Anyone know anything about these Mantellassi loafers?

[drizzt3117]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=012

Figured these would look nice when worn casually, anyone know which line these are from?

 

[acidboy]

They look like leather versions of a pair of suede Mantellasis i bought from STP that are in their regular line (not handmade). They are nice and if you like your loafers sleek rather than conservative, they're great. Besides, given the seller did not post a picture of the soles, I'm glad they reassured us with this line:

Heel Good ..No Holes On Soles..

 

[drizzt3117]

Seriously. I figured for $50 since the uppers looked pretty good the soles couldn't be that bad haha and they used trees!

 

[A Harris]

Handmades, and worth a whole lot more than you paid! I forgot to bid so you stole them. Good job!

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by A Harris

Handmades, and worth a whole lot more than you paid! I forgot to bid so you stole them. Good job!

That's good to hear, I'll post some pics once I get them. Hopefully they're in good shape

 

[drizzt3117]

Here's the pics of the loafers. They are very nice, appear to be 5-10 years old or so, but in great condition. There is a lot of detailing and you can tell they're very well made.

 

[sho'nuff]

i know those loafers, those look to be the handmade' line that is carried at NM.
I saw them to be around 850-1050 dollars.
they look new

 

[ImKindOfABigDeal]

I really like those shoes, great deal!

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by diorshoe

i know those loafers, those look to be the handmade' line that is carried at NM.
I saw them to be around 850-1050 dollars.
they look new

They're not new but pretty close, I love them, though!

 

[norcaltransplant]

Great looking loafers Drizzt. I know there is a decided preference for English/American brands on both Styleforum and Ask Andy (definitely a theme on the latter), but sometimes the flair of the Italians is just more appropriate. Pairing the jeans with these shoes looks perfect.

 

[mtf]

I know you outbid me on them

I put in a fairly low snipe since I already have an almost exact pair of S.M. with a goodyear welt instead of the norweigan welt. Enjoy them, they're awesome loafers. I like mine more than my J.L. Jermyn II's which is amazing since I normally can't stand loafers.

 

[drizzt3117]

Hehe well good thing you put a low snipe, I didn't set mine that high either, like $80 or so. I agree, they're really awesome shoes. I normally prefer monkstraps etc as well.

 

[A Harris]

appear to be 5-10 years old or so,

Nope, 1-2 years more like.

 

[drizzt3117]

Originally Posted by A Harris

Nope, 1-2 years more like.

wow that's even better, I guess they did a really good job with the antiquing

 

[pkincy]

For comparison these are from the handmade line.

Perry