Enzo Bonafe Handmade Shoes.

[evangel21]

In memory of Enzo

 

[Noblekostas]

I had the pleasure of meeting Enzo more than once in the Bologna workshop. Wonderful person, he will be missed.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Bourbon hatch grain shell.

 

[Ziqianzhu]

A beautifully made pair by Enzo Bonafe! If you live in North America, I cannot recommend Gaurav Mehra enough for designing your own pairs of Enzo Bonafe. He helped me build a wonderful collection of EB shoes.

 

[lucci]

2023 Pictures from Enzo Bonafe Headquarters in Bologna, from left to right :
- Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Riviera Derby in Cordovan and Museum
- Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Kolyseum Boots in Kudu and Cordovan
- Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Serengeti in Kudu

Thanks you Grand Master !!!

 

[Professor Χάος]

I just received my new pair of EB's from Skoak. Sorry about the white socks.

 

[lucci]

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2023 Pictures from Enzo Bonafe Headquarters in Bologna, from left to right :
- Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Riviera Derby in Cordovan and Museum
- Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Kolyseum Boots in Kudu and Cordovan
- Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Serengeti in Kudu

Thanks you Grand Master !!!

 

[lucci]

Maison Koly X Enzo Bonafe Kolyseum Boots: something very special !!!

 

[Ziqianzhu]

Wingtip Boot in Brown Grain and Calf

A very dainty derby style from Enzo Bonafe, a superb look for those in need of slim looking derby in their rotation. It is one handsome pair only. Made in Italy

www.caineclothiers.com

Looks like a steal for someone interested.

 

[Professor Χάος]

Wingtip Boot in Brown Grain and Calf

A very dainty derby style from Enzo Bonafe, a superb look for those in need of slim looking derby in their rotation. It is one handsome pair only. Made in Italy

www.caineclothiers.com

Looks like a steal for someone interested.

I perused all the shoes they offer. The problem is: how many dress shoes is enough? I own 15 pairs of new and unworn shoes produced by JL, EG, G&G, SM, EB, Carmina and the usual suspects. In all, I own about 19 pairs. Isn't that enough to last a lifetime? I've seen guys on the forum with over 100 shoes. That seems overkill to me. Perhaps I'll buy 10 more pairs over the next 10 years. I'd like to acquire another pair of Paolo Scafora, a few more G&Gs, several Meccariello, and perhaps a few other brands like Norman Vilalta, St Crispin, Vass, or Passus. But at this point, I'm more of a collector.

 

[Ziqianzhu]

I perused all the shoes they offer. The problem is: how many dress shoes is enough? I own 15 pairs of new and unworn shoes produced by JL, EG, G&G, SM, EB, Carmina and the usual suspects. In all, I own about 19 pairs. Isn't that enough to last a lifetime? I've seen guys on the forum with over 100 shoes. That seems overkill to me. Perhaps I'll buy 10 more pairs over the next 10 years. I'd like to acquire another pair of Paolo Scafora, a few more G&Gs, several Meccariello, and perhaps a few other brands like Norman Vilalta, St Crispin, Vass, or Passus. But at this point, I'm more of a collector.

Personally, I made a list of styles I want (brands, leather, models, etc) before my collection. The ideas of this list comes from pictures here and instagram. Based on that, I built my collection. I have around 40 pairs now, mainly Stc, EG, GG, EB, AM. After fullfilling the list, I don't have much motivations to pursue further.

 

[Professor Χάος]

Personally, I made a list of styles I want (brands, leather, models, etc) before my collection. The ideas of this list comes from pictures here and instagram. Based on that, I built my collection. I have around 40 pairs now, mainly Stc, EG, GG, EB, AM. After fullfilling the list, I don't have much motivations to pursue further.

I understand entirely. I have my own list, consisting of similar brands. After 40..its really overkill.
Its the same with suits. Once you have every style and every fabric type, you kind of lose interest in buying more. I'm close to that limit. I might purchase 10 more suits over the next several years. I'd like to buy a few more Tom Fords, Kitons, and Attolinis...but its more about artistic appreciation at this point.

 

[Proleet]

I perused all the shoes they offer. The problem is: how many dress shoes is enough? I own 15 pairs of new and unworn shoes produced by JL, EG, G&G, SM, EB, Carmina and the usual suspects. In all, I own about 19 pairs. Isn't that enough to last a lifetime? I've seen guys on the forum with over 100 shoes. That seems overkill to me. Perhaps I'll buy 10 more pairs over the next 10 years. I'd like to acquire another pair of Paolo Scafora, a few more G&Gs, several Meccariello, and perhaps a few other brands like Norman Vilalta, St Crispin, Vass, or Passus. But at this point, I'm more of a collector.

why would you have unworn shoes?

 

[Professor Χάος]

why would you have unworn shoes?

All new shoes start off unworn. Right? I introduce a new pair into rotation, when I feel like it. The rest, I admire wait for the right occasion to wear them.

 

[Professor Χάος]

why would you have unworn shoes?

Anyone willing to buy 20-40+ pairs of shoes that cost between $1,000 - $2,000 is either wealthy or has some weird obsession, and therefore may have other personality quirks. How many members of this forum do you think fall into the latter category? hahaha.