Crushinboots Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 Hello everyone I was wondering if someone could possibly help me? What it is I am a UK size 12 shoe but for comfort I like either a UK 12.5 or a UK 13 in boots. What does that convert into in the EU fittings and in the US fittings and where in Europe can I get boots in those sizes as I have seen some gogeous boots in Jean Gaborit but I am unsure if they are my size? I hope that someone can help. Yours Crushinboots
J-Nation Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 size 12 is about a 46, 13 is a 47 or 48 depending on which size chart you go by. Emma PS I just went to the Jean Gaborit site and if you go to the individual item that interests you and click on 'size' it brings up a size chart with Euro sizes against length measurement in cm - should be easy from there!
Firefox Posted August 2, 2003 Posted August 2, 2003 ....apart from the fact it only goes up to size 45 which is listed as having a length of 28.6cm so measure your foot and see how it compares. The sizes seem to go up about 0.6 to 0.7cm per size. You can also visit: http://jean-gaborit.biz/mesures.htm Again the sizes stop beneath yours but why not take your measurements and email them to see if they will do a boot in your size. The thing to remember is that they may have to fit a standard heel on it which will mean the boots won't look quite the same as a smaller size.
Sway Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 A little warning about Jean-Gaborit, I screwd around with them 1 1/2 years trying to get a custom size (wide wide) in a US mens size 12 and they said they could make them. Well they can't about all they can custome make is the shaft. Very poor communications after the purchase, I would email them every week asking for an update or if they were receiving my mail and this went on for months with very few replies now I'm stuck with a $325.00 pair of boots that I've had stretched 5 times and they are still too tight. After I place my first order and they arrived 2 1/2 months later, I returned them with pictures showing where they were too tight, new measurement, tracings of my foot and so on it took a year to get the remakes back and now they will not respond to any of my mail. Sorry to rant but it's something you need to know. Later Sway
Firefox Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 Thanks for telling us about that Sway. I've retitled the thread so anyone else who has dealt with Jean-gaborit can tell us what they think too.
micha Posted August 5, 2003 Posted August 5, 2003 A little warning about Jean-Gaborit, I screwd around with them 1 1/2 years trying to get a custom size (wide wide) in a US mens size 12 and they said they could make them. Well they can't about all they can custome make is the shaft. Very poor communications after the purchase, I would email them every week asking for an update or if they were receiving my mail and this went on for months with very few replies now I'm stuck with a $325.00 pair of boots that I've had stretched 5 times and they are still too tight. After I place my first order and they arrived 2 1/2 months later, I returned them with pictures showing where they were too tight, new measurement, tracings of my foot and so on it took a year to get the remakes back and now they will not respond to any of my mail. Sorry to rant but it's something you need to know. Later Sway Hi Sway, one year ago I ordered boots from Jean Gaborit too. In EU size 45 (still normal size). Despite my order in french language their response was very poor. After transfering the money (prepaid) I never received any confirmation. Four weeks later I got finally a parcel from Euroboots. The quality was OK. But considering their prices, the service was bad. nice greetings micha The best fashion is your own fashion!
Sway Posted August 6, 2003 Posted August 6, 2003 Thanks FireFox, I did post in the Rant forum about this some time back but I didn't say who I was dealing with just trying to give them the benefit of a doubt. http://www.hhplace.org/hhboard/viewtopic.php?t=1028 They make some nice boots don't get me wrong but unless you can buy your shoe size off the shelf don't bother with them. Lessons cost and I have paid for mine I just hope with more slow stretching some day I will be able to wear them a little. I have foot problems and thats another post of mine in the rant forum, any type of shoe I wear has to fit very well or they hurt. Heels are just a little treat for me ever now and then. Now it's time for some :drinking: and some :sleeping: :sleeping: later Guys, Sway
Sway Posted August 6, 2003 Posted August 6, 2003 The Boots in question which I think look very good with my big bell bottoms. If they just fit look here. Ok I'm working on it, hold on...... I don't know how to post pic's here sorry, I give up for tonight. Now I give up, my photo host has changed things up so can't get address for the photo. Anybody know of an easy place to host photo's Later Sway
HighBoots Posted April 23, 2004 Posted April 23, 2004 They extended their "special" catalog. They make a 10% discount on the new stuff too. http://euroboots.biz/sso/2004.04/catalog-e.htm Some weird models (I'm not that much into leopard stuff), but some awesome ones too (the different chaps are fantastic ...) And it's not that expensive ... because the price is for "made to measure" boots ! (yes, you can make those tigh boots really cover your complete leg even if you're tall )
bladerunner Posted April 24, 2004 Posted April 24, 2004 Some interesting styles i like the Clichy model,would take some time getting them on and off! Of course it would have to be in suede Maybe one day,better keep trying the lottery!!!! I just love those suede heels!!!!!
jagman Posted April 24, 2004 Posted April 24, 2004 I've been interested in their new styles for some time. I like the Carrea because it has a nice slim high heel with a roundish toe. The whole shape is elegantly understated. The heel on the Naples boot is so neutral that anyone could wear it. Pity they don't do it in an ankle boot. So what's all the fuss about?
Robert Posted April 24, 2004 Posted April 24, 2004 The heel on the Naples boot is so neutral that anyone could wear it. Pity they don't do it in an ankle boot. How about their Saint Germain and Neuilly styles? Boots, fascinating footwear http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i103/Boots_1956/
jagman Posted April 24, 2004 Posted April 24, 2004 Robert Not quite the same. On those two styles the toe is square while Naples and Carrera are much slimmer without being 'pointy' On Germain it looks as as if the heel flares out towards the bottom. Fussy what? So what's all the fuss about?
Robert Posted April 24, 2004 Posted April 24, 2004 Everyone to his taste Boots, fascinating footwear http://s70.photobucket.com/albums/i103/Boots_1956/
tuckedintoboots Posted April 25, 2004 Posted April 25, 2004 I love some of the chap styles too VERY nice!! by the way, Sun. (4-25-04) happens to be my birthday, its the half way point in life- I'm now turning the big fifty (50) YIKES!!!!!!!! men still look good with pants tucked into the right boots!
HighBoots Posted April 26, 2004 Posted April 26, 2004 I would buy the Turin model for everyday wear (no high heel, good for motorcycle too, must keep your legs awesomly warm in winter). For more special occasions, I would wear the Monte Carlo or the Duras models.
chris100575 Posted April 27, 2004 Posted April 27, 2004 I love the Durban and Dubai styles! I only wish I could afford them. Chris
mskim61 Posted February 13, 2006 Posted February 13, 2006 Anyone have any experience with this manufacturer? Are these made in France? I am looking at a pair on Ebay
jo Posted February 14, 2006 Posted February 14, 2006 They are well known, French, and usually fairly expensive I believe. They have a website: http://www.jean-gaborit.com/ too. Gotta love that Madonna thighboot, already with a 13.5cm (5-1/4inch) heel at size EU 37!!
micha Posted February 28, 2006 Posted February 28, 2006 Anyone have any experience with this manufacturer? Are these made in France? I am looking at a pair on Ebay Hi mskim61, I have a pair of Jean-Gaborit-boots (model Palma). I ordered them in a comfortable size EU 45. They were a little bit too narrow but EU 44 isn't the baddest choice for me The leather has an excellent quality but in my opinion they were too expensive. Meanwhile I have changed them completely. I didn't like the short heel and the pale colour of the suede leather. At a rainy weekend I exchanged the heels, now they have an own cowgirl construction from plywood. As my next attack they got a light brown shoe-polish. Afterwards they were really fashionable slouch boots! Here an older pic Today they are belonging to my most beloved boots. I'm wearing them often with turned down shafts over skinny drainpipe stretch jeans. No question - on the street! nice greetings micha (*with blue eyes*) The best fashion is your own fashion!
Wolford Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 Hi Micha. I am curious, where did you get the cowgirl style heels for those boots? I have a pair of boots with stilettos that I want to change out with a wider heel. Your heels look perfect for what I want. And for "too espensive boots" those look great.
micha Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 Hi Micha. I am curious, where did you get the cowgirl style heels for those boots? I have a pair of boots with stilettos that I want to change out with a wider heel. Your heels look perfect for what I want. And for "too espensive boots" those look great. Hi Wolford, I thougt at that time: now I have invested so much money and I don't like their heels. It was four years ago. Nearly nobody was expecting a revival of vintage styles. And I didn't know nothing about zodiac or miss capezio cowgirl boots. But I was remembering the style of the early 80ies which I liked so much. Why not construct my own heels!? At a rainy weekend I sawed out from 1 cm plywood a staple of ten shrinking layers. I glued and nailed them together. The last step was a polishing session with the abrasive wheel of my drilling machine. Afterwards I mounted my new heels with wood screws. It's really funny that I have now the most fashionable Kate Moss and Sienna Miller slouch cowgirl boots, even in size EU 45 :rofl: BTW: I will never put again any out of fashion boots into a charity container of the red cross! I'll bunker them for future fashion nice greetings micha Still a comment: They are my most stable heels! The best fashion is your own fashion!
Dr. Shoe Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 the problem with plywood is that it splits in the wet so it must be varnished. stacking soling leather this way would have been better but the boots are awesome nevertheless. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
Wolford Posted March 2, 2006 Posted March 2, 2006 I saw those heels, and they looked like a professional job. I figured you went somewhere and had them done for you. THAT is great workmanship.
alphax Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 Has anybody tried ordering from them yet? Their unique selection makes them very tempting... http://jean-gaborit.com/en/
Dr. Shoe Posted November 20, 2006 Posted November 20, 2006 I have a couple of pairs of the Clichy thigh boot one in red and one in black. I want a pair of the coco boots! Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
alphax Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 Thanks for responding. Did you order standard or custom fit? And how was the fit and quality of your Clichy boots?
Dr. Shoe Posted November 21, 2006 Posted November 21, 2006 The fit and quality is excellent, they were "off the peg"... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
jo Posted November 23, 2006 Posted November 23, 2006 You can buy in person at the London Erotica show (you just missed one last week), with some "show discount" and maybe at other shows and trade events. Even so, the prices are still very steep.
Dr. Shoe Posted June 19, 2007 Posted June 19, 2007 I suggest you do a search of the forums... Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects.
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