Working Shoe for Young Exec

[aerolord]

Next shoe after my double monk

Sent from Mitsubishi Aircon using GAGT

 

[i_got_a_question_to_ask]

Toe nicely polish but upper a bit too dull in contrast

Cream might help

 

[likehotbutter]

Are leather soles supposed to be hard?

I tried one just now and it was awkward trying to walk in them
Kinda felt like wood, doesn't bend much.

Good leather soles should be hard (due to the thickness and tightness of the corium fibres), then after u wear they'll season and get pliable.

If your leather sole is pliable when brand new, u know some corners got cut lol

 

[osirisx]

Good leather soles should be hard (due to the thickness and tightness of the corium fibres), then after u wear they'll season and get pliable.

If your leather sole is pliable when brand new, u know some corners got cut lol

Initially thought it was wood coz it was very firm, only able to bend it slightly

The website states leather sole

 

[BallGag]

Initially thought it was wood coz it was very firm, only able to bend it slightly

The website states leather sole

What kind of wood are we talking about here?

 

[darthsid11111]

What kind of wood are we talking about here?

Oh dear, oh dear.

 

[urbanturban]

Morning Wood?

 

[Athelia]

I treat myself to a pair of berluti...

Pros:
Comfortable
Nice patina
Lifetime warranty of sole

Cons:
Expensive
Stiff leather that will need 2 weeks to soften

Mind sharing price?

 

[osirisx]

What kind of wood are we talking about here?

Morning Wood?

Afternoon/evening wood?
you're the expert, you tell me

 

[dark_aLLeY]

Firstly, I am not a "pro". Haha.

Personally, for the soles, I would wear the new shoes a few times before sending it for topy/vibram. I would want the last to conform to my feet so it adheres better and provide maximum comfort. 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. These are subjective based on individual's analysis and preferences, of course.

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

How much does Kips & Kwik charge?

I engaged Master Fix at ION Orchard, owned by Edwin's ex-mentor. $50 for a pair.

 

[kimurastanley]

How much does Kips & Kwik charge?

I engaged Master Fix at ION Orchard, owned by Edwin's ex-mentor. $50 for a pair.

$50 for front only or both heel and front sole?

 

[dark_aLLeY]

$50 for front only or both heel and front sole?

I did both front only. I'm not sure if adding to heel will incur additional cost. You can give them a call.

 

[kimurastanley]

I did mine in Tiong bahru plaza. $25 for front only. Using vibram

 

[All in a Day]

I did both front only. I'm not sure if adding to heel will incur additional cost. You can give them a call.

$50 for front only sounds terribly expensive, no matter how branded the sole used may be.

 

[josephkjc]

How much does Kips & Kwik charge?

I engaged Master Fix at ION Orchard, owned by Edwin's ex-mentor. $50 for a pair.

$50 for sole and heel?
I recall Kips & Kwik charge $35 for sole, or is it $30

 

[aerolord]

Toe nicely polish but upper a bit too dull in contrast

Cream might help

Thanks for the advice ... but kind of sad, today wear already got thing scrap the front off

 

[urbanturban]

Thanks for the advice ... but kind of sad, today wear already got thing scrap the front off

It always happen. It will turn into a patina soon.

 

[lirahs]

How much does Kips & Kwik charge?

I engaged Master Fix at ION Orchard, owned by Edwin's ex-mentor. $50 for a pair.

$50 for sole and heel?
I recall Kips & Kwik charge $35 for sole, or is it $30

IIRC, Kips & Kwik charges $25 for a pair of Vibram soles while $22 for heels. I went there last 2 weeks and I doubt pricings increased significantly though.

Note: There's no Topy, but only Vibram available at Kips & Kwik.

 

[TUV2008]

I started to wear my blue Et shoes today and it is very comfortable since day 1 as compare to DW.

DW took about 2 months to break-in, but this Et will probably takes less than a week.

 

[koburn]

I started to wear my blue Et shoes today and it is very comfortable since day 1 as compare to DW.

DW took about 2 months to break-in, but this Et will probably takes less than a week.

Any pictures to share how they look on your feet?