How many of you are into shoes... (Dress Shoes)?

[Moving Chicane]

What is better in a loafer fit, a bit snug or a bit loose (heel comes out fairly easily)?

Great shoe pics - love 'em! :)

[swils8610]

I've been on an Alden shell cordovan kick likely and love my Quoddy's!

[rr-nyc]

I try not to stick with one brand or designer. Alden, Angelo Galasso, Berluti, Cole-Haan, Florsheim, Gucci, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Prada. I spent an hour at Crockett & Jones in NYC trying one some loafers. I was impressed with the Bury line of loafers but didn't pull the trigger.

[beancooker]

Nice looking collection rr-nyc. Glad to see there are others that love shoes as much as I do.

[rr-nyc]

Close ups of the Angleo Galasso and Berluti. All of them are well worn yet hold up incredibly well. While at Berluti, they were patina-ing 30 year old Andy loafers and they looked as good as new.






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[TheBluePrince]

I'm from Northamptonshire so I had the shoe disease although a lot less now. Village I grew up in had six shoe factories on it's own. Everyone knew someone who's Mum or Dad made shoes. I used to live in an old shoe factory, in fact lots of mates still do as so many got turned into funky apartments in the last 10-20 years.

Used to have about 25 pairs all from the Northamptonshire makers, all different styles but down to about 12 now and I only wear them when working at client sites, all quite boring traditional styles now. I just don't wear smart shoes "out" anymore, well not smart expensive one's anyway as been there done that, had them ruined on the dancefloor too many times.

Actually had to throw away my favourite Barker boots a week or so ago as after having them rebuilt three times the leather was just too thin now to last onto new soles. 16 years they "lasted", sorry pun intended.

John Lobb are the absolute best, no question. Edward Green a bit behind then all the others like C&J, Trickers, JW, Barker, Church's, Loake, G&G are on a level behind.

[swils8610]

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Alden Shell LWB

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by swils8610

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Alden Shell LWB

Right back at ya with some color 8's



I love them but they are so heavy to wear regularly


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[dddrees]

Of course there are other brands and I don't think anyone has even mentioned Vass yet.

[beancooker]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Of course there are other brands and I don't think anyone has even mentioned Vass yet.

Agreed, Laslo Vass should have been mentioned long ago in this thread. But on that note, we can't forget Stafano Bemer or Paul Parkman.

Now I'll wait for you to dig a pair of each of those from your closet and really blow me away.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by beancooker

Agreed, Laslo Vass should have been mentioned long ago in this thread. But on that note, we can't forget Stafano Bemer or Paul Parkman.

Now I'll wait for you to dig a pair of each of those from your closet and really blow me away.

My closets plural are only so big. I must admit though when thinking about it I think I've had at least one if not three pairs of shoes or boots on order at almost all times with the exception of a few months here and there for the last 3 or fours years. Of course some of these shoes took up to 10 months to get and some only three months. But it has been something I've spent a good amount of time on.

[dddrees]

Of course no English shoemaker list is quite complete without mentioning Alfred Sargent.

[dddrees]

AS Radwell

[dddrees]

And although Rider Boot Co sells in the US they source their shoes from Italy and its their boots which I tend to like most.

[Dilinger]

Try LOAKE. British handmade shoemakers. Superb quality in good price. My company has been retailing these for a while.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Dilinger

Try LOAKE. British handmade shoemakers. Superb quality in good price. My company has been retailing these for a while.

Just make sure your purchasing the right line of Loake. The 1880 line tends to be their better line and at one time these were still being manufactured in England where the majority of their other shoes where not and as such where not as good of quality.

[chicagonoob]

Nice shots!

Anyone else out there into Belgian Shoes?

[uscmatt99]

I love the shoe threads on TRF, especially the master shoe appreciation thread. Led by Dan (I assume unbeknownst to him) it got me turned onto finely crafted footwear. My absolute favorites are my Crockett and Jones double monks and chelsea boots, followed by my Church's brogues. I have a few pairs of Allen Edmonds that see less wear. My most worn shoes are a couple pairs of drivers from Ferragamo, they were like slippers and I can get away with them most days at work. John Lobb is on my radar for the next pair, just need to decide which style I want.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

I love the shoe threads on TRF, especially the master shoe appreciation thread. Led by Dan (I assume unbeknownst to him) it got me turned onto finely crafted footwear. My absolute favorites are my Crockett and Jones double monks and chelsea boots, followed by my Church's brogues. I have a few pairs of Allen Edmonds that see less wear. My most worn shoes are a couple pairs of drivers from Ferragamo, they were like slippers and I can get away with them most days at work. John Lobb is on my radar for the next pair, just need to decide which style I want.

Just stick with the traditional models when going John Lobb. Their new master designer sure has messed everything else up. You really can't go wrong when it comes to their prestige line.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

I love the shoe threads on TRF, especially the master shoe appreciation thread. Led by Dan (I assume unbeknownst to him) it got me turned onto finely crafted footwear. My absolute favorites are my Crockett and Jones double monks and chelsea boots, followed by my Church's brogues. I have a few pairs of Allen Edmonds that see less wear. My most worn shoes are a couple pairs of drivers from Ferragamo, they were like slippers and I can get away with them most days at work. John Lobb is on my radar for the next pair, just need to decide which style I want.

Also whether this will work or not for you but this is what I did In the beginning when I was trying a number of different brands. I tried to look at them all and I still do to find which models which shoemaker makes the model I like the most. Then I would select with fit in mind the best model I liked from their lineup. In my opinion John Lobb makes the best looking Black Captoe Oxford and the best looking monks.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

I love the shoe threads on TRF, especially the master shoe appreciation thread. Led by Dan (I assume unbeknownst to him) it got me turned onto finely crafted footwear. My absolute favorites are my Crockett and Jones double monks and chelsea boots, followed by my Church's brogues. I have a few pairs of Allen Edmonds that see less wear. My most worn shoes are a couple pairs of drivers from Ferragamo, they were like slippers and I can get away with them most days at work. John Lobb is on my radar for the next pair, just need to decide which style I want.

Almost forgot. John Lobb is also well known for their museum calf, that is if you get into that kind of thing.

Good Luck, and I can't wait to see which one or ones you choose.

[uscmatt99]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Almost forgot. John Lobb is also well known for their museum calf, that is if you get into that kind of thing.

Good Luck, and I can't wait to see which one or ones you choose.

Thanks so much for the advice! I don't own a black cap-toe oxford yet, and I'm a sucker for the classics. Time to dive into some research before I make the call, that's the fun part anyway. I'll be sure to post some pics when it happens. I wasn't aware of the "museum calf" terminology, but I've seen some examples and the look is unique and beautiful. Will let you know and again for all of your help.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by uscmatt99

Thanks so much for the advice! I don't own a black cap-toe oxford yet, and I'm a sucker for the classics. Time to dive into some research before I make the call, that's the fun part anyway. I'll be sure to post some pics when it happens. I wasn't aware of the "museum calf" terminology, but I've seen some examples and the look is unique and beautiful. Will let you know and again for all of your help.

Do yourself a favor and checkout style forum and the classic men sub forum tons of info and threads for almost or a good portion of the better rtw shoe brands

[belk7]

[QUOTE=dddrees;6560088]There really is nothing like the leather John Lobb uses and monks just happen to be something do real well.




[QUOTE=dddrees;6562463]Almost forgot. John Lobb is also well known for their museum calf, that is if you get into that kind of thing.

I agree Dan, and I do get into that kind of thing.....

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Almost forgot. John Lobb is also well known for their museum calf, that is if you get into that kind of thing.

I agree Dan, and I do get into that kind of thing.....

Sweet!!!

Huh, I think recognize these shoes. LOL

[dddrees]

Can't forget Crockett and Jones. Their cordovan and their boot, but mainly their boots are my favorite. Of course its the Lindrick and the Islay which are my favorite.

[dddrees]

Ah there's always Carmina (Spain). They make some of the best looking Jump boots and they also do a real great job with their Cordovan.

[dddrees]

C&J Marlows.

[swils8610]

They are heavy man are they sharp!

[Knappo 1307]

Nice shoes Noah.....