Gaziano & Girling Appreciation & Shoe Appreciation Thread (including reviews, purchases, pictures)

[leather2354]

Hey guys, is this GG?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dunhill-Lo...040723?hash=item3b08c29693:g:TVAAAOSwH1VayxBl

If so, looks to be made to a lower standard based on the waist.

Handwriting in shoe tongue looks GG but there is no mention of last.

Handwriting does look like GG
You could ask GG directly on GG official board

 

[saurabh]

Hey guys, is this GG?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Dunhill-Lo...040723?hash=item3b08c29693:g:TVAAAOSwH1VayxBl

If so, looks to be made to a lower standard based on the waist.

Sole doesn’t look like G&G and never seen any G&G without the thin waist.

 

[saurabh]

Picked up another pair today and met Dean at the NYC trunk show.
This was a stock shoe and at a great price. Also, already dropped off to the cobbler for Flush metal toe taps so it’s ready for use in summer.

 

[WilYa]

English spring favourite!
Hatchgrain Rothschild

 

[bry2000]

Picked up another pair today and met Dean at the NYC trunk show.
This was a stock shoe and at a great price. Also, already dropped off to the cobbler for Flush metal toe taps so it’s ready for use in summer.
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Those look great. I was not able to make the trunk show. Did they have much stock for sale?

 

[saurabh]

Those look great. I was not able to make the trunk show. Did they have much stock for sale?

They had stock in RTW (some discount) and depends on sizing.
The loafer fit me really well and decided to pull the trigger. KN14 is a great loafer last and based on MH71 last.

 

[grc1]

Incoming this week! Voak Holdens on the round deco last (thanks @jhcam8 for the inspiration!) and round deco Savoys with an Edwardian grey (non-deco equivalent of deco black) patina. Can't wait to pick them up!

 

[fritzl]

GGs in the last days:
- winterised Rothschild in hatch grain
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the exaggerating welt is too rich for my blood, winterised or not. epic fail, sorry

 

[fritzl]

nice monks, nonetheless the polished toe is taking away from the real beauty, imo. of course, ymmv.

G&G Savile monks today!!

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[saurabh]

nice monks, nonetheless the polished toe is taking away from the real beauty, imo. of course, ymmv.

Thank you , yeah I agree it’s personal preference and somehow i do like the look of polished toe. I do it on my own as well on calf shoes.

 

[saurabh]

Incoming this week! Voak Holdens on the round deco last (thanks @jhcam8 for the inspiration!) and round deco Savoys with an Edwardian grey (non-deco equivalent of deco black) patina. Can't wait to pick them up!

Cant wait to see the beauties in action.

 

[jhcam8]

Incoming this week! Voak Holdens on the round deco last (thanks @jhcam8 for the inspiration!) and round deco Savoys with an Edwardian grey (non-deco equivalent of deco black) patina. Can't wait to pick them up!

Cheers, mate - it's you who inspire us mere mortals!

 

[Concordia]

GGs in the last 2 days:
- winterised Rothschild in hatch grain

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Lovely proportions. I'd get the same if I fit G&G's lasts better. As it is, I'll probably have to do an EG 82 Malvern or Falkirk-- once I decide whether to get mahogany or walnut country calf.

I do wish that EG had the same grained leather, though. Utah has its charms, but I like the G&G's grain better.

 

[supern0va]

the exaggerating welt is too rich for my blood, winterised or not. epic fail, sorry

Lovely proportions. I'd get the same if I fit G&G's lasts better. As it is, I'll probably have to do an EG 82 Malvern or Falkirk-- once I decide whether to get mahogany or walnut country calf.

I do wish that EG had the same grained leather, though. Utah has its charms, but I like the G&G's grain better.

Thanks v much. Both views can’t be more contrasting. I agree it isn’t a shoe for everyone; certainly more country than dressy. But I find it attractive.

@Concordia I fit GG and EG just about as well; I use F width for GG. I prefer utah to GG hatchgrain (which I believe is from Horween). While the print/colour combi of GG hatch has more depth, lighter colours like this tan pair tends to come off quite easily. It’s a common problem, especially for StC. I don’t have this issue with utah.

 

[Forthemy]

Wanna buy a derby. Considering GG Hove,EG Dover, JL Harlyn.
Where to buy GG online? Which one do you like?