Edward Green Appreciation: Pictures, Info, and Where to Buy

[te0o]

Perhaps its odd in the light of this conversation but I find the 606 last to be shorter than all other EG lasts, and lower on the instep too. Its my least comfortable EG last ( apart from the 808). About fifteen years ago I had a chat with Ray who worked at the London shop and he confirmed then that they had a lot of feedback saying that the 606 last is short. It goes to show that not all lasts, even within one shoe maker, suit all feet I guess.

Definitely interesting as I find it longer even visually (even if it is an optical illusion). I wonder if it feels shorter because the chisel. So not necessarily shorter, but more narrow thus giving the impression of an impediment.

Thinking out loud here but could that be relative to the width of one's foot? If you have wider feet, you'd have less usable space in the front of the last as it tapers to the toe. Alternatively, someone with narrow but longer feet would be able to sit further up in the toebox without any restrictions.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Thinking out loud here but could that be relative to the width of one's foot? If you have wider feet, you'd have less usable space in the front of the last as it tapers to the toe. Alternatively, someone with narrow but longer feet would be able to sit further up in the toebox without any restrictions.

That was my initial thought which is why I attributed the width in one's foot or the progressive elimination of width as you approach the toe tip as it being or giving the impression of being "shorter". When in reality, it is just narrower.

 

[ryanluo23]

long time no wear

 

[Sym]

I have been wanting to purchase a pair of Galways for a few years now but Dainite soles are useless in the winter and, from what I've read, Ridgeway is not ideal either. Being in Canada I'd prefer something with a Commando sole but from what I understand EG does not use Commando. Does EG make Galways with leather soles? I could possibly get my cobbler to put Commando topys, or would that just be silly?

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I have been wanting to purchase a pair of Galways for a few years now but Dainite soles are useless in the winter and, from what I've read, Ridgeway is not ideal either. Being in Canada I'd prefer something with a Commando sole but from what I understand EG does not use Commando. Does EG make Galways with leather soles? I could possibly get my cobbler to put Commando topys, or would that just be silly?

I don't recall seeing Galways with a leather sole in years. I'd suggest on potentially saving the money on a MTO (something along the lines of 250£-350£), purchase the pair with their standard sole, and then swapping those out for your sole of choice.

 

[emptym]

Question for the EG fam—I’m not much of a loafer guy but would like to get a suede pair. Which model/last would be best for more casual wear like jeans/chinos?

I have three pairs of EG loafers and would recommend the Alden LHS, particularly for wear w/ jeans -- unlined if you live somewhere warm or just want to wear them in warm weather, lined for cooler weather.

For something more formal, the EG Piccadilly and Ventnor on the 184 are great (and fit me well). But for jeans, definitely the Alden LHS. I've tried the C&J Boston, but didn't love it. The AE Patriot would be a distant second choice for jeans.

Here's a comparison shot of the Piccadilly, LHS, Boston, and Patriot in case it's helpful:

I'm biased though, as the LHS is my favorite shoe. Here's some suede LHS's w/ their shell friends:

Spoiler: LHS

 

[Sutefan]

I have three pairs of EG loafers and would recommend the Alden LHS, particularly for wear w/ jeans. For something more formal, the Piccadilly and Ventnor on the 184 are great (and fit me well). But for jeans, definitely the Alden LHS. I've tried the C&J Boston, but didn't love it. The AE Patriot would be a distant second choice for jeans.

Here's a comparison shot of the Piccadilly, LHS, Boston, and AE Patriot. bu case it's helpful:
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Some suede LHS's w/ shell friends: View attachment 1751102

Duke is the best EG loafer on the casual side, I think. Alden LHS is a winner too

 

[Jamesbond1]

I don't recall seeing Galways with a leather sole in years. I'd suggest on potentially saving the money on a MTO (something along the lines of 250£-350£), purchase the pair with their standard sole, and then swapping those out for your sole of choice.

Ridgeway has the best traction but on ice grip is not much no matter what sole you have

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Ridgeway has the best traction but on ice grip is not much no matter what sole you have

Best defense against the ice is a lot of prayer, and walking at a snails pace.

 

[Sutefan]

Ridgeway has the best traction but on ice grip is not much no matter what sole you have

Indeed. On proper ice, nothing is super good.
Higher rubber percentage is best. Look for a softer rubber. Dainite is pretty terrible in my opinion.
Ridgeway is quite good, I think.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Best defense against the ice is a lot of prayer, and walking at a snails pace.

jeezus, this place never ceases to entertain. Only on styfo would people swear there is a good sole for walking on ice, other than crampons.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

jeezus, this place never ceases to entertain. Only on styfo would people swear there is a good sole for walking on ice, other than crampons.

Chance you can place a pair of those on some Galways? MTO of course.

 

[E. coli]

Connemara in Black Utah

 

[Sutefan]

Chance you can place a pair of those on some Galways? MTO of course.

They've got the golf sole. Surely it's not that different!

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

They've got the golf sole. Surely it's not that different!

Hell there you go! Now that would be killer on some ice. Could potentially engage in some cross country snow sports.