Meermin Mallorca Shoes

terrorsquad said:

Nah..its all good man

I think we can proceed with the hatchgrain once everyone receives their shoes. Thanks to OzzyJones for the great recommendation on the source for hatchgrain

I am working on the new list tomorrow; it looks very promising indeed. A guy here in Malaysia put his name in for 4 pairs for his own use.

Click to expand...

UnnamedPlayer said:

Hatchgrain you say?
Sounds interesting...

Did I miss the MTO details or is this something that is still in the early stages?

Click to expand...

Ketawa said:

I'd like to request some sizing advice. For reference:

Brannock device: 13.5C left foot and 13C right foot.
Allen Edmonds 1, 5, and 8 last: 13C fits ok.
Allen Edmonds 7 last: 13C is too tight in left small toe area, and a little short in length.

Not many makers have size 13.5C, so I'm forced to compromise. Luckily some AE shoes are still ok a half size down in length.

I need a black cap toe oxford, but I don't like the Park Avenue very much and would rather have a different cap toe. Part of the appeal of Meermin is they could make a 12.5 UK, so I gave the Classic Collection a shot. I suspected the Hiro last might be too wide but had to try at that price point. I ordered size 12.5 UK - this is not available on the web site, but Luisa told me I could order size 12, then write that I wanted 12.5 in the comments. Unfortunately, they sent me 12 anyway. The left shoe is definitely too short, so I will either be returning these or moving them on via SF.

On D width AE shoes I typically have heel gapping. On these, I don't have gapping, but my ankle bone rubs against the top of the shoe's side on both shoes, so I think this might be another sign they're too wide. The laces are completely closed when I tighten them.




Would others agree they're too wide? If so, there's no point in trying a 12.5 in Hiro.

For my next step, should I try Olfe or New Rey? I haven't found any specific info in the thread on which might fit a C width best.

Olfe, I could try 12153 (punched cap w/ medallion) from the Classic Line or 102461 (punched cap) from Linea Maestro.
New Rey, I could try 10172 (cap toe, no visible stitching) from Linea Maestro.

I'm going to be compromising on the shoe design no matter what - Meermin doesn't have any other option for a standard cap toe with stitching on the cap toe line. I'm wary of paying an MTO upcharge for something that might not fit.

Click to expand...

Ketawa said:

Sorry to bump an old post, but I would like some input on these shoes. Long story short...

1. Do these shoes look too wide?
2. For a C width foot, would last would be better to try: Olfe or New Rey?

Click to expand...

OzzyJones said:

Just a twinkle in Terrorsquad's eye

Click to expand...

UnnamedPlayer said:

We were all just a twinkle in our father's eye at one stage...

Have any details about the hatchgrain been tossed around?

Loafer? boot? NST?

Click to expand...

OzzyJones said:

Wholecut or chukka leaning towards the latter I believe

Click to expand...

UnnamedPlayer said:

Chukka? **** me, I don't even own jeans, or wear shoes when not wearing dress trousers.


I'll keep my ears peeled for the one after the hatchgrain.

Click to expand...

striker said:

I'll be in on the hatchgrain in an "EG style Dover" in an Olfe last with Blue lining, single leather sole. 

Click to expand...

striker said:

I'm not sure what the colour of the hatchgrain would be. I'd be more interested in a mid brown. 

Click to expand...

itraxx said:

How about something like this?

Click to expand...