Gaziano & Girling Appreciation & Shoe Appreciation Thread (including reviews, purchases, pictures)

[gngrprince]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

We have 2 people interested in a GMTO on a pair of these.

Model: Thorpe
Last: GG06
Colour: Vintage Rioja - Hatch Grain
Eyelets: Antiqued brass
Sole: Ridgeway

3 more and we're good to go...

Any others?

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



No. Just MTO. Black Stingray Sinatra on the DG70 last. Nick takes much better pictures than I do: 

Those are fantastic, you can't really tell how glorious stingray glistens unless you see them in person...

 

[laufer]

You should probably say what width two interested parties are.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]

gngrprince, you're ambitious, I'll give you that. Even recruiting from the EG thread...

 

[gngrprince]



gngrprince, you're ambitious, I'll give you that. Even recruiting from the EG thread...

Wasn't spamming, just joining the dots between rydenfan's post and a GMTO opportunity. Some would say that's just acting as a good citizen...

BTW - we may be up to 3 ...

 

[PCK1]

i don't think stingray requires much care...

and it is a very resilient leather...this is why you almost always see it as a wholecut...it is impossible to stitch with a needle

 

[gngrprince]



gngrprince, you're ambitious, I'll give you that. Even recruiting from the EG thread...

I have as many EG shoes as GG and am a big fan of both. Spend a lot of time lurking (lusting) in both forums as I know many other do

Has taken me a while to get to the point of seeing a proper boot (non Chukka/Chelsea) I can get excited about.

 

[JubeiSpiegel]



Wasn't spamming, just joining the dots between rydenfan's post and a GMTO opportunity. Some would say that's just acting as a good citizen...

BTW - we may be up to 3 ...

Ow, I'm not hating. Just admiring your initiative. I knew I was missing an emoticon on my last post...

 

[joshuadowen]

i don't think stingray requires much care...

and it is a very resilient leather...this is why you almost always see it as a wholecut...it is impossible to stitch with a needle

Yeah it feels very robust. As far as how to wear... I'll probably pair them with a midnight blue tux for black tie events. They feel very dressy.

 

[armsignet]

Yeah...I know its a tough one. Unfortunately, I do not need any more chukkas.

I'd like to get an espresso or pure black st. james....wholecut....or other dress shoe for more formal attire.

How about a GMTO Gable in black leather? At first glance it is a staid, captoe business workhorse, until you notice the v-cap and the stitching in lieu of broguing. I am really into this as understated yet definitive alternative to the Adelaide style.

Thoughts?

For a more formal plain toe I would suggest the Westbury, but I already got one in espresso hatch...

 

[HRoi]



I know, it was a long time coming. Now if only I could get that Arran GMTO going...

ahem

 

[HRoi]

So while we're waiting for interesting GMTO ideas, may I present my first G&G purchase in a couple of years (and first hatch grain ever)

 

[laufer]



How about a GMTO Gable in black leather? At first glance it is a staid, captoe business workhorse, until you notice the v-cap and the stitching in lieu of broguing. I am really into this as understated yet definitive alternative to the Adelaide style. Thoughts? For a more formal plain toe I would suggest the Westbury, but I already got one in espresso hatch...

How about in Deco black leather?

 

[rc121]



So while we're waiting for interesting GMTO ideas, may I present my first G&G purchase in a couple of years (and first hatch grain ever)

beautiful... that would be a top choice for me, looking for a two or three eyelet derby and love that hatchgrain

 

[Mr. Six]

G&G seems to do the nicest finishing of hatchgrain. Great looking pair, HRoi.