Branded Leather Shoes

[patrickmaniac]

a promotional video on how LV men loafers are made.
might not be fully representative but quite educational.
worth the premium?

[dimebag]

I have TODS, Bottega Veneta, Salvatore Ferragamo and Bally. I would say TODS & Ferragamo are the most comfortable among them followed by Bottega and Bally last. I've always been eyeing a pair of LV loafers but like other forumers said, they are definitely way overpriced. A good $200 at least more ex than TODS/Bottega.

[patrickmaniac]

thank you.
new capture.

very nice on the feet!

[terbaboom]

very nice on the feet!

[Entity]

Tods makes really comfortable shoes. Tried a few brands already, most are either not very comfortable or don't last very long. Currently experimenting with shoes bought from Europe that use Italian leather - soft and breathable.

[roguehog]

Car shoe still my fave. But I only get them during their sale.

[ntrdrag]

ferragamo for casual, bally for formal and tods for dress. thats it. although an Hermes is still my holy grail.

i got lucky as there was a sale at the airport and was able to get a ferragamo for half the price, original price is 600+.

[patrickmaniac]

actually most blake, goodyear welted shoes can be resoled by a capable shoemaker.
the cost of going back to the original shoemaker is quite high. For Bally, it could be getting a new pair of shoes that's on sale.

[bttan]

Currently my favourite brand for shoes is Moreschi - nice Italian-made shoes which fit really well. For English ones, I like Crockett and Jones, should last me a loooooong time since I can get them resoled

[khimwoon]

love those leather soled shoes but they hurt my feet due to the lack of cushioning.

[Cuaba]

No best lah, many top brands are very good. Designs also play a part.
But i do like Ferragamo and Bally a lot.
Not the new designs but the old school classic ones.

[Cuaba]

My first pair of Bally Scribe. Got it at their supersale price of CHF 249 from their outlet at Schonenwerd, Switzerland.

Cool!

Good stuff cannot bluff

At chf 249, its a steal!!!!

[patrickmaniac]

[terbaboom]

Church's for me. Made almost like a high end watch.

http://www.church-footwear.com/en/UK.../en/UK/history

Same, well crafted shoes, though slightly heavy.

Of course Church's makes good shoes. I bought the Bally because it was a 75% discount.

[Darkangel]

Church's for me. Made almost like a high end watch.

http://www.church-footwear.com/en/UK.../en/UK/history

Same, well crafted shoes, though slightly heavy.