White Kloud

[Megatron1505]

Goto-San has responded to my questions, given me the full spec, price and delivery estimate, none of which are as outrageous as I had been lead to believe. The problem is that his customers have to meet him at his workshop to order from him 

Maybe next year….

[toddjcoley]

I feel in the mood for a holiday!

[Megatron1505]

Dear Smith-san

Please forgive the English is not well.
As our policy,face to face is very important.
My boots is completed by taking the communication to meet with you.
So,I would appreciate if you come to my workshop for measuring and fitting of sample boots.

Model: Work-Balmoral "SHORTY"
Plice:76,650 yen

Specification:

1.STItCHDOWN
2.Sole:VIBLAM #700 Brown
3.Heel:QUABAUG
4.HORWEEN Leather:CHROMEXCEL/Black
5.USA/SOLID BRASS EYELETS

delivery time : 3 months for this model

Now,we have not sample boots(size 11). if you want, I will prepare the sampe.

[Giles]

For a pair of hand made custom boots made by a Japanese artisan, I think that's a steal…Guess who's going to be on a train heading North of Tokyo next time he is in Japan......

[davito]

some good looking boots there

[davito]

looking at his blog shortly I believe its well worth honoring his custom work if you are ready to pull the trigger, imho.

[Megatron1505]

I think the price for what I want is very good, look at the price of the Sebastian Tarek boots that Graeme has ordered for a comparison on true bespoke footwear.

I will also be on a train heading North from Tokyo the next time I am in town, unfortunately for me that more than likely will not be this year.

[Giles]

Mega, I'll show you mine before then…... :o :o

[Megatron1505]

You're talking shoes right ?  :o

[davito]

I  this

fell off the chair 

[Giles]

@Giles:

Mega, I'll show you mine before then…... :o :o

@Megatron1505:

You're talking shoes right ?  :o

Whatever you want Mega - I have no shame….

[Arabit]

ROFL, boot race!

[Megatron1505]

Me neither G, fortunately we have our better halves to provide that element 

[BLACKFROSTT]

Good to see this post get SOO much love now… I'm working on planning a trip to Tokyo sometime by the end of this year...

[Giles]

Go in Nov, I'll be there…...

[BLACKFROSTT]

^^^ November sounds like a plan.. Would be an honor, and who better to hang out with than the man himself..

[Giles]

I won't know the exact dates for about 8 weeks.  But I will be going with Winchy and will be in Japan for about 10 days…

[tatmantall]

I'm going to hack my feet off and mail you them for sizing.

[Giles]

I was about to suggest that.  I have had some experience of feetular amputation…

[toddjcoley]

If I am invited and have that cash i would love to jump on board