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

[DestinedToFester]

A most gloomy reason to wear black oxfords sadly came, very suddenly. Hadn't worn my old pair since 2010(!). Turns out my feet are now way too wide, so I had to get a new pair in haste (after christmas presents, travels and whatnot - ouch). First thought was to get a pair from Myrqvist or Morjas, but I had a look at Löf & Tung Gilbert. Nobrainer. And damn, you do get alot for the extra 70-100€ extra compared to the mentined brands. I'd say they beat Loake 1880 as well, which in Sweden are in the same price range. Swan neck, fudging, tight and shaped heels, classier cuts all around. And not least a much more clean make. Top QC as always with L&T. S-last, leather sole. Just the right level of snugness. Bonus points for being the first welted shoe where my heels don't slip when brand new. Despite the very sad reason I bought them, I'm pretty sure they'll come to good use on much brighter occasions in the future. All my friends who got engaged during covid better plan their weddings soon!

 

[XxLogo]

Hi guys! I hope you all had a nice Christmas. And that your shoes are polished for New Years Eve. I wish you all a Happy New Year with a little sneak peek of a new design you have not seen before View attachment 2100009

Is this from you folks? ETA?

 

[ericgereghty]

Hi guys! I hope you all had a nice Christmas. And that your shoes are polished for New Years Eve. I wish you all a Happy New Year with a little sneak peek of a new design you have not seen before View attachment 2100009

Oh shite. Reminds me I owe y'all monies!!

 

[St1X]

A most gloomy reason to wear black oxfords sadly came, very suddenly. Hadn't worn my old pair since 2010(!). Turns out my feet are now way too wide, so I had to get a new pair in haste (after christmas presents, travels and whatnot - ouch). First thought was to get a pair from Myrqvist or Morjas, but I had a look at Löf & Tung Gilbert. Nobrainer. And damn, you do get alot for the extra 70-100€ extra compared to the mentined brands. I'd say they beat Loake 1880 as well, which in Sweden are in the same price range. Swan neck, fudging, tight and shaped heels, classier cuts all around. And not least a much more clean make. Top QC as always with L&T. S-last, leather sole. Just the right level of snugness. Bonus points for being the first welted shoe where my heels don't slip when brand new. Despite the very sad reason I bought them, I'm pretty sure they'll come to good use on much brighter occasions in the future. All my friends who got engaged during covid better plan their weddings soon!

I onw a lot of shoes from L&T and I think they are the best value for your money. My favorite last is L. I wish they released more models in it, I'd buy them all

 

[lurker33]

Big thanks again, they turned out great!

 

[ErikDg]

A most gloomy reason to wear black oxfords sadly came, very suddenly. Hadn't worn my old pair since 2010(!). Turns out my feet are now way too wide, so I had to get a new pair in haste (after christmas presents, travels and whatnot - ouch). First thought was to get a pair from Myrqvist or Morjas, but I had a look at Löf & Tung Gilbert. Nobrainer. And damn, you do get alot for the extra 70-100€ extra compared to the mentined brands. I'd say they beat Loake 1880 as well, which in Sweden are in the same price range. Swan neck, fudging, tight and shaped heels, classier cuts all around. And not least a much more clean make. Top QC as always with L&T. S-last, leather sole. Just the right level of snugness. Bonus points for being the first welted shoe where my heels don't slip when brand new. Despite the very sad reason I bought them, I'm pretty sure they'll come to good use on much brighter occasions in the future. All my friends who got engaged during covid better plan their weddings soon!

Thank you so much! Please continue to spread the word

 

[ErikDg]

Big thanks again, they turned out great!
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Thank you so much for this project. They came out great and I really liked the Vibram londra sole!

 

[ErikDg]

Is this from you folks? ETA?

It is a new design we created together with Bonafé. We was in a mood to do some tweaks to create something quite unique=)
Running as GMTO now!

 

[ErikDg]

In transit to @lurker33
Tärnsjö jumper boots from Bonafé. Really looking great on the 375 last.
Big thanks mate!

 

[lurker33]

They arrived! Londra sole again, look at how much leather you get in the heel stack without that stupid ridgeway heel! 375 last is amazing too, very underrated.

 

[ErikDg]

Great photos! Thank you so much for sharing.

 

[ericgereghty]

First wear of these. Really enjoy the leather contrast, and don't care what the landed iGentry says, monks are awesome.

 

[ErikDg]

Looks dope Eric! Never care what anyone says. If a style has stayed for 500 years it wont go out of style =)

 

[jeremygo]

Hey @ErikDg any chance of a restock of the Lof & Tung brown suede xavier loafers in the future?

 

[Churchill W]

Which size and color are you looking for? I have a brand new pair that didn't work out for me in UK 8 in polo suede.