Carlos Santos Shoes - Feedback & Appreciation

[ijustknow]

My only pair of Carlos Santos, suede double monks made for Herring

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I think the last is too narrow for you, do you think so?

 

[ijustknow]

There we go
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Very nice sole, more true after wear!

 

[ijustknow]

Kostas: I've never seen info on style sites about Santos's handcrafted lineup. How are the leathers and structures different from their regular wares?

That's a good looking design as well. I've never seen its like before.

I unboxed one pair, maybe you can have a look.

Unboxing 4391 from Carlos Santos Handcrafted Collection - fp

Carlos Santos has four collection, Blake construction for Green collection, open channel Goodyear welted construction for mainline, Golden painted close channel Goodyear for Handgrade collection and its top collection, Handcrafted. Carlos Santos makes private label for many brands, such as...

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[ijustknow]

It ages perfectly!

I don't agree, 75% of my shoes must be patinas. I feel they age great. Here's my double monks from 2018 in wine shadow. I say they age great.

I am not thrilled with how my TLB vegano leather looks but that's my personal preference. Both are great options and you should not worry about anything. In the end, pick the one that is more visually appealing to you. Patinas add a bit more flair and flamboyance in a way or a special touch.
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[ijustknow]

I don't think the other photos due justice to the beauty and craftsmanship View attachment 1563579 and style of Carlos Santos

What is the last for your pairs?

 

[compuccesory]

I thought you guys might enjoy some styles you will never see

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I'm eyeing the brown balmoral boot that you have on your site pretty hard. There's a UK 7.5 left. I am a US9 on Brannock and am comfortable with a 8.5EEE on Allen Edmonds 65, and find the Meermin Dani in size 8 to be snug. Would the 7.5 work for me?

 

[Noblekostas]

I'm eyeing the brown balmoral boot that you have on your site pretty hard. There's a UK 7.5 left. I am a US9 on Brannock and am comfortable with a 8.5EEE on Allen Edmonds 65, and find the Meermin Dani in size 8 to be snug. Would the 7.5 work for me?

if you are a EEE it might be a tight fit for you in the beginning. I do have a black balmoral in size 8 tho from my private collection for sale unworn.

 

[compuccesory]

if you are a EEE it might be a tight fit for you in the beginning. I do have a black balmoral in size 8 tho from my private collection for sale unworn.

I'm not an EEE on Brannock, I just size downhalf a size and go EEE with Allen Edmonds because AE 65 runs long and narrow. I generally go with 9 in other makes. But I think I should probably pass, too risky.

 

[Noblekostas]

I'm not an EEE on Brannock, I just size downhalf a size and go EEE with Allen Edmonds because AE 65 runs long and narrow. I generally go with 9 in other makes. But I think I should probably pass, too risky.

Yes it’s probably wise to do so.

 

[Noblekostas]

First ever sample or shell cordovan Santos.

 

[shoes83]

What are your thoughts on the Italian shell vs. Horween?

 

[Noblekostas]

What are your thoughts on the Italian shell vs. Horween?

I just think horween is more consistent. My Dinkelacker shell from horween wasn’t amazing.

 

[shoes83]

I've never handled one of those. I respect the tradition, but it's not really my style.

 

[Noblekostas]

I've never handled one of those. I respect the tradition, but it's not really my style.

The ones I am making are these in the leather above. It was just a sample

 

[AdaminPhilly]

I am thinking of getting a pair of Carlos Santos Oxfords. Would I be correct in saying mostly everyone here is pleased with the quality and longevity of their shoes?