The Shooman
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No, he is a Hong Konger through and through.Isn’t Gazman from Sydney?
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No, he is a Hong Konger through and through.Isn’t Gazman from Sydney?
Isn’t Gazman from Sydney?
this keather is an engraving, its appearance is really interesting, if you don't look closely you won't see the micrograin. On the toe and heel it almost disappearsWhich of the leathers that you mentioned earlier is it, the one from J&F Baker, or the "100% Spanish vegetable" that you preprared yourself? Or something else entirely? I like it a lot.
I think that is why I like it so much, it is very refined. Especially compared to regular scotch grain et al.this keather is an engraving, its appearance is really interesting, if you don't look closely you won't see the micrograin. On the toe and heel it almost disappears
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I am actually polishing multiple pairs of shoes and watching this video as we speak. It's good too. Gazman from S.F is on. He is a real BIG daddy shoomen, one of the best.
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I found it, years ago
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A proper split toe norweger!I found it, years ago
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it was just an interesting article. im not putting it forth as a piece of gospel.Haven't read every thing in detail, but I don't think saddle soap is generally recommended to clean shoes. It's most likely even bad for the leather, saddles and shoes are different leathers for different uses.
Probably better to use a mild leather shampoo if the shoe is really dirty and the leather needs to be thoroughly cleaned (so very, very rarely, many shoes never need to be cleaned like this) and to use one of the Boot Black lotions once in while if there are stains after brushing the shoes.
Personally I think >90% of the people could live with only using the Two Face Plus lotion and replace all their cleaners and moisturizers with that. You can also just get a full set of all the Boot Black products you need for basic maintenance for (far) below 100$, so I'm not sure this article is worth reading.
A few points :A true shoo addict. A must see video. 134 pairs for display. He says "it is madness, but it is what it is". A very unique character, but seems like a nice man.
Much of my shoe collection
I have been asked many times to show entire collection, this is something I have avoided up until nowwww.youtube.com
His videos are eye openers, especially those where he irons his shoes.
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He spends countless hours restoring old shoe that look incredible when finished. He even spends 12 hours stripping off old polish.
He would be better getting a storage locker and leaving the shoe collection there, on racks. That way he could do up the house and make better use of it.
It is an honest, warts and all, film of what the shoes actually look like. No lavish photography, special lighting or tasteful background. You can see that shoes deteriorate over time. They don’t remain perfect.
Journeyman said:It does amaze me to see the houses that some of these people live in. It's the same on SF when people post "What are you wearing right now" pics, or show pictures of their watches on their wrists. Certainly, some people live in lovely houses or apartments that are in very good condition, but there's a surprising number that live in very ordinary places, in very ordinary locations, that could clearly do with some renovation, landscaping, or at least a good coat of paint.
I can't help but think that rather than spending many thousands of dollars on shoes, clothes or watches, they'd benefit more (particularly in the long run) if they put that money towards their house or apartment...
A few points :
His house is not where his family live and he seems to only use one room occasionally. He would be better getting a storage locker and leaving the shoe collection there, on racks. That way he could do up the house and make better use of it.
It is an honest, warts and all, film of what the shoes actually look like. No lavish photography, special lighting or tasteful background. You can see that shoes deteriorate over time. They don’t remain perfect. The stitching goes, creases develop, over polishing can cause issues.
Alligator, crocodile leather etc never appealed to me. It looks better on the animal - though it may be used as an extravagant display of wealth.
There are various styles he owns. Some appeal, some don’t. He knows that too - as indicated by some of his comments.
here we are Journeyman , this is for you. A bloke interviewing in the back of his shed or trailor sitting in leather chesterfield chairs sucking on a cigar while talking about lifestyles. Gotta love the characters man.I only watched the first couple of minutes. One of the early pairs, right at the end of the first row, looks like a dog had been chewing on it!
It does amaze me to see the houses that some of these people live in. It's the same on SF when people post "What are you wearing right now" pics, or show pictures of their watches on their wrists. Certainly, some people live in lovely houses or apartments that are in very good condition, but there's a surprising number that live in very ordinary places, in very ordinary locations, that could clearly do with some renovation, landscaping, or at least a good coat of paint.
I can't help but think that rather than spending many thousands of dollars on shoes, clothes or watches, they'd benefit more (particularly in the long run) if they put that money towards their house or apartment...
check out Bogeys shoes
the brand that always made that lazy man in Argentina is Guido's. In Spain it is used by people who have a relationship with this country
some handsome looking pics.The Shooman , have you looked at Reszo Kuti & Gabor Halmos' new hand welted & pegged in Transylvania shoos? 700 euros to start although they initially had pegged retail at 890 euros.
They will also do MTO
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Bloo whole cut shoos
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some handsome looking pics.
Will be interesting to see how they develop both concerning future models and their distribution. There isn't exactly a shortage of 1k€ shoes and who knows what happens in the current climate. Judgingfrom the pictures alone they're already well ahead of Vass and Dinkelacker, seems like Saint Crispin's with more traditional lasts. Looking a the history of one of the founders it would be interesting learn about the politics behind this one, also with regard to the Chinese fellow who is in bed with Vass and Dinkelackers problems with quality control.
That's excluding VAT, starting at 890€ for anyone in the EU. I have zero doubts about their ability to move the product, I simply think that the market for those shoes currently on offer is generally limited and that going against Vass at a higher price point is tricky, even when the shoes might be better. Dinkelacker learned this the hard way, though there were other issues aswell. It's a well known secret that some factories have struggeled to recruit new workers and that a lot of training is involed to bring people up to par or train new ones, that is basically the reason why Balint's son was forced to close down their shop. Regardind production hand welting takes more time and the raw materials will be the same price. I just wonder if they used their knowledge of Vass and Dinkelacker to poach a few workers. Still, the Maftei family and Saint Crispin's seem have to have managed rather well.
I'm absolutely in favour of all the things happening in the shoe world currently, no matter if in Europe or Asia. The Brits can definitely use a kick up their spoiled asses. It just makes me wonder if the market is big enough to support all these new brands.