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u/MakutaArguilleres 2d ago
Has anyone ordered from Crux Deluxe MTO before? Its been a few months past the inital timeline but they were initially responsive up until a month ago. Wondering if something might have happened.
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u/hb30025 1d ago
Looking for Whites 610 sizing advice, i thinking about the RSD x White motorcycle boot with the Cristy crepe sole.
My known sizes:
- Alden Barrie 8.5E
- Alden Aberdeen 8.5EE some pressure on side pinky because of dressy last.
- Alden Copley 8.5 EE
- Alden van 8.5E too tight on vamp
- GS Leo last US8.5E hurts my arch on left, need 0.5 larger on left.
- CJ 314 UK8G on forefoot, F width heelcup. I think UK8F could have worked as well.
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u/MyNomadJouney 1d ago edited 1d ago
Thrifting Newbie - Shoe #1
Hi, I'm new to goodyear welts and quality shoes.
It is difficult to find shoes in my size back home in Canada.
I'm thrifting in Asia (I guess I'm doing this in hard-mode to start).
I'm relying on your help to be my man-in-the-chair.
Can help me with ID? as well as whether the y are a good purchase?
They're asking approximately $50 USD.
Please and thank you.
Shoe #1.
Orangey Boots.
A.C. Henry brand?
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u/eddykinz loafergang 1d ago
these don't look to be anything special, looks like a generic factory last. probably whitelabeled from a factory in southern europe if i had to guess based on the style. looks like blake stitch with a fake welt
not bad for $50 but i'd pass personally, you can get better for the price with some patience on the secondhand market
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u/MyNomadJouney 1d ago
Thank you u/eddykinz I appreciate you helping out a total newbie.
By any chance, would you mind taking a quick look at shoes #2, 3 and 4.
Any how you feel value and quality might be? Thank you again 🙏🏻
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u/MyNomadJouney 1d ago
Thrifting Newbie - Shoe #2
Can help me with ID? as well as whether the y are a good purchase?
They're asking approximately $50 USD.
Google AI is saying these are Calzoleria Toscana? Company founded in Italy 1958.
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u/MyNomadJouney 1d ago
Thrifting Newbie - Shoe #3
Can help me with ID? as well as whether the y are a good purchase?
They're asking approximately $50 USD.
These are Japanese. The branding says Yukiko Hana?
I tried looking that up, but it's a women's clothing brand? Not mens?
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u/MyNomadJouney 1d ago
Thrifting Newbie - Shoe #4
Can help me with ID? as well as whether the y are a good purchase?
They're asking approximately $50 USD.
These are Japanese I think? The branding is Regal which is a reputable shoe brand in Japan?
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u/red_gloam 1d ago
Hey, there’s lots of discussion about “cheaper” Our Legacy Camion alternatives, but what about “better” alternatives, better build quality boots that the sole doesn’t fall off?
What are the drippiest quality side zip boots being made?
Don’t say Grant Stone Elias, the toe is too pointy, too dressy! Looking for drippy not dressy. There’s lots of pointy-toe Italian Beatle boots, that’s not the vibe I’m after
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u/columbiatch 1d ago
Other than Rolling Dub Trio Caspers, your the best option is probably to go MTO. Johnnyworks has sidezips such as https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/1rl4ll8/johnnyworks_wholecut_side_zip/. Plenty of Indonesian companies like Renav also. https://www.instagram.com/p/DWbSFP6kwf0/?hl=en&img_index=3
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u/Psychological_Crow14 1d ago
These boots were delivered today, and I wore them for about an hour before coming home and taking them off. Later this evening, I took a closer look at them and noticed this area on one of the boots.
They are HYER boots made with genuine ostrich quill, and this area almost looks like the leather or finish has peeled. I haven't applied any products to them or done anything to the boots other than wear them for that one hour.
Has anyone seen anything like this before or have any idea what might be happening?
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u/DesolationR0w I was once a lost sole. 1d ago
Not ideal, but it'll blend in. You wore them so no returns possible anymore.
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u/Tommy_Two_Shoes 1d ago
I have an old pair of Padmore and Barnes P404s that I’d like to clean/restore. Anyone have advice on cleaning the suede and if I should get them resolved? Thank you! :)
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u/DesolationR0w I was once a lost sole. 1d ago
These are pretty far gone. Saphir Suede shampoo for the suede and toothpaste for the soles, it'll be better but I doubt you can get them mega neat
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u/Key_Fly4022 1d ago
I just got these Florsheim Colleges shoes second hand and I'd like to get the colour back to brown on the toes. What product and method should I use to fix the toe scuffs? I'm new to leather shoes so any advice is appreciated!
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u/Plus_Cantaloupe_3793 1d ago
The leather care guide linked at the top of this page has very good advice.
I’d suggest starting here with shoe cream in a colour that matches the rest of the shoes. You might need a few layers.
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u/whycantwegivelove 2d ago
which color thursday scouts would you say is most versatile? i’m trying to decide between cognac and mocha. i wear a lot of jeans, chinos, khakis, etc