Edward Green

[Will]

They use the EG 88 but they are the only ones using the EG 88 I believe.

EG's catalogue doesn't feature the 88 last so it seems you are correct. Out of interest, what are the characteristics of the 88?

It was the predecessor to the 808 if memory serves me right and has the general characteristics of that series.

[alden]

The 88 last was the favorite of John Hlustik, the man who purchased and invigorated the EG brand in the early 1980s. Its the shoe he wore most often.

The 88 last was the “city” dress shoe of the time. A round square toe, it had a more elegant line than its country kin the 606. A version of the 88 was also made for the US market with a more elevated toe box and was known as the 33 last.

Later Hlutsik made the 808 with the intent of elongating the traditional 88 last a bit and it first appeared in a special edition range of shoes known as the “Top Drawer.”

The 88 and 808 have always been personal favorites of mine for a city, dress shoe. If you want a country last in EG, look at the lovely 32.

Cheers

[JDelage]

How different are the 808 and 888 lasts? I have low instep, and I understand the 808 has the lowest instep of all EG lasts. On the other hand, the 888 is partly derived from the 808 if I'm not mistaken...

[Cooked]

I received a note in the post last week informing me of a sale at Edward Green's factory in Northampton this coming Saturday, 21st May, which I thought may be of interest to members. I have been to one such event in the past and the service was very friendly and helpful, in contrast to the descriptions of their london shop above (I've never been in there myself). They had a good selection in my size and most others, but told me that if there was anything in particular I was looking for they had more stock out back and were happy to have a look for me. There were no seconds, it was all perfect stock at about a third off list price. It was also interesting to have a nose about their thoroughly modern building.