Posts by fra

I pop in just to say that in Italy it is common, especially in spring and summer, to wear loafers also with suits and in formal occasions. I should control but I reckon the shop in which I have a partnership, overall sells more...

Quote: Originally Posted by fra Hi Mr Monty, it is indeed made by our company. Although "It doesn't have to be about the price--it's about the love and the passion." :-) I will drop you a private message with...

Impressive collection! I wish we had some more passionate about shoes as you are here in Milan.... Fra (www.SW1.it)

Quote: Originally Posted by mr monty Your company does this shoe? If so, how much? Hi Mr Monty, it is indeed made by our company. Although "It doesn't have to be about the price--it's about the love...

Quote: Originally Posted by speedster.8 Ti ringrazio MOLTO, anche per il bello esempio. I enjoy polishing, having recently swithched from Kiwi and a local private label to Saphir & La Cordonnerie Anglaise (realy...

Quote: Originally Posted by Manton Yeah, from what I understand, aniline is "piece dyed" which results in a much more even and uniform color. On crust leathers, the coloring is applied via polish, by hand,...

...this is the shoe I was referring to. You will not get the same richness of patina with aniline leather.... Fra (www.sw1.it)

Quote: Originally Posted by speedster.8 Well I guess my REAL question is; will the colored crust keep as nice as a pre colored aniline. And will one age better than the other. We are actually talking colors close to...

As far as I know (I am a partner in a shoe business but as passionate about shoes and not as a professional) the distinction is the one you mention, i.e. aniline calf is pigmented and crust is not (basically it is left natural as it...

Quote: Originally Posted by nmoraitis I love the colour fra, but I can't say that I particularly like those shoes. Personally, I am not a tassel loafer fan and the last is a little too bulbous for my...