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And yet another shoe post: Edward Green...
A new addition to the growing shoe family finally arrived late last week.
The box was a little damaged. But, heck, what better way to test the creative photography and photoshopping skills than to make a shoe box interesting visually. 
All the details in one picture. Nuff said. These are RTW.
A little background on Edward Green. A gentleman by that name started making shoes in 1890 in a small factory in Northampton. Long story short, he made nice shoes and set the standard for fine, traditionally made Goodyear welted shoes. Tony Gaziano, of Gaziano & Girling, was actually the creative director of Edward Green and head of their bespoke department until he left to form his new company with Dean Girling. Tony was responsible for creating their famous 888 last. These shoes came in the 606 last.
Just teasing with a slow reveal
What? No shoe bags? I want shoe bags!
And now the full reveal. This is an important addition to my collection, namely its my first pair of Edward Green AND first pair of monks. I must say, these are mighty sweet and made even sweeter since I got them during the Edward Green big annual end-of-year clear out sale from their London store.
And now for the 360 degree spin...
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I must say that the dark antique oak adds a lot of character to the shoe. The burnishing, strategically applied, really gives off a vintage look.
This pair was in the 606 last. Not that I had a choice but I think that they are very nice.
Now for the close ups...
According to the EG catalog, these pair comes with "fudge welt". Still doing a little more research on what this actually means.
I think the fudge welt gives this pair a rather interesting look. Can't get over the burnishing. Love it!
Finally the sole. Not as well finished as my Gaziano & Girlings but who am I to complain as these were a good buy.
Thanks for reading.
Gaz
edited to fix one picture's html so it displays properly
And yet another shoe post: Edward Green...
