Can anyone recommend a smooth leather alternative to the C&J Onslow?

[apropos]

In other words, I am looking for a shoe that is:

- a blucher,
- in brown smooth finish calfskin, preferably lighter brown,
- with apron front,
- no split toe,
- and in a nice slightly elongated round toe last (e.g. C&J 325, 341, or EG 82)

Reference pictures of the C&J Onslow, in cordovan and in grained leather:

Have canvassed the usual English makers (AS, C&J, Trickers, Cheaney, Barker), but no luck.

Closest I've found is AS Exclusive but I don't like the way the apron is finished and baulk at the idea of MTO with no access to an AS B&M nearby.

 

[Cary Grant]

Have you looked at G&G's Hove? Albeit- a split toe but it's very subtle.

 

[apropos]

Sorry, but no G&G - have never liked their lasts.

 

[cioni2k]

Was going to recommend the EG Dover, but then I saw no split-toe. I think that requirement is going to be the deal breaker here. Tough to find. Good luck with your search though.

 

[fritzl]

do you have access to ludwig reiter? their model is named: golfer

also another austrian company, who is called handmacher offers them via their mtm programme.

in both companies english is not a barrier.

if you need assistance let me know.

 

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by apropos

In other words, I am looking for a shoe that is:

- a blucher,
- in brown smooth finish calfskin, preferably lighter brown,
- with apron front,
- no split toe,
- and in a nice slightly elongated round toe last (e.g. C&J 325, 341, or EG 82)

Reference pictures of the C&J Onslow, in cordovan and in grained leather:



Have canvassed the usual English makers (AS, C&J, Trickers, Cheaney, Barker), but no luck.

Closest I've found is AS Exclusive but I don't like the way the apron is finished and baulk at the idea of MTO with no access to an AS B&M nearby.



Apropos I haven't read other posts, but Vass F last in brown, or antic cognac with stitched upper (i.e. no split toe) fits the bill. Beautiful shoe.