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Of all the bespoke arts, shoes are the greatest luxury to my mind. The fit is better than that of machine-made shoes, though for most men the improvements are marginal. But, though their beauty often isn't obvious until an observer is within six feet, the best of them, like these bespoke slipons from WS Foster, are as handsome on a man as the finest jewelry is on a woman.
Most of the bespoke English shoemakers are on their semi-annual U.S. tours now, and I can think of few activities so visually rewarding for men interested in clothes as twenty minutes at one of the trunk shows.
Photo: von Span
The danger, of course, is that, once on a man's feet, luxury may quickly become necessity.
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No kidding... luxury becoming necessity. I am now waiting for cleverly to make a bespoke shoe for me. I know that this will not be my last one!
Your new suit looks fantastic with your new oxbloods, a great combination...
I know that feeling!
Only twenty minutes?? I'd be there at least 2 hours or until they politely ask me to leave...
"The saddest thing I can imagine is to get used to luxury"
- Charlie Chaplin
One day, Will . . . one day.
The second shoe picture brings up two questions:
1. Where do you all purchase your original shoelaces that inevitably break?
2. How does one lace a shoe in the parallel fashion shown, as opposed to the "usual" criss-cross method so often used?
Thanks in advance for replies.
1) I've had only one pair of laces break in my life that I can recall. The maker sent me another.
2) http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/straighteuropeanlacing.htm
I know the feeling to and a wait my first test fitting with eagernes. Beeing continental, I opted for a southern european maker. Will post update soon with some samples.
Will,
Do you have any advice for finding a quality machine made show in a size 13, I am having problems finding either
, just starting my professional career and thus looking for a luxurious yet affordable option, If one exists
Just as a part two to my original question I am really looking for quality shoes with rubber soles if they exist, just because of problems with my feet
Maybe it's not so bad that I can't afford shoes like this.
I'd just end up scuffing them..
Just perfect. Yes . . . nothing is better then a bespoke pair of shoes. BEAUTIFUL!
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