You would have a very slippery shoe if the metal were under the heel, unfortunately.
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Originally posted by gavroche88 View PostNot too keen on the strips of metal. In my personal opinion, Guidi is at their best when they're as minimal as possible -- backzips, soft toe, no-seam derbies, etc. -- in a way that just shows off the leather (and their heels generally look great). I'm not sure what a random metal embellishment really does for the shoe, feels a little tacky to me, but I suppose they want to try out new ideas and keep things fresh. Now if the metal stretched under the heel and protected them, they might be on to something...
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Some info. I am interested in if anyone has first hand experience here:
baby calf
thin and soft.
kangaroo
thin and strong.
soft horse
thick and soft.
horse
thick and a little more stiff, not so soft but not super stiff (like A1923).
bison
thick and also a little more stiff, but not super stiff.
998(?) in 60T
So, which leather type takes in color the best? And I am under the impression that reverse is available for all the types of leather only difference being that it has more texture, both visually and in hand, and also takes color the best as it more like a sponge as described to me. In time, the leather in general will darker right? So, photo 2 will eventually turn into photo 1 during the aging process?
I am considering 995 lace up in reverse kangaroo in 60T (shown above). Not sure which type of leather to have it in reverse though, bison, kangaroo, horse, donkey? Instead of the smooth surface, reverse may soak in the color treatment better for the 60T. Thoughts?Last edited by gettoasty; 02-10-2013, 04:38 AM.
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I have the 995s in donkey full grain 611T. I think they have darkened slightly with wear.
I also have a bag i soft horse in the same color - but it looks lighter + creamier - less grey toned than the shoes. They are from different seasons - purchased 1.5 years appart. It hasn't darkened much - even though it hangs on my bannister in a room with lots of sunlight.
But that said - you will most likely need to see exactly the leather + texture in your color of preference to decide.
Marco at PNP told me that you can have the same color code that looks soooo different depending on the hide and texture of the leather, and even then the different pairs of shoes in a given season can differ shade-wise and tone-wise.
I have just recently seen some boots that were from the same order + season in horse that were completely different in the shading + tones of color.
There's nothing exact with Guidi - which to me is a great part of the appeal. I would suggest you go with the leather that you prefer given level of comfort - then choose texture + color.
HTH
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yes, great statement. you can see this in any GUIDI store, each piece is unique and looks different to another size (like A1923 or CCP, for example). Also Holger from hide[m] accept custom-orders only if you accept this! Only "black" is for sure. And even black is sometimes very dark grey
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Originally posted by littleyogoni View Postconfimed, they only carry guy's Guidi
littleyogoni, try contacting r.a.d. in toronto?
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Originally posted by 0JSIMPS0N View Postthey used to have womens a couple of seasons ago. but guidi fit small so if you have bigger feet maybe some mens sizes would fit you?
also Sydneys on Queen is worth a call/visit
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