Antonio Meccariello Shoes

[deez shoes]

Ah I have missed that. Doesn't seem part of the argentum rtw line though.

I'm sure he can be convinced..

 

[clee1982]

Armiticos 2 chisel 2 last Russian Calf sienna available as Pre order in 18-20 weeks – Meccariello Shoes

keep going back to this guy (only thing in my size and last that I know fit and is in stock), though kind debating whether good idea to have an oxford (formal) with grain (informal)..., votes, yes/no/maybe?

 

[clee1982]

only short chelsea in calf in the market right (for US) I can find are these

Men's Black Half Chelsea Leather Boot - Paul Stuart

Handcrafted in England, this low cut, black calf leather Chelsea Boot has Goodyear welted construction and leather lining & insole for a sleek and modern look.

www.paulstuart.com

Leather Half Chelsea Boot

Paul Stuart

www.paulstuart.com

which is probably CJ, kind pricy for what it is then, and no idea which last, looks kind narrow in the toebox, otherwise like the design

just got confirmation these are on CJ 360 last, should be same size as 341, tempted...


edit: and I have a $250 gift card, so this is effectively back to normal UK pricing...

 

[deez shoes]

Armiticos 2 chisel 2 last Russian Calf sienna available as Pre order in 18-20 weeks – Meccariello Shoes

keep going back to this guy (only thing in my size and last that I know fit and is in stock), though kind debating whether good idea to have an oxford (formal) with grain (informal)..., votes, yes/no/maybe?

It depends. I'm not sure how well the sienna dye will hold but, if it's anything like the regular horween Russian calf, be ready to appreciate the constant discoloration from scuffs. Personally it doesn't bother me but I know it's not for everyone.

 

[Noblekostas]

Armiticos 2 chisel 2 last Russian Calf sienna available as Pre order in 18-20 weeks – Meccariello Shoes

keep going back to this guy (only thing in my size and last that I know fit and is in stock), though kind debating whether good idea to have an oxford (formal) with grain (informal)..., votes, yes/no/maybe?

This is one of the styles I want to stock. I think it is gorgeous personally. I wouldn't do the camo sole though.

So far for me it has been:
1) Principes in burgundy/caffe tostato box calf
2) Hastatus in caffe tostato
3) Armiticos in Hatch Grain (color to be decided)
4) Decurion 3 in Burgundy
5) Venator Boot in bi-material suede/calf or hatch/or the evocatus Galwayesque one

Thoughts?

 

[clee1982]

It depends. I'm not sure how well the sienna dye will hold but, if it's anything like the regular horween Russian calf, be ready to appreciate the constant discoloration from scuffs. Personally it doesn't bother me but I know it's not for everyone.

discoloration would bother the heck out of me, because ever since the first born I have not been shining my shoes...

 

[clee1982]

This is one of the styles I want to stock. I think it is gorgeous personally. I wouldn't do the camo sole though.

So far for me it has been:
1) Principes in burgundy/caffe tostato box calf
2) Hastatus in caffe tostato
3) Armiticos in Hatch Grain (color to be decided)
4) Decurion 3 in Burgundy
5) Venator Boot in bi-material suede/calf or hatch/or the evocatus Galwayesque one

Thoughts?

I haven't venture into AM boots (my beater all winter boots is CJ Northcote plus CJ Tetbury Suede), though your other list is very nice "core" choice. The hatch grain is something that I like but I'm not sure I'll buy (you can see I keep going back and forth), NMWA used to have similar from AS (grain on oxford in 109?) think it didn't sell that well either...

From the list you have I got Hastatus covered already, I really like that model, I like Decurion 2 and 3 as well, Principes is a bit plain jane for me though...

 

[clee1982]

It depends. I'm not sure how well the sienna dye will hold but, if it's anything like the regular horween Russian calf, be ready to appreciate the constant discoloration from scuffs. Personally it doesn't bother me but I know it's not for everyone.

by the way thought this is not suppose to be horween russian calf imitate but some other (no idea who)

 

[Noblekostas]

I haven't venture into AM boots (my beater all winter boots is CJ Northcote plus CJ Tetbury Suede), though your other list is very nice "core" choice. The hatch grain is something that I like but I'm not sure I'll buy (you can see I keep going back and forth), NMWA used to have similar from AS (grain on oxford in 109?) think it didn't sell that well either...

From the list you have I got Hastatus covered already, I really like that model, I like Decurion 2 and 3 as well, Principes is a bit plain jane for me though...

It is a big business venture for me and a substantial investment at these difficult times (I am just one man operation with nobody else to back me) so I have to maybe start a little more conservative. Don't forget that as soon as I order stock I unlock the possibility to organize GMTOs so this could be a total playground for more exciting things!

My Santos Salway Bi-Mat Boot is one of my best sellers, so I think it does have potential. Very interesting to consider about the Hatch, since in one of his recent posts mentioned it as a best seller!

 

[deez shoes]

It is a big business venture for me and a substantial investment at these difficult times (I am just one man operation with nobody else to back me) so I have to maybe start a little more conservative. Don't forget that as soon as I order stock I unlock the possibility to organize GMTOs so this could be a total playground for more exciting things!

My Santos Salway Bi-Mat Boot is one of my best sellers, so I think it does have potential. Very interesting to consider about the Hatch, since in one of his recent posts mentioned it as a best seller!

True. Best start slow. Who knows what the global situation will be for the rest of the year.

 

[clee1982]

yea I would start slow as well, I would say we're in for the long hull...

 

[clee1982]

speaking of bi material I had one of the earlier GMTO Hastus (2~3 years ago), absolutely love these.

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Goodness me this working from home thing has me busier than if I were at the office. I feel like I have more downtime away from home than while at home. Boggles the mind.

Armiticos 2 chisel 2 last Russian Calf sienna available as Pre order in 18-20 weeks – Meccariello Shoes

keep going back to this guy (only thing in my size and last that I know fit and is in stock), though kind debating whether good idea to have an oxford (formal) with grain (informal)..., votes, yes/no/maybe?

I only vote NO because of the contrast. Having said that, you start putting in more broguing and perhaps I would switch to a YES. Additionally, I would also change up the sole to a casual sole. I can say a casual style (PTB, SpTB) with this leather would be fantastic (mostly say that because both of my StCs use the Horween grain haha).

discoloration would bother the heck out of me, because ever since the first born I have not been shining my shoes...

It would not bother me because they would be for informal usage. Embrace it brother!

by the way thought this is not suppose to be horween russian calf imitate but some other (no idea who)

I believe the leather used is the Horween Arlington hatch grain print sold to Italian makers. Basically means, less compact leather and a softer. Color variances should (in theory) not be as bad as the leather used by StC. I suppose you would only need to look at the ones used by Stefano Bemer. It would be the same leather.

True. Best start slow. Who knows what the global situation will be for the rest of the year.

@Noblekostas I agree with what the boys have been saying. Narrow down the choices to a few core samples, expand only for GMTOs.

 

[nishant]

Armiticos in Russian Calf / Sienna Hatchgrain made landfall ...

 

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Look amazing! Were they already in stock or did you have to wait?