This Month's Shoe Damage

[Alter]

I can't compete with aportney's wonderful recent acquisitions but here is my modest purchase of the month.

EG chelseas's on the 202 last. They are my first EG's

 

[Bic Pentameter]

Originally Posted by Alter

I can't compete with aportney's wonderful recent acquisitions but here is my modest purchase of the month.

EG chelseas's on the 202 last. They are my first EG's

Alter, those are quite nice!

 

[bengal-stripe]

Well that's my modest "Purchase of the month":

I always liked Venetian loafers, but that particular style hasn't been in production for yonks.
When I saw them as new/old stock on eBay, I pounced:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1045%26fvi%3D1

Just got them yesterday, they are nice and fit well.

One fella here, quite pleased with himself.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by bengal-stripe

Well that's my modest "Purchase of the month":

I always liked Venetian loafers, but that particular style hasn't been in production for yonks.
When I saw them as new/old stock on eBay, I pounced:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1045%26fvi%3D1

Just got them yesterday, they are nice and fit well.

One fella here, quite pleased with himself.


These are a great find Bengal, very unique.

 

[sysdoc]

Originally Posted by aportnoy

it appears as though you've been keeping me at arm's length.
I had to expect the worst ...

Your new additions are all exquisite, the C&J's are breathtaking.

Cheers, buddy. I know you're still looking for the Tavistock and so am I, but the Ormond (on 330 last) is a reasonable substitute for the time being. I was lucky to get the dark brown Cleveland. It actually shows that my first 'Cleveland' was in fact a sample shoe as it is not exactly the same style as the other one.

 

[scnupe7]

Very nice Andrew. Those Southwold/Cardiffs are making me want my order more and more!!!

 

[Torque]

My only shoe purchase 2006 was a pair of C&J Chelsea 5 with Dainite soles in Chestnut through Pediwear. I ordered them in December as Winter shoe, but it took them until end of February/begin of March for delivery. They are really beautiful boots, and (un)fortunately Winter decided to stay a bit longer this year (it's Mid-March and we have -4°C and about 1m of snow, when it normally should have disappeared 2-3 weeks ago...), so I even can put them to good use.

Normally I would now think about shoes for the summer, but looking outside of the window into the white landscape doesn't put me into the mood for it

 

[cucurojko]

Do the Bexley shoe tree fill in the shoes in the width at 100% ?

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by cucurojko

Do the Bexley shoe tree fill in the shoes in the width at 100% ?

Personally, I love them and think at US$21/pair, the value is fantastic. I currently own 24 pair of these.

As for completely filling the shoe, the answer is yes. They are split and hinged.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Every time you post one of these, I hate you more and more.

After seeing the 2003 Special and Newbury, I had to run to the defibrillator. Absolutely phenomenal.

Thanks M. The burnishing on the burgundy Newbury is spectacular and I wish it came across better in the photos. Green really nailed both of my special ordres.

 

[TimelessRider]

Nice selection as always aportnoy. Here's my Saks order: EG Kibworth III

 

[lameduck]

Originally Posted by Alter

I can't compete with aportney's wonderful recent acquisitions but here is my modest purchase of the month.

EG chelseas's on the 202 last. They are my first EG's

I ADORE the 202 last.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by TimelessRider

Nice selection as always aportnoy. Here's my Saks order:

EG Kibworth III




Those are gorgeous TR, are they dark oak or burgundy?

 

[Teacher]

Fantastic purchases, aportnoy. I love grained calf, and that museum gold is gorgeous. But I must say that it's the olive that speaking to me right now. You might want to keep it under lock and key....

 

[AlanC]

I'm really impressed with the Edward Green "Newbury" in the mink suede. I think that may be the nicest looking wholecut I've seen.

I do feel sorry for the poor minks that gave their lives for it, though...

Mental note: get wholecut in suede.