Sorry double post

This post has been edited by Kelvw: Apr 4 2018, 05:51 PM

Guys, what are some decent stores to find leather shoes (loafers to be specific)?

I’m willing to spend 1k on shoes if and only if they are waayyy more comfortable to use for long hours standing. Ain’t gonna invest in one of my feet still sore like wearing topman Zara

Oh, where do you usually send your shoes for topy, you will send it while your sole is virgin or about to worn out. I think i need to do as well, as water tends to seeps into the soles during rainy days.

WJ&Co is having a John Lobb shoes event this month.

Interested?

No 'usual' place for me. I just send wherever. I do interview the person first to ask how he plans to do whatever job it is I'm asking for (topy, heel replacement, etc). Oh and I'm not in KL, so I can't recommend any cobblers in KL.

I send my shoes for topy-ing when I get annoyed by the toe wear So not virgin, but far from being worn out.

I'm sure cheefai7 has already reserved an appointment for the event.

This post has been edited by niakulah: Apr 6 2018, 02:28 PM

Oh really? I reserved a slot myself

See him there! Hahahaha

Thanks to the reply. I’ve tried Mr Minit before for a complete resolve. Not bad results

Tried a Mr Minit branch before too for a heel replacement. They did a good job. Only thing is I hated the fact that they sprayed some glossy finish on top before giving me the shoes. When I asked them why, they said so that I don't have to brush them often. I said it's my habit to brush it before and after each wearing so please ask next time. I renomat-ted them when I got home...

I did ask them about Goodyear welted resole, they said they could do it. But I got a bit nervous when they said they will insist on changing the whole welt as well and not just the outsole, regardless of the condition of the welt. Basically like a factory recraft, but without the benefit of the original last...

I would be a bit apprehensive about GW resole without the original last. My resole was a cemented shoe which I was willing to sacrifice so to speak.

This post has been edited by Drivingmoc118: Apr 6 2018, 06:40 PM

My heart is a gogo, but my pocket is not willing. lol. John Lobb, G&G and Saint Crispin...never ending bro, the rabbit hole is too deep

Today is the Supetrunk show in London. Just making my way there. Will post some photos when I can ☺ will be interesting to see various shoemakers especially the japanese ones

How did you find the quality of skolyx's new line bro? The price is very reasonable.

For the major rehaulling job, better send to ori factory where they have the GYW machine. I heard Japan have them, but the only issue is the absence of last.

Anyone have experience with StopNGo at Mid Valley?

apalah, kaki poison

Good for you, i will skip this round. Kumpul duit for something else

Agreed...but my gripe is why would a full welt replacement automatically be necessary? If they were open to not replacing it, then they wouldn't need a GYW machine.

Also, I didn't ask them directly, but since they insist on replacing the welt I assumed they DO have a GYW machine. Maybe not at that particular branch, maybe they have a central place to send more complicated jobs. IDK.

I don't think there are any GYW machine in the country as the demand is very low to non existent. I believe they would outsource it to other vendor in the foreign land...

There is another solution to this, is to buy as many new shoes for rotation that resoling is impossible in the lifetime. Lol

So you reckon Mr Minit hand stitches the gemming to the welt?

My interest in piqued! Someone go buy a GYW shoe at a bundle shop and send for resoling. We disect it afterwards. Lol.

I didn't look at the Skolyx's private label in detail as they were promoting the TLB brand which was much better. In fact I'm very impressed with it, bevelled waist with closed channel stitching at very reasonable price. Sub £350?
The patina on the shoes looks good too.



They offer patina service too