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

[steveyoo1983]

Perhaps a bit early to be thinking about summer, but we just took delivery of the unlined Ventnor in mole suede. 184 last, R1 rubber sole. It's a pretty outstanding and unique color.

Anyone on here have something in mole?

 

[bespoken pa]

@steveyoo1983 have something in mole on the way....as soon as the Brits get around to making it I shall post sir.

 

[Neville Southall]

I don't think I can agree with this. I was on their website last night and saw, in addition to boots and Dovers, plenty of oxfords, slippers, loafers, and chukkas. In multiple lasts.

Literally nobody agrees with that ****.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

When you go on the EG website, what you’re seeing is a sampling of the inventory from their London shop (per EG themselves). This may explain why some people who browse the site may find a preponderance of a particular style(s).

If you’re looking for something specific you can call or email them to see if they have it in stock.

I love EG, and even at those prices, they are worth it to me. I live in Chicago and with the closure of Leffot, I really don’t have a brick and mortar option. I don’t really count Brooks Brothers as the selection is quite limited and they cannot get anything beyond what they have available. As for MTO, forget it.

Leffot in NYC is still an option and moving forward I will probably lean on them, particularly for made to order.

 

[mebiuspower]

I love EG, and even at those prices, they are worth it to me.

EG don't discount on popular models like Chelsea on 82 last on leather soles. They're like Rolex where people are willing to pay MSRP.

 

[Phileas Fogg]

EG don't discount on popular models like Chelsea on 82 last on leather soles. They're like Rolex where people are willing to pay MSRP.

your point being?

 

[ThinkDerm]

why did leffot chicago close?

 

[Phileas Fogg]

why did leffot chicago close?

I suppose for the same reason any other business closes; not enough business. I’m just glad I didn’t have an order pending with them.

I did reach out to Steven in NYC and he said that they could do made to order over the phone or email.

 

[Nikola]

Do any of you gents feel the general interest is crumbling for these type of shoes in the past year or two? I remember the days from 2013-2016 where the market was crazy about EG and John Lobb shoes and members were much more active (selling, trading, discussing) .. Now it seems the threads all over the web doesn't get as much interest or traffic as before. Almost as less and less people in general are interested in paying a $1,300 for a pair of shoes compared to a few years ago.

The prices gone up considerably as well since my observed "peak" period. I believe the EG costed around GBP 695 back then and now they are about a GBP 1,000 for a pair .. I understand the inflation is present, but also the competition from Spain (I know hardly anything is a competition to EG) could took it's toll. When a fresh new buyer considers a pair of shoes and see a variety of good year welted options selling for what it seems to be "similar" to EG but 3 times cheaper, he's likely to give it a try even if he has the money to go for EG. Did Edward Green actually reached the point where it is just too expensive?

 

[stephenaf2003]

@Nikola I don’t know, they’ve sort of placed themselves in a niche spot I think. Not quite as expensive as Lobb and G&G, and competitive with St. C’s of the world. I own quite a few of the C&J, Carmina’s as well as quite a few of the EG’s. Having said that, I’m not sure the typical customer that purchases C&J Carmina etc. are their target customer. I personally have never paid full price for a an EG, and haven’t seen any of their offerings that would tempt me to. I kinda feel like they are in a good place for the person that buys their shoes

My fav Galway’s on foot today.

 

[prurient]

Just got these beauties from Leffot 2nd hand. Can't wait to wear them.

 

[heelguy]

Do any of you gents feel the general interest is crumbling for these type of shoes in the past year or two? I remember the days from 2013-2016 where the market was crazy about EG and John Lobb shoes and members were much more active (selling, trading, discussing) .. Now it seems the threads all over the web doesn't get as much interest or traffic as before. Almost as less and less people in general are interested in paying a $1,300 for a pair of shoes compared to a few years ago.

The prices gone up considerably as well since my observed "peak" period. I believe the EG costed around GBP 695 back then and now they are about a GBP 1,000 for a pair .. I understand the inflation is present, but also the competition from Spain (I know hardly anything is a competition to EG) could took it's toll. When a fresh new buyer considers a pair of shoes and see a variety of good year welted options selling for what it seems to be "similar" to EG but 3 times cheaper, he's likely to give it a try even if he has the money to go for EG. Did Edward Green actually reached the point where it is just too expensive?

I think part of the apparent reduction in discussions here about EG and GG specifically are tied to the fact that Skoak no longer carries them. There was always interest due to what they were carrying, their good price point at least for US buyers and GMTOs.

 

[sforum1]

Do any of you gents feel the general interest is crumbling for these type of shoes in the past year or two? I remember the days from 2013-2016 where the market was crazy about EG and John Lobb shoes and members were much more active (selling, trading, discussing) .. Now it seems the threads all over the web doesn't get as much interest or traffic as before. Almost as less and less people in general are interested in paying a $1,300 for a pair of shoes compared to a few years ago.

The prices gone up considerably as well since my observed "peak" period. I believe the EG costed around GBP 695 back then and now they are about a GBP 1,000 for a pair .. I understand the inflation is present, but also the competition from Spain (I know hardly anything is a competition to EG) could took it's toll. When a fresh new buyer considers a pair of shoes and see a variety of good year welted options selling for what it seems to be "similar" to EG but 3 times cheaper, he's likely to give it a try even if he has the money to go for EG. Did Edward Green actually reached the point where it is just too expensive?

Definitely. There are so many options these days for decent shoes at much lower prices, even below $400, that spending $1400-$2000 for RTW is almost unreasonable unless you have so much money that you are running out of ideas how to spend it. Not only is it unreasonable but also a little irresponsible from a financial point of view when you could be saving that extra $1000 toward your down payment to buy your first house. I certainly hope this is what young people are doing with their money rather than paying $1500 for EG shoes. It would be grievously wrong if home ownership was at all-time low, for example, while high-end shoe ownership at an all-time high.

I also look at eBay where used shoes are sitting there forever and auction-style sales happen at rock bottom prices.

 

[prurient]

The world is gonna be unlivable in about 12 years. Either invest in space travel, some survivalist bunker or a pair of Edward Green. Plenty of fellow NewYorkers still buying retirement property in Florida. I'm like... wow. Personally I wouldn't want to live underwater or in 150F weather.

 

[Maximus Rex]

Maybe I just own too many pairs. I am willing to buy, but really don't see anything I like out there (that I don't already own).