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Loake 1880 Aldwych Captoe Oxford
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Aliasfox
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Aug 10, 2016
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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.
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Aug 10, 2016
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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)
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Aliasfox
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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.
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IanAnderson
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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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