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In theory, a good bespoke shoemaker never does anything without reason.
BTW...for the curious...I mentioned when I first posted these shoes that I was going to the big city to try on my first bespoke suit. Well, I have a crappy cell phone photo of the result.
I know that this probably isn't perfect and some alterations are even now being made, but this suit probably fits me better than any garment I have or ever have had. And that's saying a blt considering the pub growler I have tucked in my abdomen, the two deflated hot water bottles I have for a butt and my Quasimodo back and shoulders.
The suit is a beautiful fine lightweight wool in a deep dark heather (brown with a touch of dark, dark green) with a rust windowpane. I wouldn't be surprised of the jacket wasn't a bit long by today's standards but I think it's perfect for me. It's probably not to everyone's liking in terms of style but it's just mine--I love a three button classic suit with almost a early 20th century look--think Downton Abby or Boardwalk Empire. I don't think it will ever go totally out of style. [I've seen numerous lithographs from the Belle Epoque era and jackets did seem a bit longer than today.]
Anyway not bragging, just feeling pretty good about it.
Tada...!!!
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While esthetically very nice, It seems to me that the shape of the tip ( semisquare wide peak?) of your insole is perfect for a very, very comfortable wear. Just my impression. I wonder if you shape them that way taking into account this reason?.
In theory, a good bespoke shoemaker never does anything without reason.
BTW...for the curious...I mentioned when I first posted these shoes that I was going to the big city to try on my first bespoke suit. Well, I have a crappy cell phone photo of the result.
I know that this probably isn't perfect and some alterations are even now being made, but this suit probably fits me better than any garment I have or ever have had. And that's saying a blt considering the pub growler I have tucked in my abdomen, the two deflated hot water bottles I have for a butt and my Quasimodo back and shoulders.
The suit is a beautiful fine lightweight wool in a deep dark heather (brown with a touch of dark, dark green) with a rust windowpane. I wouldn't be surprised of the jacket wasn't a bit long by today's standards but I think it's perfect for me. It's probably not to everyone's liking in terms of style but it's just mine--I love a three button classic suit with almost a early 20th century look--think Downton Abby or Boardwalk Empire. I don't think it will ever go totally out of style. [I've seen numerous lithographs from the Belle Epoque era and jackets did seem a bit longer than today.]
Anyway not bragging, just feeling pretty good about it.
Tada...!!!
edited for punctuation and clarity
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