Seen a similar designed box at one of the teak shops in Plaza Damas . Make sure they are lined with an inner cloth otherwise you may find snags etc on your clothes

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Added on September 5, 2010, 10:51 amThe prices they charge in Indonesia, I want to be personally stimulated at the very minimum

For several million rupiah the left shoes should be fitted by Cut Tari & the right by Luna Maya !!

This post has been edited by beau: Sep 5 2010, 10:51 AM

Does the shop carry any decent shoes?

Pupjoint,

Just PM you with the address.
Not sure if you will be able to buy the shoes in Indonesia as all the components are imported duty free and the company is obliged to re-export them. If they are keen on mail order business it might be one way for us to get our hands on it without going to Japan

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Added on September 9, 2010, 1:03 amThe thought revolts me so I won't attempt to search for any Navy shoe polish!!

This post has been edited by beau: Sep 9 2010, 01:03 AM

The prices they charge in Bolehland are obscene compared to what you've just paid

Make sure you use silk threads for the pick stitching on the side of the notes

Saw one from Dasco at Isetan KLCC sometime back. Can't recall the price but don't think it was cheap. Perhaps it might make sense for you to have this done professionally

Manufacturing defect or accident?

It's difficult to say without physically seeing the shoe to ascertain it's construction. Offhand it doesn't look hopeful

Not sure if it's worth doing anything to it . As Kotmj suggested , why don't you try polishing it to lessen the effect of the dent before doing anything else? I will also pm you a place that was recommended to me by a friend who may be able to help you with this.

The distressed look is in-Look at Paul Smith's latest range of shoes

What type of shoes are your referring to?

+1

And a rip off

Bally is offering MTM Scribe shoes at the HK Flagship store located at the IFC Mall.
40% premium as compared to their RTW Scribes . This bring the MTM shoes close to John Lobb's RTW price range.

The Red Whole cuts in mid brown & the whole cuts in red look interesting

Nice stuff- what colors did you get them in? The browns , especially the Cedar colored ones will acquire a nice patina after it is suitably aged.
Where did you buy them from?

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Added on October 12, 2010, 9:16 pmIt's also obvious that you know little about quality shoes apart from what is currently worn by some celeb.

1. LV makes luggage . The luggage they manufacture is rated highly especially the vintage pieces which are very collectible.
2. Check out Styleforum. You may find that LV shoes are made by the same factory that makes some of the lesser brands
3. Given the price one pays for an LV, one could possibly buy an entry level Edward Green.

Here's a challenge:- buy both the LV & Edward Green , wear both shoes normally with usual care ( polish , cleaning ) Let's see which shoe holds up after 3 years of use.

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Added on October 12, 2010, 9:24 pmAgreed. Why pay a high price for all the marketing & hype. I have some Church's coming to 15 years of age & they are still wearable with a lovely patina that takes time to acquire. Don't think the LV or armani shoes will survive all the wear & tear.

To put it simply, when a man has self confidence & taste there is no need for him to vulgarly display the brand of clothes he is wearing.

Buy wisely, buy quality & one will save money in the long run . You may not be fashionable but you'll always be well dressed.

This post has been edited by beau: Oct 12 2010, 09:24 PM

The sales person responsible for the Bally Scribe Made to Order Service amazes me.
1. He didn't know the difference between an Oxford, Derby & Whole Cut
2. He was trying to fit me in one of the standard Scribes lace ups for the double monks I was going to order under the program.

I promptly excused myself & picked up a pair of Pino Giardino Oxfords in Dark Oak .

Which website did you buy from?

What's amazing is he expects a customer to buy without trying the shoes!! Here's a new one:- " All our shoes are made from the same shape lasts"
It's no surprise why those who can afford to still shop abroad. It's frustrating dealing with sales persons who lack product knowledge.

Was it that anal retentive rude arrogant woman?

She is talking absolutely rubbish ( as usual )

1. If you search around the websites, the Medaille D'or cream can be used for normal care & polish. This cream is good to help keep your leather supple but does not impart an intense shine unlike the Saphir wax that comes in a can.
2. When you use this cream , first clean your shoe with a lightly moist cloth to remove any surface dirt
3. Apply the cream lightly
4. Leave for 15 to 20 minutes to dry
5. Wipe off with soft cloth

These are also available at Plal ( when I last check a month ago ) but in smaller size .

I've also ordered from the website ( not sure if I passed the details to you ) -excellent service & very quick response ( 1 week after placing order ). My advice is to accumulate your purchase or make a group purchase with friends as they offer better discounts for bulk purchase and the postage is proportionally less

Responded. If you are down in Singapore the Cobbler on the 4th level of ION Orchard has an extensive range of Collinil Products , whilst the one in the basement of OUB in Raffles Place stocks Cuir Essentialle'

Otherwise Singapore is a wasteland where shoe care products are concerned as compared to KL.

BTW Berluti recommends Burgundy & Neutral wax for their black shoes for a more intense shine

1. Use the Neutral Wax to clean & prepare the leather after removing surface dirt.
2. After polishing off the wax , apply the burgundy wax with a damp cloth-Apply lightly & polish until the polish streak marks are no longer visible
3. Repeat with burgundy wax until an intense shine builds up
4. Focus on polishing sections ( toe cap, quarters , heel ) at any one time until an intense shine builds up.

There are pros & cons to this. Apart from the obvious aesthetic value, it also helps to keep the leather water proof. However, prolong polishing in this manner also affects the longevity of the leather so you may want to purchase a Saphir Renomat to remove the polish build up every so often & apply some delicates or cuir essentialle' to moisturize the leather & keep it supple



It takes about 1 hour for a new pair of shoes so make yourself comfortable in front of a TV. Once the shine is achieved, it will take approximately 10 to 15 minutes just to maintain the shine .

There's a good video on JM Weston's website that shows how this is done if you are interested

Great for antiquing your brown shoes & gives it a nice patina.