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[xtwis7]

Unfortunately u r not likely to find shoes at that price range at tassels or armoury. Zee's intro-ed by urban may be worth a shot and there is another of similar concept in HK i read on shoe snob blog but do not have the name off hand.

Edit: this is the one SHOEMAKERS | handmade shoes | handmade brogues

Was not hoping to find such prices at the 2 mentioned retailers but will just see if there's other stores with some sale going on.

 

[urbanturban]

Unfortunately u r not likely to find shoes at that price range at tassels or armoury. Zee's intro-ed by urban may be worth a shot and there is another of similar concept in HK i read on shoe snob blog but do not have the name off hand.

Edit: this is the one SHOEMAKERS | handmade shoes | handmade brogues

Do take note that handmadebrogues.com is an online outfit and you will need to take the measurements yourself.

 

[starsandstripes]

SHOEMAKERS looks pretty decent from the pictures, would take a look. Do you know what leather they use?

Can someone identify the shoe second from left?

 

[Carnage]

I saw on KS facebook, the collab is still on. There'll be Stefano Bemer, Carmina, Gaziano & Girling, Foster & Son and Justin FitzPatrick (The Shoe Snob) shoes.


Now taking pre-order for Stefano Bemer.
https://www.facebook.com/kevin.seah/media_set?set=a.10153145527772564.1073741852.762442563&type=1

Looks like they are collaborating directly with the shoe brands instead of Leatherfoot. Smarter move.

Stafano Bemer trunk show but no bespoke option.

 

[All in a Day]

Do take note that handmadebrogues.com is an online outfit and you will need to take the measurements yourself.

I believe u can set an appointment to go down physically as well though their focus indeed is more on online. Some pre-work of corresponding with them will help clarify.

 

[All in a Day]

Looks like they are collaborating directly with the shoe brands instead of Leatherfoot. Smarter move.

Stafano Bemer trunk show but no bespoke option.

Whichever way brings a better price to the consumer is the smarter move, to me.

 

[urbanturban]

I believe u can set an appointment to go down physically as well though their focus indeed is more on online. Some pre-work of corresponding with them will help clarify.

Have you tried?

I emailed them in March this year on arranging an onsite measurement and was told that everything is done online only. In the end, I find it more convenient to go with Zee's.

 

[All in a Day]

Have you tried?

I emailed them in March this year on arranging an onsite measurement and was told that everything is done online only. In the end, I find it more convenient to go with Zee's.

I have not and i stand corrected. I recalled one of their web pages had something on arranging onsite visit within HK and Macau but clearly it's not the case based on your experience.

 

[urbanturban]

I have not and i stand corrected. I recalled one of their web pages had something on arranging onsite visit within HK and Macau but clearly it's not the case based on your experience.

No worries AIAD. I thought they have since changed their operations.
Their website does say that they can do onsite measurement.

Have you seen any online reviews of their shoes (besides bloggers)?

 

[All in a Day]

No worries AIAD. I thought they have since changed their operations.
Their website does say that they can do onsite measurement.

Have you seen any online reviews of their shoes (besides bloggers)?

No i have not, and I wont recom diving into it if it's only avail online.

If they do onsite measurement and there is shopfront of sorts to view their shoes and leather, then it's worth a visit if one is making a trip to HK given their pricing. That was why I suggested them earlier.

 

[LapCheong]

Hi guys, need some help on leather shoe here.
You see, i got quite a big feet, the shoe size i am wearing are UK10, which when i wore it, looks quite big on me.. It fits well, but when i look at the mirror, it looks big on me, like a clown shoe.
So question is, should i try to get half a size smaller? Like UK9.5, and then endure some pain for some months, and have the shoe expand?

Planning to get some tassel loafers from Ed next month as the price is within my budget.

 

[archangle13]

Hi guys, need some help on leather shoe here.
You see, i got quite a big feet, the shoe size i am wearing are UK10, which when i wore it, looks quite big on me.. It fits well, but when i look at the mirror, it looks big on me, like a clown shoe.
So question is, should i try to get half a size smaller? Like UK9.5, and then endure some pain for some months, and have the shoe expand?

Planning to get some tassel loafers from Ed next month as the price is within my budget.

The answer is to always get what fits best at the start.

 

[All in a Day]

The answer is to always get what fits best at the start.

+1 It's miserable to wear ill fitting shoes. trust me.

If u are getting tasseled loafers from Edetal, I believe they are not available RTW but only MTO? In which case u should get yourself properly fitted in a suitable last. good luck!

 

[LapCheong]

Alright guys thanks!
Sorry MTO means make to order right? How much will it cost then? I thought it would be 180 thus i am considering getting it. If it's above that price, i think i'll just get a pair from meermin.

and since i'm on the topic, my friend is currently wearing a shoe sized UK9, but i noticed that he can slide 1finger behind and still have some space left. Should he drop 1 or half a size down? Thanks!
Asking because his planning to buy a shoe with me, so if i decided to get meermin he gotta know his shoe size.

 

[All in a Day]

Alright guys thanks!
Sorry MTO means make to order right? How much will it cost then? I thought it would be 180 thus i am considering getting it. If it's above that price, i think i'll just get a pair from meermin.

and since i'm on the topic, my friend is currently wearing a shoe sized UK9, but i noticed that he can slide 1finger behind and still have some space left. Should he drop 1 or half a size down? Thanks!
Asking because his planning to buy a shoe with me, so if i decided to get meermin he gotta know his shoe size.

My mistake, edetal does carry RTW tasseled loafers. But I believe they are all in the GY welt collections i.e. cost about $350.

Your questions on fit is difficult to answer as there are many permutations and unknowns. E.g.
What type of shoe is the current UK9 shoes - loafers vs oxfords vs derby can fit differently.
Do the shoes fit well apart from the fact you can slip in 1 finger? e.g. width of the shoes.
Do you know the brand/last and width fitting of the shoes? It is not uncommon for different brand/last to require one to up/down size the shoes even for the same width fitting

 

[LapCheong]

My mistake, edetal does carry RTW tasseled loafers. But I believe they are all in the GY welt collections i.e. cost about $350.

Your questions on fit is difficult to answer as there are many permutations and unknowns. E.g.
What type of shoe is the current UK9 shoes - loafers vs oxfords vs derby can fit differently.
Do the shoes fit well apart from the fact you can slip in 1 finger? e.g. width of the shoes.
Do you know the brand/last and width fitting of the shoes? It is not uncommon for different brand/last to require one to up/down size the shoes even for the same width fitting

Thanks mate. I'll drop by ed soon to check it out. Hoping the loafers would cost lesser than their remastered collection.

Woops, i only know that he is longwing brogues from genson.

 

[anodize]

Just received my Meermin oxford captoe. very happy with the pair of shoes.

 

[osirisx]

How do you guys differentiate Oxfords?
As long as it's close lacing it's an Oxford? Regardless of the number of eyelet tabs?

Coz I saw some shoes with close lacing, but not quite sure what type are they

 

[alvinquah]

A long overdue review of my carmina tobacco suede adelaide 80391 due to my busy schedule for past few weeks.

I have been eyeing this carmina tobbaco suede from skoaktiebolaget since their first collaboration with manolo. Apparently their first batch of adelaide sold out within hours of their launch on their online store. When I get to know about this beautiful model, they are already in their 2nd batch with limited sizes left.

I am about to give up and participate in the Meermin's old english II mock up in copper suede when chanced upon a posting of carmina 80391 on skoaktiebolaget instagram. Decided to shot them a comment on size availability and they reverted by emailing them to ask for size.

From the email exchange, they told me only 1 pair is left from this model on size 8UK. Imagine my excitement when I got this news! Did some research online and realized I am either 7.5UK or 8UK. Took the gamble and went for the last pair in 8UK when they mentioned they won't be restocked in the near future at least for 2014. Come with 10% discount as well!

Initial impression when received the shoe is how refined and high quality the suede is. Compared to my Meermin classic suede range, carmina suede feels soft and smooth to the touch. Like baby skin kinda of smoothness... Their suede napping is another level of top notch quality. Stoking the suede into either direction present the suede with different shade of tobacco brown. One direction present a darker shade and the other direction with a lighter shade...Show the versatility of carmina suede...

Stoking upwards present the lighter shade

Stoking downwards present the darker shade

#80391 is in RAIN last, hence the toe area is roomier and the heel area slightly wide. When I test wear them at home, it feels a bit loose on the heel area. Toe area is just nice for me with enough room to wiggle. length and instep is good as well. But wearing them out prove otherwise, I realize that it is slightly big for me, particularly on the heel area. My feet tend to slip sideway to left and right therefore making my feet ache. I guess my actual size for RAIN last should be 7.5UK albeit same with Loake capital last size.

Fortunately I did what others did when it is slightly too big, placing insole in the shoe. Surprisingly, the fit feel perfect. Heel problem gone and my feet feel comfortable after long day of wearing them without aching. I am enjoying wearing this pair more and more. In fact they are the go to shoe whenever I go out now, be it office or causal setting!

Overall I felt carmina has live up with its name on manufacturing top notch quality suede unparallel to other shoe makers. There is even a comment on SF stating that he is disappointed with EG suede quality after owning carmina suede!
For it suede quality vs price, I feel it is definitely worth getting them. I am aiming for shell model which they are also renowned for... Cheers!

Under natural lighting

 

[All in a Day]

A long overdue review of my carmina tobacco suede adelaide 80391 due to my busy schedule for past few weeks.

I have been eyeing this carmina tobbaco suede from skoaktiebolaget since their first collaboration with manolo. Apparently their first batch of adelaide sold out within hours of their launch on their online store. When I get to know about this beautiful model, they are already in their 2nd batch with limited sizes left.

I am about to give up and participate in the Meermin's old english II mock up in copper suede when chanced upon a posting of carmina 80391 on skoaktiebolaget instagram. Decided to shot them a comment on size availability and they reverted by emailing them to ask for size.

From the email exchange, they told me only 1 pair is left from this model on size 8UK. Imagine my excitement when I got this news! Did some research online and realized I am either 7.5UK or 8UK. Took the gamble and went for the last pair in 8UK when they mentioned they won't be restocked in the near future at least for 2014. Come with 10% discount as well!

Initially impression when received the shoe is how refined and high quality the suede is. Compared to my Meermin classic suede range, carmina suede feels soft and smooth to the touch. Like baby skin kinda of smoothness... Their suede napping is another level of top notch quality. Stoking the suede into either direction present the suede with different shade of tobacco brown. One direction present a darker shade and the other direction with a lighter shade...Show the versatility of carmina suede...

Stoking upward present the lighter shade

Stoking upward present the darker shade

#80391 is in RAIN last, hence the toe area is roomier and the heel area slightly wide. When I test wear them at home, it feels a bit loose on the heel area. Toe area is just nice for me with enough room to wiggle. length and instep is good as well. But wearing them out prove otherwise, I realize that it is slightly big for me, particularly on the heel area. My feet tend to slip sideway to left and right therefore making my feet ache. I guess my actual size for RAIN last should be 7.5UK albeit same with Loake capital last size.

Fortunately I did what others did when it is slightly too big, placing insole in the shoe. Surprisingly, the fit feel perfect. Heel problem gone and my feet feel comfortable after long day of wearing them without aching. I am enjoying wearing this pair more and more. In fact they are the go to shoe whenever I go out now, be it office or causal setting!

Overall I felt carmina has live up with its name on manufacturing top notch quality suede unparallel to other shoe makers. There is even a comment on SF stating that he is disappointed with EG suede quality after owning carmina suede!
For it suede quality vs price, I feel it is definitely worth getting them. I am aiming for shell model which they are also renowned for... Cheers!

Under natural lighting

Would u say rain last sizes comparably with loake capital last?