Shoe Damage Report & Appreciation Central - Part I

[TKDKid]

Originally Posted by whoopee

Been a while. Here's something I got in between visits here:

Those are fantastic.

Are they bespoke or made to order? I seem to remember G&G only use those metal toe plates on bespoke, but I'm not sure.

 

[Aaron01]

Judging from the sole I'd venture they're bespoke.

 

[Henry Boogers]

Originally Posted by A Harris

I have an identical pair from Cole Haan, also bought at aroud $20. They've been good beater shoes for me.

Same here, only the suede is more of a cinnamon color.

 

[AlanC]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

To bring things back down to Earth a bit, here are my new $24.95 deadstock Grenson Footmasters.

http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...rensonbest.jpg

Great snag, Doc! Glad I didn't see them or I might have been tempted to bid.

 

[whoopee]

Originally Posted by TKDKid

Those are fantastic.

Are they bespoke or made to order? I seem to remember G&G only use those metal toe plates on bespoke, but I'm not sure.

Originally Posted by Aaron01

Judging from the sole I'd venture they're bespoke.

Yup, they're bespoke.

Really coming around to the round toe for certain shoes.

 

[agavilanes]

FYR: Men.style.com story about wingtips:

http://men.style.com/theupgrader/sty...-tips?mbid=mdn

Does Thom Browne and Barkers Blacks worth the price?

 

[grimslade]

Originally Posted by agavilanes

FYR: Men.style.com story about wingtips:

http://men.style.com/theupgrader/sty...-tips?mbid=mdn

Does Thom Browne and Barkers Blacks worth the price?

No. Those J&Ms look nicely shaped though.

 

[agavilanes]

Originally Posted by grimslade

No. Those J&Ms look nicely shaped though.
Best value of the lot?

 

[bdeuce22]

from plal in 8 days.

 

[Eustace Tilley]

A nice pair of classic shoes.

 

[Christofuh]

Who makes those bluchers for BG ?
I also dug these, albeit for 8 bills

Bontonis shot up to $1600

 

[PandArts]

Originally Posted by bdeuce22

from plal in 8 days.

Originally Posted by Christofuh

F-ME!!! These are nice!!!!

 

[Willsw]

Originally Posted by agavilanes

FYR: Men.style.com story about wingtips:

http://men.style.com/theupgrader/sty...-tips?mbid=mdn

Does Thom Browne and Barkers Blacks worth the price?

Wow, those Thom Browne's are even less exciting than I imagined. I much prefer the wealth of similarly styled shoes available on ebay, which are probably constructed just as nicely. I've been thinking about sewing a little red, white, and blue grosgrain tab on the back of my nearly identical pair, to earn the endless admiration of those in the know.

The Berlutis and Barkers were my favorites, though they were also from different angles than the rest.

 

[meister]

Originally Posted by agavilanes

FYR: Men.style.com story about wingtips:

http://men.style.com/theupgrader/sty...-tips?mbid=mdn

Does Thom Browne and Barkers Blacks worth the price?



I like the Grensons http://men.style.com/theupgrader/sty...ay=false&cnt=1

 

[sartort]

I have the Barker Blacks Archdale wingtips and they are one of my favorites. I don't think anyone here will say they are worth the retail price, especially since they raised the prices this fall. They were $775 as recently as a season or 2 ago. Nevertheless, on sale, I'd say they are definitely worth it. Try Saks Fifth Ave or Bergdorf Goodman during sale time, or better yet try them during a Friends and Family promotion as the Archdale is a popular style and not likely to go on seasonal sales.