Looks like Ralph Lauren purple label tassel loafers to me. I think EG makes them for Rl though.

BTW, has anyone seen Tom Ford shoes? I just saw them in Harrods yesterday and they looked really great. The leather is well antiqued and the shape of the shoe was very unique - traditionally shaped with very slim soles. The downside - they retail for £900. I wonder who makes them.

P.S. - I realise some of you attach a thin rubber layer on your shoes. Doesn't that defeat the purpose (besides aesthetic) of wearing goodyear welted leather soled shoes since it reduces the ability for your feet to breathe?

Went to Thomas Chan in BSC that does bespoke shoes. I am considering having him copy my aging pair of Poulsen Skones in an Oxblood wholecut.

The lady didn't understand what "goodyear welt" means .I also enquired about the  lasts & fittings. The sales lady seem flustered and suggested I call the designer directly

The estimated costs are RM$700 and takes approximately a month to complete. I will call him and make enquiries on the above issues . Hopefully this can be a potential source on well constructed reasonably priced shoes without the ensuing Cantonese exchanges!!

Further to my last posting , I spoke to Thomas Chan. The conversation was pleasant & he seems to know his stuff. a big change after encountering the sales person at one of his outlets.

1. The price of RM$700 is for the machine made rubber soled variety. The fully handmade bespoke version will cost approximately RM$2,000 & will take 2 to 3 months. It's still faster & cheaper than the Lobbs or other European Bespoke shoes that will take a minimum of 9 months to a year for the first fitting. At STG400 , it will be the same price point as a entry level RTW Lobbs or EG or the custom grade Church's purchased in London.
2. The shoe can be made with goodyear welting as well as insoles to cater for any deficiencies with one's feet.
3. He will make a last of the feet & have 2 fittings before the shoe is closed.
4. The downside is the leather available. He can only provide Italian leather which is thiner than the English variety

He said he will have to make the shoe personally as the sifu who is experienced in making these types of shoes has just retired.He seems to know about the double stitching that is a feature of Lobbs. He suggested having a double layer of leather if the client requests for thicker leather

Food for thought but I will probably explore the other 2 outlets I spoke about before deciding on whether to pursue the bespoke path a la Malaysian.

Scribes?

Any info on customized Scribes? ( Not that I'm interested )

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Added on August 15, 2010, 2:18 pm

Good choice of stuff at Ikano, especially the Saphirs The down side is dealing with the bespectacled lady who is a typical charm school drop out at the counter . No complaints about the workmanship & repairs

thanks for the information. it is very much appreciated.

i saw a few J&M at the local store, selling well below rm600 per pair and i thought it was a good deal. i didn't check where were they made of. however, after given a deep thought, i went for something from uk, something i am familiar with, something not SF approved.

silencer, not only hugo boss is a taboo, in fact all luxury brands will be pawned by you-know-who  

hahahaha.....i was going to do that...before reading your reply.....talk about..dejavu...

By the way....why no one bother talking about Ferragamo shoes....the most comfortable shoes for me....beside the prada sneakers.....and no doubt that Church shoes...is one hell of gorgeous looking shoes.....just a teaser..hugo boss shoes is taboo to be discussed here......

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Front -from L-R - Church, 3 Hugo Boss
back - from L-R - Lousy Timebrland, 4 Ferragamo.

Darn my S90- the pic so blur.....
* Loafer and sneakers not included...as not relevant for this thread*

thats a new term. Do sartorialist judge fashion? my limited googling skills didn't seem to pt to that.

aren't berluti, john lobb etc luxury brands??? a quick google they are not any cheaper than lux brands such as Paul smith, Hugo Boss etc.
they cost more than a custom made shoes by a unknown shoe maker in Italy!
these lux brand go again the "holy bible" the Satan of shoe fashion? 

seem like this is their only approved list. wear something and still need to seek approval to feel good. wow..really need help man. 
http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=12201

On Topic : Is it even possible to have a nice shoe which we only need to polish once a month and is durable enough to wear daily?