Meermin Mallorca Shoes

[JUAN MANUEL]

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If someone were to tell me that these are shell I would probably raise an eyebrow, but supposedly they are and the boots look better than I thought. They are a bit more reddish, and they don't look like CXL, CXL is a bit more yellowish/green in comparison.They are relatively easy to leave marks.

Fit wise, they fit like an actual boot (I don't know how Meermin pushes for a last like Hiro) The ROD/HOK last is definitely more comfortable. I like my boots to fit snug, so I sized down 0.5. If you don't like that, go TTS. (Brannock 9.5) and I took UK8.

Very nice boots. Congrats.

Is nice to hear that you have almost solved the size issues. I got some Bally inserts that are very very thin and helped me with some voluminous lasts,

 

[zurich64]

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I would be very surprised if one were able to stretch shell Cordovan to make a pair of shoes fit better.

Shell does stretch. You need a proper shoe stretcher, not a shoe tree. It is easy to make 0.5 size up, or a bit wider, if shoes are uncomfortable.

 

[melcahoon]

Shell does stretch. You need a proper shoe stretcher, not a shoe tree. It is easy to make 0.5 size up, or a bit wider, if shoes are uncomfortable.

Can you recommend one?

 

[Patrick1053]

 

[stephenaf2003]

Shell does stretch. You need a proper shoe stretcher, not a shoe tree. It is easy to make 0.5 size up, or a bit wider, if shoes are uncomfortable.

lol…1/2 size…good luck with that.

 

[Patrick1053]

I want an unlined shell chukka from meermin. Now! I'm gen z so I should get what I want immediately

 

[Potatoe]

I'm gen z

You know we are going to pick on you now. ?

 

[Patrick1053]

You know we are going to pick on you now. ?

 

[XxLogo]

Really liking the look of the Heritage Shell Chelsea Boots. Was holding out for a brown CXL Chukka, but those hell Chelsea’s are just gorgeous. How is the Rod Last?? I am a 9E in Grant Stone Leo with thick socks, 8UK in SoH Loafer with no socks/thin socks, EU42 in Margom Sneakers, and wear a 9D in Grant Atone Alexander Last (8.5E probably would be better). Would 8UK be best as I heard the HOK last, which the ROD is based, is usually larger like the Leo.

 

[lfzhao5]

Really liking the look of the Heritage Shell Chelsea Boots. Was holding out for a brown CXL Chukka, but those hell Chelsea’s are just gorgeous. How is the Rod Last?? I am a 9E in Grant Stone Leo with thick socks, 8UK in SoH Loafer with no socks/thin socks, EU42 in Margom Sneakers, and wear a 9D in Grant Atone Alexander Last (8.5E probably would be better). Would 8UK be best as I heard the HOK last, which the ROD is based, is usually larger like the Leo.

8.5 Rod, probably, shell don't stretch like CXL. Or 8 if you want thin socks

 

[XxLogo]

8.5 Rod, probably, shell don't stretch like CXL. Or 8 if you want thin socks

I usually wear cushion DT or Icebreaker socks during FW seasons. Does anyone else have experience between Leo & ROD/HOK?

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

I'm sure I'm not the only one, but if this GMTO was on any other of their established round last in which I could easily figure out my sizing, I'd jump in. Thus, sadly, I'm refraining.

The waxy tobacco looks really nice and it has a commando sole which is even better.

 

[rdugz]

I'm sure I'm not the only one, but if this GMTO was on any other of their established round last in which I could easily figure out my sizing, I'd jump in. Thus, sadly, I'm refraining.

The waxy tobacco looks really nice and it has a commando sole which is even better.

Plus they are on soles that haven't been used before? Anyone have any insights on the "City Lug" or the Itshide one?

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

Plus they are on soles that haven't been used before? Anyone have any insights on the "City Lug" or the Itshide one?

Damn, even better. I hadn't acknowledged it until you mentioned it, but yes, it's a new sole they're offering. Initially, I assumed it was a low-profile commando sole, but it seems very reminiscent of Alden's commando sole with a full rubber instead of a partial.

 

[rdugz]

Damn, even better. I hadn't acknowledged it until you mentioned it, but yes, it's a new sole they're offering. Initially, I assumed it was a low-profile commando sole, but it seems very reminiscent of Alden's commando sole with a full rubber instead of a partial.

I know, I was really digging this MTO but final sale on a newer last and a new type of soles is .... not ideal, to say the least.