Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread

[DrewMill]

Cross-post from the boot thread:

Paul Sargent Castleton chukka from AFPOS (now on sale).

Mounted on studded Ithside sole in 87 last. The combination of last, proportions, clicking, leather make a wonderful boot. They have the heft that I spect from English GYW shoes and a very careful finish.

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I was eyeing these up. Love that waxed suede!

 

[ForwardPleats]

So my 9E Odells are a perfect fit for my larger, left foot and a touch loose on my smaller, right foot. I've remedied that with a tongue pad. I feel like an 8.5E would be a perfect fit for the smaller foot as it measures a pretty perfect half size done from the left.

Since any shoes ordered from Paul Sargent directly are made to order, I'm wondering if I should maybe go for a split size in the future, at least for slip-ons like loafers and chelsea boots? Would that look strange or is that what they kinda do with bespoke shoes anyways (at least in the most basic sense)?

 

[DrewMill]

Cross-post from the boot thread:

Paul Sargent Castleton chukka from AFPOS (now on sale).

Mounted on studded Ithside sole in 87 last. The combination of last, proportions, clicking, leather make a wonderful boot. They have the heft that I spect from English GYW shoes and a very careful finish.

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Trying to decide between these and the C&J Moltons. Any idea how the two brands compare? (Not including the price difference.)

 

[JUAN MANUEL]

Trying to decide between these and the C&J Moltons. Any idea how the two brands compare? (Not including the price difference.)

The Molton has a square toe and a longer vamp. The rounder toe of the Castelton looks very nice for my taste. But aesthetics is a personal choice.

The construction of both exude quality. The leather in the Castelton is surprisingly soft and the colour variation looks great.

 

[brotherender]

So my 9E Odells are a perfect fit for my larger, left foot and a touch loose on my smaller, right foot. I've remedied that with a tongue pad. I feel like an 8.5E would be a perfect fit for the smaller foot as it measures a pretty perfect half size done from the left.

Since any shoes ordered from Paul Sargent directly are made to order, I'm wondering if I should maybe go for a split size in the future, at least for slip-ons like loafers and chelsea boots? Would that look strange or is that what they kinda do with bespoke shoes anyways (at least in the most basic sense)?

I went that way with one of my orders. Glad I did.

 

[pwc008]

I wish they hadn't dropped the Benson from their site. I had my eye on it.

 

[ForwardPleats]

I wish they hadn't dropped the Benson from their site. I had my eye on it.

Which one was that? Try emailing them, since they make everything to order, they might still be able to make them for you.

 

[thelonius]

So, is Paul Sargent working OK now? I hope so. How is the firm evolving since the closure of AS? I was v surprised at the rapidity (12 months?) that Paul Sargent took off following the liquidation of AS. I always liked Sargent shoes. Who knows, I may buy a pair of Russell in brown grain.

 

[ForwardPleats]

So, is Paul Sargent working OK now? I hope so. How is the firm evolving since the closure of AS? I was v surprised at the rapidity (12 months?) that Paul Sargent took off following the liquidation of AS. I always liked Sargent shoes. Who knows, I may buy a pair of Russell in brown grain.

I have no idea how they compare to the old Alfred Sargent, but my limited experience has been of unparalleled excellence. Their online sales manager kindly took the time to give detailed advice on lasts and fit. My Odell loafers are definitely better quality in terms of both leather and finishing than my similarly priced Cheaney Imperial Saxons:

My Odells were made to order and arrived right on schedule. Due to some fit issues, they are very kindly making my next pair on a different last more suited to my foot shape and doing a split size pair. The option of different width and even different lasts is a huge plus to me as someone who has always had fit issues with RTW shoes.

 

[jssdc]

I ordered a pair of cherry Moore’s right when PS came back online. They arrived about a month ago and are really great. Exactply what one expected of the old AS - super high quality leather and staining, different trim details that are not G&G.

But, I sent in a pair of burgundy (mto) Moore’s at roughly the same time for resoling and have been unable to locate them. This despite several exchanged messages with the team.

so the craftsmanship is there but the business ops not yet.

 

[ForwardPleats]

I ordered a pair of cherry Moore’s right when PS came back online. They arrived about a month ago and are really great. Exactply what one expected of the old AS - super high quality leather and staining, different trim details that are not G&G.

But, I sent in a pair of burgundy (mto) Moore’s at roughly the same time for resoling and have been unable to locate them. This despite several exchanged messages with the team.

so the craftsmanship is there but the business ops not yet.

They just posted a pair of burgundy Moore's in for repairs all done. So I think they found your shoes and they are ready! Really gorgeous by the way.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

They just posted a pair of burgundy Moore's in for repairs all done. So I think they found your shoes and they are ready! Really gorgeous by the way.

I was going to comment on that post haha but yes I had the same thought as you!

 

[jssdc]

Posted where?

 

[ForwardPleats]

Posted where?

Instagram.

 

[jssdc]

Toe plates and all! I bet those are mine!