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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Please try harder with the insults. Not sure why you are so upset. I certainly couldn't care less. We can respectfully disagree on how best to approach bespoke like adults yet you seem to want to fling insults lol. Seems like you really like to dig through people's pictures to find something...- ecwy
- Post #3,631
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Thanks for the additional insight. My impression with the bespoke industry is that most of them really function in very small firms. The larger firms seem to only exist in UK, France and Eastern Europe. I am on the side of DWF when he says that profit maximizing is inherently in conflict with...- ecwy
- Post #3,630
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
You have this strange habit of distorting arguments and claiming people said something they did not. You did the same with DWF on the angled carmina photo and now you do the same here. My position on GC is extremely clear and I can categorically state I am no fan of theirs. Yet you make it...- ecwy
- Post #3,628
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
That's why I patronize makers who I know do most of the work themselves, genius? Not so hard to find that out. Heck, you can ask them that question when you visit. So far none of the ones I asked get offended by the question. It's the information age and plenty of shoe pictures and reviews are...- ecwy
- Post #3,624
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
I don't think I ever said to not trust the people you hired to make things. I wouldn't place an order if I did not trust them. I don't need to receive a pair of GC to see the problems with them. My opinion is that if you paid more attention to how shoes are made, the flaws would have been clear...- ecwy
- Post #3,605
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
I have seen enough GC pairs in real life to not consider them. To be clear, I would never personally recommend them to anyone. If you set aside the brand and evaluate the making for what it is then it's an easy decision. The GC comment wasn't directed at you but at dww who is now complaining non...- ecwy
- Post #3,590
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Well considering you replied to me in 16 mins time after I posted, you should really answer that question.- ecwy
- Post #3,589
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
My opinion: It was amusing when the screenshots first popped up but it got old really fast. And now what was once a beautiful, informative thread is clogged full of lame jokes and useless posts.- ecwy
- Post #3,581
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Ok a serious reply for you. If you really want to know more about Chinese makers, just ping TM on Instagram. He will not visit this forum even though he was the one that pinged me about getting dragged into this nonsense despite quitting 2 years ago. Secondly, not all his orders are bespoke...- ecwy
- Post #3,580
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
I haven't, but a friend of mine who lives in Singapore who has a lot of DIRECT experience with bespoke shoes. He said that some of the makers in China are pretty good but there are some not so good ones amongst the ones he has PHYSICALLY seen. He also suggests that if you don't know better how...- ecwy
- Post #3,566
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Vanda Fine Clothing - Official Affiliate Thread
Bought one to support local...- ecwy
- Post #1,836
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread
I have visited Soyama san, TYE for orders and collected a pair from Ann. I can definitely recommend all 3 of them. Ann and Soyama san are British trained if I recall right. If you need someone who speaks English, Soyama san speaks English and Ann has a colleague/business partner who speaks...- ecwy
- Post #4,763
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread
I think he was underpriced like 1-1.5 years ago. I can't remember exactly when but it was 250k for the shoes at one point. I do recall he went up to 300k but didn't notice 350k till now hence why I said 2x. At his new price point, imo I don't think he is overpriced. It is the normal range of...- ecwy
- Post #4,761
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread
If you check his website, Koji Endo's prices in Japan are 350k yen for first pair including last making fee. And that is recently raised 2x if I am not wrong. Usually, this indicates he has too many orders. Trunk shows cost more because the host has to take some cut. He is not a "beginner" as...- ecwy
- Post #4,758
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread
Well, you can definitely find sub 300k makers but they price that way because they are relatively unproven. They can be good but you are probably taking a bigger risk vs a more established maker. New makers may not offer bespoke and may only offer MTM at the start as well. In terms of making you...- ecwy
- Post #4,659
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Japanese Shoes: Bespoke & RTW Super Thread
In addition to the names mentioned, Kyoto also has Kentaro Soyama who speaks English decently well. Regarding pricing, generally as ,mentioned the price is around 300k yen onwards for most makers. Sometimes you see 200+k yen quoted but check if tax or last making fee is added. Also, check for...- ecwy
- Post #4,657
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Since we are talking about split toe aprons, actually one thing I like about bespoke orders is that I can often influence the pattern design somewhat. I sometimes wonder if bespoke makers find it annoying/more work or do they relish the challenge since they should logically be drafting a pattern...- ecwy
- Post #1,708
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Very nicely thank you. It's a pair of potentially slippery GYW shoes with Japanese denim. Unfortunately, they don't rock on their heels. If you want to say something, say it out loud else please get a life.- ecwy
- Post #1,694
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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The Bespoke Shoes Thread
Somehow this phrase comes to mind: "a fool and his money are soon parted" Sometimes I wonder why you bother trying- ecwy
- Post #1,691
- Forum: Classic Menswear