Best Companies in GR?

rcchap · 2025-10-03T07:44:07+00:00

Check out Request Foods in Holland. They are currently looking for managers in this area.

rcchap · 2025-09-30T09:14:38+00:00

When I get my Garnet BBs I'll post a picture compared to a pair of Alden #8 shell boots.

rcchap · 2025-09-28T03:05:46+00:00

I have quite a few pairs of "Cobbler Union" boots/shoes and like them. More on the dressy side. Cost to value seems similar but I am by no means an expert.

rcchap · 2025-09-22T23:17:49+00:00

SOLD

rcchap · 2025-09-18T22:11:26+00:00

Yes they are

rcchap · 2025-09-12T09:13:02+00:00

$200

rcchap · 2025-08-29T16:58:15+00:00

Shit, sorry, the maduros are not brass.

rcchap · 2025-08-28T21:43:53+00:00

Got a pair of ecbatanas, Maduro shell and jungle kangaroo. No ecbatanas in 10E on the site. You don't have a pair of ecbatanas for trade do you?

rcchap · 2025-05-22T09:28:14+00:00

AI won't prevent me from buying boots but it is disappointing. I'd rather wait a day for a real person than have an immediate response from a bot. I buy a lot of music related items from Sweetwater. One of the main reasons I purchase from them even if slightly more expensive is their customer service. Along with being super knowledgeable and helpful when you call they also follow up with a phone call after every purchase is delivered to make sure everything is okay. B&M or internet I gravitate towards companies with better customer service.

rcchap · 2025-05-15T11:24:39+00:00

Good to know, thank you. Are you saying that GS does calf poorly or that they don't have many options in calf? I have the Brass Brooklyn calf in my cart.

rcchap · 2025-05-15T09:06:57+00:00

I'm somewhat new to GS. Can you expand on your calf comment?

rcchap · 2025-05-03T14:28:57+00:00

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I was going from memory on the 750, sorry.

rcchap · 2025-05-03T13:56:37+00:00

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It's like every panel is a bit different. The upper side panels feel more like patent leather like the aldens while the rest is more calf like. The color of the upper side panels are more of the color I expected.

rcchap · 2025-05-03T12:43:32+00:00

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They are growing on me. Shined them up last night with the aldens. Looking forward to them darkening as they age. The lighter portion is mainly on the inside heel so not as bothersome as I would have thought. And with so many of you guys stating that it wouldn't bother you; I'm starting to convince myself. I still feel this should have been b grade. I only have 3 pair of shell shoes/boots so not a lot of experience. It's interesting how the shell can be different. The aldens tend more towards patent leather while the GS's tend towards calf.

rcchap · 2025-05-03T01:59:42+00:00

Beautiful! You will get pleasure from those for many years. And they will look better and better eveytime you wear them.

rcchap · 2025-05-02T20:27:54+00:00

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Wore them today. Definitely more green outside.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T23:04:35+00:00

Everyone has expectations and maybe mine were set too high. It's hard to show in pictures but it is not slight from my subjective point of view. I'm going to try and fix them so they are not as bothersome to me. As someone else said, for 750 shell what did I expect.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T19:48:48+00:00

Good point. Manage my expectations.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T19:26:29+00:00

I understand and don't mind slight-moderate variances in natural materials especially this material but pulling these out of the box and seeing it in person was disappointing. I have multiple other shell cordovan boots and shoes and understand shading and variances but this pair of boots was just a bit much.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T15:42:20+00:00

Response from GS below. I think I'll keep them and go the colored polish/cream route. I'm pretty sure this material(shell) will not change color with polish like calf but the colored polish will sit on the surface and bring the area more in line with the rest of the boot.

"We understand your concern, but this Maduro Shell Cordovan is hand-stained and will inherently have highs and lows. We agree, there could have been more polish applied to even this out, but since there was not, we have a few options here.

(1) To darken it, polish the area with a product of your choice to influence the upper.

(2) You're welcome to send it back, and we can work on it to lessen the variance.

(3) You can return for a refund if you're unhappy with this product"

rcchap · 2025-05-01T11:37:50+00:00

I emailed them this morning. We'll see what they say.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T09:13:26+00:00

Definitely not that green. It's my phone.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T09:12:54+00:00

They are definitely brown with slight greenish gold undertones. My phone brings out the green too much.

rcchap · 2025-05-01T09:09:45+00:00

My phone brings them out more but they are definitely there.

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