Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread

[Topaze]

All good advice.

It is good advice, but I think it's in the same category as my father's "Don't buy suede shoes - they're difficult to care for". Which is true to some extent, and I must admit I'm still a bit reluctant when it comes to suede. In general, though, I think that by excluding shoes with burnishing, museum calf, mottled effect and so on, for fear that they might be too difficult to clean or condition, you do minimize maintenance, but also deprive yourself of some of the most stunning products out there.

 

[Macs]

At the end of last week I got my shoes back from AS.
They are a pair of Wildsmith Brunswick in suede and were manufactured by AS.
After a year of use they desperately needed a resole (I had a hole in the left sole showing the cork, quite strange after such a short time), so I sent them in to AS asking for a full resole with oak bark tanned soles and two rows of brass nails at the toe, plus I asked for replacement laces for this pair and for another pair I own.
Everything went smooth and the final result is top quality, I am very happy and will keep shopping AS in the future.

 

[eljimberino]

What are people's opinions on the Lombard boot?

http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/c...products/alfred-sargent-country-lombard-black

 

[scurvyfreedman]



What are people's opinions on the Lombard boot?

http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/c...products/alfred-sargent-country-lombard-black

I chose the Hannover b/c I think casual shoes/boots should be brown and not black, but that's personal preference. I also liked the country grained leather rather than smooth leather for boots. I've become a bit of a texture-fan. B/w my balmoral boots with suede uppers, suede NST Charlstons, and natural grained water buffalo slip-ons, I reserve smooth leather for dress shoes.

 

[Bahljs]

Hey all, looking to scoop these up for some personal wear. I heard somewhere that Harrods was made by AS, is this true? These look very well made. Thanks for any input on this!

 

[Bahljs]

Hey all, looking to scoop these up for some personal wear. I heard somewhere that Harrods was made by AS, is this true? These look very well made. Thanks for any input on this!

Here's the link for more pictures http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARRODS-Kni...189?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2c9a1c613d

 

[eljimberino]

I chose the Hannover b/c I think casual shoes/boots should be brown and not black, but that's personal preference. I also liked the country grained leather rather than smooth leather for boots. I've become a bit of a texture-fan. B/w my balmoral boots with suede uppers, suede NST Charlstons, and natural grained water buffalo slip-ons, I reserve smooth leather for dress shoes.

Points taken. I agree with you about the colour. Not sure about the texture though. Any examples of high quality texture you'd like to share?

 

[Northampton21]



What are people's opinions on the Lombard boot?



http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/c...products/alfred-sargent-country-lombard-black

The Lombard is probably one of my favourites for everyday casual. I've used mine for 2.5 years and they have held up very well through some rugged use. Worth noting that you may have to drop half a size as the 7WK is quite a roomy last. I take 7.5 in this last compared to my normal size 8.

 

[eljimberino]

^ thanks for the info. I was wondering how they go with blue jeans. You prefer them with black or blue jeans? In all the photos they appear to have a blue tinge, would you agree?

 

[Roger la Rock]

The Lombard is probably one of my favourites for everyday casual. I've used mine for 2.5 years and they have held up very well through some rugged use. Worth noting that you may have to drop half a size as the 7WK is quite a roomy last. I take 7.5 in this last compared to my normal size 8.

+1 on 7WK being roomy. I normally take a UK 8, but my UK7.5s on the 7WK are larger than any UK8 shoes I own, and I can fit into a UK 7.

 

[Garcia]

Got the Linton my self on the 7WK last, and like mentioned it´s roomy, half a size down should do the trick. I take a 9 in the Lintons, but a 9.5 in Cambridge on the 87 last.

 

[Northampton21]



^ thanks for the info. I was wondering how they go with blue jeans. You prefer them with black or blue jeans? In all the photos they appear to have a blue tinge, would you agree?

You're welcome. I prefer them with either blue or black. I think my Lombards may look blue due to using navy polish in them plus they may be reflecting the atmosphere a bit in the pic...but the original colour is definitely black.

 

[Northampton21]



+1 on 7WK being roomy.  I normally take a UK 8, but my UK7.5s on the 7WK are larger than any UK8 shoes I own, and I can fit into a UK 7.

Try thicker socks maybe? However it sounds like you may have quite some room to fill.

 

[eljimberino]

Got today my new Radwell boots. These babies are sweet.














These came through AFPOS, so thanks a lot Julian!

Hopefully will next week have some pictures of new Snuff suede Ramseys to share...

 

[Dembowski]

I am wondering, which polish cream I should use in case of AS Ramsey Oak Calf? Any suggestion?