fit
I have Edward Green, Lobb, Crockett and Jones, and Loak, shoes, as well as Alden and Allen Edmonds. Of these, the Edward Greens fit my feet better than any of the others. I am waiting for two pairs of bespoke Cleverley shoes. I selected this maker based on my experience with ready made shoes and what I read on Ask Andy about the various custom shoemakers. They all seem well made. The AE's seem clunky compared to the trimmer, or smarter, English shoes.
There is usually a winter EG sale. That is how I got started down the slippery slope of English shoes. Both pairs of Lobbs were ebay finds. They are quite good looking, although a tad too tight in the pinky toe area for serious walking. You might request a catalog from EG as this would give you a sense of the styles. Cleverley has a new catalog that shows their custom and ready made shoes to good advantage. It would also be generally helpful in illustrating the range of shoe possibilities.
The Jcusey link provided by Medwards is extremely helpful. I include my own information as encouragement to another beginner.
Good luck
Gurdon
PS: I have tried on the Cleverleys prior to the attachment of their soles. They are beautiful. I can hardly wait till the are done and I can wear them. The shoes are light, trim, and as Mr Glasgow puts it, very smart, even when made for my feet. I anticipate additional Cleverleys.
For me it is a matter of fit. My feet do not match most ready made shoes, even the expensive ones.
I have Edward Green, Lobb, Crockett and Jones, and Loak, shoes, as well as Alden and Allen Edmonds. Of these, the Edward Greens fit my feet better than any of the others. I am waiting for two pairs of bespoke Cleverley shoes. I selected this maker based on my experience with ready made shoes and what I read on Ask Andy about the various custom shoemakers. They all seem well made. The AE's seem clunky compared to the trimmer, or smarter, English shoes.
There is usually a winter EG sale. That is how I got started down the slippery slope of English shoes. Both pairs of Lobbs were ebay finds. They are quite good looking, although a tad too tight in the pinky toe area for serious walking. You might request a catalog from EG as this would give you a sense of the styles. Cleverley has a new catalog that shows their custom and ready made shoes to good advantage. It would also be generally helpful in illustrating the range of shoe possibilities.
The Jcusey link provided by Medwards is extremely helpful. I include my own information as encouragement to another beginner.
Good luck
Gurdon
PS: I have tried on the Cleverleys prior to the attachment of their soles. They are beautiful. I can hardly wait till the are done and I can wear them. The shoes are light, trim, and as Mr Glasgow puts it, very smart, even when made for my feet. I anticipate additional Cleverleys.
