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    jacoavlu
    Joined: 17 Dec 2010

    @Seul:

    That's a style of shoes - you can't expect them to differ thàt much…

    @nameness:

    ^ Yeah, exactly.  Mocs have been made like that since before we were born.

    oh yes of course
    I've no problems with the shoes, they're great looking and worth the money
    I wish I owned all of them
    just shopping for a new pair of shoes and seeing all the new shoes popping up
    that are hand-sewn in Maine and so similar looking
    and many of them sold by companies not based in Maine
    makes you wonder if they're all made by the same people

    I don't really want to wait 6 weeks for some OSB's…
    trying to decide on a pair of the Epaulets
    or some Yuketen angler mocs

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      jacoavlu
      Joined: 17 Dec 2010

      @Geo:

      . . . plus (and I've said this before on the forum) that feckin christie sole is getting stuck onto just about every shoe in world production . . . i'm buying shares in vibram

      yes yes yes
      I like it a lot on the Yuketen Maine Guides and Red Wings
      but not quite as much on the oxfords
      and I'm not sure I'll like it at all a year from now on anything other than boots

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        Seul
        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

        I love the vibram soles - sold me on those oxfords really… Des goûts et des coleurs...

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          nameness
          Joined: 6 May 2010

          Jaco - Check out Quoddy, too.  Though unless you can find someone with stock you'll run into the same wait issue.  At some point I'll start a thread for them.  Maybe something like these?

          http://www.southwillard.com/collections/accessories/quoddy-shoes/brown-suede-brick-bottom-blucher

          Seul and I are on the same ride today, the soles sold me on those oxfords.  I agree that it will be played at some point, and it does look ridiculous on some shoes.

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            jacoavlu
            Joined: 17 Dec 2010

            thanks nameness

            gonna see what George at OSB has in stock, like those Epaulets and I bet that leather will age nicely

            of course all the Yuketens are nice

            want something to wear to work with chinos, semi professional, but also with denim and sockless casual summer with shorts even would be perfect

            so many choices…

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              Geo
              Joined: 29 Sept 2010

              @Seul:

              I love the vibram soles - sold me on those oxfords really… Des goûts et des coleurs...

              i agree seul - we all have our likes and dislikes . . . and i really do agree the christie looks good on the oxford.

              all i meant was it is getting a little tiresome that too many shoemakers/designers have seemingly opted for one type of sole regardless of the shoe style or function

              Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

              last edited by 13 Apr 2011, 17:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                nameness
                Joined: 6 May 2010

                Can say the same about crepe soles, too…

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                  Geo
                  Joined: 29 Sept 2010

                  pretty much . . .

                  Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

                  last edited by 13 Apr 2011, 17:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    68lbs
                    Joined: 13 Apr 2011

                    I know you've all moved on to discussing these Epaulet shoes now…

                    But just to say that after posting on here this morning to ask how long people in the UK have had to wait for USPS to deliver their OSB order, I get home to find a note from ParcelForce UK saying they have my package, and I just need to pay an extra £20 for VAT and 'Clearance' (whatever that is). With a bit of luck I'll be able to pick them up on my way into work tomorrow. 🙂

                    Sweet!

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                      Geo
                      Joined: 29 Sept 2010

                      good news then . . . i think the 'clearance' is just the customs charge  :-\

                      Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                        Giles
                        IHUK Crew
                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                        No, what happens is, if they have to process customs or VAT they add on a £13.50 handling charge…..........

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                          Geo
                          Joined: 29 Sept 2010

                          ahhh - i knew it was something like that - now i really know . . . ta

                          Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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                            Seul
                            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                            I was once given a 211 € custom charge… I think about 170 was for 'releasing fees'... I think I just paid for the guy who was ordered to sit somewhere in a corner holding my package until I faxed them...

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                              68lbs
                              Joined: 13 Apr 2011

                              @Giles:

                              No, what happens is, if they have to process customs or VAT they add on a £13.50 handling charge…..........

                              I wonder if the handling charge varies… they charged me £8.00 and then £11.90 VAT

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                                Seul
                                Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                Mainly I'd say we can all agree that everyone at customs, and as a whole, they're a bunch of fecking' tossers…

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                                  Giles
                                  IHUK Crew
                                  Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                  Just get me to do this shit for you.  My handling charges are very "reasonable".

                                  • Giles is almost embarrassed by his own bullshit

                                  "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                    Giles
                                    IHUK Crew
                                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                    I spoke to George@OSB last night, he’s too much of a gentleman to dis Epaulet (and what would it buy him anyway?). But I can tell by the tone of his voice, that he aint a happy bunny.

                                    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                      SimonQ.
                                      Joined: 2 Apr 2010

                                      thats pretty reasonable..

                                      selling: http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4495.0
                                      seeking: http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4788.0

                                      last edited by 14 Apr 2011, 07:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        LandoCal126 0
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                                        Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                                        @jacoavlu:

                                        anyone (Lando I'm looking in your direction) handled the new Epaulet shoes? they look much like OSB's offerings, are hand-sewn in Maine (does everyone in Maine work in the shoemaking business), Horween leather, look pretty nice for the money.

                                        @jacoavlu:

                                        thats good to know

                                        they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…
                                        OSB:

                                        Epaulet:

                                        OSB:

                                        Epaulet:

                                        @Giles:

                                        I spoke to George@OSB last night, he’s too much of a gentleman to dis Epaulet (and what would it buy him anyway?). But I can tell by the tone of his voice, that he aint a happy bunny.

                                        As for this topic, I want to state this once and only once. I no longer work at Epaulet. I own the Oak Street's and LOVE them! I also have a pair of Epaulet's that I was given before I left. As for the whole "similar" look between the two, let's just say that Epaulet and I had creative differences. I will be buying more Oak Streets in the future!!!

                                        last edited by 16 Apr 2011, 18:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          Lando dropping bombs!.. I will probably buy the blue oxfords as well in August/ September…

                                          last edited by 16 Apr 2011, 18:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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