Claudio
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I would have to say what I know Daniel would start this off comment wise...We first off have to feel very sorry for those out there, that have to attempt to find a comfortable shoe. WHY you ask? Those that have been born with six toes instead of just five little piggies. That has to be a concern for sizes, (made mention on the previous post by Mr Cookie! LOL! Everyone making shoes now, goes all over the place. They have some sort of organizational involvement to bring a total unified sizes for all shoes and have the manufactures stick to it. That being said, when you see a one legged parrot trying to walk a straight line, you have seen something like a bad pair of shoes. "Why", (you ask). Simple. Even those $600.00 Santoni shoes are made with fine leather and have some sleek lines to the design....that is all good....but also all bad. The shoe is not going to last you very long. THIN soles. Long toes that are pointy, creates issues for your toes even. (Hey recall I made mention of those that are born with six toes and not just five). Where is that toes going to be at in those shoes? Thin soles that flex too much, have a tendency to make your feet hurt. That may cause what is known as "excessive movement creating more friction, thus expedited wear. Thank you Santoni, for a sleek looking $750.00 plus shipping price tag. I could have used a new washer machine and toaster oven here at home. There is maybe just one or two models of Santoni shoes that are made with some heft to them, and have those special sewn welts designed to give a better shoe with a better shoe performance. Sort of like added swaybars and a windshield on that new Porsche, (with the hidden button for Nitrous Oxide). But those model of shoes by Santoni are up to the $900.00 mark. Check out the prices of some modest priced Vass shoes, and buy a real shoe instead. Although we do buy Vintage as much as humanly possible, there have been times we have purchase newer modern high end. Believe it or not, some vintage even blow away what Vass is making. Yes, I have learned so much, from what I read here, what Daniel has explained, and from what I read on shoe blogs as well. It is all about one thing without a single doubt.
FOR those that want to have some special look and higher quality, something that will last, (already has at times for some shoes 70 or more years old and still being worn today) you simply cannot beat the well made vintage shoes. It is next to impossible for the same quality of leather to be found. That would be the only factor of any shoe company today, to desire to charge such a high price. The leather cost an arm and a leg.
Still learning, too! lol
You'd like it until you saw that your monthly pay was $20.I should have been around when a true handmade could be had for $5.00!
Claudio
Very nice unique look.. While I could not pull off the plaid trouser's in pick number 4, I appreciate someone that can.
Also the shoes/boots in your first pic, tell us a little about them when time permits. Thank you and best regards.
CCJ
You'd like it until you saw that your monthly pay was $20.
He will know that.That was a joke.
Wow I would not ever have guess those boots are not of a custom hand made shoe (dress boot)! You sure have a nice looking pair of boots to wear and looking at them they have a very nice appeal style wise. You are giving me ideas.....lol!Thanks CCJ - I've always liked the clean and simple lines of boxing boots but wanted them with a proper leather sole, to be able to wear them with a country suit in a more 1920's vibe (I am in the usefull position of designing and owning my own men's clothing brand so whenever I like something and I think it will work well with the rest of my line I get it made up )
You're kidding? Seriously? I was under the impression that it was around the $45K mark.Average US salary in 2010 was around $26000.
Thanks CCJ - I've always liked the clean and simple lines of boxing boots but wanted them with a proper leather sole, to be able to wear them with a country suit in a more 1920's vibe (I am in the usefull position of designing and owning my own men's clothing brand so whenever I like something and I think it will work well with the rest of my line I get it made up )
Wow I would not ever have guess those boots are not of a custom hand made shoe (dress boot)! You sure have a nice looking pair of boots to wear and looking at them they have a very nice appeal style wise. You are giving me ideas.....lol!
You're kidding? Seriously? I was under the impression that it was around the $45K mark.
Claudio
Very creative Sir,turning boxing shoes into gentleman dress wear... I like it.. Please PM me on your clothing line. I like your business idea and may be interested in learning more and investing..
Looking forward to your PM.
Regards
CCJ
Thin coat of some Barge contact cement, the let it dry for about 10 minutes and "mush" down the clear sole protector, (will be similar to Topy, but clear and a bit more soft.
Had not heard of clear Topys