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    • GeoG
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      @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

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      • namenessN
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        Can say the same about crepe soles, too…

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        • GeoG
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          pretty much . . .

          Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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

              Artificial Intelligence is no match for Natural Stupidity

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              • GilesG
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                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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                • GeoG
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                  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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                  • SeulS
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                    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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                      @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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                      • SeulS
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                        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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                        • GilesG
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                          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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                          • GilesG
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                            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.S
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                              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

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                                @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!!!

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

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                                    Thanks for the thoughts Lando. I hope you don't think I meant anything tossing your name out there. I didn't know you worked for them. I just knew you were in NYC and owned some EP stuff so figured if anyone had seen the in house shoes it might be you.

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                                      @jacoavlu:

                                      Thanks for the thoughts Lando. I hope you don't think I meant anything tossing your name out there. I didn't know you worked for them. I just knew you were in NYC and owned some EP stuff so figured if anyone had seen the in house shoes it might be you.

                                      No not at all. Just wanted to voice my opinion after I saw these last few posts, and what a better place to do it then here… Cheers!

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                                      • madmondayM
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                                        @LandoCal126:

                                        Navy Vibram Sole Camp Boot

                                        Incoming . . . highly recommend contacting George with any questions or concerns & he will sort you out to the best of his ability.

                                        I can-not-wait  🙂

                                        head high, middle finger higher

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                                        • PETEROCK1P
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                                          Monday, nice!!!! Hopefully to obtain a pair also in the near future!

                                          GEO 2011           IHFFIH  Iron Heart Forever… Forever Iron Heart

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                                          • SimonQ.S
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                                            I recently bought the navy oxford. the shoe seems to be really well build, i like it alot! The smell of the leather is great as well, comparable to the smell of an fresh oob Aero jacket 😉

                                            The finish is awesome, as is the fit.

                                            I´m a 10.5 bd in the barrie, trubalance and 11bd aberdeen (Alden). I took a 10.5bd in these as well. Perfect.

                                            Just one thing: I hope those shoelaces will last for a long time, because if they wont, I have to order another pair from George because I actually don´t think I can buy such cool shoelaces any where around.
                                            Id take some pictures but rented my camera to my mom..  😛

                                            Guys, buy them! you won´t be disappointed 😉

                                            Simon.

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

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