New Spectators

Mr. 'H' · Jan 23, 2006

Hemingway Jones said:
One day, I discovered Pediwear or http://www.pediwear.co.uk/detail.php?stock_ID=54 . These are the "Melly" model, though they have a model called a "George" that is black and white. The "Melly" is a dark brown and light tan that is almost khaki. It is a nice vintage-looking combination.

That link is only for black and white combination.

I wonder is there a brown and white shoe available.

geo · Jan 23, 2006

right here:
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/detail.php?stock_ID=54, it's the brown-tan shoe. This one is the black-white:
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/detail.php?stock_ID=39

Mr. 'H' · Jan 23, 2006

Nice one!

Hemingway Jones · Jan 23, 2006

Geo,
I don't have Wested pants, but I do have LL Bean taupe pants and they look smashing. That's the thing with Spectators; they go with almost anything. The Alfred Sargeants I have are brown and tan, which is a great combination. I would love to have the black and white.

I have two other pairs: a brown and white and a tan and white. They are no where near as nice as these.

And pediwear is a great company to do business with. They were very nice. They asked me to confirm my size because they wanted to be sure that I knew it was in a UK sizing.

geo · Jan 25, 2006

Shipping is very fast, it takes them a week to get from the UK to Canada.

Sardou · Jan 26, 2006

Silly, pettifogging question of the day . . .

Beautiful shoes. Just lovely.

I'm embarrassed to ask, but how do you polish spectators? All the more so if one is to wear them through the Boston winter? Just curious while I save up for mine.

Sardou

Hemingway Jones · Jan 26, 2006

Sardou said:
Beautiful shoes. Just lovely.

I'm embarrassed to ask, but how do you polish spectators? All the more so if one is to wear them through the Boston winter? Just curious while I save up for mine.

Sardou

Thanks for the compliment. I appreciate it.
How do you polish them..? Very carefully!
You need tan and brown polish and a little patience. I haven't had to polish this particular pair yet, but keep in mind: you mostly have to polish the front of any pair of shoes.
As for our lovely Boston winters, if the day is not clear and dry, they are staying home.

Marty M. · Jan 30, 2006

Kicks.

Here's a picture of the Allen Edmond Broadstreet spectator wingtip.

Marty

Pen Collector · Jan 31, 2006

Can Spectator shoes be.....

worn any time of the year?

MK · Jan 31, 2006

.

I have searched all over London and can't find those shoes. I have only found two people who have actually heard of the brand. I will just have to order them online I suppose. Something must be happening to the price. The site now says they are Â£ 91.99.

SHARPETOYS · Jan 31, 2006

Alfred Sargent Melly
Two Tone Brogue Shoe
Leather sole

Price: Â£ 91.99 (Excl VAT: Â£78.29)

Available in: Ebony/Ivory
Fittings: F
Sizes: 6 to 12 Incl. half sizes
All sizes are UK sizes.

MK,you pay 78.29 plus shipping no VAT tax

geo · Jan 31, 2006

MK,
You can find them at Shipton and Heneage 117 Queenstown Road Battersea, London, SW8 3RH. Alfred Sargent manufacture the Shipton shoes, so it's the same shoe and it's even called "Melly" too. It's part of the Shipton "Select" range. The black-and-white spectator is called the "George". They are more expensive at Shipton though.

http://www.shiptonandheneage.co.uk/erol.html

Look under "Contact Us/Visit Us" in the scroll menu in the upper right corner for detailed directions to the shop.

Marty M. · Jan 31, 2006

Ba-Da-Bing.

Pen Collector said:
worn any time of the year?

Only if you're Tony Soprano. He wears the Broadstreets from Allen Edmonds.

Marty

jamespowers · Jan 31, 2006

Pen Collector said:
worn any time of the year?

Depends on where you live and the weather. I wore my cop cars last Sunday.
Tony Soprano has class. He knocked around a sloppily dressed guy an episode or two ago. Now If I can get past the use of the ubiquitous F word every five words then I could actually watch it more than ten mintues. Geez.

Regards to all,

J

MK · Feb 5, 2006

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I went to order them....but they seem to only come in one width.:cry:

I wear 8 1/2 EEE in Alan Edmonds. I just can't take the chance. I guess I am going to have to wait until next year.

Vladimir Berkov · Feb 5, 2006

Wow, EEE? I thought I had it bad because I wore 10 1/2 D but tending towards an E!

RyFranzese24 · Feb 15, 2006

I have a pair in B/W. I love them. Got mine online from here. Great site, and excellent shoes. I'm very pleased.

www.StacyAdams.com

Marc Chevalier · Feb 15, 2006

I agree with you. Stacey Adams offers the closest thing to Golden Era shoes, and at the best price. I'm not necessarily talking about spectator shoes. Want a pair of '30s-style white oxfords to go with your summer wardrobe? Look no further:

http://www.stacyadams.com/detail.aspx?ID=48

How about a pair in black, brown, oxblood, or even gray? These models haven't changed in over 60 years:

http://www.stacyadams.com/detail.aspx?ID=43
http://www.stacyadams.com/detail.aspx?ID=50
http://www.stacyadams.com/detail.aspx?ID=49
http://www.stacyadams.com/detail.aspx?ID=47

scotrace · Feb 15, 2006

I see Stacy Adams shoes every time I search for spectators. Wondered if anyone here had any experience with them.

MK · Feb 15, 2006

Interesting.

Is this the shoe you are referring to?

http://www.stacyadams.com/detail.aspx?ID=74

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