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you didn't hear? guidi went out of business. they won't make any shoes ever again.
the owner, dominico guidi, died of tuberculosis.And "When the prince has gathered about him
"All the savants and artists, his riches will be fully employed."
Canto XIII, Ezra Pound
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Originally posted by copacetic View Postyou didn't hear? guidi went out of business. they won't make any shoes ever again.
the owner, dominico guidi, died of tuberculosis.
domenico guidi = http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domenico_Guidi
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Originally posted by copacetic View Postyou didn't hear? guidi went out of business. they won't make any shoes ever again.
the owner, dominico guidi, died of tuberculosis.SEEKING SELECTIVE REASERCH
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Hi,
Does anyone know if it will be hard to clean and maintain the light grey reversed stag sidezip Guidi that's at Atelier?
I am thinking of getting these as my go-to boots, but maybe I should reconsider.
Also, what difference does having a toe-cap make?
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Originally posted by Karura View PostHi,
Does anyone know if it will be hard to clean and maintain the light grey reversed stag sidezip Guidi that's at Atelier?
I am thinking of getting these as my go-to boots, but maybe I should reconsider.
Also, what difference does having a toe-cap make?
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Originally posted by Karura View Post
Also, what difference does having a toe-cap make?
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Originally posted by pseudonym View PostThe toe cap will keep the front of the boot in shape. Without, they have the tendency to cave in a bit on the toe area since the leather is fairly thin and supple. This 'caving' does not always look bad, as usually it forms into the wrinkles that naturally form just above the toe box. It just depends on what kind of look you want from your boots.
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Originally posted by sinnedk View Posti have seen the toe-capless guidi take form of one's toes
Originally posted by SlightRight View PostDoes Guidi use Cordovan for derbies?
How's the aging of Guidi Cordovan?
THX
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Thx p, is cordovan softer or stiffer than normal guidi horse leather?
Would u think is it comfortable to wear without socks in cordovan?
Originally posted by pseudonym View PostHeres an older pair of mine. Didn't really take the form of my toes, but definitely extended the wrinkles to the very tip. These are sheep-skin.
Yes, Guidi derbies come in cordovan. Their cordovan in general breaks in much quicker than counterparts such as A1923. Also, they are NOT pre wrinkled/scrunched, so the wear creases are actually authentic.
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Originally posted by SlightRight View PostThx p, is cordovan softer or stiffer than normal guidi horse leather?
Would u think is it comfortable to wear without socks in cordovan?
As far as wearing without socks, I have only done that a few times with Donkey leather Guidi derbies. That was plenty comfortable so I would imagine not too much difference in horse or cordovan, especially if you have them broken in slightly already.
Why would you not get Kangaroo derbies if you want to wear them without socks? They are super lightweight and comfortable.
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I did some research and found out that cordovan 998 backzips exist, but cannot be ordered anymore. I am thinking of getting a custom order down, and since cordovan is not an option, would kangaroo be the best choice if I want comfort/durability and nice aged looks?
Also, has anyone compared 988s (s for small) with 988? Would 988s be too tight to comfortably fit pants inside for someone with big calves? Thanks for the informative responses pseudonym!
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have no experience w guidi, but am contemplating buying a pair of their classic derbies... can someone clarify how their toe area is like? from pics they look like they're 'soft'? how are their fit/comfort as compared to augustas or layer-0? thx
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Originally posted by Karura View PostI did some research and found out that cordovan 998 backzips exist, but cannot be ordered anymore. I am thinking of getting a custom order down, and since cordovan is not an option, would kangaroo be the best choice if I want comfort/durability and nice aged looks?
Also, has anyone compared 988s (s for small) with 988? Would 988s be too tight to comfortably fit pants inside for someone with big calves? Thanks for the informative responses pseudonym!
Originally posted by surver View Posthave no experience w guidi, but am contemplating buying a pair of their classic derbies... can someone clarify how their toe area is like? from pics they look like they're 'soft'? how are their fit/comfort as compared to augustas or layer-0? thxi traded my LUC jeans + Julius belt + Neil Barrett jeans for a blamain biker jeans
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