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The last is 915. If I am not mistaken, almost all of Skolyx's Yanko shoes are made in this last.

As for the size, I'd recommend to go down 0.5 compared to Carmina's Rain last. I use a UK 7 in Rain and got these Yanko 915 in a UK 6.5.
How does Carmina's rain last fit? The Carmina is a little snug for me and I'm worried that a 915 in a half size down would be too small.
 

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How does Carmina's rain last fit? The Carmina is a little snug for me and I'm worried that a 915 in a half size down would be too small. 


The Rain last is on the snug side, but I never felt it tight. Even when they were new, the shoes were very comfortable.
As I wrote before I haven't taken the Yanko's "on tour" yet, so my experience is limited to a few steps up and down at home. But still, I'd say they feel very similar, even if it is .5 smaller in size.

If you have tried Meermin's Linea Maestro, their Park last feels tighter (also a size UK 6.5).
 

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The Rain last is on the snug side, but I never felt it tight. Even when they were new, the shoes were very comfortable.
As I wrote before I haven't taken the Yanko's "on tour" yet, so my experience is limited to a few steps up and down at home. But still, I'd say they feel very similar, even if it is .5 smaller in size.

If you have tried Meermin's Linea Maestro, their Park last feels tighter (also a size UK 6.5).
Yes, I have Meermin LM 7.5 UK in the Park and Olfe last. Park is more snug than the Rain last. Olfe is bigger than the Rain last. My Rain last Carmina are also 7.5UK.

Would you still suggest a 7UK for the 915 last?
 
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Yes, I have Meermin LM 7.5 UK in the Park and Olfe last. Park is more snug than the Rain last. Olfe is bigger than the Rain last. My Rain last Carmina are also 7.5UK.

Would you still suggest a 7UK for the 915 last?


No, in this case I'd recommend you to get the 915 in the same size as the Park last, that is a UK 7.5.
 

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No, in this case I'd recommend you to get the 915 in the same size as the Park last, that is a UK 7.5.
Thanks! Let me know if you want to get in on the GMTO. I'm flexible on some aspects of the shoe (it doesn't have to be an adelaide, etc)
 

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The last is 915. If I am not mistaken, almost all of Skolyx's Yanko shoes are made in this last.

As for the size, I'd recommend to go down 0.5 compared to Carmina's Rain last. I use a UK 7 in Rain and got these Yanko 915 in a UK 6.5.


So do you mean Yanko 915 is slightly longer than Carmina Rain?
 
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Anyone else interested in a GMTO for a pair of Adelaide s on Yanko 915 lasted shoes?

My inspiration:





It would be closer to the first shoe. Need 2 more people.

Price if you live in Europe: 280 Euro or 310USD. (Shipping is free to EU-countries)
Price outside of Europe 223 Euro or 248USD. Shipping cost applies depending on destination (US = 36USD)
 
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Gentlemen,

A few days ago I received a new pair of plain black oxfords in last 915.
My first impression is very positive. The shoes look very well made, nice finishing details and the leather appears to be very good, smooth and nice.
Haven't worn them outside my house yet, so my experience with them is very limited. But in the couple of minutes I wore them to try them on, I felt the shoes to be very comfortable and the last adapts very well to the form of the feet. It feels like it securely hugs the feet while at the same time is comfortable and roomy enough. This last feels quite like Carmina's Rain last, which is been my favourite last for the past few years.
Quality wise I think they are similar to Carmina. But they are certainly way better than Meermin, even compared to Meermin's Linea Maestro.
I was looking for a pair of black plain cap-toes and my first option were the Alfred Sargent Armfield, but decided to give Yanko a try after reading the posts in this thread. I have to confess that until I received them and had the shoes on, I was afraid I would regret my decision. Luckily I am very pleased and looking forward to start wearing them often.

On a side note, I'd like to thank @Zapasman , who answered a couple of questions I had about this brand and model, and @Skolyx , who offered a top notch customer service.

Edit to add a couple of pics:


Most wellcome.Congrats and enjoy them!!.
 

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Gentlemen,

A few days ago I received a new pair of plain black oxfords in last 915.
My first impression is very positive. The shoes look very well made, nice finishing details and the leather appears to be very good, smooth and nice.
Haven't worn them outside my house yet, so my experience with them is very limited. But in the couple of minutes I wore them to try them on, I felt the shoes to be very comfortable and the last adapts very well to the form of the feet. It feels like it securely hugs the feet while at the same time is comfortable and roomy enough. This last feels quite like Carmina's Rain last, which is been my favourite last for the past few years.
Quality wise I think they are similar to Carmina. But they are certainly way better than Meermin, even compared to Meermin's Linea Maestro.
I was looking for a pair of black plain cap-toes and my first option were the Alfred Sargent Armfield, but decided to give Yanko a try after reading the posts in this thread. I have to confess that until I received them and had the shoes on, I was afraid I would regret my decision. Luckily I am very pleased and looking forward to start wearing them often.

On a side note, I'd like to thank @Zapasman , who answered a couple of questions I had about this brand and model, and @Skolyx , who offered a top notch customer service.

Edit to add a couple of pics:




I handled that exact shoe on Spain yesterday on Spain on El Corte Ingles among others of the brand, ( Not the burgundy posted before, that certainly looks far better) and my opinion is that leaves a lot to be desired that maybe for 75 euros would be ok. I Don´t remember if was 150 or 180 euros but certainly not close to 300, and some low quality details as the plastic/rubber heel is another, not talking about the very bad overall quality or poor soles ( just on the pic is obvious the mass production soles with those double stitiching on the soles)

I don´t want to be polemic, but my pro advice is to do a better investment on other shoes and get this only if paying 75 or so, that is the fair price due to his inner low quality. Is a mall market mass shoe, has anything to do with a good handmade shoe even calling this " handmade" seems a gimmick to attract people thinking this can be compared with what we all have in mind as " handmade", just an attempt to it. I was very dissapointed and again, i can´t see the hype on this by any side. My mother who handled them as welll got horroriced by the price/ " quality" ratio.
 
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Im a bit suprised to hear this SartodiNapoli and Im sad to hear you are dissapointed with your experience at El Corte Ingles. I will look into it at once to check with Yanko themselves and see if the shoes at El Corte Ingles has the same specification as the ones we sell. (I dont think so but I want to check and make sure) I know there has been Yanko shoe at different levels before, so just to avoid confusion I will examine it and get back here.
Do not even listen to him; he does not even know that most high end GWY shoemaker use plastic/celastic toe and counter stiffeners. His opinion is not relevant to shoe aficionados. Should his comments about tayloring are the same...
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Thanks for the info Zapasman!
As a side note I can just inform that Yanko uses leather board in the heel. We get the question if its celastic or leather board from time to time so I just wanted to inform in case people wonder :)
Have a wonderfull weekend!
You are wellcome.
Have you ever heard of a double stiching at the soles?. Are those pics of Yanko showing that?. Amazing comments but I have fun with this guy so I wont block him.
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Hi Galix,

Be sure you have made a wise decision, so nothing to worry about. Please, compare both box calf leathers: one is a Yanko (similar to yours) and the other is a Hand Made shoe from Vass (left) . Good leather so far.



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Left to right:
Meermin, Yanko, Yanko.
Bought from Skolyx.
Actually, my first time I did polish my shoes for real :)
 

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Hey guys, I really want to pull the trigger on a pair of yanko but I am extremely hesitant about the sizing. I feel that the 915 last will be a bit too narrow for me given that I have extremely flat feet. I generally take a 11.5uk in Meermin hiro, 12D on brannock, and 12D on Allen Edmonds. Is there another last outside of the 915 I should be looking at?
 

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