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

[RogerP]

@Cuttingboard - I've seen that grey captoe at my local BB and it is stunning. The model i saw was on the 888 last. I have been sorely tempted, but put off by the non-competitive price (not to mention the occasional surly, condescending attitude of some SAs).

I do think the burgundy would prove themore versatile choice, however, if you presently have nothing similar to either model shoe in your rotation.

As dddrees mentioned, if you get your sizing sorted out, you will have a much broader range of purchase options beyond BB. I have had several smooth deals with Skoaktiebolaget, and their pricing is also very attractive.

 

[Cuttingboard]

Many thanks for the replies!

@ othertravel - Yes, I would really like to take advantage of the 30% corporate sale in March at BB if they discount EG. I would buy both if they did so!

@ RogerP - I do love the Burgundy because of its versatility with browns, grey, charcoal, blue and navy. I would have no idea what to wear with the grey.

I've been on Skoaktiebolaget's website many times looking at their Carmina shoes but have never bought from them. I hear rave reviews regarding their customer service and their prices are extremely competitive. I have several pairs of Carmina shoes but would like to step up to the a much nicer leather.

I wear an 8UK in Carmina's Uetam loafer last and 8.5UK in the Rain last but they seem to be a .5 size too big since I do not have wide feet.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Been watching this thread from afar and drooling at the beautiful selections and have decided to take the plunge and have a couple questions:

Living in the DC metro area, my B&M buying choices are Sky Valet and Brooks Brothers, even though my BB does not carry them in stock, they are willing to have several shipped to the store for me to try on. This is great but it seems to me that their prices are a couple hundred dollars more than some of the online retailers, is this because they include the shoe trees? Also, the corporate discount is a nice perk.

My first choice would be the Galway but with winter coming to an end, it seems more practical for me to order something that I can wear all year and buy those next fall. Does EG retailers carry the Galway all year?

I'm looking at the following at Brook Brothers:

EG Leather Medallion Cap Toes in Grey

EG Wingtip Bals in Burgundy Antique

Anyone know what last these are on and have a pic of them in the wild?

Thoughts appreciated!

If you want the Galway get the Galway (82 last). Of the two shoes, my choice is easily the burgundy antique Inverness. Both models are on the 888 last.

BB pricing after the regular corporate discount of 15% is right in line with other retailers (and cheaper than some).

Inverness at BB: 1315 x 85% = $1,117.75 (with trees). Without trees they are under 1,000.

My understanding is that EGs will be included in the corporate sale; however, your size might not be available.

 

[Cuttingboard]



Is this the Inverness?

Also, does EG make a Brogue Captoe in Black?

 

[CHRK33]

Fellow EG enthusiasts, I just wanted to give a heads up because I can't make the 888 last work for me, so I am parting with a new pair of Mocha Suede Westminsters in UK10E that Farhad graciously picked up for me during a recent EG sale. I am just looking to recoup what I paid and pass on the kind deal Farhad extended - 495GBP, so about $830 shipped in the US. I thought because Farhad did me a solid, I would raise it in our mutual appreciation society first. If you are interested, PM me.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

Is this the Inverness?

Also, does EG make a Brogue Captoe in Black?

yes

 

[wurger]

EG has Beverley as the quarter brogue.

 

[SuitedDx]

The Inverness in the 888 is pretty much a stock model too so many should carry it.

 

[Cuttingboard]

I'm curious how many of you wear your EGs on the subway while commuting to work? Just curious because I constantly have people stepping on or rolling computer bags over my toes.

 

[BaldwinP]

I'm curious how many of you wear your EGs on the subway while commuting to work? Just curious because I constantly have people stepping on or rolling computer bags over my toes.

I admit that I treat my single pair of EGs with kid gloves and wear them only in ideal conditions. Everything else I figure they're shoes, made and bought to be worn and the only concession I make is that I try hard not to wear leather-soled shoes when there's a real possibility that it will rain or I'll have to walk on wet streets.

 

[jerrybrowne]



I'm curious how many of you wear your EGs on the subway while commuting to work? Just curious because I constantly have people stepping on or rolling computer bags over my toes.

I tend to wear my shoes hard, but I have to admit that would annoy me.

 

[RogerP]

I wear all my dress shoes twice a day on a commuter surface train and subway. Facking HATE it when I get stepped on.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

PM me if interested in a Galway, UK9D, on the 64 last. Walnut country calf upper and mink suede on the shaft, shearling lining on the shaft, ridgeway sole. The one that Leffot sold. They are now sold out at Leffot. Have a good evening.

 

[SuitedDx]



I'm curious how many of you wear your EGs on the subway while commuting to work? Just curious because I constantly have people stepping on or rolling computer bags over my toes.

Wore my EGs, JL, G&G regularly in the subway/bus/etc. when I lived in NYC. Personally I've never had anyone step on them in the 9 years I lived in the city.

 

[NAMOR]

^ lucky. i still have nightmares from when my classmates would clumsily step on my jordans in high school