The EG Shannon II on 88 Last, C Width

[Sator]

Those are on the 808.

--Andre

Interesting, the effect of width on lasts!

[luk-cha]

Those are on the 808.

--Andre

Interesting, the effect of width on lasts!

Quite true this, as with most things but i love your boot Sator, a great addition!!!

[Andre Yew]

Here are more pictures of the 9/9.5C 808 Newmarkets:

Inside:


Outside:


Different top view:


--Andre

[HappyStroller]

Wonderful pics, Sator.

Sir, I suppose those boots with the shoe laces closed in a horizontal manner but then cris-crossing near the top have button holes at the bottom rows and clips for the laces to wind around at the top.

Would such non-button boots be suitable for use with formal Morning Dress?

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[Sator]

Different top view:

This view (edited my me slightly) clearly shows how the C width 808 differs from the 888, with the 808 having the more rounded toe. It looks good.

[bengal-stripe]

Soon it will be yours truly, posting a pair of ‘Falkirk’, again on last 88. Watch this space.

Edward Green Falkirk in 'Heather Gorse' leather.
Last 88, Size 9 C







To keep with the very tradional country-feel of the 'Heather Gorse',
I opted for a notched welt and the old-fashioned eyelets.

[tteplitzmd]

All of this speculation on sizing highlights the absence of the Manufacturer in customer service. At $1000+ it is beyond me why one has to attempt these calculations and interpolations. The Company takes no "risk" of incurring a "dissatisfied customer" since the sales philosoply (in my experience) is "heads I win tails you lose." Risky business unless you are an easy fit. There are other fish in the sea.

[rjman]

All of this speculation on sizing highlights the absence of the Manufacturer in customer service. At $1000+ it is beyond me why one has to attempt these calculations and interpolations. The Company takes no "risk" of incurring a "dissatisfied customer" since the sales philosoply (in my experience) is "heads I win tails you lose." Risky business unless you are an easy fit. There are other fish in the sea.

Do enlighten us.

While I've had my frustrations with Green's bloody-mindedness, I've found that in person at their MTO events they've been quite helpful at helping me choose an appropriate last. By phone or email (now that I live somewhere they don't do shows) they're rather less helpful, although certainly I can understand not wanting to commit for a customer whose foot they can't see.

Every MTO program I've used for shoes has the occasional issue. I've had more with Green because I've ordered more frequently from them.

[tteplitzmd]

I think I have ranted previously, but I find the whole pony show ridiculous: the tension is palpable, they surcharge for pretty much everything with the ceremony of measuring, which proved worthless. Equivocation after the sale, several rounds of "relasting" and mute responses when it didn't work out. The really odd thing is they stick the hapless retailer with the goods' cost. The retailer plays no roll in the MTM program, such as it is. Apalling really.
I could not get myself to return the goods, since EG would still charge the retailer. It didn't seem fair to the hapless retailer who is dependent upon EG twice annual visits for a surge of sales.

I am still amused by the apparant sales strategy of having a 'working class' guy stand around in an apron shining shoes, and a blue jeaned tie less Rep standing around chatting up the salivating customer base. What sort of business is this, anyway?


Even with a trip to London, no shoe could be provided for sizing, so you have to 'trust' them.

[rjman]

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