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Offline lanatir

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #25 on: August 10, 2011, 01:37:32 PM »
http://www.whatmakesaman.net/wordpress/2008/09/21/10-classic-english-shoemakers-part-1-introduction/

http://www.elegant-lifestyle.com/classic_shoes.htm

http://www.askandyaboutclothes.com/forum/showthread.php?49981-RTW-Shoemakers

more articles for u to read
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #26 on: August 10, 2011, 01:44:37 PM »
Wow, this thread is becoming really informative...  :thumbsup:
Since my last pair of Bally leather shoes already koyakted, I was planning on getting a pair from Braun Buffel. Leather Soles and all, costs around 1k+
All this talk about bespoke shoes have got me thinking because everytime I shop for a leather shoe, If the width fits, the length is longer than it should be.
If I get the correct length, both sides of my feet will hurt... fat foot perhaps? ;D
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #27 on: August 10, 2011, 01:45:12 PM »
i really wish i can buy those shoes and wear them...

the only ones i spend on are those "psuedo" italian-made-shoes-by-the-hands-of-poor-exploited-former-eastern-bloc-exploited-immigrants-that-is-sold-in-Tangs  :laugh:

i find only those are adequately priced with full leather sole and lining and would last me a year.

due to the nature of my job... i need to walk---walk-----walk-----kick-------run------ for hours and hours...so i really work 'em shoes.

off days and when i am on my casual best..it would be Clarks DB or Redwings :Laughing_on_floor:
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #28 on: August 10, 2011, 01:50:13 PM »
don't buy those braun buffels. there will not last long as well as the soles are glued/cemented and the leather is mostly corrected.

suggest u guys just go clear up the existing stock of cheaneys (2nds) and C&Js at plal. well worth the price as they last a long time (unless u're just too lazy to maintain with polishing/proper usage).
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #29 on: August 10, 2011, 01:57:01 PM »
yes...i always believe buy products from manufacturers who made em and not manufacturers who have licensed other manufacturers to make for em

etc..shoes from shoe makers ....sun glasses from sunglasses makers and not fashion houses...

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #30 on: August 10, 2011, 01:58:12 PM »
i dont have custom made shoe but buy off the shelf, mostly italian leather shoes,
most comfortable shoe i wore was my first pair clark sportive bought in 1982

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #31 on: August 10, 2011, 01:59:54 PM »
Adidas with impact-absorbent Adiprene cushioning and Torsion midfoot support is just the one for you........hu, terrenceterrence :laugh:

too bad they do not make leather brogue with leather lining and soles.
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #32 on: August 10, 2011, 05:47:06 PM »
This is exciting.

I owe a pair of Paul Smith. V nice and comfortable.

Leather sole to top it off as well.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #33 on: August 11, 2011, 07:47:11 AM »
zitan, now the clark shoes made in asia not so lasting, in end of 2008 bought one for chinese new year wore a few times.
the sole glue give way, call clark malaysia, send to them, one week later, call me go to isetan to chose a new pair, very good after sale service. from now on i buy only stitching sole shoe , all expensive shoes have stitching sole.

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #34 on: August 11, 2011, 07:50:01 AM »
zitan, now the clark shoes made in asia not so lasting, in end of 2008 bought one for chinese new year wore a few times.
the sole glue give way, call clark malaysia, send to them, one week later, call me go to isetan to chose a new pair, very good after sale service. from now on i buy only stitching sole shoe , all expensive shoes have stitching sole.

the stitch that u mentioned, is what we call goodyear welting. it's not just plain stitching (there are of course those which are stitched for the sake of adding stitching and nothing else).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welt_(shoe)

clarks do have some models built this way.
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #35 on: August 11, 2011, 08:24:06 AM »
lanatir, thank you. learn something new today.

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #36 on: August 11, 2011, 11:39:26 AM »
no money go overseas, my shoes from mun loong, metrojaya, isetan, ck tang, p lal store and now tang. i still have shoe
more than 20 years since i bought it in 80'

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #37 on: August 11, 2011, 12:10:27 PM »
no money go overseas, my shoes from mun loong, metrojaya, isetan, ck tang, p lal store and now tang. i still have shoe
more than 20 years since i bought it in 80'

the shoes from plal should be really good stuff and SHOULD last this long
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #38 on: August 11, 2011, 01:15:13 PM »
lanatir, plal store, i think they was the only direct imported shoe until last few years, now i cannot find them.
i bought from them a. testoni (italy), k shoes (england), sioux (germany) i still have them. this shoes with me
more than 25 years still very good condition.

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #39 on: August 11, 2011, 01:16:39 PM »
plal is still operational and world famous now. just google for their 'temporary' location which is away from TAR
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #40 on: August 11, 2011, 01:26:35 PM »
Do a search online, i just did.
Their store moved.
In Jln Gasing only.

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #41 on: August 11, 2011, 03:50:31 PM »
lanatir and takashi78, thank you.

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #42 on: August 20, 2011, 06:30:46 PM »
hmmm.. lanatir, do you fix metal heel and toe taps to any of your shoes?

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #43 on: August 20, 2011, 11:22:42 PM »
hmmm.. lanatir, do you fix metal heel and toe taps to any of your shoes?

nope. dont fancy them
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #44 on: August 21, 2011, 11:39:44 AM »
We are all gentlemen here, terrenceterrence, & aint tap dancer :Laughing_on_floor:

the taps are not for tap dancing. they are actually to protect the sole from uneven wear.
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #45 on: August 21, 2011, 12:03:48 PM »
Decades ago,it was a fad to fix taps front and back and ppl get shiok with the tapping sound they emit.Double purpose really,be in and protection against premature wear n tear :thumbsup:

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #46 on: August 21, 2011, 12:09:49 PM »
We are all gentlemen here, terrenceterrence, & aint tap dancer :Laughing_on_floor:

try googling it up the difference, gentleman
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #47 on: August 21, 2011, 12:12:09 PM »
Decades ago,it was a fad to fix taps front and back and ppl get shiok with the tapping sound they emit.Double purpose really,be in and protection against premature wear n tear :thumbsup:

i guess before the age of mass production, a good pair of shoes are not cheap. so extra care is taken to make sure each pair last
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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #48 on: August 24, 2011, 09:23:50 PM »
Since you all were mentioning about shoes.Was wondering anyone of you bought Tod's shoes before
I heard it was very comfortable

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Re: Custom shoes
« Reply #49 on: August 25, 2011, 06:05:46 AM »
i went in the shop at klcc, saw the driving shoe very nice, soft leather, when saw the price ......ahh expensive..