Alfred Sargent Handgrade - Pictures

[emptym]

Very nice, VR. Thanks for posting them.

We're looking forward to your arrival in SF, Chay.

 

[Pliny]

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Happy to contribute. Here's my Handgrade pair: model Keats in Horween whisky shell cordovan, last 19, leather soles and dark purple lining along with vanity sole nails.

love to see the patina on this cordo after a few years, they'll be pearly. I know what you mean about the 'dog ear' but I think it adds something - after all, these are a one-off and they should have unique styling. Some of my shoes have styling features that have taken me months and even years to adjust to. I really disliked the color and what I thought was excessive brougeing on a pair of Vass I received, for example, but frequent wear has softened the look and endeared them to me, and now I'd put them in my top 2 or 3. I particularly like the sole edge on these - matches the upper color beautifully.They are quality shoes - the kind you can hand on to your children (who'd no doubt be disgusted by the thought, but then that's their job). congrats

 

[Mean-Forme]

Happy to contribute. Here's my Handgrade pair: model Keats in Horween whisky shell cordovan, last 19, leather soles and dark purple lining along with vanity sole nails.

Wow interesting shoes! I'm glad you're pleased with them. Can I ask how long you had to wait? Also, what was the damage for MTO cordovan?

It's a shame they used such a dark upper thread colour. IMO there's too much of a contrast especially when paired with a natural sole edge, welt & sole stitch. The other thing that strikes me is the colour of the heel. There's a huge difference between the top-piece and "Pack"! Did you request this?

 

[Mean-Forme]

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Happy to contribute. Here's my Handgrade pair: model Keats in Horween whisky shell cordovan, last 19, leather soles and dark purple lining along with vanity sole nails.

Wow interesting shoes! I'm glad you're pleased with them VRaivio. Can I ask how long did you have to wait for them? Also what was the damage for MTO cordovan?

It's a shame they used such a dark closing thread for the upper! IMO there's too much of a contrast, especially when paired with a natural welt, sole stitch and edge colour. The other comment I would make is regarding the heel colour. There's a massive difference between the Top piece and "heel pack". Did you ask for this?

 

[badsha]

Reviving this thread. Met with Chay in Los Angeles Sunday finally. Great guy, placed an order for 2 MTO's. The shoes look much better in person than the pictures. Pictures do not do these shoes justice.

 

[NORE]

Awwww man. I dumbed out and missed Chay at Leffot.

I would agree, you have to see them, fundle them. Ed.

 

[Burton]

I am posting one picture here and cross linking this to the shoe Appreciation thread so you can see my new handgrades.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/168002/...ppreciation-central-part-ii/7095#post_4869324

 

[PiedBeau]

Funny medallion.
Is that a tiger face ?

 

[Burton]



Funny medallion.
Is that a tiger face ?

No a boar's head.

 

[A Mad Man]

Thats a beautiful pair indeed. This one will only get better and better with age. Great choice!

 

[Burton]



Thats a beautiful pair indeed. This one will only get better and better with age. Great choice!

Thank you, mad man. I hope to wear them for the next 20 years.

 

[Pliny]



I am posting one picture here and cross linking this to the shoe Appreciation thread so you can see my new handgrades.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/168002/...ppreciation-central-part-ii/7095#post_4869324

hawt !

- assuming they're on the 53 do u find it fits same as the 48? they look quite narrow by comparison

 

[Burton]



hawt !
- assuming they're on the 53 do u find it fits same as the 48? they look quite narrow by comparison

I haven't worn them enough, Pliny, to tell you exactly, but the fit is quite good. I think they fit is improved over that of my Keats which is on the 48. They do not feel narrow but they look very sleek.

 

[NORE]

Those are nice Burton.

 

[Burton]



Those are nice Burton.

Thanks, Nore.