PSA: RL Cordovan Gifford Chukkas now $399

[NH_Clark]

Giffords arrived today.... 11D too small for me. if there's anyone with a 11.5D and needs to size down.. let me know and we can swap.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Does anyone know the color of these Garrans? Is it Cigar? Brown?

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Does anyone know the color of these Garrans? Is it Cigar? Brown?
I consider it to be brown. Cigar is darker and seems to have a hint of green, IMO.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I consider it to be brown. Cigar is darker and seems to have a hint of green, IMO.

Thanks Jay.

 

[Grayland]

Originally Posted by NH_Clark

Giffords arrived today.... 11D too small for me. if there's anyone with a 11.5D and needs to size down.. let me know and we can swap.

While's it too bad you didn't get shoes that fit you, I'm heartened to hear another person who thinks these shoes fit TTS. I keep reading that they run 1/2 size big. Not in my experience.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by Grayland

While's it too bad you didn't get shoes that fit you, I'm heartened to hear another person who thinks these shoes fit TTS. I keep reading that they run 1/2 size big. Not in my experience.

I'm usually between a 9 and 9.5. I tried the 8.5 and it was tiny. That was the Gifford. Now I'm wearing a size 9 Garran and it's perfect. So maybe a 1/4 size big...

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Nick Horween told me that the color is called Dark Cognac at the factory and then C&J does some of their own finishing.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by AnGeLiCbOrIs

Nick Horween told me that the color is called Dark Cognac at the factory and then C&J does some of their own finishing.

Dark Cognac...

Do you have the Garrans?

 

[AnGeLiCbOrIs]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Dark Cognac...

Do you have the Garrans?

I have personally owned/sold Darlton wingtips, penny loafers, Garrans and Giffords.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Originally Posted by AnGeLiCbOrIs

I have personally owned/sold Darlton wingtips, penny loafers, Garrans and Giffords.

Oh, I know.

I was just wondering if you kept the Garrans and/or Giffords from this last sale.

 

[NH_Clark]

Originally Posted by Grayland

While's it too bad you didn't get shoes that fit you, I'm heartened to hear another person who thinks these shoes fit TTS. I keep reading that they run 1/2 size big. Not in my experience.

I'm heart-broken because I really like the look of the Gifford and love the color.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by AnGeLiCbOrIs

Nick Horween told me that the color is called Dark Cognac at the factory and then C&J does some of their own finishing.
This is good to know. Interestingly, I bought a pair of Alden longwing shells that are about the same color as RL Darltons. The SA at the SF Alden shop referred to them as Cigar, but when I returned home I noticed that they are more similar to my RL shells than my Cigar shells. I like them a lot, especially since they are not the same color as another pair of Cigar Alden longwings that I have.

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by Grayland

While's it too bad you didn't get shoes that fit you, I'm heartened to hear another person who thinks these shoes fit TTS. I keep reading that they run 1/2 size big. Not in my experience.

I agree with you,I think that they are just a tad bigger but I can't say that I had to go half a size down. I will wear the boots with thicker socks which makes sense in the colder weather.

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by JayJay

This is good to know. Interestingly, I bought a pair of Alden longwing shells that are about the same color as RL Darltons. The SA at the SF Alden shop referred to them as Cigar, but when I returned home I noticed that they are more similar to my RL shells than my Cigar shells. I like them a lot, especially since they are not the same color as another pair of Cigar Alden longwings that I have.

I'd love to see a shot of your shell collection,must be very impressive. I just started buying shell so I only have 4-5 pairs but I expect it to reach at least 10-15 as I like the leather a lot.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by forex

I'd love to see a shot of your shell collection,must be very impressive. I just started buying shell so I only have 4-5 pairs but I expect it to reach at least 10-15 as I like the leather a lot.
Yes, I'm a huge fan of shell, maybe too much.

I'll post a pic if I ever get around to taking one of them.