It's not my wedding

Just noticed Zeve has started selling trees. RM99 is a decent price.

https://zeveshoes.com/collections/accessori...ducts/shoe-tree

Maybe are those generic that can get from taobao

It probably is. But this is much more accessible. I have some in my cart at Taobao. Have not compared how much it is after shipping.

Though I don't need any atm. All my shoes have trees.

I agree on the accessibility, however if i have the choice to get it from the maker, i would. Same goes for the Saphir products.

You can buy Saphir direct from Avel? I didn't know that. I'll have to check it out later.

I dont think they are cedars, otherwise they wouldn't hesitate to remind you of it..hahaha. I got a pair of generic one's from Lazada, RM60+

Yup. You didn't say you were looking for cedar.

Hi guys I need some advise on the shoe I may need in my wardrobe. I am not tall, around 163cm and slightly built. My tops are mostly casual T shirt in dark color like black, gray or green. I usually wear jeans in navy blue or dark blue. What style and color of shoe I need for smart and casual look?

What shoes do you wear now?

Clark's desert boots in beeswax would be a good everyday casual option

Hi guys, need some rather urgent advice on shoes. So I work in an office (formal, naturally). I don't usually check out other colleagues shoe so I can't tell if mine is… old fashioned. Anyway also I notice most square leather shoe have rather tight toe box, ie my toe felt squeezed although it's the right size in terms of length. Anyway I'm tall (180cm) and I usually wear black pants with light shirt. I have a budget of 300 ish. Saw this in hush puppy, wonder if it's too kolot??


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Short answer - yes. But you could do worse, like the loafer in the background.

If you can go up to 600 then perhaps you can find something decent at PLAL in PJ.

You just have to compare your photo and mine here. Would you be willing to spend RM1k+ so your shoes look like that? Most people aren't. I'd say check out PLAL though.


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Thanks, I will check that out! I'm wearing blue sketchers shoe. It is very worn and I need to have it replaced soon 😂

Hmm interesting, I'll definitely go to PLAL, but my budget is pretty stucked. Plus I'm wearing this on a daily basis which means wear & tear will be very significant... lol.

Short note. I though most people prefer loafers at background... ie sharp headed ones, much like yours! Anyway won't the toe hurt? since you keep trying to slide forward onto the empty space...

This post has been edited by chrisderick88: Dec 3 2017, 10:49 AM

Definitely go to PLal, if only to expand your horizons. If you still need to keep to that budget, go for the Bata Ambassador line. Get 2 pairs and rotate them.

Design wise, the Ambassador line is quite fair. Not good, not great, just fair.

Build quality wise, they are your typical factory glued quality. So since in that sense they are just as bad as Hush Puppies, why pay more?

which brand of polish wax available for tan colour?

I saw kiwi only sells black and brown.. dont think their brown is like tan in colour..

Most people wear horrible shoes, hence the loafers in the background. I was one of them until a few years ago. Haha

The shoes I posted are chiseled toe, far removed from the square and blocky loafers. Generally dress shoes fall into either round toe or chisel for, of course there's also stuff like almond toe which is a little like round toe but a bit pointier (in a subtle and elegant way). Google for Carmina Inca for a perfect example of almond toe. Square toes and pointy toes to me should be avoided altogether.

Typically chisel toe will have more toe room when compared to round toe. But it really depends on the shoe and last and how it fits your feet.

Carmina Inca on double monks. To me one of the most elegant lasts.


This post has been edited by QuickFire: Dec 3 2017, 02:25 PM

Why you post the poison!

Yeah, i remember my HP squarish toebox loafter in black bonded leather, card box construct, shitty soles.

Did someone post a Carmina Double Monk?

Rocked it last weekend for a dinner.

Sorry for the ugly photos



This post has been edited by chiahau: Dec 4 2017, 06:07 PM

Ughhh more poison. The brown towards matte? So this is the wedding dinner you mean lar? Nice cuffed pants!. lol

This post has been edited by cheefai7: Dec 5 2017, 01:40 PM