Carlos Santos Shoes - Feedback & Appreciation

[Paul902]

I joined the club this weekend with these jumper boots from Cavour. I love the patina even more in person than I had in pictures. I find this boot has a lot of presence, and has both rugged jumper and elegant elements to it. I really like the colour of the speedhooks with this Guimares patina.

Thanks to @notdos for helping me dial in the size, with other comparables we share. The 234 is not the best last on my feet, but not bad, at 1/2 size less than usual, for my narrow low volume feet.

 

[RogerP]

^^^ Very nice indeed. I have a pair of these inbound (or soon to be inbound) as well. If the patina grain is as nice as that one my CS double monks, I'm going to love this pair of boots.

 

[Paul902]

^^^ Very nice indeed. I have a pair of these inbound (or soon to be inbound) as well. If the patina grain is as nice as that one my CS double monks, I'm going to love this pair of boots.

Thanks, Roger. Yeah, I think it is a great boot for the Canadian winter. Enjoy yours!

 

[Youssef]

Hi,

Anyone can help compare the 160 and the 316 lasts?

I own the two eyelet derbies on the 160 in 10.5UK. The shoes feels right and are comfortable. No slippage at all, a bit narrow on the instep because my insteps are high. So the eyelet panels from both sides don’t meet (1.5/2cm gap) and there’s a small crease that formed at the throat line or tongue base that is related to how my high instep constrains the tongue.



On the other hand I have the field boots on the same size but they are on the 316 last and feel more generous with a slight slippage and a bit more creasing at the vamp.


Not sure this difference is due to the last being more generous or to the boot vs derby shape and lacing difference...

Now, if I want to go for an Oxford in the 316, I’m not if I should drop half a size to avoid slippage and creasing but I’m worried about the instep and the fact the gap might be huge and not aesthetic...

Anyone dropping sizes between CS lasts?

P.S: I also have Meermin double monks in 10.5UK on Hiro last. The fit is “perfect”, but it’s really stiff, and can become a real pain on the heels.

 

[jayvee]

I joined the club this weekend with these jumper boots from Cavour. I love the patina even more in person than I had in pictures. I find this boot has a lot of presence, and has both rugged jumper and elegant elements to it. I really like the colour of the speedhooks with this Guimares patina.

Thanks to @notdos for helping me dial in the size, with other comparables we share. The 234 is not the best last on my feet, but not bad, at 1/2 size less than usual, for my narrow low volume feet.

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Very nice . I just returned mine , the 234 last didn’t work for me and I couldn’t get on with the pointy-ness. They should change the last on the jumper boot to round like 333 or something more almond and I am sure they’d sell a lot more.

 

[RogerP]

Pretty glad to have this pair on a day like today.

 

[shoewarma]

Pretty glad to have this pair on a day like today.

Looks like these boys can handle today's messy weather. Might have to consider one in the future.

 

[gbandi]

Pretty glad to have this pair on a day like today.

These look too nice to be worn in snow!!! I can’t even think about wearing these beauties in snow. But then I don’t live in Canada so am lacking the perspective

Nice boots roger, I missed them in the recent Cavour sale. Hoping someone sizes wrong and puts a 8.5uk on sale

 

[Paul902]

These look too nice to be worn in snow!!! I can’t even think about wearing these beauties in snow. But then I don’t live in Canada so am lacking the perspective

Nice boots roger, I missed them in the recent Cavour sale. Hoping someone sizes wrong and puts a 8.5uk on sale

When your choices are awesome boots (like Roger) or bare feet in the snow, it is not even a question!!

 

[Youssef]

These look too nice to be worn in snow!!! I can’t even think about wearing these beauties in snow. But then I don’t live in Canada so am lacking the perspective

Nice boots roger, I missed them in the recent Cavour sale. Hoping someone sizes wrong and puts a 8.5uk on sale

There’s a very tiny difference in the version sold by Cavour.

 

[gbandi]

You are killing me dude. These are the ones I missed during the sale..

There’s a very tiny difference in the version sold by Cavour.
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[RogerP]

These look too nice to be worn in snow!!! I can’t even think about wearing these beauties in snow. But then I don’t live in Canada so am lacking the perspective

Nice boots roger, I missed them in the recent Cavour sale. Hoping someone sizes wrong and puts a 8.5uk on sale

Looks like these boys can handle today's messy weather. Might have to consider one in the future.

Looks like these boys can handle today's messy weather. Might have to consider one in the future.

When your choices are awesome boots (like Roger) or bare feet in the snow, it is not even a question!!

Cheers, gents. This pair was from Skoak and I have a pair of the patina grain inbound from Cavour. Arguably too close to a replication but I could not resist that sale price.

What I REALLY like about this pair is that they are smart enough to pair with a sportcoat and trousers for the office, but rugged enough to deal with foul winter weather on the way there.

 

[Youssef]

You are killing me dude. These are the ones I missed during the sale..

I didn't get them either on the price they are offered on today! They were already on sales few weeks back, so I took the plunge for about 80$ more than today, but I consider it was still a very good deal although my size is still available...

 

[Schweino]

Very nice . I just returned mine , the 234 last didn’t work for me and I couldn’t get on with the pointy-ness. They should change the last on the jumper boot to round like 333 or something more almond and I am sure they’d sell a lot more.

What size did you return?

 

[Christian0314]

Can't speak for Rui, but I size half down from Hiro last.

I size down for both Rui and 316 from Hiro

I received my CS Wingtip 316 last today from @cavour.co and I am very glad that I took a half size down from Rui last. Fits like a glove. I'll post pictures later.

BTW, any tips on how to polish Coimbra Patina? Is it ok to use Saphir mirror shine/ high gloss? Creme or Conditioner. I checked pages back that Saphir creme is too harsh but nevef stated about Saphir mirror shine or high gloss. Thank you