OMG, getting shoegasm...

Back to the topic, is this TLB has good value proposition, goes head on head with Carmina, JFP, CS?

I am not too sure about Mr Mint, however i agree that we do the experiment. I nominate you. lol

Hi there,

I'm really new to this world. Recently I've bought a pair of used Allen Edmonds and I think it needs to be resoled. Can I have any suggestion for a place that can provide a goodyear welted kind of resole?

A few pages back, a forumer mentioned Mr Minit. Else I believe Ed Et Al in Singapore offers resoling. Or you might want to check if you can send back to AE.

[quote=Kelvw,Apr 4 2018, 05:48 PM]
dainite/vibram sole with good year welted stitching will be very durable. Personally I think English shoes are more durable in construction compared to italian.
The best is to buy 2 pair of shoes and wear them in rotation. Never wear them twice or more in a row, that would prolong the life of the shoes/leather. Get shoetrees as well.
Even the most expensive brand will get worn out quickly if not looked after properly. Pricing is immaterial to durability.

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Thanks! Where can I buy Church's shoe in Malaysia?

Boss, any report for the event? Made any Double Monk Straps from John Lobby?

My decade old C&J Audleys was given a quick touch up before setting out...



This post has been edited by lanatir: Apr 16 2018, 08:57 AM

Looks immaculate, too much shoes that don't get lots of rotation?

Actually i wear them at least 3-4 times a month. I always make sure my shoes are properly maintained. That and don't play football with them on haha

wow, any topy on it?

Yep they've been topyed a few years back. This is my oldest pair of English shoes and I am always impressed with their quality. This and my Lowndes double monks are the ones that I use the most often and travel with the most.

These Mantellasis are around 6 years old...

looking at the shines already knew it was being well taken care. God, please bless Malaysia with more people to invest into shoes, real shoes. lol

I am paying them a visit later today.

Doubt I will commit as I have some items in the wishlist that needs to be purchased first before this pair of Lobby

do reporting only, not asking you to commit, if can even better, can share the experience. Ask them whether bespoke is possible also?

A pair of Septieme Largeur that's about 5 to 6 years old...



This post has been edited by lanatir: Apr 17 2018, 07:53 PM

My 3 year old Cheaney Balmoral just came back from the cobbler. New topy and heels. Topy not topy brand, but heels Topy brand





Work done was just about decent. Some leftover glue on the heelstack. Different color on the welt just after the topy where he sanded it, needs some creme/dye.

I say decent work as all of these 'issues' I can fix myself. I'm using this pair today, everything feels ok, so no harm done...I hope.

https://www.facebook.com/jufrirepair/

Those look fantastic! From P Lal before C&J cut ties with them?

Yes. From the good old days!

And something I got from them a few months back...



This post has been edited by lanatir: Apr 18 2018, 04:51 PM

A ghillie brogue? I'm curious on how you plan to wear this? With a kilt?

Nah this isn't a real ghillie. It has a tongue. Quite fun to mix and match with and it also has some sort of dainite like sole.

https://www.cheaney.co.uk/cheaney-pitlochry...one-fabric-p340