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End of the year so we are taking 40% off and removing 10% for VAT.
Midford Black 5.5, 7.5E UK 82 last
Malvern Dark Oak 6.5E UK 82 last
Cardiff Burnt Pine 5.5, 9.5F 606 last
Walcot Edwardian 6.5, 7.5F UK 888 last
Welland Burgundy 6.5, 7F UK 888 last
PM with any questions.
 
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EG for Foster & Son:
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Shouldn't be an issue. It varies from shoe-to-shoe and maker-to-maker.

I have ahd similar experiences with EG and St. Crispin's have an extremely strong leather odor when they newly arrive.

I wouldn't sweat it for a minute.



I think all my shoes smelled strongly of leather (and solvent? polish?) during the first wear. it's really obvious when I sit down in my office....but now my brain associates the scent with new goodies so it doesn't register as anything disconcerting :happy:



This is one of the reasons I spend thousands of these type of shoes, I love that smell! If any of my expensive and good quality leather shoes did not have that smell I would be quite upset LOL.


Thanks very much - :embar:
 

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I see what you mean. It is very straight shaped and short nose. No ergonomic curve. Having said that it fits me OK.
I have a rather narrow feet.

I thought 32 Dover is MTO only and almost all are now 606.
 

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With the Dovers, did anyone have trouble moving their toes? Mine feel bunched up, not in pain, just not flat.

Toes should be able to move. You mentioned your size difference between R and L is about 1/4 size.
Maybe size up by half and put a thin leather insock to the smaller foot side is a good idea.

From another view point,
EG loosens up quite easily in my experience. Foot bed sinks and create more rooms, but I think toes should freely move from the day 1.

Good luck.
 

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FYI-a handful of odd EG on sale (30%) off at Saks in NYC (prices include lasted shoe trees). Picked up a Farringdon in Rosewood Country Calf that I had been longing for.
 

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