Still all made in France? Nice looking new loafer, the Princeton, on JS Facebook page, but I reckon they've gone for a bit of cheap foreign labour on this one. Anyone know?
GG
Sorry to say, the French made black Yuma-style loafers I had were not up to much.
The sole on the Princeton looks slimmer than Paraboot's normal rubber sole (which makes sense for a penny loafer).
Any experience with the Adonis? I generally prefer a flat-strap, and I am rather taken with its clunky look: http://www.pediwear.co.uk/paraboot/products/2553.php
Last edited by Decline & Fall (2011-11-17 08:33:26)
Been into JS this afternoon. They are made in Spain, in case anyone is interested.
GG
All good stuff then? I've never seen a poorly made spanish shoe.
Welting and beefrolls looks similar to the Lorens/Lormoc/John Spencer, I'd say. Better leather though.
I'm not convinced any loafer is suitable for an English winter, though.
Talking of John Rushton...as I'm now back working in W1, I thought I'd take a lunchtime constitutional up there....and Jeez...he really didn't have much in stock...
He's selling off the Lormocs/Lorens - down to around £85 in what's left - Tbh, my pair fell apart so really don't rate em!
Ironically - he's doing business with John Spencer again and has a few of their pennies as they're very reliable he says...UNLIKE ALFRED SARGENT...who sound like a complete & utter bunch of bell-ends!!
He seemed v peeved that after years of doing business with them , they 're now a bit too big for their insoles... and won't make him up tried n trusted ranges that John knows will sell...all a bit melancholy bringdown sadly..
Fifth Avenue on Goodge St is literally around the corner from me now meanwhile and they always seem to have a few interesting bits...especially if you like Paraboots...which I've still to commit to though they do look great...and do great repais too for the record...again...as I may have mentioned that before....?
My other recent excitement on the purchase front was getting a pair of perverts....sorry Preverts.....
http://www.jefchaussures.com/chaussure-Paraboot-Souliers-Marron-PREVERT-pZSN.html#
Not really worn em yet properly but seem ridiculously comfy...
Yes, and I pay top dollar.
Literally - I've got a lot of US currency I need to get rid of.
+1 on 5th Avenue Thee Captain, great shop,
I have two pairs of Paraboots and I haven't felt the need to cut the label off. Normally I'm anti logos etc but, as you say, it is very small and discrete. It sends out a subtle message to other Paraboot wearers who by all rights have their own sub culture within ivy.
Ding Dong Woof....I'm no longer feeling sartorially "soiled"... and will keep them on then and look forward to saluting you one day around the mean streets of Goodge Strasse...
Can recommend 5th Avenue for yer repair needs too!
Thee Captain
15th Paraboot Batallion
They're a bit patentious Woof....even by my standards...
They always remind me of shoe that Alvin Stardust would wear, kinda' all Teddy-boy at heart.
I've seen the Michael model in terrible variations. Some even with fur applications on the vamp.
Maroon is my fave, but black or brown is fine, too.
How anyone would do such a rustic, sturdy shoe in a patent leather... I'll never understand!?!
JS got the basic three Paraboot classics at the moment in the online shop: The Michael, Chambord and Avignon.
Are you the same size in all Woof?
The Michaels seem way smaller than the Avignons/Preverts...and their loafers are quite roomy.....
Doesn't help that some are sold here in UK sizes...some in Johnny Bloody Foreigner sizing....