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10-14-2013, 04:05 PM
Is sole protection really that critical if you wear the shoe only 1/week? That means I wear it only 48-52 times/year.
DaveR we probably have similar builds, but I am not sure I agree with you on the thick sole: if you're not a big guy it can look clunky. I like the Italian look...it's just more streamlined and classy in my opinion.
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10-14-2013, 04:30 PM
Good stuff, thanks for the tip re toe. I like those herring shoes, except for the toe...too square for my taste. I'm actually looking for a decent pair of brown Oxfords. I saw an incredible pair of Dolce & Gabbana black Oxfords...well it was some kind of hybrid Oxford style. Incredibly sharp, but I didn't want to pay $675 for them.
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10-14-2013, 04:31 PM
You guys want baller shoes? Try Botega Veneta. Woven leather sneakers. Probably like $400.
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10-15-2013, 06:45 AM
Thanks again. I think the rubber is the better option then. Do you have any pictures of shoes where you've done the toe with rubber?
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10-15-2013, 07:37 AM
Not the best shots, but you get the idea... I did these recently.
I used a piece of grey translucent plastic which I found sitting in the bottom of a kitchen drawer. It's harder than the usual black rubber that shoemakers use. I didn't cover much of the toe because for me it's only about extending the life of the sole, not trying to maintain the 'new' look.
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10-15-2013, 08:26 AM
Thanks again, I think I'll probably have something similar done. I'm going to try and find a decent cobbler and talk to them about it first.
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10-17-2013, 05:55 AM
I actually like the shoes you found in the link. They're not big and balky like the heavy soled shoe Rio posted. As far as being slim...I'm slim as well and if you're wearing a tailored suit, a heavier sole will only make you look a bit like a clown. It's like wearing a suit that's oversized because you're slim...just doesn't do anything for your look.
As far as renovation services, I'm unaware of the ins and outs of that, but that would be a good service to have. I'd probably just take my shoes to a local show repair shop if I liked them enough to get them repaired.
At any rate, it's never too late to try a different style. I know mine's changed over the years, and I think I'm better off for it. With that said, the Italians can easily go overboard with how pointy their shoes are, and I agree that some can look like witch shoes.