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can anyone recommend something similar to these bbj http://pnp-firenze.blogspot.com/2013...3-pressed.html,
waxed/coated jean at under 500
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Originally posted by drizzly View Postwell depends on what the shape is and if the sneakers can fit shoe trees, my ccp tornados dont have shoe trees in them, the shape of the shoe tree would ruin my boot, same goes for a1923
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Originally posted by drizzly View Postwell depends on what the shape is and if the sneakers can fit shoe trees, my ccp tornados dont have shoe trees in them, the shape of the shoe tree would ruin my boot, same goes for a1923Selling CCP, Harnden, Raf, Rick etc.
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I think he might be referring to intentional creasing and such.. I don't know if shoe trees would even them out or not, but personally I've never found any need for them"AVANT GUARDE HIGHEST FASHION. NOW NOW this is it people, these are the brands no one fucking knows and people are like WTF. they do everything by hand in their freaking secret basement and shit."
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Ahh, thanks for the clarification, guys. My mind's at ease, now. I guess I'll wait and try to judge when the shoes come in if they require trees or not. I'm tough on sneakers, generally, so I'd like to prolong their life as much as possible.
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Originally posted by Fuuma View PostShoe trees do not change the shape unless they're really too big. They just absorb moisture if put right after wearing and help the shoes keep their shape.Originally posted by lowrey View PostI think he might be referring to intentional creasing and such.. I don't know if shoe trees would even them out or not, but personally I've never found any need for them
and yes shape can change, imagine jamming a piece of wood into a boot, i say classic shoes need trees to keep the creasing leveld, but CCP boot shape doesnt even work with shoe trees IMO, i def advise against it
derby from ccp can work with shoe tree
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what confuses me about shoe trees is that creases form when you walk, and while shoe trees might straighten them temporarily, they'll quickly recur when you use the shoes again. The trees won't renew the leather in any way, so I guess I just don't see much benefit in using them. Thats at least my experience, though I can't say that I would've used them a lot."AVANT GUARDE HIGHEST FASHION. NOW NOW this is it people, these are the brands no one fucking knows and people are like WTF. they do everything by hand in their freaking secret basement and shit."
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Originally posted by lowrey View Postwhat confuses me about shoe trees is that creases form when you walk, and while shoe trees might straighten them temporarily, they'll quickly recur when you use the shoes again. The trees won't renew the leather in any way, so I guess I just don't see much benefit in using them. Thats at least my experience, though I can't say that I would've used them a lot.
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Originally posted by newp View PostHello everyone, I have a geobaskets sizing question again. I've tried them today and the feeling is rather awkward, I mean the feeling of my feet. I am 11D US (and classic 11D is a bit tight for me so I need to wear leather shoes for a bit to make myself comfortable), so I've tried size 44. I've made laces a bit loose, unfastened the zipper, put foot inside and fastened the zipper again: the result is my ankle and heels being perfectly fixated there but there is like about 0.3-0.5 cm (0.2 inches) of empty space in the toebox. I had a lot of issues trying to get my foot out of there because I weren't able to pull my heel out, it was really right. So, what's wrong? Should I try size 43 (the store doesn't have any unfortunately), will my ankles and heels be okay? Or 44 is my perfect size and I shouldn't bother with empty space in the toebox, it won't get loose while walking so I won't get any bruises/try an insole? What's your experience wearing geos? These were f/w or s/s 12, black and white (I am new so I can't distinguish ss and fw geos of 2012, sorry about that).
if you mean in front of your toes, then that sounds perfectly normal and it should be the right size for you. your toes should have a little bit of wiggle-room.
rick footwear tends to be quite low over the top of the foot, but apart from that quite regular and consistent in sizing. i have been - without exception - been buying 'tts', including sneakers from various seasons.
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Originally posted by drizzly View Postcan anyone recommend something similar to these bbj http://pnp-firenze.blogspot.com/2013...3-pressed.html,
waxed/coated jean at under 500
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Originally posted by lowrey View Postwhat confuses me about shoe trees is that creases form when you walk, and while shoe trees might straighten them temporarily, they'll quickly recur when you use the shoes again. The trees won't renew the leather in any way, so I guess I just don't see much benefit in using them. Thats at least my experience, though I can't say that I would've used them a lot.
I put shoe trees in CCP boots, no impact on the set-in creases.Selling CCP, Harnden, Raf, Rick etc.
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Originally posted by lowrey View Postwhat confuses me about shoe trees is that creases form when you walk, and while shoe trees might straighten them temporarily, they'll quickly recur when you use the shoes again. The trees won't renew the leather in any way, so I guess I just don't see much benefit in using them. Thats at least my experience, though I can't say that I would've used them a lot.
I have a pair of old Church's that have had the soles slowly turn upwards at the toe and are now rather like walking on boats. If I had taken proper care of them, they probably wouldn't have gone this way.
Not mandatory by any means, but they don't hurt. They also absorb smells & moisture, so that's not terrible either.i traded my LUC jeans + Julius belt + Neil Barrett jeans for a blamain biker jeans
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Originally posted by Fuuma View PostPart of leather aging is you losing water, shoe trees contribute to stopping that, shoes also loose shape when you wear them and walk around, shoe trees help them restore their shape. We're not talking about brick shoes here, leather is a pliable material. You should also condition them from time to time.
I put shoe trees in CCP boots, no impact on the set-in creases.
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Originally posted by Shucks View Postthere is a whole thread on rick sneakers ('trainers'), and another thread for 'sizing questions' but since you ask politely:
if you mean in front of your toes, then that sounds perfectly normal and it should be the right size for you. your toes should have a little bit of wiggle-room.
rick footwear tends to be quite low over the top of the foot, but apart from that quite regular and consistent in sizing. i have been - without exception - been buying 'tts', including sneakers from various seasons.
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