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[mebejoseph]

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I’m in court this morning for a case management conference, and there’s a lawyer here on another matter, who is wearing a really great suit that is tailored perfectly.

Maybe one of the best I’ve ever seen. Makes my BB suit look like a rag

Would it be weird to ask him who made his suit and who his tailor is?


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[Rbirnie]

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I’m in court this morning for a case management conference, and there’s a lawyer here on another matter, who is wearing a really great suit that is tailored perfectly.

Maybe one of the best I’ve ever seen. Makes my BB suit look like a rag

Would it be weird to ask him who made his suit and who his tailor is?


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Nope! I’d ask away.

Ps. Please share with us the maker of his suit.


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[JohnR]

I’m in court this morning for a case management conference, and there’s a lawyer here on another matter, who is wearing a really great suit that is tailored perfectly.

Maybe one of the best I’ve ever seen. Makes my BB suit look like a rag

Would it be weird to ask him who made his suit and who his tailor is?


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Is it the suit or the tailoring that sets it apart most? I really feel that great tailoring is crucial. I'm a smedium so take quite a bit of my purchases to my tailor, just to get them to the right size. But he's so good that by the time he's finished, even something that I originally thought was the right size looks very different. He can make the cheapest stuff look great.

[mebejoseph]

Nope! I’d ask away.

Ps. Please share with us the maker of his suit.


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Is it the suit or the tailoring that sets it apart most? I really feel that great tailoring is crucial. I'm a smedium so take quite a bit of my purchases to my tailor, just to get them to the right size. But he's so good that by the time he's finished, even something that I originally thought was the right size looks very different. He can make the cheapest stuff look great.

I didn't ask. I felt too weird.

Funny thing was that he was wearing this amazing suit, guy probably mid-40's, and then I noticed that instead of a sharp briefcase, he had a backpack. I thought that was strange.

[JohnR]

I didn't ask. I felt too weird.

Funny thing was that he was wearing this amazing suit, guy probably mid-40's, and then I noticed that instead of a sharp briefcase, he had a backpack. I thought that was strange.

I always cringe when I see that, too. It's a "one of these things is not like the other" moment. I carry a nice over-the-shoulder Tumi but when I travel, I did find myself wanting a backpack occasionally. I found a sharp looking Briggs & Riley that I felt matched up with the rest of my ensemble. Yet I still can't help but think, "I'm all dressed up but I'm carrying a backpack. Feels weird".

[BoM]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice\guidance on replacements for my current brown leather chukka boots.
-Brown leather (not burnished, not too dressy or shiny, something that can take a bit of a beating-pebbled is fine, not suede)
-resoleable
-leather or rubber soles
-At least 3 eyelets (so not a true chukka I guess) but no more than 5
-toe shape and lines that make them nice enough to wear dressy casual
-plain toe (no caps or perforations)
-luckily can say price is not a concern

I'm having a heck of a time finding what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

[mebejoseph]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice\guidance on replacements for my current brown leather chukka boots.
-Brown leather (not burnished, not too dressy or shiny, something that can take a bit of a beating-pebbled is fine, not suede)
-resoleable
-leather or rubber soles
-At least 3 eyelets (so not a true chukka I guess) but no more than 5
-toe shape and lines that make them nice enough to wear dressy casual
-plain toe (no caps or perforations)
-luckily can say price is not a concern

I'm having a heck of a time finding what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

Herring may have some pairs that fit your bill. They have several with three eyelets, which isn't common.

https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/searc...keyword_search

[mebejoseph]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice\guidance on replacements for my current brown leather chukka boots.
-Brown leather (not burnished, not too dressy or shiny, something that can take a bit of a beating-pebbled is fine, not suede)
-resoleable
-leather or rubber soles
-At least 3 eyelets (so not a true chukka I guess) but no more than 5
-toe shape and lines that make them nice enough to wear dressy casual
-plain toe (no caps or perforations)
-luckily can say price is not a concern

I'm having a heck of a time finding what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

Did you see these from AE?

https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/m...chukka&start=1

Carmina will probably make these for you in brown instead of burgundy, with their customization program:

https://www.carminashoemaker.us/mens...n-burgundy-905

Oh yes, start here for Carmina; you will get exactly what you want:

https://www.carminashoemaker.us/cust...ts/product2459

[BoM]

Thank you for the suggestions. I had never heard of Carmina, very cool to be able to customize to that level. It would be nice to find some that I could try in person before buying. Shoes fit my right foot much different than my left (old injury). Loake has a few that seem like they would fit the bill, not super easy to get access in person though.

[mebejoseph]

Thank you for the suggestions. I had never heard of Carmina, very cool to be able to customize to that level. It would be nice to find some that I could try in person before buying. Shoes fit my right foot much different than my left (old injury). Loake has a few that seem like they would fit the bill, not super easy to get access in person though.

Not sure where you are, but Carmina has a store in NYC:

45e E 45th St, New York, NY 10017

Given the prices they charge for customized shoes, I'm sure they would be helpful on the phone as well.

Also, I think they carry them at Barney's in New York, San Francisco, and Beverly Hills.

https://www.carminashoemaker.us/store-locator

Oops . . . my bad. Barney's is going out of business. They have some other US locations if you follow the link.

[mebejoseph]

Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice\guidance on replacements for my current brown leather chukka boots.
-Brown leather (not burnished, not too dressy or shiny, something that can take a bit of a beating-pebbled is fine, not suede)
-resoleable
-leather or rubber soles
-At least 3 eyelets (so not a true chukka I guess) but no more than 5
-toe shape and lines that make them nice enough to wear dressy casual
-plain toe (no caps or perforations)
-luckily can say price is not a concern

I'm having a heck of a time finding what I'm looking for.

Thanks in advance.

I love shopping for shoes on the internet, so here are a few more pairs I've found that more or less fit your description:


https://www.cobbler-union.com/collec...eum-brown-soho

Highly recommend Cobbler Union shoes.


https://www.shoepassion.com/mens-boots/no-601.html

https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/m...chukka&start=1


https://meermin.com/in_en/1014681617...-e-marron.html

https://meermin.com/in_en/1014681120...alf-g-oak.html

https://www.jackerwin.com/collection...12411168161878

https://www.magnanni.com/shoes/boots/mundo-brown.html

[ryn]

This may seem like a dumb question, but Pearl & Co shoes for BB are in US, not UK sizes right?

[JayS]

I own AE Daltons in 10.5 E and they fit great. Just ordered Fifth Ave in 10.5 E and they fit like a vise. Wore for ten minutes and my feet still hurt 12 hrs later.

Anyone own both Daltons in 10.5 E and an AE 65 last shoe that’s comfortable? Or anyone suggest a conversion formula? Based on how it felt, thinking I need to go from 10.5 E to a 10 EEE... ?

Thanks all!


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[JBarwick]

This may seem like a dumb question, but Pearl & Co shoes for BB are in US, not UK sizes right?

Yea they are US size. Don't know if Peal are still made by C&J though.

I own AE Daltons in 10.5 E and they fit great. Just ordered Fifth Ave in 10.5 E and they fit like a vise. Wore for ten minutes and my feet still hurt 12 hrs later.

Anyone own both Daltons in 10.5 E and an AE 65 last shoe that’s comfortable? Or anyone suggest a conversion formula? Based on how it felt, thinking I need to go from 10.5 E to a 10 EEE... ?

Thanks all!


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Daltons are on the 511 last which is wider than the 65 last. I have heard of people sizing down then up a width but I did not do that so am not much of a help.

[HunterSouth]

Does anyone have experience with the technical suits from Ministry of Supply? I am intrigued by the technical fabrics and was hoping to get a Dappered review before pulling the trigger.

Thanks!