Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 3

[lemniscate]

Not sure about Lobb and Green, I felt the Italian and Jap makers are better suited for my small Asian feet

To be honest I'm still noob to this, these are my third pair of proper dress shoes so I haven't had the chance to explore different makers out there. Only have experience with bally (glued soles though), carmina and these C&J thus far.

The ballys were gift from my brother, a bit oversized but decent fit after putting tongue pads. Very roomy in the toe box. The carminas were half a size too big, again fixed with tongue pads, but I found their rear parts too wide for my heels, so there's a bit of slip. The C&Js fit very snugly, but the first day was really painful on my heels. I'd expect them to be more comfortable than my other shoes after breaking them in.

I'd keep in mind about the Italian and Japanese makers for my future shoes. I only mentioned EG and JL because I really like some of their designs I found online (the EG chelsea oxfords and JL alwyn loafers).

 

[spencert]

To be honest I'm still noob to this, these are my third pair of proper dress shoes so I haven't had the chance to explore different makers out there. Only have experience with bally (glued soles though), carmina and these C&J thus far.

The ballys were gift from my brother, a bit oversized but decent fit after putting tongue pads. Very roomy in the toe box. The carminas were half a size too big, again fixed with tongue pads, but I found their rear parts too wide for my heels, so there's a bit of slip. The C&Js fit very snugly, but the first day was really painful on my heels. I'd expect them to be more comfortable than my other shoes after breaking them in.

I'd keep in mind about the Italian and Japanese makers for my future shoes. I only mentioned EG and JL because I really like some of their designs I found online (the EG chelsea oxfords and JL alwyn loafers).

Trial and tested to be of good value, quality and workmanship in this forum. Pricing in the same order.

1. Antonio Meccariello - Italian
2. Enzo Bonafe - Italian
3. Corno Blu - Japanese
4. Yanko - Spanish

All have local stockists too.

 

[wiz]

Funny enough I have all 4 brands and they are imo ordered by quality correctly as well.

Trial and tested to be of good value, quality and workmanship in this forum. Pricing in the same order.

1. Antonio Meccariello - Italian
2. Enzo Bonafe - Italian
3. Corno Blu - Japanese
4. Yanko - Spanish

All have local stockists too.

 

[lemniscate]

Thanks for the recommendations. Will keep them in mind for my next pair.

 

[Darknight55]

Just 2 pics of how Zonkey Boot Wholecuts held up after some wear (sparsely over a few months), swapping back to denim wear for the next few months, wont be wearing these for another long while

 

[thundermarch]

swapping back to denim wear for the next few months, wont be wearing these for another long while

Denim and wholecuts can sometimes look kinda cool together actually.


Nice shoes by the way.

 

[spencert]

ANTONIO MECCARIELLO - PRINCIPES ARGENTUM RTW

Just came in.....

Last: Hawkbill A89
Made with hand antiqued calfskin
Colour: Caffe Tostato
Construction: Welted with no gemming


A perforated captoe adelaide made on the asymmetric Hawksbill last.

 

[wiz]

You are on a roll keep it up!

Just came in.....

Last: Hawkbill A89
Made with hand antiqued calfskin
Colour: Caffe Tostato
Construction: Welted with no gemming


A perforated captoe adelaide made on the asymmetric Hawksbill last.

 

[Emospence]

You are on a roll keep it up!

Was just thinking the same thing

 

[MeRfMeRf]

Am still new to the working shoes scene and recently received a pair of Carlos Santos from The Quarters MTO

Shoe Shape: Z385
Leather: Calf Leather
Colour: Cognac
Construction: Goodyear Welted

 

[thltetek]

Just came in.....

Last: Hawkbill A89
Made with hand antiqued calfskin
Colour: Caffe Tostato
Construction: Welted with no gemming


A perforated captoe adelaide made on the asymmetric Hawksbill last.

Such a beauty, as always by Antonio. Is this MTO?

 

[thltetek]

Am still new to the working shoes scene and recently received a pair of Carlos Santos from The Quarters MTO

Shoe Shape: Z385
Leather: Calf Leather
Colour: Cognac
Construction: Goodyear Welted

Lovely signature patina by Carlos Santos. Really stands out with that shine. How do you find the quality of CS shoes? Have been eyeing them for awhile, and they're currently having their Summer Sale. So kinda tempted to try it out.

 

[derkaiser94]

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[MeRfMeRf]

Lovely signature patina by Carlos Santos. Really stands out with that shine. How do you find the quality of CS shoes? Have been eyeing them for awhile, and they're currently having their Summer Sale. So kinda tempted to try it out.

These are my first pair of CS, havent owned any carminas or meermins, but so far i like the fit and its one of those shoes that havent gave me a blister during the break-in period. Quite happy with them and might go back for another pair.

 

[spencert]

You are on a roll keep it up!

That's it for the year....

Was just thinking the same thing

Your turn haha... can't keep this up

Such a beauty, as always by Antonio. Is this MTO?

This is RTW Argentum by AM. In fact, I got the 1- Decurion I Color Brogues at first but the Chisel 2 last couldn't fit me. UK10 too big and UK9.5 too small. Had to change to Hawkbills last UK10.

 

[wiz]

Black Friday is coming, buy more !

That's it for the year....


Your turn haha... can't keep this up


This is RTW Argentum by AM. In fact, I got the 1- Decurion I Color Brogues at first but the Chisel 2 last couldn't fit me. UK10 too big and UK9.5 too small. Had to change to Hawkbills last UK10.

 

[spencert]

Mirror shine

Getting to be a ritual these days....

 

[Darknight55]

Denim and wholecuts can sometimes look kinda cool together actually.


Nice shoes by the way.

Maybe you can pull it off . I think textured leather wholecuts might be better though.
Moreover my denims are raws and are worn cuffed (slightly longer). They will bleed in the rain, abit risky for the limited number of formal shoes that I have.

The bulk of my collection are semi-casual type and they too need to go into rotation heh.

 

[strezzor]

Hi all. The heel on my 1 year old Allen Edmonds Park Avenue just gave way and came out. Any reputable cobbler to recommend?

 

[wrinklednails]

Hi all. The heel on my 1 year old Allen Edmonds Park Avenue just gave way and came out. Any reputable cobbler to recommend?

The heel block can be easily replaced. I can help with it for $20 per pair