I just got my suede brogues half-soled in Continental rubber. Not perfect but it helps prevent the squashed rat juice on the road from seeping in. Something you just have to do around here IMHO.

Not perfect in the sense that the shoes (Loake) should have been ready-to-run out of the box instead of having to pay for add-ons.

As for the workmanship if that's what you're referring to, it was absolutely good! In fact I've sent in another pair of Loakes for fitment, this time their thinner, more flexible sole.

Wow. This gentleman Thomas Chan sounds good! If you're going to spend RM2k, why not go all out and import some good leather?

Timberland has some classic model shoes and boots. If you go to their Pavilion store you can order custom versions (you choose the colour combo and initials on shoe). Takes about a month for the shoe to arrive from the Dominican Republic.

I've got a friend who's been (ab)using his Timberlands for about 8 years now. Still in one piece.

Allan-Edmonds rocks!



Here are some of my friend's shoes. This one from before his 2007 expansion (about half of what he has now. Four of the shoes are genuine shell cordovan: right-hand side one in the second row and the first three sets on the left in the fourth row. He's quite partial to Allan-Edmonds.

His words "Some highlights - the white Grenson Masterpieces, and the Brooks black wingtips. He has both models of the Brooks classic wingtip - their "Brooks" model, made by Alden in the United States, and their "Peal & Co", made by Crockett and Jones until 2006."

This post has been edited by BikerVoodoo: Jul 29 2010, 09:17 PM

My Kulitkraf shoes went on a working trip to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) and Hanoi.

Wouldn't it depend more on your budget? I don't know about AS, J&M or Cheaney but so far I'm happy with my 2 pairs of Loakes. Maybe 1 black brogue, 1 black captoe and 1 chocolate brown brogue?

BTW, does this look like a phallic symbol!??

Hmmm, you guys don't see this?

No horsebit Gucci loafers?

I like these!

I had two shoes done there. One with Continental Corso soles and the other with thinner (and more expensive) material. Very satisfied with the work.

I believe the Continental soles are RM50 and the thinner material is RM100.

Timberlands? Does this guy use them (NST's reference for dressing stylishly)?

My friend and I went to Ferrigno-gummo at KLCC on Sunday. My friend was obsessed with a nice tan shoe they had.

Saleslady was sour faced and had a look that said, "Get outta here you dirtbags". Evidently the thought didn't just cross my mind as my friend walked straight out.

Both of us were dressed reasonably well for a casual Saturday out.

My friend ended up buying C&J Chelsea boots. Very satisfied with them.

I sent a complaint to Ferrigno-gumm via their website. No response yet.

Yeah same thing happened with me at Airmoney's clothes outlet at KLCC. There was this sales dude who sort of talked down to me with a cynical smile, saying "Our suits are RM10,000". Then he went and spoiled the image TOTALLY by saying, "But we have a 50% discount"!!! I left questioning just how much their suits actually cost.

As for shoemakers yes I fully agree! Fashion brands, be it watches, shoes or ties - we've got to be very careful. I'd never buy a fashion brand watch.

Recently a colleague started wearing Hugo Boss shoes. He doesn't care or know much about the construction, quality, etc. I asked him why and he replied, "The Chairman likes the brand and knows I'm using Hugo Boss suits and shoes. That's all that matters".

This post has been edited by BikerVoodoo: Aug 17 2010, 11:58 AM

I have a fondness for Pagid. Otherwise I stick to genuine parts.

If your vehicle is under warranty, stick to original equipment.

Agreed. The sales staff did not know the difference between Goodyear-welted and glued-on soles.

They're not on my shopping list, that's for sure.

Excellent. I can almost imagine the cedar fragrance from here. How much?

I predict the horse bit Gucci loafer (circa 1966?) will make a comeback after Wall Street 2 hits the cinemas.



Which works better? Black or brown?



Edited by moderator: Pictures too large - Spoiler tag added.

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Aug 21 2010, 10:16 AM