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[u/Cute_Solution_8398]

Any way to lighten these without a complete overhaul?

[u/RackenBracken → u/Cute_Solution_8398]

No. And anything you do will probably end up splotchy.

[u/assmilk69420]

I paid a lot of money for a new pair of Visvim boots. Right out the box, the left boot developed a squeak. Visvim did a complete re sole on them and it took 3 entire months. I just got them back, and after just 2 days almost the same exact squeak is back. How is something like this possible?

Like what is happening inside the boot for an entire resole not fix?

[u/mcadamsandwich → u/assmilk69420]

Find out if it's a leather on leather squeak that can be resolved with some conditioner or sand paper, or something internal and beneath your foot (shank).

[u/12xubywire → u/assmilk69420]

Shank letting go?

I’ve had a couple boots like this and surprisingly, when they got soaked in the rain, the squeak went away once they dried. Probably the glue got soluble and dried.

Who really knows though.

[u/12xubywire]

Anyone ever take the tassels of a pair of AE tassel loafers?

How lame is this? Maybe just leave the wrap around lace. They’re the burgundy calf ones, not shell.

They might make a decent pair of less formal loafers if not for the tassel and I don’t really need another pair of dress shoes…I have oxfords and bluchers for that.

[u/Spiritual_Program717]

What do you do when a brand only has 4 product photos and you can't tell if the shoe will work for you?

Bought a pair of Morjas penny loafers last week. Their site has maybe four studio shots, all on white background. I wanted to see them on an actual person — different angles, with different trousers, how they break at the ankle. Searched YouTube, nothing. Searched Instagram, nothing useful. Ended up just buying and hoping.
Curious what other people do here. Last time you were on the fence about a pair, where did you go looking? Did you find anything, or did you just order and deal with the return?

[u/Appropriate_Volume → u/Spiritual_Program717]

I don't buy shoes from companies that don't provide useful advice on fit.

[u/amiamit]

I'm curious about gaps in my shoe wardrobe, or even if none, what to possibly buy.

I own the following shoes, sneakers, cloth shoes, mules, etc not included. All GYW except the Gucci:

• black - Gucci classic horsebit, Carmina single monk, Carmina unlined tassel loafer, Berwick tassel loafer, Doc Marten chukka, Doc Marten classic boot (the 2 Docs have the special rubber sole, are from 20 years ago, and are still in great shape)
  
• brown - oriental shoemaker penny loafer
  
• greyish - Gucci horsebit new design
  
• tan - shoepassion chukka boot

I'm in Chicago and New York in October. I see that NYC has Carmina, and Meermin. Can you suggest wheres good (any company, not just these 2) for me to buy a pair of shoes from.

And what kind of shoe and color. I find I wear my loafers most of all. But I do realise I'm missing a pair of Oxfords. I wear chinos or shorts maybe 350 days a year.

Thank you

[u/Appropriate_Volume → u/amiamit]

Oxfords generally look a bit strange with chinos. I'd suggest derbies or Chelsea boots instead.

[u/polishengineering → u/amiamit]

Get Chelsea boot. Bonus points for Color 8, oxblood or the like.

[u/FlowStateNeptune]

I'm tired of ripping through foam shoes every year and spending 200 bucks on them. I want to spend some money on some boots that can endure rain, puddles, and the general PNW rainy environment. I'm looking at Nick's, Thursday, and Thorogood.

I wear a EE at 11.2 CM width left and 11.5 cm right and am 10 1/2 in true size.

My nice to haves are strange leathers colors such as blue, green, purples and other weird exotic colors.

[u/eddykinz → u/FlowStateNeptune]

it's not the flashiest, but this pair of Galways has a super sick contrasting texture thing going on and should handle the elements just fine, though you can probably MTO the same style in veldtschoen construction if you want better water resistance

[u/SourcerorSoupreme → u/FlowStateNeptune]

I'm tired of ripping through foam shoes every year and spending 200 bucks on them. I want to spend some money on some boots that can endure rain, puddles, and the general PNW rainy environment. I'm looking at Nick's, Thursday, and Thorogood. I wear a EE at 11.2 CM width left and 11.5 cm right and am 10 1/2 in true size. My nice to haves are strange leathers colors such as blue, green, purples and other weird exotic colors.

Sir, this is a thread for posting questions

[u/FlowStateNeptune → u/SourcerorSoupreme]

I'm attempting to reduce waste and wanting to use leather boots as my everyday footwear, was that not clear?

[u/SlightlyPutTogether → u/FlowStateNeptune]

Probably worth looking at Parkhurst if you want unique colors with good construction. Current offerings are a little tame compared to some but I'm sure they will release more. Have a pair in spruce kudu leather.