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    ** Quintessential Crockett & Jones Thread ** (reviews, quality, etc...)

    IMO from looking at the dainite soles, the shoes has been worn a lot, if you observe from the corner heel area, the emboss rubber is almost gone. From the middle of the soles, the dots on the dainite are almost flat. Also at the widest part of the shoes the GYW stitching there are sign of...
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    Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread

    Hi Juan, I just notice that AS use different type of grain leather. What do you think about the quality?
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    Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread

    AS for ralph lauren. I think definitely an interesting model not just an averege brogue boots.
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    Cheaney

    Hi, I'm actually curious on how things turn up now
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    Quality Of Grenson Shoes

    I should explain that the decrease in quality are in terms of craftmanship, not so much in terms of materials. If you had the chance to see old Grenson shoes in person they are very well made. Likewise, I love present time Grenson because of their style and of course their history as a brand...
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    Quality Of Grenson Shoes

    Left to right, Stuart's Choice by Grenson, Foot the coacher by Grenson, Grenson Masterpiece, Grenson Footmaster. All reminiscence from the past, I found none of what Grenson selling now days are as high quality as what they used to made. I think Warren are made in India and from their G2...
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    The Official Alden Thread for 2024 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    I found 2 pairs of Alden in my storage from Uni days. Judging from the leather sole, the left pair has been worn max 3 times, and the right max 10 times. The 972 (right pair) has to be my first and only Alden made from calf skin to this day. I always find their suede and shell to be more appealing.
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    Church's Appreciation Thread

    Church's is my first proper shoes that I bought around 8-9 years ago. I just want to share what I buy until today. From top to bottom 1. Farmcote 168 last in tabac bookbinder 2. Chetwynd 173 last in nevada brown 3. Lancaster 100 last in black calf 4. Consul 173 last in black calf 5. Consul 100...
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    Church's Appreciation Thread

    Anyone has experience with the 136 last? church’s official website says they recommend to take half size down. Is this true?
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    Cheaney

    I been there around 9 years ago when I was a student. I remember cheaney factory store selling for around £120-150. Cj £140-180. Barker £130-150 was disappointed they didn’t have a good offer. Tricker’s for around £220-270. Church’s had the best offer. They had iconic model for as low as £90...
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    Cheaney

    are the prices in the factory store a real attraction also?
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    Cheaney

    I did the same thing with my Tricker’s. I agree with the others, it is reversible. What I did is just wear them and brush brush brush and wipe wipe wipe.
  13. rakuskus

    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    It is difficult to be 100% sure telling from the pictures. I’m suspecting yours probably are janus reverse. Mine would be superbuck. I just compared them with my other suede shoes that I know what type of suede they use.
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    LOAKE APPRECIATION THREAD

    Hi Timothy here is my Loake Perth in suede That extra bump might be leather fold due to lasting the upper by machine. Creasing in the insole is a no issue. Welt join are to be expected, you can compared with my shoes. However I do think they use different type of suede for your shoes. cheers
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    Paul Stuart (Grenson Masterpiece) Suede Captoes 8.5D

    Hello, very beautiful shoes, unfortunately they are not my size. Do you mind giving sizing advice? It seems PS US 8,5 = UK 8?
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