The All-Inclusive Shoe & Boot Thread

Panama said:
I have a 21 GYW shoe rotation. I am not sure mine are that pristine.
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Halberstram said:
Well, if you wear a pair twice a week for 6 months, you’ll have around 50 wears in them. If you wear shoes twice a month, you’re at about 250 wears at ten years of age. I don’t own shoos which don’t show 250 wears and more when thus worn.
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I was working on the assumption that the shoe collection is massive and certain pairs might not get worn more than every month or, in some cases, perhaps only a few times per year. I doubt if that's uncommon with these people who post photos of 20-shoe shoe circles (which only show a fraction of their total collection) with twenty year old bespoke shoes that look virtually new.

In some cases the shoes probably see more snaps of a camera shutter than minutes on pavement.

I've actually had shoes myself for four or five years and not worn them - always waiting for the 'right occasion' to mark the sole. I would sometimes get them out and admire them before selling them when I needed the money. Sad.
 
florisgreen said:
Absolutely amazing! He has a shoe museum.
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Also visible in the video, this spectacular pair of spectators (co-respondents):

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Chinese shoes? Surely not an estimator of their craftsmanship, but I have to admit that these look like very nice and well-made shoes. The Yeossal are even handwelted.


Acme Shoemaker:

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Yeossal:

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robertito said:
Some of the shoes were horrible, but I consider him more a collector that anything else.
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Yes, some pairs are unwatchable (some from Dolce&Gabbana, Gaulthier, Paul Smith), just collected for its sake, not for wearing.
I wouldn't say however that he's just a collector: he's a real shoe lover who likes to wear his shoes and invest a lot of time in restoring and caring.
 
Sammy Ambrose said:
Loake Errington, chukka. Claridge last. Made in India.
Bad creasing from day one. If a shoe doesn't fit....
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A lot of it comes down to leather quality, too.

So yes, although fit can influence creasing, those really large, coarse creases are because of the thicker and lower-quality leather used in the Loakes.
 
I watched that video.

:o I couldn't have these in my house. And with a collection that big, they're taking up space that could be occupied by something nice.

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He has a number of fantastic shoes, but one of my favourites are these J&M lizard monks. Inspiring, something to dream about.
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I didn't watch with sound, so other than a few distinctive shoes I don't really know what the makers are. It looks like he actually wears them.
 
Mattrick said:
I've actually had shoes myself for four or five years and not worn them - always waiting for the 'right occasion' to mark the sole. I would sometimes get them out and admire them before selling them when I needed the money. Sad.
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Even longer with me, I got rid of some lesser pairs from the late 1990s and early 2000s a few years back.

This winter I had my two C&J's Coniston's downstairs in the hallway cupboard lined up on the shoe rotation and I never worn them once. Either pair. Just wasn't in the mood for them. Probably because I'm not commuting on public transport or going out on a wintry evening into The Hague.
 
Pimpernel Smith said:
Even longer with me, I got rid of some lesser pairs from the late 1990s and early 2000s a few years back.

This winter I had my two C&J's Coniston's downstairs in the hallway cupboard lined up on the shoe rotation and I never worn them once. Either pair. Just wasn't in the mood for them. Probably because I'm not commuting on public transport or going out on a wintry evening into The Hague.
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I also have two pairs of John Lobb waiting for the "right" occasion. ;)
 
Some people have a lot of (bad) fantasy: this customer wanted to have the reproduction of the Melencolia, engraving by Albrecht Duerer, on his footwear and Altan Bottier was glad to please.

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Vass has started a small sale on some newly introduced models.
I find this one very attractive in its restraint and simplicity. However, I would strongly suggest a leather sole on them:
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Slipper IV * F39.5 - Vass Shoes

Slipper IV * F39.5 - Lightweight and simple loafer with a stitched toe. Especially for smart-casual and relaxed occasions, from theater trips to outdoor meals. Very comfortable and easily adaptable to different appearances and seasons. A smart weekend shirt and sports jacket or blazer complete...
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Beautiful construction, though the finish is a little dressier than matches the style IMO:

 
Sammy Ambrose said:
It looks a good looking well-fitting comfortable shoe that will not be bothered by gravel and the odd branch.

I have a pal with a bit of a farm. I isually wear Dainite for visits, but next time I'll give a double-soled leather brogue a whirl.
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I often wear my Santoni double soled norvegese or bentigena constructed shoes up to the farm, along with grampa kiss. I walk on rocks and all types of things with them, doesn't bother them at all. They are tough shoos and feel at ease at giving them the roughest treatment.
 
robertito said:
Talking about shoe collections, who remembers The Hand made Burmese Teak shoe cabinet and the big daddy Lobbs and Greens?https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...espoke-burmese-teak-wood-shoe-cabinet.121126/ The history has a second half and is that the guy offloaded majority of the shoes later on ebay/ B&S on SF

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Many people were impressed by that Cabinet, but l never was. Not an efficient use of space for storing shoes. I wouldn't want the cabinet, even if you gave it to me.

Why did he offload his shoos to ebay?
 
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robertito said:
Talking about shoe collections, who remembers The Hand made Burmese Teak shoe cabinet and the big daddy Lobbs and Greens?https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...espoke-burmese-teak-wood-shoe-cabinet.121126/ The history has a second half and is that the guy offloaded majority of the shoes later on ebay/ B&S on SF

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The cabinet itself is not my taste, but, as I find, it's a good way to store one's footwear: you can see at once all your shoes and pick the choice of the day.
To me it makes no sense to divide them, as the guy did, in day's items: why one would every monday want to wear those pairs and every tuesday those others? Curiously he had no shoes for the sundays.
 
Sammy Ambrose said:
I have never laced like this, but I can recall the fashion starting. Is it functional?
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Americans do the crossover lacing thing. Most Brits use the straight laced shoe shop style. Ian’s shoe lace site is interesting for options - particularly for boots. I do now use crossover for heavy brogue derbies. Army lacing is good for nine hole boots.
 
Kingstonian said:
Americans do the crossover lacing thing. Most Brits use the straight laced shoe shop style. Ian’s shoe lace site is interesting for options - particularly for boots. I do now use crossover for heavy brogue derbies. Army lacing is good for nine hole boots.
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Yes, the crossover lacing is totally unsuitable for oxfords and even sleek, elegant derbys, only acceptable on heavy, rustic, military styles, especially boots.
 
Been trying to work out a perfect double brogue to get made into a navy/white spectator. Finally discovered the John Lobb `stowey' on the excellent 8695 last.

Have wanted a John Lobb spec for at least 6 years. Why? The deep blue and white in a John Lobb pattern. I think I am going to finally take the plunge and order this in navy and white at next years trunk show.
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There is also one of these boy, the John Lobb Klein.
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oh, and l found the excellent John Lobb last guide again. In case it ever gets deleted, l will copy it here.
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John Lobb Core Collection and By Request

We offer John Lobb By Request (Made To Order) from €150 including VAT. Also note that the extensive John Lobb Core Collection offers the possibility to order a customised pair of shoes without a surcharge. Dozens of styles and materials are available in the Core Collection, many of which can be...
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