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Post by cellbitch on Nov 27, 2015 20:07:04 GMT -6
Cross posted from New Arrivals:
Just got my black high-tops. These are pretty lovely. The leather is supple and a nice matte black that is well-contrasted by the off-white Margom sole. The packaging was a simple white shoe box printed with the GUSTIN logo, and there is a white cotton bag for the shoes with the logo in black. The shoes are pre-laced, but I redid them, because the way they are laced, while aesthetically-pleasing, is not conducive to quick tightening.
A few minor critiques:
1: My left shoe has a ridge under the ball of the foot. I removed the insole and found that the felt that is glued to the sole was glued with a wrinkle in it. I lifted the felt and loosened some of the glue, and it is a little better. It will probably go away with some use, but still mildly uncomfortable.
2: The laces are a bit short for the size (13)--Not a huge issue, but I have to unlace the top holes to get my feet in. I'll start looking for new laces tonight.
3: The right tongue loop is a touch lower than the left, so there is a bit of a tug on it when it is laced. Minor.
4: The tongues lie against the bend of the ankle a little funny and bunch up, but I think as they break in they'll settle in.
5: One of the eyelets had a sharp burr of metal sticking out and I cut my thumb a little bit, but it came off easily.
With them all laced up, it is pretty clear that they are going to be comfortable almost immediately. The leather molds to the foot like a second skin. I'll post pics if people are interested, but the photos on the website are pretty solid, despite their iphoniness. All in all, I'm pretty happy with them for the price. I'm really hoping the ridge in the left sole smooths out, because if so, they are probably going to be my new favorite pair.
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Post by ickes on Nov 27, 2015 21:06:22 GMT -6
I would love to see some pics cellbitch. It'd be worth a thousand words to me. |
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Post by cellbitch on Nov 27, 2015 21:54:08 GMT -6
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Post by ickes on Nov 27, 2015 22:51:04 GMT -6
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Post by mkeview on Dec 4, 2015 18:14:09 GMT -6
Just received my all white low shoes. Fit me perfectly which is a huge relief. They feel amazing. I've had other high end fashion sneakers like lavin and some wings and horns. I love these. Not much use now where I live but I like them enough I'll probably go in on another pair. Maybe highs.
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Post by devastitis on Dec 4, 2015 18:15:00 GMT -6
Just received my all white low shoes. Fit me perfectly which is a huge relief. They feel amazing. I've had other high end fashion sneakers like lavin and some wings and horns. I love these. Not much use now where I live but I like them enough I'll probably go in on another pair. Maybe highs. What's your brannock? Mine is 9.5, and they say size down, but I don't know if I want to with sneakers. |
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Post by mkeview on Dec 4, 2015 20:14:12 GMT -6
I'm a solid 10. I did a 9 in the sneakers and fit spot on. I wear 10.5 in my Nike running shoes if that helps at all.
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Post by mike on Dec 4, 2015 20:19:29 GMT -6
I just received my Horween CXL. The build is amazing but the sizing seems way off. I typically wear 8-8.5 and ordered an 8, but it's at 0.75-1 inch longer than my other shoes.
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Post by bozer on Dec 4, 2015 20:26:00 GMT -6
I just received my Horween CXL. The build is amazing but the sizing seems way off. I typically wear 8-8.5 and ordered an 8, but it's at 0.75-1 inch longer than my other shoes. Post some pics! those are the ones I really want. |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 4, 2015 20:32:22 GMT -6
I'm a solid 10. I did a 9 in the sneakers and fit spot on. I wear 10.5 in my Nike running shoes if that helps at all. Umm..that's confusing as hell lol. You're a half size bigger than me, and went down. I guess I should go a 9 then. |
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Post by mike on Dec 4, 2015 20:55:49 GMT -6
I just received my Horween CXL. The build is amazing but the sizing seems way off. I typically wear 8-8.5 and ordered an 8, but it's at 0.75-1 inch longer than my other shoes. Post some pics! those are the ones I really want. sorry, I dropped my phone in the toilet this afternoon and have no means of taking photos. |
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Post by Marc on Dec 4, 2015 21:08:14 GMT -6
I'm a solid 10. I did a 9 in the sneakers and fit spot on. I wear 10.5 in my Nike running shoes if that helps at all. Umm..that's confusing as hell lol. You're a half size bigger than me, and went down. I guess I should go a 9 then. I just received the CXL 8’s (low top trainers), ordered size 43. I have pairs of Buttero's and Epaulet's trainers each in size 43, and these fit essentially identically to those. So I'd call them true to size. I usually wear 10 in most American dress shoes (sometimes 9.5)... I'm a 10C on Allen Edmonds 65 last, for example. |
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Post by Griffin on Dec 5, 2015 4:20:10 GMT -6
Post some pics! those are the ones I really want. sorry, I dropped my phone in the toilet this afternoon and have no means of taking photos. Even if you manage it would be crappy quality! |
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Post by gusjin on Dec 13, 2015 10:38:40 GMT -6
Anyone in Europe received a pair of sneakers? Did they ship from Gustin/SF or Italy?
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 16, 2015 19:35:47 GMT -6
So how are these sneakers? Any horror stories? Singing praises? Holding up etc.
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Post by exophobe on Dec 16, 2015 19:52:50 GMT -6
So how are these sneakers? Any horror stories? Singing praises? Holding up etc. There have been a few posts over on styleforum, largely positive impressions from what I've seen. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 16, 2015 19:58:48 GMT -6
So how are these sneakers? Any horror stories? Singing praises? Holding up etc. There have been a few posts over on styleforum, largely positive impressions from what I've seen. Good news! |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 16, 2015 20:37:30 GMT -6
So how are these sneakers? Any horror stories? Singing praises? Holding up etc. There have been a few posts over on styleforum, largely positive impressions from what I've seen. when the blue or green tailed ones drop again I'm in. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 16, 2015 20:40:49 GMT -6
There have been a few posts over on styleforum, largely positive impressions from what I've seen. when the blue or green tailed ones drop again I'm in. Natural I'm thinking. |
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Post by mkeview on Dec 16, 2015 21:45:22 GMT -6
I got the all whites and they seem perfect. Not appropriate for the season even with the unusually warm winter. I'll probably grab another pair. I'm waiting on the natural boots.
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 16, 2015 21:51:10 GMT -6
There have been a few posts over on styleforum, largely positive impressions from what I've seen. when the blue or green tailed ones drop again I'm in. Any word on sizing? |
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Post by devastitis on Dec 16, 2015 22:04:59 GMT -6
when the blue or green tailed ones drop again I'm in. Any word on sizing? a few people here said half to full size down. |
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Post by Griffin on Dec 17, 2015 4:28:36 GMT -6
This is insane.
So im a 8.5 overall, does this mean i have to go down to 7!!!!
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Post by devastitis on Dec 17, 2015 9:15:34 GMT -6
This is insane. So im a 8.5 overall, does this mean i have to go down to 7!!!! 8 should probably fit you just fine. |
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Post by brentkuz on Dec 17, 2015 14:52:00 GMT -6
How about width?
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