The Bespoke Shoes Thread

[DorianGreen]

A stunning Adelaide by Calzoleria De Fumo.

 

[jazznpool]

A stunning Adelaide by Calzoleria De Fumo.

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Beautiful shoes. I like the color and punching design around the laces--have not seen that Adelaide variation before.

 

[DorianGreen]

Some Derbies can be as dressy as an Oxford. Yohei Fukuda.

 

[ForwardPleats]

Some Derbies can be as dressy as an Oxford. Yohei Fukuda.

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Honestly, I don't subscribe to the belief that oxfords are automatically more formal than derbies. I read somewhere that the two styles actually developed in parallel as a result of their different fit characteristics, with derbies' open lacing just being an option for those with higher insteps.

I think a plain toe 2 or 3 eyelet v-front derby as depicted above is just as formal as a captoe oxford and is perfectly appropriate with a business suit or even black tie.

 

[William Kazak]

Honestly, I don't subscribe to the belief that oxfords are automatically more formal than derbies. I read somewhere that the two styles actually developed in parallel as a result of their different fit characteristics, with derbies' open lacing just being an option for those with higher insteps.

I think a plain toe 2 or 3 eyelet v-front derby as depicted above is just as formal as a captoe oxford and is perfectly appropriate with a business suit or even black tie.

I like your thoughts about this.

 

[William Kazak]

Some Derbies can be as dressy as an Oxford. Yohei Fukuda.

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Looking great for black tie events.

 

[Hₑighthere]

Honestly, I don't subscribe to the belief that oxfords are automatically more formal than derbies. I read somewhere that the two styles actually developed in parallel as a result of their different fit characteristics, with derbies' open lacing just being an option for those with higher insteps.

I think a plain toe 2 or 3 eyelet v-front derby as depicted above is just as formal as a captoe oxford and is perfectly appropriate with a business suit or even black tie.

According to Cheaney, 'derby shoes are better for people with a high instep, as the laces can be adjusted more easily to fit accordingly. We also find that derbys are best for people who wear orthotics or insoles.' Also, if you have an unusual size/fitting combination then finding RTW shoes is hard enough as it is. It bothers me when I see guides that don't make it clear that they can't safely be used to judge other people's choices.

 

[DorianGreen]

Looking great for black tie events.

Yes, especially if one, like me, doesn't like (patent) opera pumps.

 

[DorianGreen]

A magnificent loafer in Navy Hatch Grain by Calzoleria De Fumo.

 

[DorianGreen]

Different textures, tone in tone on this Oxford by Kazuya Kimura. I love the rich, solid brown colour.

 

[Keyser_Söze]

Different textures, tone in tone on this Oxford by Kazuya Kimura. I love the rich, solid brown colour.

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Second pair of footwear I've seen this week with calf or shell combined with suede. The other one was a EG Galway boot with suede upper and shell lower.

 

[DorianGreen]

A quirky take on this Derby by Pierre-Baptiste L'Hospital.

 

[DorianGreen]

A quirky take on this Derby by Pierre-Baptiste L'Hospital.

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I have to rectify: the shoes are on pbhospital's Instagram, but were made by Patrick Frei, as well as this nice Oxford.

A tapered heel is often praised, but I really like this flat, straight one.

 

[DorianGreen]

A lovely pair of loafers by Kazuya Kimura. Outstanding precision.