Bettanin & Venturi

[Naturlaut II]

So, it's about time I take a break from English shoes. Planning to get me one of those Bettanin & Venturi, to go with casual pants or jeans or just put it on the shelf or something. Anyway, any of you own a pair? What's their sizing as compared to UK size? I wear UK 9 in general.

 

[Chris "Italia"]

Why not get Stefano Branchini?

Very Simliar in the sitching... I would say Branchini makes a better shoe.

I wish B&V would have a webpage...

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by Naturlaut II

So, it's about time I take a break from English shoes. Planning to get me one of those Bettanin & Venturi, to go with casual pants or jeans or just put it on the shelf or something. Anyway, any of you own a pair? What's their sizing as compared to UK size? I wear UK 9 in general.
I bought my second pair last week. I'm a size 9 ( U.S. ) but I wear a size 8 in the Bettanin & Venturis. I'm happy with my shoes and they are very comfortable. There's something about the workmanship ( being hand made ) that feels durable and you know will last you a lifetime. Their design is unique that I wear them casual with jeans.

 

[Naturlaut II]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

I bought my second pair last week. I'm a size 9 ( U.S. ) but I wear a size 8 in the Bettanin & Venturis. I'm happy with my shoes and they are very comfortable. There's something about the workmanship ( being hand made ) that feels durable and you know will last you a lifetime. Their design is unique that I wear them casual with jeans.


Your 9 US translates to what in UK size? 8.5?

The Branchinis are way out of my budget for a mere casual gear. I would get them if I were to switch my daily style to that sort of thing completely (suits, shirts, etc.). Otherwise, it's kinda odd to have an English-styled suits and shirts with Branchini shoes.

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by Naturlaut II

Your 9 US translates to what in UK size? 8.5?

The Branchinis are way out of my budget for a mere casual gear. I would get them if I were to switch my daily style to that sort of thing completely (suits, shirts, etc.). Otherwise, it's kinda odd to have an English-styled suits and shirts with Branchini shoes.

A U.S. size 9 would be 8.0 to 9.5 in U.K. I'm true to size in British shoes like Lobb, Church's and Crockett and Jones. You may want to try an 8 in the Bettanins as well.

 

[Naturlaut II]

Originally Posted by Maharlika

A U.S. size 9 would be 8.0 to 9.5 in U.K. I'm true to size in British shoes like Lobb, Church's and Crockett and Jones. You may want to try an 8 in the Bettanins as well.

I assume you meant 9.0 to 9.5 UK. So exactly what size do you take for Lobb?

 

[Maharlika]

Originally Posted by Naturlaut II

I assume you meant 9.0 to 9.5 UK. So exactly what size do you take for Lobb?

My size for John Lobb shoes are 8.5 and 9.0. It depends weather it's a loafer or an oxford. I have a larger size on a Lobb Oxford ( size 9 ).

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by Naturlaut II

Your 9 US translates to what in UK size? 8.5?

The best conversion scale I have yet to find is this one:

http://www.geocities.com/handy_feet/shoesize.html

It would be spot on for me it I only knew my size in AEs and wanted to order a pair of JLs or C&Js.

 

[denning]

I should have pulled the trigger on these Bettanin and Venturis from ebay a month or two ago.




What fantasticly unique leather.

They were $275 but I didn't know anything about the maker and I don't really need anymore shoes. But still....sigh....

 

[kronik]

http://www.barneys.com/b/browse/prod...egoryId=332011

I was looking at these boots - decent price at 50% off.. still can't decide if they're "too much."

 

[maomao1980]

Originally Posted by kronik

http://www.barneys.com/b/browse/prod...egoryId=332011

I was looking at these boots - decent price at 50% off.. still can't decide if they're "too much."

I would love to get those if I know what size to order, having never tried them before. I'm generally a EU42.5, any ideas?

 

[chorse123]

They had quite a few pairs at the last Barney's Warehouse Sale. I wasn't a fan of the design, but I could see how they could make an attractive shoe. The sizing, however, was confusing. I would only buy their shoes if I could return them, and think it would be best to try on in store.

 

[maomao1980]

A quick search on Yahoo Japan yielded this site:

http://www.tailor-cloths.com/order/shoes/vettanin.html

The green oxfords looks incredible.

 

[rick lombardo]

I have both S.B and B&V and the sizing is Italian so 1 size down from what you would regularly wear is the way to go.

 

[sanman]

I have several pairs of B&V... I usually wear a US 8.5 but wear a 7 in B&V.

Just bought the wingtip boot as shown on the Barney's website. It's a good looking shoe but note that the actual color is much lighter than what you see on the website.