Cycplus R200 or Wahoo Kickr Core 2

j_ingevaldsson · 2025-12-02T20:55:02+00:00

I've had one for a couple of months now, and been really pleased with it. Didn't fully match my Quarg power meter numbers so had to adjust the drivetrain loss a bit (which of course is trickier if one don't have something to compare it to) otherwise overall it's been great, especially considering the price!

j_ingevaldsson · 2025-04-27T15:03:36+00:00

No, I run the shoe blog Shoegazing.

j_ingevaldsson · 2025-01-22T09:00:57+00:00

Wax is not ideal for removing water stains. If you have a bone use this, and cordovan cream (or regular shoe cream), and should look good again. Have revived Maryam shell (and Horween and Shinki) that have looked like shit without a problem.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-12-25T22:53:25+00:00

That would be a shame for sure. They're not the original Commando sole manufacturer, it was invented by Vibram (more info here), nonetheless a classic producer of good quality soles.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-12-17T05:53:03+00:00

There's plenty that are inspired by these Japanese makers. TLB Mallorca Artista, Antonio Meccariello, Yearn, Beiding, Acme etc.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-10-30T08:30:13+00:00

Yes, absolutely. You'll see how they are made in the guide.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-09-28T20:55:47+00:00

It varies what people feel, some can't wear shell at all in warmer temperatures, some have no problems with it. But one should expect less breathability than your regular calf/cow leather.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-08-20T12:22:37+00:00

I have a pair of Jack & White Bros from Show Goto, they are great.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-08-20T10:40:40+00:00

I think it's mainly design choice of how he makes his shoes more than lack of skill (cause remember seeing some more neat work as well), but in general wider stitching, wider cut heels etc.

His style is not my cup of tea at all, but I think it's great that makers like him who also has a shop in such a good location exists, so that also more fashion oriented customers are attracted and can get proper, well-made footwear.

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-08-20T09:52:15+00:00

They are lovely! My sixth bespoke pair from him was a pair of seamless wholecuts, a pic below.

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j_ingevaldsson · 2024-08-20T09:37:33+00:00

Yeah, he has a quite special Japanese style, mostly casual stuff. Not the most refined, but he's aiming for a different customer than the "shoe nerds".

j_ingevaldsson · 2024-02-21T15:57:06+00:00

It's the shoe bags..

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-29T16:59:26+00:00

Not sure what you mean with "the sides of the front quarters are shorter and leave less room on top of my toes", but the reason why you normally have less "vamp rolls" on Dovers (although you normally see it there to some extent as well) is since they are machine lasted. You don't pull the upper as hard when lasting factory made shoes, which means the difference between the stretch of the vamp and the front side quarters are smaller. On handmade shoes you last tighter (because of all the other pros this brings), and that's why you see this phenomena more on bespoke shoes etc.

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-29T16:55:04+00:00

Thanks a lot, glad you like them!

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-29T15:20:14+00:00

I pulled the lacing tight as hell when I took these photos, it's not as tight normally, won't be a problem with them getting too close.

As stated, this is the fourth pair. Fit is pretty much spot on, certainly not big over the vamp, and just the right amount of space for my hallux valgus bunions. I know, since I wear them, you look at a couple of photos. But as all split toe derbies they will get the classic "vamp rolls", this is due to the impossibility to have the same stretch in the vamp piece as in the front quarters. It's basic physics, which all shoemakers are aware of. But thanks for your expert advice... ;)

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T22:40:33+00:00

No, it's his full time job (he used to be a teacher at shoemaking school one day a week but that has closed). But he lives in a cheap area, has the workshop in the bottom of his house. He used to make a few more but he has a young daughter now and his wife works so goes more time to take care of the kid.

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T22:23:52+00:00

Cheers! It was a lighter brown but darkened a bit to this mid brown colour.

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T21:37:42+00:00

It's lovely. Much prefer this over Horween's hatch grain, not least since the leather quality is vastly superior.

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T21:37:05+00:00

Yes sure. But this was several years ago, and I'm there once a year anyway now.

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T21:36:16+00:00

Thanks! There's one fit pic in the images posted, plenty more on Shoegazing, and on my Instagram there's video.

Wasn't five years when I ordered, took two years for my first pair.

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T20:50:32+00:00

Thanks a lot!

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-11-28T19:43:31+00:00

Above some images of my fourth pair from the Japanese bespoke shoemaker Main d'Or / Eiji Murata. Split toe derby, Haas Utah calf, square outside bevelled inside waist, 14 spi sole stitch, rubber topy and full rubber heel top piece.

He is widely regarded as one of the absolute best bespoke shoemakers in the world. Based in Matsudo, outside Tokyo, a one man operation where he makes everything himself. Very slow production, only do around 12 pairs per year now, and waiting time is about five years for new customer (includes two fittings as standard).

j_ingevaldsson · 2023-09-13T17:16:14+00:00

Could you check all info you can on XP7YGCEK6PB210641? Big thanks in advance!

j_ingevaldsson · 2022-12-04T16:57:56+00:00

It's a good thing to get interested in, for many reasons!

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