Hi guys,

I will be visiting KL over the weekend. Is there a good and reputable cobbler in KLCC to go to for adding Vibram sole guards to high end leather soled shoes? I've been to some cobblers in Singapore and some of them do a shabby half assed job, some have no idea what I am talking about, while some use unknown brand rubber soles.

Hoping to get some professional services in KL seeing you guys own so many high end shoes. Any recommendations on some of the cobblers you guys trust and always go to? Do they carry Vibram soles in various colours?

For those with experience of getting their shoe serviced in Singapore, any cobblers in Singapore to recommend as well?

Thanks for the help guys!

This post has been edited by slicer85: Sep 22 2010, 08:22 PM

I believe BikerVoodoo got his Vibram soles done at KLCC for around RM50.

Any address? How was the workmanship?

Thanks

The best cobbler in the Klang Valley is this shop in Ikano, basement, next to a Japanese eatery and near A&W.

Vibram is nothing special. I have had half a dozen pairs of shoes done by them, in a variety of rubbers (including Vibram), and my rubber of choice is Continental Corso, for the heels as well as the soles. They do a good job -- better than I've seen done anywhere. Once you get to know their method of make, you can then start directing them to do the shoes to your taste.

i'm seeing prices from RM100 to few Gs, how you guys define quality in shoes?

i recently bought a pair of handmade from Thomas Chan and it's by far the best fitting pair i've ever own, and it's not even custom made. The price is only RM279 (from 399) after discount.

so how do you actually grade a shoes? material? durability? craftsmanship?

What type of shoes are your referring to?

Wear a pair of high end shoes and you will not be asking such questions.

+1

so what actually justify the price you pay? coz i'm not a person who will pay few Gs for an LV shoes that wear and fit like crap.

i'm expecting a lil bit more elaboration of 'high-end'

I think the bunch here lean towards the "ye old english stuff". LV, Prada, etc etc is not approved. Maybe upper lip not stiff enuf?

This post has been edited by MeToo: Sep 28 2010, 11:57 AM

LV shoes are not considered high end, in fact pretty low end for big timers.

The higher price doesn't mean better shoes especially for RTW

This post has been edited by Cheenoo: Sep 28 2010, 11:59 AM

LV shoes are junk

And a rip off

And ugly.

(might as well join in)

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

Today

I already order 2 pairs from Barker & Loake...For my wedding

Barker Westfield - RM 1065



Loake Savoy - RM 899



Will be post a real picture after arrive...

most of u talking bad about LV shoes has obviously never hold , tried and inspect one closely before

you guys arent talking from experience rather baseless assumption that designer product from brand such as lv must be selling overpriced low quality crap

This post has been edited by LiLFreaK: Oct 12 2010, 03:04 PM

With all due respect, for me, it's personal opinion, LV stuff just do not agree with me aesthetically. Even when I do buy branded stuff, i do not like a HUGE label of their brand anywhere on the product, I do not believe in providing free advertising for them

yea i do admit when i first started buying designer stuffs i used to go for the one with obvious logo , thats why nowadays i dont buy those brand pimp stuffs anymore

but nowadays not anymore i felt silly and quite embarrass to wear them already

so now i always find the one with good quality,good design,subtle logos, and bargain price , and u have to be careful some of the stuffs might not be in good shape because they are no longer new... because these shops they allow u to return back the good if you are unsatisfied..

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