Other Footwear

[Giles]

I am def going to try and hunt some of these down, just for a look (of course), when I am next in Tokyo….

[Graeme]

What are the chances that G doesn't order up a pair?

[Chiba J.]

Yours truly getting a fitting by Goto-san (aka Mr. White Kloud) at Mushmans last weekend.

Not planning on getting anything at the moment, but Goto-san is willing to build a new custom last for my large feet.

[madmonday]

sockless?  i never would have guessed it was done that way.

cool image, thank you for sharing

[Graeme]

Chiba, are you the guy who posted about the very tasty Rainbow Country jackets at the Fedora Lounge?

If so, you really should put some pictures up here, and do your bit to help Japan's balance of trade.

[Chiba J.]

That's me. I'll try and post some pics in the Leather Jacket thread. Not sure if it'll help the national economy, but damn there are a lot of nice jackets being produced here!

I'm planning an interview with Goto-san of White Kloud. If any one has any Q's they'd like me to lay on him, PM me.

[BrownIcon]

^hey, Chiba [aka Kashiwa(?)]__ tnx for sharing your "leather" enthusiasm.  LUVed those Motos & recently WK.

peeps seem to misread pure admiration with ownership.
tho i loved any of those pairs i posted,  i don't have the "lifestyle" to justify wearing them.
i don't have the fund,  nor the time to wait on an MTO.

for me, WK is my GG [Gaziono Girling] … since i'm not really a dress shoes kinda guy.

[Mich]

What type of product would be best to use on suede?
Just to avoid water staining, but without 'sealing' it, silicone free o.c.

[demonito]

none mich just brush them when you get home

[supersalami]

i'm looking for another pair of maybe low cut boots for more dressy or casual days.. here are what i have in mind

Oak Street Bootmaker's CXL Peanut Suede Vibram Sole Trail Oxford

Blue CXL

Clark's Wallabees

Natural CXL white's smoke jumper or semi dress

[Friday]

I like those OSB ssalami..

[Seul]

That peanut suede…

[thomasnunnally]

Peanut Suede…though, I have always been a fan of Wallabees as a less expensive option!

[urbanwoodsman]

Buttero/Dunham Denim shoes

http://www.selectism.com/2013/01/19/buttero-denham-and-14-oz-tanino-shoes/

[Graeme]

Carreducker bespoke, tattooed boots.

Saira Hunjan did the motif on the toe.

[Giles]

Graeme, you have got me jonesing for these CARRÉDUCKER desert boots - damn you man…..

[Graeme]

Now you know how we feel when we see an upcoming IH product…

Fosters have a really nice bespoke chukka boot, which is a similar style. Their lastmaker, Terry Moore, is long past retirement age and considered to be the best in Britain.

I've got a thing about bespoke footwear. It's just the several thousand pound starting price acts as a real dampener on my enthusiasm.

[Lucifer]

Anyone got suggestions for a nice Jodhpur buckle boot?

like

or maybe

[Graeme]

Crockett and Jones, Fosters and Edward Green all do versions of that boot in their ready-to-wear collections, and I suspect that the other traditional shoemakers will offer them. Prices probably start around £400, rising to £800 for Edward Green. I believe that the style is a Jodphur boot with strap.

The Crockett and Jones model can be seen at:

http://www.crockettandjones.com/Product/Cottesmore-Chestnut

Fosters, Lobbs and no doubt all the other bespoke makers could make you a pair if you fancy bankruptcy. Prices start at £3500 for that option.

[Lucifer]

Thanks! (3500 quid?! ouch..)