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post #916 of 5949
6/25/12 at 12:11am
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I tried to google it without any results; what is this?

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post #917 of 5949
6/25/12 at 12:28am
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http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/st-james-ii-in-vintage-rioja-mh71
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post #918 of 5949
6/25/12 at 1:06am
Niiiiice, stealing that for my next pair.
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post #919 of 5949
6/25/12 at 4:30am
"anybody got a pair of these? real life pics?"

@Quadcammer - It look a lot like the pair of oxfords on the Olfe last in Vegano brown i just posted ?
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post #920 of 5949
6/25/12 at 4:42am
any have the size of the lasts for Mermin?
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post #921 of 5949
6/25/12 at 5:21am

My Ama wholecuts and Ama single monks arrived today (classic line).

 

First impressions: I'm not wholly comfortable with the AMA wholecuts because the last is a wider one and makes them look quite bulbous - not too dissimilar to the capital last on the Loake 1880 Aldwych. It could be an optical illusion as well because the colour is black - sadly, the only colour in that style at the moment.

 

Note: I think it's more that my Charcoal suit needs to be lengthened [trouser]. I'll wear them indoors tomorrow evening (too tired now), with my Nicole Fahri brown wool trousers that have been tailored to just above half the heel and feedback.

 

I really, really like the single monks, which surprised me. Even though, yet again, only available in black, and on the AMA last, they are much more eloganted and elegant than the wholecuts.

 

Shoe trees to be shipped separately (no shipping cost) because Meermin were out of stock in the UK10.

 

Sizing: I've only tried the Rain last on a pair of Carmina wholecuts, and the Ama wholecuts but especially the single monks are a very snug fit (width) in a UK10. In fact, a little too snug. On the whole, they fit, but I'd be worried if a more narrower last was used.

 

I'll post pictures when I get home.


Edited by Putonghua73 - 6/25/12 at 2:41pm
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post #922 of 5949
6/25/12 at 5:30am
Thanks for the update! Seems like the Ama is narrower than the Hiro last?
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post #923 of 5949
6/25/12 at 7:20am
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Thanks for the update! Seems like the Ama is narrower than the Hiro last?

I dont get that as Meermin say exactly the opposite ???? They run narrow to wide left to right !!
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post #924 of 5949
6/25/12 at 7:47am
so does anybody know if they make different widths on the same last?
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post #925 of 5949
6/25/12 at 7:49am
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Originally Posted by Quadcammer View Post

so does anybody know if they make different widths on the same last?

I think they do, but you would have to go MTO for that.

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post #926 of 5949
6/25/12 at 8:14am
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so does anybody know if they make different widths on the same last?

 

Classic collection shoes are only produced on standard lasts, in standard styles. For a different width, or to adapt a last to your liking (there was a poster in this thread doing this with a Rui last), you will need to go MTO. I believe there is a small charge if they do not have that last currently produced, but this is a one off charge.
 
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Originally Posted by Christian B View Post

Thanks for the update! Seems like the Ama is narrower than the Hiro last?


I dont get that as Meermin say exactly the opposite ???? They run narrow to wide left to right !!
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From what I understand, the Ama last has more room/leather in the toebox, but tapers more severely to the point, meaning that your mileage may vary depending on your foot shape. 

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post #927 of 5949
6/25/12 at 10:07am
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Mine was next day although pepe hasn't replied to my emails yet for the past few days so maybe they are busy

What do you think about the suede monks having a full rubber sole??
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post #928 of 5949
6/25/12 at 10:38am
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From what I understand, the Ama last has more room/leather in the toebox, but tapers more severely to the point, meaning that your mileage may vary depending on your foot shape. 

From what I understand the Ama has more room in the instep and wider part of the foot but tapers through the toebox. I've read a lot of people complaining about the the thightness of the toebox from the Ama, but I haven't read anything alike about the Hiro.
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post #929 of 5949
6/25/12 at 1:30pm

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Ama Wholecut Black Classic

 

Ama Wholecut Black Classic

 

Ama Wholecut Black Classic

 

Ama Single Monk Black Classic

 

Ama Single Monk Black Classic

 

Ama Single Monk Black Classic

 

Ama Single Monk Black Classic

 

Apologies for the light. Artificial light, taken with a 2004 Casio Exilim (well past it's sell by date - not bad during daylight but night shots are almost impossible to take without blurring).

 

I'm loading images onto a Men's forum - shoes, not Riko Tachibana! WTH ...


Edited by Putonghua73 - 6/25/12 at 1:56pm
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post #930 of 5949
6/25/12 at 6:20pm
I've just read the first 34 pages. Very intrigued. I was close to buying some Sèptieme Largeur, but I think I'll be better off with these, even the classic line -- I really need to build up my wardrobe, I currently just have one pair of C&J's Edgware. So, what I wanted to ask is whether there will be a sale (and when)?
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