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post #601 of 6081

6/2/12 at 4:09am

inimitable

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I ordered my first ever pair of black shoes - calf double monks. Should be here next week.

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6/2/12 at 7:01am

elmol

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Yes, I confirm they are more of a chocolate brown than reddish.

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6/2/12 at 1:07pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by elmol

It's kind of dark so I had to use the flash...but here are some pictures of my brown suede double monks on the Hiro last ( Classic Collection)

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

Thanks! I suppose the color is closest to the one in the first picture?

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6/2/12 at 1:23pm

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Quote:

Originally Posted by inimitable

I ordered my first ever pair of black shoes - calf double monks. Should be here next week.

pics when you get them sir!

post #605 of 6081

6/2/12 at 6:37pm

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Originally Posted by BFBFB

pics when you get them sir!

BFBFB is that an AE green Neumok/McTavish in your avatar?

post #606 of 6081

6/2/12 at 6:54pm

Rankiz

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Quote:

Originally Posted by elmol

It's kind of dark so I had to use the flash...but here are some pictures of my brown suede double monks on the Hiro last ( Classic Collection)

The suede double monks on their homepage have a rubber sole. Do yours have that?

post #607 of 6081

6/2/12 at 7:02pm

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Originally Posted by meister

BFBFB is that an AE green Neumok/McTavish in your avatar?

It's a Black/Red "Ridgeway" web gem..( I also have the neumok in red) ..... EXCELLENT shoes....

post #608 of 6081

6/3/12 at 2:24pm

elmol

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Yes, they do have a rubber sole. If you want I can take some other pictures, but I confirm that they are the same as on their website...

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6/3/12 at 2:28pm

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I've got an 11 UK on the VIL last coming (light tan, wholecut, brogueing).

VIL last ends at 10.5 UK, so special order *sigh*

Will post picture tomorrow.

post #610 of 6081

6/4/12 at 10:23am

dgonsh

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Any idea with i can expect in shipping costs to Toronto for this guy? http://www.meermin.es/ficha_articulo.php?id=1927

post #611 of 6081

6/4/12 at 10:54am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Wes Bourne

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Originally Posted by fungz0r

How do they fit?

I typically wear a US9D and these UK8 fit very well, but I only tried them on briefly last night. A UK8.5 would've def. been too big.

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Originally Posted by SJTM

They look excellent. Color in your pic appears more reddish (oxblood?) than true brown. Cannot wait for your detailed review...literally. I hope to place an order this week ( if they ever respond to my email), but still want to know your thoughts on fit and quality, as I am able to get the Loake Cannons for US $255 delivered, and not sure how long I might have to wait for these ( assuming it is worth the wait).

No experience with the new Loake Cannon, but I had the Loake Strand from the 1880 line and I'd rate these higher quality-wise. Calfskin is thicker than I expected, esp. for the price. Grain is very nice and there's a nice depth to the color, i.e. it's not 'flat', despite the fact that there's no burnishing. Color is pretty accurate in my pic; they're more red than they appear in Meermin's stock photo. Mahogany perhaps? I just put on some Saphir Reno and a light coat of Dk Brown Saphit wax before that pic was taken.

I got dinged $70 Customs brokerage/duties/taxes (shipping to Canada), but they're worth every penny at approx. $280 all incl. Easily on par with C&J Benchgrade/Handgrade imo, tremendous bang for the buck if that matters. If Meermin's quality is consistent with these, I can be very happy only buying from their stock shoes and/or MTOs.

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Originally Posted by NAMOR

Wes, are those flush metal toe taps? if so, where did you get them?

Good eye! Nah, those are #13 size Triumph nailed-on metal taps from a UK seller on fleabay. I also use #14s depending on last shapes. They're def. better than the nylon/plastic kind. I have a local guy who can do flush plates for $20, but it's a bit of a hassle getting my shoes to him since I no longer work downtown...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/320911602239?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D320911602239%26_rdc%3D1

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Originally Posted by dgonsh

Any idea with i can expect in shipping costs to Toronto for this guy? http://www.meermin.es/ficha_articulo.php?id=1927

See quoted post.

post #612 of 6081

6/4/12 at 10:58am

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Has anyone requested this sole finish below for their MTO? Took from their facebook page.

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