Small questions thread

[lowrey]

I wish they'd focus a bit more.. they have some nice pieces from Rick, Margiela, Jil etc., but it really doesn't work with the street wear and hipster gear.

[Test]

What would you expect... they stock Diadora as well

Whoa, I thought you could only get that through Eastbay catalogs. That's messed up.

[Faust]

Those of you who have seen the Rick Owens combat boots that Barneys bought this past fall, they were brownish color, hard to describe, and I think it was nubuck leather. Would I be able to dye these black?

[Who?]

Oh that's a tough one Faust I got 2 different answers. I asked at Firm Shoe repair if they could dye the boots black and they said yes, but I asked the guys at my normal cobbler and they said the material wouldn't take dye well, like suede.

[asho]

it's not impossible, though even colouration is unlikely. If you want something a little interesting you could ask a cobbler to use a wax wheel to wax them black...

[Faust]

it's not impossible, though even colouration is unlikely. If you want something a little interesting you could ask a cobbler to use a wax wheel to wax them black...

elaborate on this please?

[Premier]

Does anyone know of a reputable cobbler in nyc or northern NJ?Preferably somewhere below Midtown. Thanks in advance

[Faust]

Mina's shoe repair on Wall St. A hole in the wall, but I'd trust them with my life, let alone a pair of CDiems (that they stretched for me).

[Premier]

oh nice. About how long of a wait and are they costly?

[Faust]

cheap as chips and fast turn around. endorsed by faust

[sshum88]

Leather - RO, Julius and others

Hi,

I haven't had a lot of opportunity to handle either one of these leathers and there isn't a store in Toronto that carries these lines. I would like to hear from others who have experience with these lines about quality, feel, etc and if there are significant differences used for F/W and S/S.

Based on what I've read here, it seems that shearlings and padded leathers from RO are difficult to fit well.

[Wiggles]

I only have a little experience with RO leathers, but for all the ones I've handled, they're amazing. The leather is top quality, really soft, and the fit is spot on. I've heard the same about the padded leathers and shearlings, but I've never handled any of either. I'd assume it's just an effect of having the extra bulk, making it harder to fit. Do you have any specific leathers in mind?

[Faust]

I would echo Wiggles a year ago, but today you must be selective with RO leather. Some are amazing, some are not. My advice to you, if you don't have access, post a picture of what you are looking for on SZ. Someone will help you out.

[Casius]

Completely agree with Faust- Some of the ones this season are more than suspect.

[Diss]

am i blind or has the holy grail thread disappeared completely?