New Shoes from The London Shoemaker

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mpolanthan
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Sat Sep 09, 2006 3:59 am

The model I used to describe the style to Paul was a Vass 3-eyelet derby, and the quarter seam extends far back on those models. I rather wanted this feature on this shoe to make it sleeker as I have short, wide feet. I don't think that doing the same thing on a half-brogue is a bug - just a matter of personal preference.

I'm much happier with the way the toe-shape turned out in this order than in my adelaide half-brogues, which I found to be rather bulbous.

Re: Laces - I didn't notice it until your post but my half-brogues have the tightly woven style as well.
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Sat Sep 09, 2006 7:40 pm

mpolanthan wrote:The model I used to describe the style to Paul was a Vass 3-eyelet derby, and the quarter seam extends far back on those models. I rather wanted this feature on this shoe to make it sleeker as I have short, wide feet. I don't think that doing the same thing on a half-brogue is a bug - just a matter of personal preference.
I like the swept-back look on a derby with V-shaped quarters like yours, and I agree that it makes for a sleeker shoe.
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Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:44 pm

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here's a pair of shoes I got from London Shoemaker which I think is excellent[/img]
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mpolanthan
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Tue Sep 12, 2006 4:16 am

edhayes wrote:Image
here's a pair of shoes I got from London Shoemaker which I think is excellent[/img]
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I've seen these shoes in person as well and thought they were fantastic.
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