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wolfracesonic said:
I can wholeheartedly recommend this Saphir sude cleaner I recently rescued a pair of black suede derby's that I thought I might have to bin: They came up like new, well chuffed!
Thanks, although actually the cleaner is worth the same as the shoes (bogof at Next - council!). :-) White vinegar it is!
InductionRoar said:
Not a pair of shoes, but it will keep me going for the time being.
Looks good!Have you had chance to wear your new bespokes out in the wild yet? I guess they will soon be tucked up for the winter?
I'm not having much luck. Over the last few weeks I've been nursing an injury on my heel which makes over half of my shoes unwearable at the moment.
I do have one pair of Cheaney boots that still feel great so I'm looking at other models on the same last. I don't suppose anyone here has experiences of Horween's Chromexcel leather?Edited by FreeLitres on Tuesday 5th September 21:43
FreeLitres said:
Looks good!
Have you had chance to wear your new bespokes out in the wild yet? I guess they will soon be tucked up for the winter?
Ah. Since you ask they are back at Cleverleys being re-lasted. Have you had chance to wear your new bespokes out in the wild yet? I guess they will soon be tucked up for the winter?
The issue I raised at my initial fitting (space over the left vamp) was still present once the soles were stitched on (as I suspected it would be) and the facings didn't close to my liking either. Neither were faults per se, more of a stylistic preference, however, they were sufficient to bug me every time I put them on.
They have retaken my measurements (they had slightly over-measured my instep) and I should have them back in a few months, along with new shoe trees. The afterservice really is excellent, which to be honest, is as important as the finished article. Bespoke is an ongoing process, with many customers still finding improvements after ten or so pairs, so it is important to find a company who are true to their word.
g3org3y said:
Looks fancy IR, very nice. 
The JWs went down very well at the wedding. Many positive comments. Seems people (women especially) really notice your shoes.
I am a sucker for "coffee table books" - magazines for grownups. The JWs went down very well at the wedding. Many positive comments. Seems people (women especially) really notice your shoes.
Women do seem more in tune with shoes in my experience, although I find they are often more impressed by a pair of shiny shoes than well made ones.
InductionRoar said:
Women do seem more in tune with shoes in my experience, although I find they are often more impressed by a pair of shiny shoes than well made ones.
I think they were attracted by the red laces (and socks). Rest of outfit was subtle. Navy suit, white shirt, dark red patterned tie and white linen pocket square.
g3org3y said:
InductionRoar said:
Women do seem more in tune with shoes in my experience, although I find they are often more impressed by a pair of shiny shoes than well made ones.
I think they were attracted by the red laces (and socks). Rest of outfit was subtle. Navy suit, white shirt, dark red patterned tie and white linen pocket square.In posts not so far back, there was some mention of dirty, unpolished shoes.
I am sure both of you gentlemen have noted the condition of most men's shoes when on the train or in the office?
That is your competition. Lucky you!
Women do see these things, long before they check out your 'buns' or your 'guns'.
Playful socks ramp it up a notch.
I am revealing to you a great [not] secret here; in general women like men who appear successful, orderly, tidy, clean, but at the same time, appear to not take themselves too seriously.
Trust me when I say this - get a couple of nice self-tie bow ties and a stylish fedora for when you are out 'suited and booted' and see if the attention levels don't jump 30-50%.
Granted, you may have to fight off a few gentlemen as well, but that's a small price to pay (meaning no offence to those with 'alternative' preferences). Indeed that can play to your favour as well, as you will be seen to be open minded and tolerant assuming you maintain your amiability whilst politely defining your own preferences to said gentlemen.
I have also found that other men (yes even those without a sexual motive) are surprisingly open to complimenting or asking advice about a good 'look'/style, and as one is more frequently approached by other men, it increases your apparent popularity. This is of course always viewed as a great social positive.
And ditch the plastic rimmed sunglasses. Great for the beach/slopes/driving maybe, but they look cheap in the pocket of your jacket (or on your nose for that matter, when you are otherwise sharply dressed).
ETA
I have just noticed the position of the toe of your other shoe in the photo.
They walk among us!
Edited by Goaty Bill 2 on Wednesday 6th September 10:01
InductionRoar said:
FreeLitres said:
Looks good!
Have you had chance to wear your new bespokes out in the wild yet? I guess they will soon be tucked up for the winter?
Ah. Since you ask they are back at Cleverleys being re-lasted. Have you had chance to wear your new bespokes out in the wild yet? I guess they will soon be tucked up for the winter?
The issue I raised at my initial fitting (space over the left vamp) was still present once the soles were stitched on (as I suspected it would be) and the facings didn't close to my liking either. Neither were faults per se, more of a stylistic preference, however, they were sufficient to bug me every time I put them on.
They have retaken my measurements (they had slightly over-measured my instep) and I should have them back in a few months, along with new shoe trees. The afterservice really is excellent, which to be honest, is as important as the finished article. Bespoke is an ongoing process, with many customers still finding improvements after ten or so pairs, so it is important to find a company who are true to their word.
In the days when my suits were MTM or bespoke I used to have the same problem sometimes. A bespoke item should fit perfectly before it leaves the premises.
Colonial said:
Definitely not loafers.
New trail running shoes. Perfect for sandy/dusty terrain. I'll keep my beat up old Mizuna Waves for hard core rock scrambling.
If wondered about the on cloud cushioning for a bit but haven’t tried them.New trail running shoes. Perfect for sandy/dusty terrain. I'll keep my beat up old Mizuna Waves for hard core rock scrambling.
For off-road though, won’t the sand mud rocks etc get into the open bits in the pods?
El stovey said:
If wondered about the on cloud cushioning for a bit but haven’t tried them.
For off-road though, won’t the sand mud rocks etc get into the open bits in the pods?
I've got a few pairs for events from 1 mile to half marathon. Really good if you are a neutral runner. For off-road though, won’t the sand mud rocks etc get into the open bits in the pods?
I haven't tried these yet but the sole design is a lot different to the normal ones. I'll get a pick when I'm back.
So said:
To be honest this is unforgivable and it's not what you were paying for. You highlighted the issue (the vamp as I recall) very early on and you should not need to be dealing with it now.
In the days when my suits were MTM or bespoke I used to have the same problem sometimes. A bespoke item should fit perfectly before it leaves the premises.
True. Don't get me wrong, I wasn't impressed, but I can ask no more than they put them right at this stage. Unfortunately, I have terrible luck when it comes to things like this. I received my handmade sunglasses the other day - with clear lenses. In the days when my suits were MTM or bespoke I used to have the same problem sometimes. A bespoke item should fit perfectly before it leaves the premises.
The problem is, when you order something handmade as a one off, you are completely at the mercy of them a) understanding exactly what you want and b) not making a mistake. Granted that is partially what you are paying for, but there are worse problems to have I suppose.
I'm sure they will be correct this time around and once perfected I can start scheming on how to justify a second pair.
schmunk said:
Do not do this unless you are 70+, else all will think you are a wally.
Quite.I'm a fan of dressing appropriately for an occasion but wearing a fedora is up there with saying M'lady or being Chemical Chaos as a sure fire way to make any woman (or man) drier than the sahara desert.
Colonial said:
schmunk said:
Do not do this unless you are 70+, else all will think you are a wally.
Quite.I'm a fan of dressing appropriately for an occasion but wearing a fedora is up there with saying M'lady or being Chemical Chaos as a sure fire way to make any woman (or man) drier than the sahara desert.
Ahh well, I have missed him.
I don't know where you live, the people you associate with, nor the sort of establishment you choose to frequent, but I can assure you that my experience shows that you are quite wrong in your assumptions about other people's reactions.
The two younger (than me) gentlemen to whom my comments were principally directed have both shown over several threads to have a certain flair for style over fashion, with a hint of traditionalism.
Compared to what these boys will spend on shoes in a year, the outlay for a tie and a hat (assuming one avoids Bates or Lock&Co. for hats) is small beer. A small beer or two may be required for courage the first time outdoors
Goaty Bill 2 said:
The two younger (than me) gentlemen to whom my comments were principally directed have both shown over several threads to have a certain flair for style over fashion, with a hint of traditionalism.
Compared to what these boys will spend on shoes in a year, the outlay for a tie and a hat (assuming one avoids Bates or Lock&Co. for hats) is small beer. A small beer or two may be required for courage the first time outdoors
The outlay is not the issue here:Compared to what these boys will spend on shoes in a year, the outlay for a tie and a hat (assuming one avoids Bates or Lock&Co. for hats) is small beer. A small beer or two may be required for courage the first time outdoors
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