Madova Gloves in Florence

[sprout2]

How would an unlined calf suede glove feel? Wouldn't the inner lining be smooth leather and thus kind of clammy and rubbery?
I've only ever worn gloves with the suede nap on the inside, so I'm having trouble imagining the reverse being comfortable.

 

[ffatt]

I wear Size 8.5 in Merola gloves lined in cashmere, I was thinking of getting a pair of unlined gloves and was wondering if I needed to size down to make up for the fact that they are not lined. I know usually this would not be the case, but Merola can be unpredictable. So hopefully, if someone has insight into this I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Jay

 

[ffatt]

^Anyone know? Your help is much appreciated? Would hate to go through the return process.

 

[sprout2]

If your question is in regard to Madova in particular I would not size down, the difference between 8.5 lined and 8 unlined is too drastic. I have both in 8.5. I also have a new pair in unlined calf 8.5 to sell if you are interested.

 

[ThinkDerm]

visited madova yesterday. they will no longer be selling peccary gloves anymore, and have only one pair left in size 8.5

plenty of carpincho in brown and black

 

[gopherblue]

Just an update. I was in Florence this week and made a point to get some new gloves (my last visit was 6 or so years ago and I could use a new pair).

I can confirm that, unfortunately, neither Madova nor Martelli offer real peccary any more, only carpincho. Martelli may have it in your size if you ask repeatedly "no, the other peccary," but they indicated they don't stock it any more. They had none in my size (8.5). Pusateri, however, did have peccary, and a very good selection.

Two things to note: first, these are handmade goods and as a result, size variation is significant, so try several pairs for the best fit. Second, while as noted in the original post, hand stitching is thicker thread and may be less durable than machine stitching, it has the advantage of being repairable if the stitching opens. Thus, the gloves should last longer if well-cared for.

So, Pusateri it is. I picked up a lovely brown pair of unlined peccary, but I also bucked the absurd "consensus" and opted for a second pair of brown peccary with cashmere lining. Yes, peccary is fantastic unlined, but it is also just fantastic generally, and I need a pair of lined gloves for cold winter days. Why not get the good stuff for those days too?

 

[zeero3]



Just an update. I was in Florence this week and made a point to get some new gloves (my last visit was 6 or so years ago and I could use a new pair).

I can confirm that, unfortunately, neither Madova nor Martelli offer real peccary any more, only carpincho. Martelli may have it in your size if you ask repeatedly "no, the other peccary," but they indicated they don't stock it any more. They had none in my size (8.5). Pusateri, however, did have peccary, and a very good selection.

Two things to note: first, these are handmade goods and as a result, size variation is significant, so try several pairs for the best fit. Second, while as noted in the original post, hand stitching is thicker thread and may be less durable than machine stitching, it has the advantage of being repairable if the stitching opens. Thus, the gloves should last longer if well-cared for.

So, Pusateri it is. I picked up a lovely brown pair of unlined peccary, but I also bucked the absurd "consensus" and opted for a second pair of brown peccary with cashmere lining. Yes, peccary is fantastic unlined, but it is also just fantastic generally, and I need a pair of lined gloves for cold winter days. Why not get the good stuff for those days too?

Please post pics! I bought Pusateris when I went out there for my honeymoon and don't get to wear them that often living in San Francisco.....

 

[gopherblue]



Please post pics! I bought Pusateris when I went out there for my honeymoon and don't get to wear them that often living in San Francisco.....

Can't really see much but here they are. Unlined on the left.

 

[ThinkDerm]

Peccary gloves are becoming increasingly rare for some reason.

 

[Mishathebeer]

i was this week in florence
and madova listed the "peccary" gloves now as Carpincho
no store has peccary gloves

 

[ThinkDerm]

i was this week in florence
and madova listed the "peccary" gloves now as Carpincho
no store has peccary gloves

I heard that 2 years ago they were going to limit/stop peccary gloves

 

[somatoform]

I was in Florence in late 2016. I visited maybe 5 glove shops. Three of them had peccary, all cashmere lined.

I recall the place with the best looking shade of tan in peccary being at EFG Guanti. It's not as centrally located as the other stores and doesn't appear as readily with an online search.

In fact, if you look at their site, I'm pretty sure the Paolo model is peccary, though none of the colors are what I saw in store:

Paolo : EFG Guanti

www.efgguanti.it

Correction: all three places also had unlined peccary options.

 

[tan1415]

Hi all, in 2000 I visited Rome and bought leather gloves lined with cashmere for less than 30/40€.

the quality was incomparable with what I could find in the Netherlands and most definitely in price. Than a leather Glove was an unheard of luxury north of 100€.

I loved those gloves. But like everything…I tend to lose them.

going to Florence in a weeks time…and while browsing found madova gloves. Somehow I never thought there was gloves specialists in Florence.

this time I want to give it ago.
which is best?
madova
luciano
martinelli
guanti

i am looking for thin and soft. It’s purely for warmth and looks. Wants to keep it wrinkle free as possible.
not sure if peccary or capibara would be a good fit,