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

[PhiloVance]

I actually saw the EG Weymouth (the u-tip adelaide) on sale at Saks in what I think looked like the chameleon/cloud color (whichever is the darker one) - I didn't like it. It was a sort of a flat grey color.

 

[jerrybrowne]



An Edward Green order takes about six months these days.  

Is this retailer specific? The last time I got a MTO back in 6 months was 3 years ago.....

 

[unipair guy]

If they have the materials in stock then it should be six months. If they don't have at this time it could be a little longer.

 

[SuitedDx]



I actually saw the EG Weymouth (the u-tip adelaide) on sale at Saks in what I think looked like the chameleon/cloud color (whichever is the darker one) - I didn't like it. It was a sort of a flat grey color.

Cloud is darker and it definitely needs some additional layers of wax before a nice depth develops.

Although my heart is with EG, I do have concerns when I delve into their "novel" colors. The shoes that I own that are made with traditional colors (e.g., dark oak, burgundy) hold the color better on the leather than the fancier colors (e.g., slate, cloud, midnight, twilight). I've had shoes where the dye "rubbed off" the tongue where the laces are pressed (and I assume cause friction when moving) to the point where the natural color of the leather shows, or when I use cleaners like Reno. I've never used RenoMat on the fancy colors for fear of stripping the dye!

I think this is a sign for me to stick to the basics. I know this is the nature of crust leather but I wonder if the newer (and most of them, lighter) blends just don't hold to the leather...

 

[PhiloVance]



Cloud is darker and it definitely needs some additional layers of wax before a nice depth develops.

Although my heart is with EG, I do have concerns when I delve into their "novel" colors. The shoes that I own that are made with traditional colors (e.g., dark oak, burgundy) hold the color better on the leather than the fancier colors (e.g., slate, cloud, midnight, twilight). I've had shoes where the dye "rubbed off" the tongue where the laces are pressed (and I assume cause friction when moving) to the point where the natural color of the leather shows, or when I use cleaners like Reno. I've never used RenoMat on the fancy colors for fear of stripping the dye!

I think this is a sign for me to stick to the basics. I know this is the nature of crust leather but I wonder if the newer (and most of them, lighter) blends just don't hold to the leather...

Its interesting that you mention the "rubbing off," because I was thinking as I held those shoes whether the typical creasing above the toe box would be magnified or brighter than the rest of the leather. It didn't have the natural leather tones that I like in EG's brown shades.

 

[PhiloVance]

The old London Lounge special edition Windsor would be a cool group MTO as well, but I like the adelaide on the Weymouth.

 

[unipair guy]

The old London Lounge special edition Windsor would be a cool group MTO as well, but I like the adelaide on the Weymouth.

This is one of the most interesting models in my opinion. It may not be for everyone but very striking.

 

[Burton]



I'd be in if they are on the 202 with double leather or HAF soles.....

202 does not work for me - I cannot wear that last (which also excludes the 606). I would consider the 82, but quite honestly the chiseled effect of the 888 is most appropriate to me.

 

[Burton]



An Edward Green order takes about six months these days.  

I have did two last year and the longest wait was six months the shortest was ~4.

 

[Burton]



This is one of the most interesting models in my opinion.  It may not be for everyone but very striking.

I would be in on the 888 last. Which would have a similar look to this. The 202 would be quite bulbous.

 

[Farhad19620]



This is one of the most interesting models in my opinion.  It may not be for everyone but very striking.

Beautiful shoes but this shoe IMHO would only look superb on the 888 last, anything else may spoil it!

 

[jerrybrowne]



If they have the materials in stock then it should be six months.  If they don't have at this time it could be a little longer.

Ok. Makes sense. I've been mainly ordering crup or croc MTOs for the last several years.

 

[jerrybrowne]



I have did two last year and the longest wait was six months the shortest was ~4.

Were these MTOs on one of the two "standard" lasts available for the shoes you were ordering? Perhaps this is the difference as I nearly always request a non standard last or a special leather, sole or welt.

I haven't ordered as many EGs in the last 1.5 years as I am focused on bespoke now, but of the 5 MTOs I received during this time only one pair arrived anywhere near 9 months in time. Maybe I've been unlucky.

 

[cwh812]



Were these MTOs on one of the two "standard" lasts available for the shoes you were ordering? Perhaps this is the difference as I nearly always request a non standard last or a special leather, sole or welt.

I haven't ordered as many EGs in the last 1.5 years as I am focused on bespoke now, but of the 5 MTOs I received during this time only one pair arrived anywhere near 9 months in time. Maybe I've been unlucky.

I think your size and last also may be a factor. I imagine if you are on the most popular size and the most popular last your wait time might be a little longer. I also think it is dependent upon which retailer you go through (to some extent). I ordered a pair of top drawer shoes (my first) in early Nov. I was quoted 4 months which is by far the shortest I've been quoted. We'll see if they arrive in that time frame. Since 2009 I'd say the average has been 6-7 months for me with the low end being 5 months and the high end being 9 months.

 

[Looking to improve]



The 82 is also intriguing but not sure how that last would work with the u-tip.

U-cap on 82 last, coincidentally also Weymouths, albeit without medallion:

I took a picture of a Weymouth on the 82 last next to a Chelsea on the 202 last so you could see the differences for yourselves. I think shoes on the 82 last look a bit more elegant, although I still like those on the 202 last. I apologise in advance for not too fantastic picture quality. I don't have a digital camera, and so had to scan regular pictures. Chelsea (above) and Weymouth, both in Dark Oak Antique:

The Weymouths as seen from above:

Seen from different angles:

Side view:

All in all, I'm very, very happy with the end result

MtB