Im enjoying this new series
actually, it is not a series. you could do this all day long, but tbh, this wouldn't be fair then.
imo, it is more about the ignorance of these people. just because something is from brand xy and comes from a favorite/preferred affiliate seller it must be amazing, mindblowing, etc., etc., you name it.
there is even an unwritten rule, that it is not allowed to criticize and/or adress issues in the appreciation and affiliate vendors threads, hence there is literally no room for improvent and in educating people.
Gosh...I'm staying clear of those makers that's for certain.
... no need to. if not for the horrendous prices, both companies are capable to produce nice shoes. it is more about when people do not know what to ask for, one can end up with "mediocre" results.
consider, the JLP guy just recently switched from RTW to bespoke. just because it is cool and makes him feel better. he has no history in evaluating what the bespoke process could offer to him, hence he was afraid to voice his ideas. go figure.
here is another number from the EG denizen. It is top drawer(not his first one). it seems flawless, but is it 2.5k flawless? I dunno, it lacks of soul, imo.
questions was about the price a top drawer order:
depends on the amount of modifications
around 2500ish for regular shoes
more for Dover and boots
above number may differ up or down depending on modifications and shoes as I dont think there is a specific MSRP set on them. you basically ask what you want your retailer goes to EG and gets price and then of course they get back to u with price
so I would ask your retailer to get u a quote as it may not be same across the board