| A question about FF-stockings |
Thu, 04 October 2007 13:27  |
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Hey everybody,
I was browsing the web to buy a pair of FF-stockings for my girl when I noticed there are a couple choices you can make. But besides the patern on the heel and price I cant see any difference in between. So how does it matter wether I choose Cuban heel or Havana heel? Is the fabric of the one thicker or stronger or anything?
Thnx for the replies in advance,
 Othy
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Thu, 04 October 2007 13:36  |
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The only difference you'll get in quality comes with the brand. Hence you'll find a lot of people on here praise Gio.
The 'pattern' is only related to the heel style, just the look, nothing more. Cuban, havana, point/french, manhattan are just names. Choose the style you prefer but above all go for a decent brand.
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Fri, 05 October 2007 20:59 |
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I agree with Sally Anne to go for a good brand of FF's.
Point heels with spike stiletto's and cuban with a shorter non spike heel is what I was taught, the stocking needs to mirror the heel on the shoe. This was probably just my dear mothers advice but I tend to stick to it.
LL
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Fri, 05 October 2007 22:57 |
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The only difference is in the foot covering, I think. Havanas tend to have more of a foot covering re-inforcement than cubans.
I think they are also more expensive as well.
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Sat, 06 October 2007 13:52 |
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Thank you all for your replies. That is what I like so much about this forum. In my direct invironment there is no one I could discuss this with, but over here there are people with alot more knowledge and experience about the matter  .
I like your explenation btw Long_Legs, that certainly sounds like a sound advice.
And on a side-note. What is it about GIO that makes 'm so good? The price? How well they fit? Or dont they tear as easily as other brands?
Anyway, thanks again,
Othy
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Sun, 07 October 2007 01:24 |
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Havanas are very similar to Cubans but the heel is shorter and wider. They're currently made by Eleganti. Watch this space 
David@SHQ
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Sun, 07 October 2007 02:41 |
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Gio's are knitted on the original stocking machinery, in the same way as vintage stockings, and are the closest stocking you can get to the originals. They fit well, feel lovely and look awesome on.
LL
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Sun, 07 October 2007 19:09 |
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They're currently made by Eleganti. Watch this space
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What's that about? Do you know something we don't, David@SHQ?
The number of 'seconds' floating around from Eleganti has disappeared. They used to appear on another 'stockings site' (no names mentioned) but now they've dried up entirely. Only the Gios seem to be doing seconds.
Maybe the machinery has been improved, although its quite old.
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| Re: A question about FF-stockings |
Mon, 08 October 2007 01:36 |
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Eleganti and Cervin both make genuine fully fashioned stockings on original machinery - as well as Gio.
David@SHQ
[Updated on: Mon, 08 October 2007 01:47]
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