Information / Shoe Maker ID Needed - J&M Exotics from 2002

[greekgeek]

I am curious to know if anyone has ideas as to who made these Alligator shoes for Johnston & Murphy. Any comments or experiences on the quality of this line? They are made in Italy.

 

[andrewlef]

No clue, but they're hideous. They look like those orthopedic shoes worn by nurses.

 

[JayJay]

I recall J&M established a relationship with Mezlan. I don't know whether Mezlan is a shoe maker or simply a brand; however, Mezlan had several different styles of exotics, which I think these are.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by JayJay

I recall J&M established a relationship with Mezlan. I don't know whether Mezlan is a shoe maker or simply a brand; however, Mezlan had several different styles of exotics, which I think these are.

Mezlan makes it's own shoes and shoes for other brands. They are the largest maker of exotic skin shoes.

 

[Tarmac]

I don't know who makes these, but I saw a few pair of Aristocraft at a Charlotte Airport JM store and they looked great, at least as good as AE. They were $375 retail though.

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by mr monty

Mezlan makes it's own shoes and shoes for other brands. They are the largest maker of exotic skin shoes.

Sounds plausible....any way to tell for sure? Pictures of the sole perhaps?

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by andrewlef

No clue, but they're hideous. They look like those orthopedic shoes worn by nurses.

I think the black would look nice with jeans. Alot if not most nice shoes look anorexic with jeans IMO.

 

[Tarmac]

Originally Posted by greekgeek

Sounds plausible....any way to tell for sure? Pictures of the sole perhaps?

I would say this is telling:

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/catalo...rd&PLOID=46172

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by Tarmac

I would say this is telling:

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/catalo...rd&PLOID=46172

Interesting. But does Mezlan make shoes in Italy?

Also the lasts for the captoes are very Un-Mezlan in style although I am unsure if that is very relevent.