind advices that i pickup.
Enjoyed flipping through e 500++ pages.
Was a wonderful & fulfilling journey along e way.

Any kind soul can share with me which size shld i get for a Carmina/Meermin?
Am currently wearing size 37/38 Ed Et Al.

My Targets
1) Carmina Rubi Shell Cordovan
Currently out of stock

2) Carmina Navy suede Loafer Model 080228-004 Last UETAM

3) Meermin Linea Mestro 10164 - Lightbrown Naturcalf

i just recently ordered a flyer II at size 37 as 38 gave me a bad heel slip.
Somerset II's last was totally too long in length for my feet, i reckon i would need 36

i do wear a meermin hiro last double monk at uk 5.5, its not the very snug fit as i like to wear thicker socks, which the fit was just nice with typical sports socks.
i tried carmina uetam last at KS they have a pair of string loafers, uk 5.5 was just nice as well.
i've quite high instep so it appears an elephant stuffing into that slim last.

i took chance to order a loake temple at UK 5 and the last suited my feet and it was a snug feet. can go w/o socks. i suppose leather shoes all will stretch.

hope it helps!

 

[Illuminatu5]

I have been looking around (numerous shoe repair stores) for a brown dye to recolor my suede shoes however was not successful in finding one in that color. Can anyone care to share places where I can get some brown shoe dye?

 

[LoyalLawyer]

i just recently ordered a flyer II at size 37 as 38 gave me a bad heel slip.
Somerset II's last was totally too long in length for my feet, i reckon i would need 36

i do wear a meermin hiro last double monk at uk 5.5, its not the very snug fit as i like to wear thicker socks, which the fit was just nice with typical sports socks.
i tried carmina uetam last at KS they have a pair of string loafers, uk 5.5 was just nice as well.
i've quite high instep so it appears an elephant stuffing into that slim last.

i took chance to order a loake temple at UK 5 and the last suited my feet and it was a snug feet. can go w/o socks. i suppose leather shoes all will stretch.

hope it helps!

thanks for sharing jacopastorius
Apprecîate it
Mind to fill me in with the measurements of yr foot?
Ie Length & Width so i can have à better comparison

 

[shimesa]

Are you referring to this?

J.M. Weston - 180 The Mocassin Suede Loafers*|*MR PORTER

Yes, i am referring to this

 

[kenzio8]

i just recently ordered a flyer II at size 37 as 38 gave me a bad heel slip.
Somerset II's last was totally too long in length for my feet, i reckon i would need 36

i do wear a meermin hiro last double monk at uk 5.5, its not the very snug fit as i like to wear thicker socks, which the fit was just nice with typical sports socks.
i tried carmina uetam last at KS they have a pair of string loafers, uk 5.5 was just nice as well.
i've quite high instep so it appears an elephant stuffing into that slim last.

i took chance to order a loake temple at UK 5 and the last suited my feet and it was a snug feet. can go w/o socks. i suppose leather shoes all will stretch.

hope it helps!

Ah, seems like i found a similar feet size bro. I wear 37 for Edetal's Outram and double monks.

Always wanted to know if meermin's UK5.5 can fit.. so sounds like it's not a snug aka good fit?

 

[jacopastorius]

Ah, seems like i found a similar feet size bro. I wear 37 for Edetal's Outram and double monks.

Always wanted to know if meermin's UK5.5 can fit.. so sounds like it's not a snug aka good fit?

Uk 5 for snug, uk 5.5 u wear sports socks.
But as u know meet in rtw nice models only uk5.5 or 6. :/

 

[urbanturban]

I have been looking around (numerous shoe repair stores) for a brown dye to recolor my suede shoes however was not successful in finding one in that color. Can anyone care to share places where I can get some brown shoe dye?

I did not know we can re-colour suede. Learned something.

 

[Beta_Tester]

edetal seems like got sale soon.