Magnoli Shoes? Recommended?
welshboy78
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I am looking for cheaper versions of the following:
Lobb Luffield
Lobb Romsey
Anybody recommend Magnloli? The pics of the leather quality seem rather er.. dull.
If not anybody have some nice alternatives?
Lobb Luffield
Lobb Romsey
Anybody recommend Magnloli? The pics of the leather quality seem rather er.. dull.
If not anybody have some nice alternatives?
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Great price, also does a wide version for my size.
Have you tried his shoes before?
Obviously for the money, these are not Church or Lobb quality, but I think at the (permanently) discounted price, Tyrwhitt shoes are reasonable value, though wouldn’t pay the (supposed) full price for them.
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?selectedColourID=1479&brandID=6&catID=129&shoeID=2761&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?selectedColourID=1487&brandID=6&catID=129&shoeID=2770&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0
Just please don't ever wear them with a dinner suit.
+1!
I recently picked up the Herring Jekyll as a summer shoe.
A rather bold statement, Mr Mac. As an owner of various pairs of high end shoes I believe that my Church's (of which I own two pairs) are by far the most comfortable, durable and aesthetically pleasing. Didn't feel guilty as the price was justifiable on both occasions.
Regards,
Wilde
For the price try: Crockett and Jones, Alfred Sargent's new line, Carmina, etc. They are infinitely better shoes, on (much of the time) sleeker lasts, using better quality leather and construction processes. Church's would be the first company I would avoid if spending £300+ on shoes.
Many of people on this forum will jump on me for saying this, just because Bond wore them. He also wore John Lobb derbys with black tie—hardly an authority on shoes.
Regards,
Wilde
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?selectedColourID=2191&brandID=7&catID=24&shoeID=4054&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0
http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?brandID=7&catID=20&shoeID=205&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0
http://www.arthurknightshoes.co.uk/shoe-products/1054/chukka-boots-black-calf-goodyear-by-john-white
I presume then you have had a bad personal experience with Church's and that you are comparing them with your first hand experience of many other shoes?
Or is your expertise on lasts, leather quality, etc based upon a number of years experience in the shoe retail or manufacturing industry?
I'm curious.
I've never owned a pair of Church's. I was going to buy a pair; I tried on several pairs, all seemed boxy and not at all sleek, the leather seemed of a poorer quality than that of Crockett and Jones. I then went online and read about the post-Prada takeover decline in their shoes that many loyal customers had experienced: prices went up and quality went down.
I certainly don't know everything about shoes, but I recognise that Church's are a huge shoe brand that seem to now trade more on their name than of the overall quality of their products. Like I said, for the price buy C&J.
Although, the Church's Phillip model does look very nice. Much nicer than the Consul, for example.
Anyone would stand out wearing a pair of church's, that's how 'posh' they are.
About the price, I would just say that you don't buy a pair of church's if you don't care about your style. You would have to be aware of and care about what you are wearing, when you buy shoes that cost the same as a full set of regular-to-expensive clothes(shoes included) put together.
They are there to 'complete' the look. You don't buy a Tom Ford suit, Omega Planet Ocean, and go with white sneakers..Church's are an expression of excuisite taste and style.
People who buy Church's obviously have money to spend, and are looking for a good shoe. However, the people that actually know about shoes know that brands such as Crockett and Jones, Edward Green, Carmina, Gaziano and Girling, John Lobb, Berluti, Cleverley and Vass are a cut above Church's and they know that you truly get what you pay for with those brands.
Just like people who buy Omega and Rolex, many won't have even heard of Jaeger LeCoultre or Patek Philippe.
Just like people who buy Tom Ford suits or dream of buying them, how many knew they were made by Ermenegildo Zegna? I absolutely love Tom Ford suits though and admit that they are of an astonishing quality. Not just because they say Tom Ford on them, but because I understand the finer details—they're not just rebranded Zegna Couture: the Milanese lapel buttonholes done by hand, the polished chest from the way the canvas is worked, etc.
The QoS Tom Ford suits weren't really signature Tom Ford. His signature is the wide sweeping peak lapels, the oversized pockets/ticket pocket and the 2" turn ups—all of which were missing from Bond's TF suits.
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Or, Gaziano & Girling?:
Oblivious to the paradox of their uniform individuality?
Don't get me wrong, there is some good information on there, but like all things I listen to it all and make my own mind up. I wouldn't normally quote someone elses opinion/knowledge as my own fact though. The internet is the internet and there are very few absolutes.
I'm in the market for another pair of shoes so at the very least Mac (styleforum.net by proxy) did make a few nice suggestions.
Regards,
Wilde -{
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As opposed to everyone on AJB who wants the same Tom Ford ties, the same Tom Ford overcoat, the same cufflinks and the same Church's Phillip shoes? It seems you too, sir, are oblivious to the paradox of your uniform individuality.
For Bond himself, I might add.
Made him best dressed man of the year, something we should take notice of.
I don't own a Tom Ford suit or tie, and I have no interest in those dodgy knock off cuff-links that seem to be floating around these places.