Santa, with a lot of help from the Gaziano & Girling, delivered some new bespoke shoes earlier this month, just in time for Christmas. Thanks a million to Steven at Leffot for helping with the photos. I also have pictures of the one-piece Burhnam boot that G&G did MTO in a black grain. Unfortunately, Steven did not take those photos, so they need some work.
For the loafer, I asked Tony to interpret Berluti’s Andy for my foot which is hard to fit. Aside from the obvious differences, this shoe has a Goodyear welt rather than a Blake. The pumps replace on well-worn pair from Brooks that I purchased in 1988 from a great dresser at Brooks in Newport Beach, California. The inaugural balls from this year’s Mardi Gras took a heavy toll on them and my dinner suit, but that’s another story and another craftsman. This new pair works off my bespoke last, which is itself an interpretation of Edward Green’s 404 and 707 “Peal” lasts with the high side wall and flatter, elongated toe box. The calfskin is just beautiful; I’m learning to walk on my hands. These soles are stitched, whereas the other ones were stuck on. They are not as long as they photographed. The trees for both are solid.
Apologies that the pictures cut off to the right. (Here's a link to the album http://www.photoshop.com/users/hartline ... 830ffd2e15.)
Loafer
Evening Pump