Today's Shoes

Day

Edward Green half-brogue bals in chestnut antique calf with single leather soles (Cadogan model, 202 last).

Evening

Alden punch cap bals in black calfskin with single leather soles (model 901, Hampton last). These really are the only shoes that will do when going to a funeral. RIP, Jim Carlstead.

Today's Shoes

Day

Edward Green half-brogue bals in British tan calf (EG calls it chestnut antique -- Cadogan model, 202 last). These shoes were purchased at the original Saks Fifth Avenue after a day of tromping around Manhattan, and I consequently got them larger than they needed to be. All of the advice says to try on shoes in the afternoon because feet swell during the day. I imagine that this is good advice, but don't do it after walking on concrete for several hours.

Evening

Edward Green single buckle ankle boots in dark oak calf (Olney model, 606 last). Another purchase from the original Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. These would be more comfortable if EG had either made them a bit taller so that they didn't hit on my ankle bone or if the upper part of the boot had been unlined. Boots of the same model and on the same last are shown in the picture above.

Today's Shoes

Day

Edward Green half-brogue bals in chestnut antique (Cadogan model, 202 last). Purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York after a long day walking, which caused me to get the E width rather than the D. These would be better-looking shoes if they were the narrower width. Of course, they would be better-looking shoes if they were on 82 last instead of 202, too.

Evening

Continuing the theme of Saks-New York Edward Green purchases, monkstrap ankle boots in dark oak antique (Olney model, 606 last). These are both great-looking and unusual, and they would be perfect if they were about an inch taller. Either that or a half an inch lower. As it is, they hit my ankles right at the bone, which can be irritating.