Antonio Meccariello Shoes

[WhyUEarly]

another interest check on this, also posted here...

Antonio Meccariello GMTO Ideas

https://www.meccarielloshoes.it/product/decurion-2-mtog/ Not sure why the URL says Decurion, but this is the only Hastasus GMTO appearing on the site to me: https://www.meccarielloshoes.it/product/decurion-2-mtog/ This is an old GMTO that is over

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Mm you know, the Libritor 2 wholecut (with the light brogueing on the heel counter) is starting to appeal to me in that grey brown patina.

 

[clee1982]

It this a modified version? Didn't realize there is broguing on the heel counter

Libritor 2 with Medallion

Handwelted Libritor 2 Wholecut Oxford in Misty Caffe Tostato brown Baby Boxcalf. Made on the Argentum Hawksbill Last with Oak Bark Tanned Soles. For out of stock sizes, pre-orders takes between 12-18 weeks.

www.meccarielloshoes.it

I use to like whole cut a lot more, but not so sure now, though with medallion definitely is more "balanced" to me (vs. a plain whole cut)

 

[WhyUEarly]

Yea Antonio has 4 different wholecut versions available for MTO. I like the extra broguing on the heel counter, it definitely improves on the version without it.

There's also Libritor 4, which I think would look very cool with the greyish brown patina, but I'm guessing that's a bit too wild for you.

 

[WhyUEarly]

I still think the Conicem is prob the most interesting choice since it's a wholecut, and has the square facing of the Imperator except with broguing.

Not to mention, Antonio doesn't offer the Conicem for MTO right now,but I'm guessing he'll be willing to do it for GMTO

 

[WhyUEarly]

It this a modified version? Didn't realize there is broguing on the heel counter

Libritor 2 with Medallion

Handwelted Libritor 2 Wholecut Oxford in Misty Caffe Tostato brown Baby Boxcalf. Made on the Argentum Hawksbill Last with Oak Bark Tanned Soles. For out of stock sizes, pre-orders takes between 12-18 weeks.

www.meccarielloshoes.it

I use to like whole cut a lot more, but not so sure now, though with medallion definitely is more "balanced" to me (vs. a plain whole cut)

If you zoom in and look carefully, you can see the broguing on the heel counter. I stared at that photo probably dozens of times before I noticed it.

 

[clee1982]

If you zoom in and look carefully, you can see the broguing on the heel counter. I stared at that photo probably dozens of times before I noticed it.

yup, you're right on dark color it's really hard to see

 

[clee1982]

Yea Antonio has 4 different wholecut versions available for MTO. I like the extra broguing on the heel counter, it definitely improves on the version without it.

There's also Libritor 4, which I think would look very cool with the greyish brown patina, but I'm guessing that's a bit too wild for you.

I think Libritor 4 looks better than conciem

Libritor 4 Handwelted

www.meccarielloshoes.it

So in general the Libritor are
1 -> original whole cut
2 -> both medallion and brouging on the back
3 -> medallion only
4 -> "floating" adelaide (or whatever how you call it, think this was originally "3")

though it might also be an angle/color thing, this conciem looks better


than this one






looks better than Conicem

 

[WhyUEarly]

@clee1982 I agree with you. The Conicem in dark color just looks very classy. I would be in for a GMTO of Libritor 4, Conicem, or Libritor 2 in that greyish brown patina. I find wholecuts easier to wear with non-suit outfits, while I can only see myself wearing the Imperator with suits.

 

[clee1982]

I can see that, but would you really wear say jeans with whole cut?

 

[WhyUEarly]

I'm always a bit torn between just ordering more Argentums or holding off until I can do MTM with Antonio.

 

[WhyUEarly]

I can see that, but would you really wear say jeans with whole cut?

Well I def wear my dress shoes with jeans. Designs like double monks, wholecuts, Chelseas, chunky brogues work for my style

 

[clee1982]

double monk/chelsea/chunky brogue I can see that, though whole cut I guess it has to be a bit "eccentric" for me personally

 

[clee1982]

I'm always a bit torn between just ordering more Argentums or holding off until I can do MTM with Antonio.

you mean Aurum? Think it's a lot more though

 

[WhyUEarly]

you mean Aurum? Think it's a lot more though

A few years back I was thinking Argentum MTM. Now I realize I might as well go for Aurum and buy fewer pairs. It's expensive but at least I'm confident the shoes will come out exquisitely.

I like my Argentum but I can't help but think how much more I would love it if the fit was even better.

Edit: stupid autocorrect had Argentums changed to Argentina

 

[WhyUEarly]

double monk/chelsea/chunky brogue I can see that, though whole cut I guess it has to be a bit "eccentric" for me personally

What are some examples that are eccentric though? Personally I like the medallion and faux broguing to give wholecuts a bit more personality