Yep, I have one lol. It'll be much easier to use a scratch awl since it has a large handle. Also, I have gum tragacanth/tokonole, should I use it to glue the loose threads? Or should I just stick to using PVA glue as you've mentioned?

PVA. Gum trag and tokonole are not adhesives. They're for edge burnishing.

Ironicaally, all our neighbouring countries have craftsman that resole GYW shoes, but not us

Your best option is Cobblerman at Jaya One.

There is no straightforward answer to this.
Ultimately, it is best to have separate shoes.
But to answer your question, my best recommendations are single monk straps and Chelsea boots.

You can try Cobblerman at Jaya One.

Like the other sifus mentioned, it is not that straightforward. Even for sneakers, Adidas and Nike follow different standards.
With buying online, it is important to know the measurements of your feet, at least the length and width.
I know that I am a true UK 9 and a UK 9 in Nike, for Adidas I'm a UK 9.5.
If you look at the size guide/list of my goodyear welted shoes on my website, I didn't need to size down from my sneaker size.

thelibrankl d0t c0m shoe-size-guide

For GYW shoes, the Last the shoes are made on affects the fit and every brand has their own Last design.
StyleForum and AskAndy are not good places to understand the fit of shoe brands, as Caucasian's feet are shaped differently and may not apply to Asians.
Plus, when they talk about sizing down 1 size or half size is confusing, as not all of them mean choosing 1 or half size smaller.
Some are just about the conversion from US size to UK size, where by "general" standards is the same size, it's just 1 number smaller.

Anyone know where to try Goodyear Welted shoe in KL?

P.Lal Store on Jalan Gasing
WJ & Co in Bangsar Shopping Centre
Pre-loved sellers on Carousell/Shopee that are willing to let you try, ie. www.thelibrankl.com

just discover saphir already has official store at shoppe...

Cheaney's shoes during Black Friday Sale

Very nice! How much? Were you hit by tax when it arrived?

£165.83 after offer and £20 shipping ,no hit tax since ship to SG and the price does not exceed 400sgd

Late to the discussion, but AFAIK some boot manufacturers in Malaysia actually produce goodyear welted shoes. Look for brands such as Hammerland, Black Hammer, Police, Guzzi...etc on Shopee. I wonder if they will accept request to resole dress shoes?

Example with video
https://shopee.com.my/Police-93063-Men'...ee-9618ea9b5530

[quote=pixelrider,Dec 27 2021, 05:14 PM]
Late to the discussion, but AFAIK some boot manufacturers in Malaysia actually produce goodyear welted shoes. Look for brands such as Hammerland, Black Hammer, Police, Guzzi...etc on Shopee. I wonder if they will accept request to resole dress shoes?


Yes, I'm guessing these would be made my Kulitkraf which only deals B2B. I've tried contacting them but tak layan. Or if anybody has contacts that works there, maybe can try.

Hi guys, can recomend any good loafers.

Budget around rm200-250

Thanks ya all sifus.
Preferred those that can tahan lama

For that price range, the best you can get physically are Clark’s at outlets as some of their shoes are Blake Stitched. But, you need to know that not all shoes in a brand are made the same, so you need to know how to identify quality leather and construction as I shared on my blog.

If you are not particular on shoe construction. I have heard good things about Earnest & Collective and Arden Teal.

Looking to take care of my shoes a bit more. In terms of the bare minimum essentials, is there anything I should get apart from:

1. Shoe tree
2. Horse hair brush
3. Conditioner

Not sure if I really need a cream polish/ wax polish if I get the Saphir Renovateur.

I too bought renovateur early on. I see now that it's not all that necessary. Creme is more beneficial. It nourishes and recolours.

Renovateur would be useful if the leather is seriously dry, something I've never let happen to my shoes.

Unless you have many different colours of shoes and are on a budget, then the colour neutral renovateur makes sense as a first buy.

Just for fun, wanted to see when I bought it. 2014! I still have 1/3 of the jar left.

Aaagh cringe. What the heck did I buy the renomat for.