Balmoral Boots

manton · 06-09-2007, 12:23 PM

I thought FLers might appreciate these, as they are pretty old world even if brand new:

Will I wear them with suits? You bet:

PADDY · 06-09-2007, 12:29 PM

Where are they from Manton please? and how much are they retailing for?

And finally, have you pulled the trigger on buying a pair? (if or when you do, photos please!! thanks

).

manton · 06-09-2007, 12:30 PM

They are Edward Green, the Shannon model. And those are indeed mine; ordered in January, just arrived.

I don't know what the UK price is. Over here they were in the low four figures. This boot is, I am told, never stocked; it's a special order only, and that raises the cost a bit.

Will · 06-09-2007, 07:10 PM

No speed lacers?

manton · 06-09-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

No speed lacers?

Nope. My other pair of dress boots came without them, and I really don't find them difficult to lace.

Marty M. · 06-09-2007, 09:39 PM

That is the most stunning pair of dress boots I've seen. My compliments to your taste level. Will you wear them with a tropical weight suit? Or keep them with a lofty fabric?
Marty Mathis

Orgetorix · 06-10-2007, 07:31 AM

Lovely boots! What last are they on?

manton · 06-10-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orgetorix

What last are they on?

82 last.

manton · 06-10-2007, 07:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marty M.

Will you wear them with a tropical weight suit?

Probably not, though I am tempted to get a pair in Edwardian, a light brown/dark tan with some orange underdones. Those would look nice with summer suits.

Baron Kurtz · 06-10-2007, 08:16 AM

but have you yet formed an opinion re the quality compared to other shoes in terms of comfort, materials etc.?

very 20s looking.

bk

manton · 06-10-2007, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baron Kurtz

but have you yet formed an opinion re the quality compared to other shoes in terms of comfort, materials etc.?

It is, in every respect, an Edward Green oxford -- same quality, same make, same fit, same comfort. It's just got that high upper.

PADDY · 06-10-2007, 08:33 AM

Love your boots Manton, very stylish. I was in their store in Jermyn Street about a fortnight ago, but currently their prices are just too rich for my pocket. Shame.

Got these (see pics below) a number of months ago and love them. Plus a great price for this quality of English boot (£130 UK in the online sale, just happened to have my size).
They are 'not as dressy' or as 'classy' as yours Manton, and possibly have more of a 'working man's' feel to them, as they are built to walk the miles and stand up to a fair amount of abuse. Also the sole is a stitched rubber rather than leather. But the pebbled leather is lovely, as is the glove leather lining. Plus I like the speed lacing at the tops.

I call them my Sullivans' after Mike Sullivan, the character played by Tom Hanks in the film, "Road to Perdition."

Tomasso · 06-10-2007, 11:22 AM

Shoetrees, Paddy.

Jovan · 06-10-2007, 12:17 PM

Those are pretty wonderful.

Marc Chevalier · 06-10-2007, 12:58 PM

I just sold these two last week:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1601213 24218

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1601213 21971

.

PADDY · 06-10-2007, 01:01 PM

Loved them as soon as I saw them. But I just knew in my gut that they would be well out of my price range. I was correct.

But the modern Grensons will serve me well and have been sported with my dark gray DB suit.

cookie · 06-10-2007, 05:26 PM

Teacher · 06-10-2007, 09:51 PM

Those really are gorgeous, manton. Now, get them in Edwardian (or birch!

), and they'll be gorgeouser.

Tomasso · 06-10-2007, 09:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc Chevalier

I just sold these two last week:

You are "THE MAN" You never seize to amaze.

Orgetorix · 06-11-2007, 07:37 AM

Manton, how's the LL shell cordovan boot project coming along?

06-09-2007, 12:23 PM	#1
manton "A" List Customer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Posts: 360	Balmoral Boots I thought FLers might appreciate these, as they are pretty old world even if brand new: Will I wear them with suits? You bet:

06-09-2007, 12:29 PM	#2
PADDY Bartender Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: COMMAND CNTR TFL EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS Posts: 5,477	Nice looking boots, but... Where are they from Manton please? and how much are they retailing for? And finally, have you pulled the trigger on buying a pair? (if or when you do, photos please!! thanks ). __________________ "I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying."

06-09-2007, 07:10 PM	#4
Will One of the Regulars Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco Bay area Posts: 101	No speed lacers? __________________ Will's thoughts on classic men's clothing http://asuitablewardrobe.dynend.com/

06-09-2007, 09:39 PM	#6
Marty M. Vendor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 1,195	Top laced. That is the most stunning pair of dress boots I've seen. My compliments to your taste level. Will you wear them with a tropical weight suit? Or keep them with a lofty fabric? Marty Mathis

06-10-2007, 08:16 AM	#10
Baron Kurtz I'll Lock Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: "Every morning … sucked up through an infinitely complicated respiratory apparatus of trains and termini into the mighty congested lungs, held there for a number of hours, and then, in the evening, exhaled violently through the same channels." Posts: 7,865	maybe too early to tell but have you yet formed an opinion re the quality compared to other shoes in terms of comfort, materials etc.? very 20s looking. bk __________________ There is but one truly serious philosophical problem, and that is suicide. All the rest . . . comes afterwards. Camus

06-09-2007, 12:30 PM	#3
manton "A" List Customer Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New York Posts: 360	They are Edward Green, the Shannon model. And those are indeed mine; ordered in January, just arrived. I don't know what the UK price is. Over here they were in the low four figures. This boot is, I am told, never stocked; it's a special order only, and that raises the cost a bit.

06-10-2007, 07:31 AM	#7
Orgetorix One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisville, KY...and I'm a 42R, 7 1/2 Posts: 1,962	Lovely boots! What last are they on?

06-10-2007, 08:33 AM	#12
PADDY Bartender Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: COMMAND CNTR TFL EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS Posts: 5,477	English Grensons (Huntingdon model) Love your boots Manton, very stylish. I was in their store in Jermyn Street about a fortnight ago, but currently their prices are just too rich for my pocket. Shame. Got these (see pics below) a number of months ago and love them. Plus a great price for this quality of English boot (£130 UK in the online sale, just happened to have my size). They are 'not as dressy' or as 'classy' as yours Manton, and possibly have more of a 'working man's' feel to them, as they are built to walk the miles and stand up to a fair amount of abuse. Also the sole is a stitched rubber rather than leather. But the pebbled leather is lovely, as is the glove leather lining. Plus I like the speed lacing at the tops. I call them my Sullivans' after Mike Sullivan, the character played by Tom Hanks in the film, "Road to Perdition." __________________ "I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying." Last edited by PADDY : 06-10-2007 at 01:25 PM.

06-10-2007, 11:22 AM	#13
Tomasso I'll Lock Up Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: USA Posts: 6,916	Shoetrees, Paddy.

06-10-2007, 12:17 PM	#14
Jovan Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, Florida Posts: 4,098	Those are pretty wonderful.

06-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#15
Marc Chevalier Distinguished Service Award Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California Posts: 14,779	I just sold these two last week: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1601213 24218 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...1601213 21971 . __________________ . Permanently http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u...readclosed.gif .

06-10-2007, 01:01 PM	#16
PADDY Bartender Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: COMMAND CNTR TFL EUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS Posts: 5,477	Nice boots Marc... Loved them as soon as I saw them. But I just knew in my gut that they would be well out of my price range. I was correct. But the modern Grensons will serve me well and have been sported with my dark gray DB suit. __________________ "I am not a saint, unless you think of a saint as a sinner who keeps on trying."

06-10-2007, 05:26 PM	#17
cookie I'll Lock Up Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 4,042	Road to Perdition style boots that sold a few months ago

06-10-2007, 09:51 PM	#18
Teacher Familar Face Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Grand Forks, ND, USA Posts: 91	Those really are gorgeous, manton. Now, get them in Edwardian (or birch! ), and they'll be gorgeouser.

06-11-2007, 07:37 AM	#20
Orgetorix One Too Many Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Louisville, KY...and I'm a 42R, 7 1/2 Posts: 1,962	Manton, how's the LL shell cordovan boot project coming along?

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