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Edward Green "Galway" boots in snuff suede made on an 82 last. Because of my model physique, which includes also model feet, they perfectly fit: note all vamp/leather is closing fully! ...  

I could veven throw them away, without having them resoled and would still not need to buy new ones. Would like to stay sensible in that matter ...

I have got only 202 last EG, but the 82 is also fitting very well. Once these are well worn and old, I will change the sole to Commando Soles !

They are not only beautiful and elegant, but also very, very comfortable to wear: true glove fit!

Really looking forward to them. Will post photos. They look like proper Oxford shoes, but are in fact 10 eyelet boots.

I was going through the shoe closets and found these out of sight (and mind!). JL is my favorite but I find some EGs very elegant. ...  

Here are mine, in museum plum ...  

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But for collecting sake; I bought them ...

I have ordered two pairs of bespoke shoes from the John Lobb in Saint Jame’s Street in London. Both pair had problems that necessitated their being returned to London for further work. That is a major annoyance to have to send your ( very expensive) bespo... 

I read JL doesn't do rehearsal fittings, maybe that is why it did not work?

The sole came loose! I had worn the shoes for a couple of months, maybe a couple of dozen times. The sole on one of them came loose and I had to send it back to London for repair. This was a pair of shoes that cost about $6000.00 U.S. back in 2012. The sh... 

great english shoes last a long lifetime. I had many of mine re-soled, till the point where the top leather started to crack away, and it cannot be resoled any further. I really enjoy a good pair of handmade shoes. Great looking boots you have there.

I have slightly wider feet, and once, bought a Garziano and Girling pair which is gorgeous, but caused me painful bunionettes flares. I should have checked the fit before buying it. I don't wear it anymore. But it is still gorgeous to look at sitting in m... 

I bought a pair of their very top quality shoes in London several years ago and they are great. I wear them frequently and they are a pleasure to own.

They are the quintessential British shoe to own. Lovely classic design, and the leathers are good quality. I have not tried their made-of-measure series but saw a catalogue of leathers at the shop for C&J...this could be the answer to my next pair too. By... 

I love my C & J boots.

Majority of mine are C&J, and you are saying theire boots are very good. I like your attitude: if a shoe hurts, you can still look them only.👍

It is a really value for money brand. As you can see, I love monks! ...  

I enjoy shining the shoes once in a while, especially as a form of stress therapy. Have a great week Count.

So in the end they work out a lot cheaper than ready to wear shoes. But to be fair, even the John Lobb (Hermes owned, not JL Saint James) will likely last me 40 years. But obviously bespoke shoes are a world apart.

John Lobb in Saint James Street is getting by on their name and a reputation built upon the labors of people that have long-since retired. I won’t order from them again.

Sadly much of it is smoke and mirrors.

This is such an unusual combination, but works really well. EG is awesome, shame they have lost the plot on pricing for the past few years.

However, have you noticed that EG has reduced prices at theire online shop, just for a brief time? I was expecting that to happen with any online shop of luxury shoes due to the pandemic.