G. J. Cleverley Bespoke Shoe Pictures?

**Mr. Chatterbox** · August 25th, 2006 08:28

While reading Artisan Fan's Jason Amesbury thread , I was struck by how much more elegant medwards' photographs of his Cleverley shoes were than the illustration that jcusey posted from the Cleverley website. Is it possible for others to post actual photographs of their Cleverley-made shoes?

**medwards** · August 25th, 2006 08:42

Thank you. I will try to post some additional images later. In the meantime, there are some photos on a Japanese site (which is also linked on jcusey's bespoke shoemaker thread) that should be of some assistance. The individual has rather particular tastes, but I believe you should be able to get a pretty good idea of the breadth of Cleverley's work, particularly if you explore the site beyond the linked page:

http://homepage2.nifty.com/cobblers-...espoke_top.htm

NOTE: Unfortunately, this link no longer appears to be active. 4/29/10

**jcusey** · August 25th, 2006 22:18

There are also a good number of Cleverley shoes on the Centipede website.

**medwards** · August 26th, 2006 03:20

I would agree that the images in the Cleverley website and in the Cleverley catalogue don't really capture the beauty and craftsmanship of their shoes. Here are a few pair from my closet that shoud give you a better sense of their bespoke footwear. I apologize for the quality of the photographs. I am afraid that photography is not my strong suit.

GJ Cleverley antique chestnut calf Adelaide oxford shoe

GJ Cleverley black calf stitch toe oxford shoe

GJ Cleverley black calf cap toe quarter brogue oxford shoe

GJ Cleverely antique chestnut monkstrap shoe

GJ Cleverley burnished London tan full brogue oxford shoe

GJ Cleverley chocolate brown calf cap toe oxford shoe

I will try to post some additional images later.

**jcusey** · August 26th, 2006 07:21

Originally Posted by medwards

GJ Cleverley burnished London tan full brogue oxford shoe

I really like the thistle medallion on this pair. What do you think that your next pair will be? I'm currently considering an apron-front side-elastic in something dark but not black, but I'm sure that things will change at least ten times before September.

**medwards** · August 26th, 2006 07:33

Thank you. I too am very partial to the thistle design. Cleverley is currently making me a pair of brown reverse calf balmoral (in the British sense) oxfords -- a galosh oxford would be another descriprion. I'm not sure after that, but I am leaning toward a plain toe, three-tie derby.

**jcusey** · August 26th, 2006 07:59

Originally Posted by medwards

Thank you. I too am very partial to the thistle design. Cleverley is currently making me a pair of brown reverse calf balmoral (in the British sense) oxfords -- a galosh oxford would be another descriprion.

Another idea dancing around in my mind is a balmoral boot in suede. Cleverley has a beautiful sample of this, which would be my point of departure.

I'm not sure after that, but I am leaning toward a plain toe, three-tie derby.

**LotharoftheHillPeople** · August 26th, 2006 08:41

Originally Posted by medwards

Thank you. I too am very partial to the thistle design.

medwards,
All of your shoes in the photos are stunning. The thistle medallion is new to me; is that a creature of Cleverley's invention? I think the adelaide thraoted shoes above would be smashing with thistle medallion. Once again, all very nice examples, I do not think I could have picked a lineup more suitable to my taste!

**Panzeraxe** · August 26th, 2006 11:18

jcusey - is that a pair of the Russian reindeer shoes?

**jcusey** · August 26th, 2006 16:33

Originally Posted by Panzeraxe

jcusey - is that a pair of the Russian reindeer shoes?

Well, it's a single shoe, but it is one half of a pair of Russian reindeer shoes.

**Panzeraxe** · August 26th, 2006 16:36

ahhh - c'mon - you know what I meant

**jcusey** · August 26th, 2006 16:40

Originally Posted by Panzeraxe

ahhh - c'mon - you know what I meant

Aww, what's life without good-natured ribbing?

**Panzeraxe** · August 26th, 2006 16:46

I know, I know - Beautiful shoes btw

**Artisan Fan** · August 26th, 2006 19:34

That chocolate cap toe is incredible but I would be a proud owner of any one.

**medwards** · August 27th, 2006 02:54

Originally Posted by LotharoftheHillPeople

medwards,
All of your shoes in the photos are stunning. The thistle medallion is new to me; is that a creature of Cleverley's invention? I think the adelaide thraoted shoes above would be smashing with thistle medallion. Once again, all very nice examples, I do not think I could have picked a lineup more suitable to my taste!

Thank you. I do believe the thistle to be a very classic motif.

**centipede** · August 27th, 2006 08:22

Originally Posted by medwards

Thank you. I do believe the thistle to be a very classic motif.

I love The thistle medallion.

The thistle medallion can be used even in E.G Falkirk.
http://centipede.web.fc2.com/egfalkirk.html
It made it to the same type for this shoes.
Ryota Hayafuji shoe's
http://centipede.web.fc2.com/rhayafuji.html

**medwards** · August 27th, 2006 08:50

Welcome, centipede. I do hope that you will find this Forum a good experience. We look forward to your continued participation and your contributions.

**medwards** · November 3rd, 2006 08:32

As promised, here are some images of the brown suede Balmoral (galosh) oxfords that Cleverley has just finished for me:

**RJman** · November 3rd, 2006 08:41

What a perfect looking shoe. What will you wear it with?

**Mr. Chatterbox** · November 3rd, 2006 10:02

Very elegant!!!!

So what's next?

**masterfred** · November 3rd, 2006 15:22

Smashing shodding! I particularly like the broqueing running to the shoe's heel.

As for wearing it, I'd wear it with almost anything except formalwear. I love brown suede brogues and semi-brogues.

**luk-cha** · November 3rd, 2006 17:10

Originally Posted by medwards

As promised, here are some images of the brown suede Balmoral (galosh) oxfords that Cleverley has just finished for me:

i just love this shoe! i have a full wing tip brogue in burgundy in a simular way to this it is 1 of my fave's

**aportnoy** · November 3rd, 2006 17:38

Originally Posted by RJman

What a perfect looking shoe. What will you wear it with?

I must agree, what a lovely shoe. It elevates suede to another level of elegance. Was this a based on a Cleverley sample or soemthing that you had in your mind's eye?

**jcusey** · November 3rd, 2006 17:43

Originally Posted by aportnoy

I must agree, what a lovely shoe. It elevates suede to another level of elegance. Was this a based on a Cleverley sample or soemthing that you had in your mind's eye?

I can't speak for medwards, but my first pair from Cleverley is exactly that pattern (in London tan with a different toe medallion), and I picked it out from a sample that the Cleverley representative (Paul Davies, actually) had with him. I think that the tobacco suede really looks rich in that pattern, and I hope that medwards will be very happy with them.

**LotharoftheHillPeople** · November 3rd, 2006 17:53

They are beautiful. I would expect no less from the professor.

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