Antonio Meccariello Shoes

[WilYa]

I could. But I would feel really bad having my pinkie stretching a side of 600£ shoes 2 sizes wider. If im paying a ton of money anyway, might just as well get something that fits my size 13 toebox on size 10 length and heel on my flat feet...

Why AM in particular then?
I would go for other cheaper MTM options to start with.

 

[clee1982]

I could. But I would feel really bad having my pinkie stretching a side of 600£ shoes 2 sizes wider. If im paying a ton of money anyway, might just as well get something that fits my size 13 toebox on size 10 length and heel on my flat feet...

So any RTW ever fit you? I would just go full bespoke with someone who you have access to instead

 

[Rimaarts]

So any RTW ever fit you? I would just go full bespoke with someone who you have access to instead

Haha I would too! Now if someone would just donate me couple thousand pounds, I most definitely would...

 

[Rimaarts]

Why AM in particular then?
I would go for other cheaper MTM options to start with.

Well... According to this thread he is great value for what he offers... And I love his lasts. But cheaper mtm? For example?

 

[clee1982]

Haha I would too! Now if someone would just donate me couple thousand pounds, I most definitely would...

my point is why gamble with self-measure MTM on such large purchase with difficult fit

 

[WhyUEarly]

Haha I would too! Now if someone would just donate me couple thousand pounds, I most definitely would...

Have you looked into Zeb shoes? It's a shoe hobby shop run by a Styleforum member. MTM with Bojan is aroudn 400 Euros and the shoes are handwelted.

 

[Rimaarts]

Have you looked into Zeb shoes? It's a shoe hobby shop run by a Styleforum member. MTM with Bojan is aroudn 400 Euros and the shoes are handwelted.

Can you give me link?

 

[Encore]

my point is why gamble with self-measure MTM on such large purchase with difficult fit

Curious to know why you think the MTM process with AM is a self-measure gamble. Isn't the test shoe an insurance of the MTM?

 

[clee1982]

it starts with self-measure, he doesn't travel to US, I thought you can do MTM without test shoes? Though even with test shoes I can imagine if it's a hard to fit it will be kind off.

 

[WilYa]

Well... According to this thread he is great value for what he offers... And I love his lasts. But cheaper mtm? For example?

As mentioned earlier, Zeb for casual boots.
For dressier shoes, I would go for the Grandeur line from Winson in Indonesia. https://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2018/09/winson-shoemaker-indonesias-finest.html

 

[wizy]

Antonio makes great shoes and this is my 4th pair (thanks to Sabot!)

The fit is on the narrow side especially when getting the foot in, once in the fit is so comfortable and feels solid.

Due to previous experiences (had a slip and resulted in shoulder injury) with shoes in the lower range, since I have always topy the soles. Took a brave decision and went for “naked” sole, oh what have I been missing the last couple of years!!

New kicks and loving it

 

[peppercorn78]

Love the scotch grain suede and scotch grain calf sockliner! Nice detail.

 

[beargonefishing]

Antonio makes great shoes and this is my 4th pair (thanks to Sabot!)

The fit is on the narrow side especially when getting the foot in, once in the fit is so comfortable and feels solid.

Due to previous experiences (had a slip and resulted in shoulder injury) with shoes in the lower range, since I have always topy the soles. Took a brave decision and went for “naked” sole, oh what have I been missing the last couple of years!!

New kicks and loving it

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I wish they carried this in large sizes because I love this loafer.

 

[wizy]

I wish they carried this in large sizes because I love this loafer.

They are really beautiful and comfortable, perhaps drop them a message and ask if they stock your size?

 

[spencert]

I have had break in issues with Argentum Dux (Chisel 2) and Titanus (Chisel 1) but none with Aurum RTW (Aurum Chisel). I tend to think the heel shape of Aurum Chisel is different.

The issue was also raised with Antonio a while ago; seeing @Proleet 's post makes me feel obliged to share Antonio's reply and my attempt in heel modification.

I copy his reply below:

Fot your existing shoes ,i have seen you get promlems ,with other brands too.

To solve very easly the problem ,follow my instructions so you will avoit to have issue .

rember that is you have original shoe tree ,you can do always something.

Check the exact point where the issue is ,and write on the heel last ,whereis the exact point.


Once you have written on the tlast that ,put a nail on the wood(take care ,and left about 3- 4 millimeters out,the head of the neil.

that ,buy a
some car putty,the stronger that you find,
cover the nail with the stucco for cars, as if you wanted to make a ball, so as to create a protuberance, propio where you need more 'space.
I advise you to make it a little bigger, so it works well.
When the stucco has hardened, scratch with glass paper to soften the protuberance.
In this way the shape will change the shoes gradually, where you need it, creating space where you need it
It will take some time, because the spring pressure is not very strong, but slowly the shape will do its job​

And below is my attempt:

Being a naughty student, I did not use a car putty (I tried to find one, but failed), but instead used Selleys Knead It Aqua (http://www.selleys.com.au/fillers-putty/epoxy/knead-it-aqua/). Also, I didn't follow the master's instruction in using a nail first (mainly because I don't have suitable nails at home anyway...)

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After leaving the epoxy putty to harden for around 24 hours, I sanded down the surface of the putty.

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And this is the final product -

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The heels got better after leaving the trees in for about two weeks.

Trying this out with Selly's Wall Putty, quite messy stuff... now the wait for 2 weeks.... hope it works.