Need help with shoe advice

[James6666666]

Hello all. I'm looking to buy a pair of black captoe/wholecut oxfords.
I'm looking to spend in the range of 180usd to 250usd max.
I have a few options here, I would appreciate any opinions or advice.

1. Meermin Wholecut in Elton last

101540 - BLACK CALF - E

Our take on the minimalist wholecut, handmade on the sleek & contemporary ELTON last. The ELTON last features a slightly longer shape, a soft chiseled toe box & a UK E medium fitting. We recommend you getting your regular UK size. This wholecut is a very dressy and elegant choice, for your most...

int.meermin.com

2. Skolyx captoe oxford

Skolyx black plain cap toe oxford | Experts on quality shoes | Skolyx

Here you'll find our black plain cap toe oxford, Goodyear welted in Spain for our own brand Skolyx. The perfect dress shoe. Free shipping on all shoes within the EU.

www.skolyx.se

3. Carlos Santos black captoe oxford,401 almond last (standard model with open channel stitching)

Carlos Santos Straight Cap Oxford in Black Calf

DISCONTINUED Stunning oxford by Carlos Santos with toe cap. Produced in black calf with goodyear welted single leather sole. 401 last - soft almond shape. Fits true to size, take one full size down from US size. Supplied in high quality box with black boot bags and complimentary Carlos Santos...

www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk

4. Yanko black captoe/wholecut oxfords

https://www.skolyx.se/en/shoes/100-1107-yanko-wholecut-black.html#/42-size-40_uk_6

5. LodinG France black Captoe oxfords nerisa or roma one cut black wholecut oxfords.

https://www.loding.fr/en/oxford/1909-oxford-shoes-nevisa-straight-toe-cap.html#/58-couleur-black/5-pointure-uk_8_eu_42

Yanko would be the most expensive one here for me after shipping and tax. Am looking for opinions on carlos santos standard models and the loding shoes. Preferably I would like the best value, although it seems like I really can't go wrong with any of the choices.

The cheapest and most accessible one for me would be carlos santos. Followed by loding, meermin , skolyx and yanko.

Sadly TLB mallorca is out of my price range. If not I would have settled for those.

Thanks in advance

 

[ValidusLA]

Have you tried on the Santos? If you are happy with the fit I rhink its a good performer in the price range.

 

[James6666666]

Have you tried on the Santos? If you are happy with the fit I rhink its a good performer in the price range.

Hi,
Nope, have not tried it on yet.
I might do it sometime soon.
I fit well in UK8-8.5 for TLB mallorca shoes though. The 8.5 is fine for lace ups but for chelsea boots and loafers it must be an 8.
Thank you for your comment.