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Aliasfox
96
Aug 10, 2016
I'm currently wearing a pair of Loake Gables from their Shoemaker range (Shoemaker is the line that's one step down from the 1880s), and I would definitely buy them again. Compared to my Allen Edmonds, the leather seems to crease a bit more, but the 1880s should be using a higher grade of leather than the Shoemakers. Compared to my Charles Tyhrwitt branded Barkers, they seem to be better constructed, though again, the Barkers seem to have somewhat more crease-resistant leather.
With regard to fit, these particular Loakes are the G fitting (equivalent to an E or maybe a EE in US), and they are quite roomy. For comparison, I'm a 9E in Allen Edmonds' 108 last, and usually a 9.5 (or 9.5 wide) on Cole Haans. The Loakes I have on are 7.5, and have room for a Poron insole on the bottom too. Definitely size down one size for these.
$275 definitely ain't bad for 1880s, and I would jump on this if I didn't already have a good stable of shoes already.
A community member
Aug 10, 2016
Aliasfoxif you have a Nordstrom's near you, their annual sale means you can try on Allen Edmonds oxfords in similar style for the same price (~$275)
Aliasfox
96
Aug 10, 2016
The closest comparison to the Aldwychs in AE's lineup is probably the 5-last based Park Avenue. In my opinion, the Aldwych is a sleeker looking shoe, and at least for me, the 5-last doesn't work - once I get a shoe that's wide enough at the balls of my feet, my heels are swimming.
IanAnderson
2590
Aug 10, 2016
AliasfoxAgreed that the Capital last will look pretty different than any AE last when on the foot. I definitely prefer this shape for dress shoes as well.
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