Skoaktiebolaget – Enzo Bonafé, Saint Crispin’s, Löf & Tung

[RogerP]

Deets on my Bonafe MTO.

I figured the combination of the good exchange rate and the waiver of the 15% MTO fee made this a "do it now" proposition.

Instead of a staple like a suede chukka, I decided to use the MTO opportunity to get something I have wanted for a while but struggle to find available in RTW offerings: a blue balmoral boot.

I get so much wear out of my two pairs of blue dress shoes, that a blue bal boot would be a useful addition to the rotation. The starting point is this same model Bonafe boot that Watchman chose:

And the goal is to get something along the lines of these EG Shannons:

And to that end, I selected #11. Vitello Bleu for the upper, with a request for heavy antiquing:

.

And #15 Hidro Oceano (suede) for the shaft:

4 speed hooks to replace the topmost visible eyelets, double leather sole with metal toe taps and a "Derby" medallion round out the trim details. Boots will be built on the 363 Mod last.

Had to restrain myself to order one pair only, as there is a second design really calling my name.

 

[Leaves]



773 was not known to Skoak until recently. I think Leffot's Button Boot is on the 773 last.

Correct, can't really comment on this last.

 

[laufer]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

Deets on my Bonafe MTO.

I figured the combination of the good exchange rate and the waiver of the 15% MTO fee made this a "do it now" proposition.


Instead of a staple like a suede chukka, I decided to use the MTO opportunity to get something I have wanted for a while but struggle to find available in RTW offerings: a blue balmoral boot.


I get so much wear out of my two pairs of blue dress shoes, that a blue bal boot would be a useful addition to the rotation. The starting point is this same model Bonafe boot that Watchman chose:

And the goal is to get something along the lines of these EG Shannons:

And to that end, I selected #11. Vitello Bleu for the upper, with a request for heavy antiquing:


.

And #15 Hidro Oceano (suede) for the shaft:

4 speed hooks to replace the topmost visible eyelets, double leather sole with metal toe taps and a "Derby" medallion round out the trim details. Boots will be built on the 363 Mod last.


Had to restrain myself to order one pair only, as there is a second design really calling my name.

Wow, I am eagerly awaiting to see how these turn out. I am planning something similar but next year. I would like to get Galway but I do not know yet if 82 last on F width fits me.If it turns out that it does not, Bonafe will be alternative. I am especially interested in what this vitello bleu looks with the heavy antiquing.

Cheers Roger

 

[eljlakers]

Leaves or Gabriel,

Can either of you compare Carmina's loden suede to EB's loden suede? To me the EB loden looks a touch darker. Is that accurate?

 

[tdes81]

Deets on my Bonafe MTO.

I figured the combination of the good exchange rate and the waiver of the 15% MTO fee made this a "do it now" proposition.

Instead of a staple like a suede chukka, I decided to use the MTO opportunity to get something I have wanted for a while but struggle to find available in RTW offerings: a blue balmoral boot.

I get so much wear out of my two pairs of blue dress shoes, that a blue bal boot would be a useful addition to the rotation. The starting point is this same model Bonafe boot that Watchman chose:

And the goal is to get something along the lines of these EG Shannons:

And to that end, I selected #11. Vitello Bleu for the upper, with a request for heavy antiquing:

.

And #15 Hidro Oceano (suede) for the shaft:

4 speed hooks to replace the topmost visible eyelets, double leather sole with metal toe taps and a "Derby" medallion round out the trim details. Boots will be built on the 363 Mod last.

Had to restrain myself to order one pair only, as there is a second design really calling my name.

Very cool! Is there a list of Bonafe shoe/boot styles anywhere so we know what we can pick from for an MTO?

 

[RogerP]

^^^ It takes a bit of looking to find Bonafe examples. Beyond the Skoak web site , search this site and do a broader web search as well.

 

[RogerP]

Leaves or Gabriel,

Can either of you compare Carmina's loden suede to EB's loden suede? To me the EB loden looks a touch darker. Is that accurate?

That's definitely my impression from the pics I have seen, but I have not seen the EB loden in person.

 

[badsha]

Leaves/Gabriel what is the difference between the grain leathers? Inca Grain vs. Scozia Grain?

 

[eljlakers]

Deets on my Bonafe MTO.

I figured the combination of the good exchange rate and the waiver of the 15% MTO fee made this a "do it now" proposition.

Instead of a staple like a suede chukka, I decided to use the MTO opportunity to get something I have wanted for a while but struggle to find available in RTW offerings: a blue balmoral boot.

I get so much wear out of my two pairs of blue dress shoes, that a blue bal boot would be a useful addition to the rotation. The starting point is this same model Bonafe boot that Watchman chose:

And the goal is to get something along the lines of these EG Shannons:

And to that end, I selected #11. Vitello Bleu for the upper, with a request for heavy antiquing:

.

And #15 Hidro Oceano (suede) for the shaft:

4 speed hooks to replace the topmost visible eyelets, double leather sole with metal toe taps and a "Derby" medallion round out the trim details. Boots will be built on the 363 Mod last.

Had to restrain myself to order one pair only, as there is a second design really calling my name.

That Hidro Oceano is so awesome. I was trying to think of some way to incorporate it. I actually think an oxford or boot with that suede and a medium brown calf would be amazing too. Great choice!

 

[Skoaktiebolaget]

Leaves/Gabriel what is the difference between the grain leathers? Inca Grain vs. Scozia Grain?

Inca is slightly softer than Scozia with a look similar to hatch grain and Scozia is more similar to EG country calf leathers.

 

[eljlakers]

Leaves/Gabriel what is the difference between the grain leathers? Inca Grain vs. Scozia Grain?

Gabriel told me the Inca grain is softer and almost like a hatch grain while the scozia is like a country calf and maybe better suited to boots and more casual shoes. Gabriel, be sure to correct me if I have that wrong. FWIW, my MTO is an oxford/suede combo using the inca grain.

 

[eljlakers]

Inca is slightly softer than Scozia with a look similar to hatch grain and Scozia is more similar to EG country calf leathers.

Beat me to the punch!

 

[Melniek]

Sounds about right.

I'm definitely in as well for the suede u wing boots.

 

[NAMOR]



@RogerP
@etostano
@CHRK33
@namor
@Ironist

Where do we stand on this? Is this a go? I'd like to know before I place an order for enzo bonafe volpe suede on saturday.

I'm all for it if everyone there is comfirmed.

How about these specs:

• Uwing boot model 80387
• Polo Suede with slight contrast stitching
• Rain last
• Tomir rubber sole with thin mid-sole for a dressier look
• Price is 3200 SEK ex VAT (25% depsoit, 75% before delivery)

im in but what kind of contrast stitching? if its "slight" why even bother with that detail? will it be lighter or darker?

 

[NAMOR]



Deets on my Bonafe MTO.

I figured the combination of the good exchange rate and the waiver of the 15% MTO fee made this a "do it now" proposition.


Instead of a staple like a suede chukka, I decided to use the MTO opportunity to get something I have wanted for a while but struggle to find available in RTW offerings: a blue balmoral boot.


I get so much wear out of my two pairs of blue dress shoes, that a blue bal boot would be a useful addition to the rotation. The starting point is this same model Bonafe boot that Watchman chose:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

And the goal is to get something along the lines of these EG Shannons:

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

And to that end, I selected #11. Vitello Bleu for the upper, with a request for heavy antiquing:


.

And #15 Hidro Oceano (suede) for the shaft:

4 speed hooks to replace the topmost visible eyelets, double leather sole with metal toe taps and a "Derby" medallion round out the trim details. Boots will be built on the 363 Mod last.


Had to restrain myself to order one pair only, as there is a second design really calling my name.

youre a bad, bad man Roger