ianGP Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 I finally bought my first pair of G&G's!! It is a model specifically made for the store >Bespoke England< - I guess a special edition of sorts. It's on MH71 lasts and I opted to have steel toe tips put it. I'm really hard on the heels and tips of my dress shoes. I was going to have brass nails put it instead but the steel tips look amazing and super sturdy! I'll save the nails for when I buy their dressier, more formal shoes so it doesn't click-clack around the floor. The size is 5.5UK E-width - I'm normally a US 7D and this is SNUG! Length-wise it is perfect but the width fits more like a C. It's also abit tight across the top of my foot but it's new and it'll stretch out to conform to my foot after a few wears. On to the pics!
KB Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 Just took a look at your link, wow pricey. wear them well, but don't get them scuffed. Ken
mrboombasteke Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 What do you do for a living again? These are truly awesome looking shoes mate. I thought spending 400USD on a pair was a lot. I'll be waiting for the rep of these.
TwoTone Posted May 23, 2011 Report Posted May 23, 2011 Very nice... I myself wear Allen Edmonds... One thing I've learned over the years is the value of a good pair of shoes... On your feet, your back, and your attitude... TT
jeff g Posted May 24, 2011 Report Posted May 24, 2011 (edited) Man oh man...those shoes are from another planet. I mean the shoe horn is as beautiful as the shoe itself. MONKS rule. In my dreams. NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited May 24, 2011 by jeff g
subbiesrock Posted May 24, 2011 Report Posted May 24, 2011 Just took a look at your link, wow pricey. That's indeed a solid sum, but they are very sexy
ianGP Posted May 28, 2011 Author Report Posted May 28, 2011 Thanks for the compliment guys! I've just broken it in recently and it feels like a glove!! The first hour or so felt like there's no circulation going around my foot and my toes went numb lol but after that, the leather just fully conformed to my foot and it just feels great! This is my first high-end shoe as I've had two 7yr old Johnston Murphy captoes for my daily beaters, a pair of Moreschi's and Bruno Magli's - I thought it was about time. The difference is night and day! It just feels of high quality (but not to knock my other shoes as they're also very well done) @mrboombasteke - I manage a financial institution @twotone - funny enough, I know about the 'back' part as I have a bad lower back from racing karts and formulas. I know of this value you speak of I was considering AE's but jumped into Johnston & Murphy's as I had corporate discount with the Jos.A.Banks store - I would rate AE very high in quality as well
ebzen02 Posted May 28, 2011 Report Posted May 28, 2011 OMG. The leather on these must make you [censored] every time you touch them.eh? Most I have ever spent on a pair of shoes is $400-- Magnani's. But, I have had for about 5 years and are in great shape..just re-sole them and they are like new.
donerix Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Just beautiful. If I wouldn't live where all I wear are flip-flops I would get a pair too. I bet they just get nicer every year (I remember my Alden horse leather shoes were like that when I still lived in cold old Germany )
StormTooper4 Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Top quality leather, love that double buckle monk
HauteHippie Posted May 29, 2011 Report Posted May 29, 2011 Very nice... I myself wear Allen Edmonds... One thing I've learned over the years is the value of a good pair of shoes... On your feet, your back, and your attitude... TT +1 on Allen Edmonds here... And +1 - very nice!
Regulator Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 Sweet Jebuz! I don't wear brown shoes, but I want to switch my entire wardrobe over just so I could wear those! +10 Jealous
whoever Posted June 4, 2011 Report Posted June 4, 2011 yeah, thats why i like leather shoes too....they never die!!! sorry for the threatcrap... 2
maximo101 Posted October 13, 2014 Report Posted October 13, 2014 Anyone got experience with "Testa di Shuro"?
seriph Posted October 19, 2014 Report Posted October 19, 2014 I buy shoes internationally a fair bit and believe you should have bought a UK size 6. That said, it is possible to stretch them without damage - you can buy shoe stretchers for around $30 (China - Cedar) and shoe stretching spray which DOES work. I have around 30 pairs with maybe 10 - 12 from the UK and Asia ... some are snug but I keep them on shoe trees when I'm not wearing them and they feel fine after a few minutes of minor discomfort - I guess both shoe and foot re-form themselves around the other. FWIW I think your double monks are stunning - the last (shape) looks great! I have 4 pairs of double monks myself and love wearing them a lot. My favourite shoes overall, are Jeffery-West . They are handmade and quite reasonably priced in my opinion. Even the soles are crafted to stand out!
seriph Posted October 19, 2014 Report Posted October 19, 2014 (edited) I couldn't post the pics of the shoes themselves for some reason ... trying again Edited October 19, 2014 by seriph
colorao Posted October 26, 2014 Report Posted October 26, 2014 Could put links where buy shoes. Thanks
Limztf Posted November 8, 2014 Report Posted November 8, 2014 That's a sweet looking pair! As the saying goes.. " I'm too poor for a cheap pair of shoes"
RickFlorida Posted July 26, 2016 Report Posted July 26, 2016 Nice. Size 7 in U.S. ? You are a compact dude! Are you over 5'5"?
astonjenks Posted July 28, 2016 Report Posted July 28, 2016 On 10/19/2014 at 3:03 AM, seriph said: these are my current favourites Love this shoe, who is the maker/link?
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