Did Magnanni get better?

[Jake Tough]

I had 2 Magnanni boots for like two years and they're still holding like new (altough I don't wear them daily).
Bologna welt makes the shoes sooo comfortable. As if you're walking on clouds. In addition, the overall design is preserved.
I more into European design so Magnanni are just perfect with their fashion-forward style. The leather is good, a bit stiff, but beautiful. I never understood why the spanish brand was so underratted on SF.

Have a nice day mister!

 

[Shiner]

I have shoes from Allen Edmonds, Magnanni, Mezlan, and Crocket and Jones. I buy my shoes with different purposes in mind. My Allen Edmonds are the daily work horse shoes that I wear for work. Magnanni's I use for weekend wear because they are a little more fashion forward without getting ridiculous, my Mezlans are for occasions where a little lizard or crocodile can fit in. Finally my Crocket and Jones are for the most formal occasions. Have you ever tried to dance with a good year welt? Nothing beats a fine bologna shoe with a knurled sold for dancing. Each of these shoes performs quite well when I use them for their intended purpose. I have never understood the good year welt or bust mentality.

 

[razl]

I've got the gamut of all the names mentioned here and still say that Magnanni has a place if it's an aesthetic that you like.

Quick example, I was seriously smitten with these - a spring/summer limited edition makeup - and paid the full website price for them. I'm a deal shark and that's something I never, ever do, but I really, really liked these so I did it. They were worth it to me and, compared to many others, I still feel they were a good buy at the retail ~$425. I would have much rather have had them at a discount, but it was one of those purchases where I didn't want to take the chance of losing them.

They probably aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they were exactly what I was looking for.

Here's a couple of pics cross posted from the Shoe Damage with more pics here: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...central-part-ii.168002/page-1045#post-8842775

 

[Shiner]

I know the feeling. I picked up the Apolo's with the Atesano sole that is hand stitched to the upper. It is just not something that you can just order anytime.

 

[Shiner]

These are my Apolos. Love this sole.

I've got the gamut of all the names mentioned here and still say that Magnanni has a place if it's an aesthetic that you like.

Quick example, I was seriously smitten with these - a spring/summer limited edition makeup - and paid the full website price for them. I'm a deal shark and that's something I never, ever do, but I really, really liked these so I did it. They were worth it to me and, compared to many others, I still feel they were a good buy at the retail ~$425. I would have much rather have had them at a discount, but it was one of those purchases where I didn't want to take the chance of losing them.

They probably aren't everyone's cup of tea, but they were exactly what I was looking for.

Here's a couple of pics cross posted from the Shoe Damage with more pics here: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/...central-part-ii.168002/page-1045#post-8842775

 

[Shoe Review Pro]

I think all of you should like more shiny shoes. Here is a collection of comfortable, shiny Magnanni Shoes http://shoereviewpro.com/magnanni-shoe-reviews

 

[J o s h]

Paid full retail for these last year ($379, I think) . Love them, no regrets.

 

[Shoe Review Pro]

Paid full retail for these last year ($379, I think) . Love them, no regrets.

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looking really nice. from where you buy it?

 

[J o s h]

Thank you @Shoe Review Pro! I bought them from Mitchell's, a menswear store in Huntington, NY that was formerly known as Marshall's. They're an expensive store, but only they were able to get the shoes from one of their "sister stores" for me to try on. I was not willing to buy the shoes without trying them on first. The salesman was named Ralph.

 

[Shiner]

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I think all of you should like more shiny shoes. Here is a collection of comfortable, shiny Magnanni Shoes http://shoereviewpro.com/magnanni-shoe-reviews

Picked these up for 219.99 at Nordstrom. Today and tomorrow.

 

[RDiaz]

Magnanni are indeed much better shoes now than they used to be. But prices have doubled as well. It looks like most models are Goodyear welted now.

 

[Aquafortis]

Magnanni are indeed much better shoes now than they used to be. But prices have doubled as well. It looks like most models are Goodyear welted now.

I believe that all their shoes are either Blake Rapid or Bologna.

 

[RDiaz]

I had some pairs in my hands yesterday and I could have sworn they were Goodyear. Much bulkier than their Bologna models, and with what seemed to be... a welt
But it might just be my untrained eye - too much time away from luxurious stuff. In any case, the leather seemed to be quite a bit better than in the past.

 

[Shiner]

I had some pairs in my hands yesterday and I could have sworn they were Goodyear. Much bulkier than their Bologna models, and with what seemed to be... a welt
But it might just be my untrained eye - too much time away from luxurious stuff. In any case, the leather seemed to be quite a bit better than in the past.

Magnanni does a good job with Rapid Blake in their bologna construction shoes. That McKay machine really gives the perception of a welt. I have a few pairs that I can only take to one cobbler because he has the equipment to resole the shoe. I like the leather. Not as soft as some, but after about 3 hours break in is pretty much complete.

 

[Aquafortis]

A Magnanni report told me they only use grade A calf, for what that's worth. I've found the comfort to be great right out of the box, almost as good as my Gravatis.