J FitzPatrick Appreciation Thread

[yankeegooner]



Well, thats a good question. I ordered the leather in January and Horween has been about 5 months late in delivering it as it only came at the end of September. Then as luck would have it, they sent the dark brown instead of this lovely roasted coffee. Since i could not afford any more delay I am having it made in the darker brown now and not this amazing color here. But they should be with me no later than mid November. Sorry. This is one of the downsides in being a shoe company: having to rely on tanneries!!

Thanks for the update. Sucks that Horween botched your order. We'll see how the dark brown looks.

 

[othertravel]



Well, thats a good question. I ordered the leather in January and Horween has been about 5 months late in delivering it as it only came at the end of September. Then as luck would have it, they sent the dark brown instead of this lovely roasted coffee. Since i could not afford any more delay I am having it made in the darker brown now and not this amazing color here. But they should be with me no later than mid November. Sorry. This is one of the downsides in being a shoe company: having to rely on tanneries!!

Hey Justin,

Do any of your last last accommodate a low instep?

Thanks!

 

[cuponoodles]

That green suede is ******* fantastic. How much is the MTO upcharge?

I'm not a big loafer guy, but I agree here. Those look excellent!

 

[The Shoe Snob]



Thanks for the update. Sucks that Horween botched your order. We'll see how the dark brown looks.

I think that they will actually look really nice as the color was beautiful. Only that I was hoping for the reddish brown once as it is quite unique

Hey Justin,

Do any of your last last accommodate a low instep?

Thanks!

In truth, not really, I am sorry. You would have to size down half a size to lessen the amount of volume. This is what I do. Or else add a Dr. Scholls "air pillow" cushioned insole to fill up volume.

I'm not a big loafer guy, but I agree here. Those look excellent!

Thanks!

 

[The Shoe Snob]

Two MTO's for the ladies!!

 

[Farhad19620]



Two MTO's for the ladies!!

Very nice Justin, well done!

 

[The Shoe Snob]



Very nice Justin, well done!

thank you!!

 

[The Shoe Snob]

Two examples of MTO on our Stefano model. Let me know what you think.

1. Stefano: MGF last, burgundy crust calf, burgundy scotch grain, leather soles
2. Stefano: LPB last, black crust calf (softer in color than normal black), vivid blue suede, leather sole.

 

[clee1982]



Two examples of MTO on our Stefano model. Let me know what you think.

1. Stefano: MGF last, burgundy crust calf, burgundy scotch grain, leather soles
2. Stefano: LPB last, black crust calf (softer in color than normal black), vivid blue suede, leather sole.

the first one looks really awesome

 

[Trqmaster]

Justin, would you consider doing GMTOs without the extra charge? Perhaps a minimum number of orders to do so?

 

[culverwood]

The G&G thread on SF shows how GMTOs can work and the constraints that G&G put on them to make them profitable for the company as well.

 

[CanadaCal]

There would be a 6 pair minimum and turnaround time would be 3-4 months. A non-refundable 50% deposit would be required by all members before the order would be placed.

Let me know if I can help further.

Justin

 

[The Shoe Snob]



Justin, would you consider doing GMTOs without the extra charge? Perhaps a minimum number of orders to do so?

The G&G thread on SF shows how GMTOs can work and the constraints that G&G put on them to make them profitable for the company as well.

yes, I would do so, with a minimum of 6 pairs and 50% deposits paid before processing the order to the factory.

 

[rbhan12]



yes, I would do so, with a minimum of 6 pairs and 50% deposits paid before processing the order to the factory.

Would a different width be allowed if 6 are standard?

 

[The Shoe Snob]



Would a different width be allowed if 6 are standard?

Unfortunately not my friend. The factory would still charge me a separate MTO fee for that. I would probably be able to bargain them down if I got 15-20 pairs of one standard model and one exception of width but I am sure getting 15-20 people to buy the same shoe is unlikely.

I am sorry.

On a good note, look forward to seeing you on Nov. 7th!