Operation Paprika

[Fishball]

Originally Posted by imatlas

Those are gorgeous, G.

Fritzl, those are the most amazing paprika to date.

+1

 

[luk-cha]

Originally Posted by apropos

Cordovan or CG?

it is full grain calf

 

[Pliny]

Originally Posted by gshen

These "˜paprikas' from Austria finally showed up after a long transit in HKG.

The color is just fantastic with rich shades of oxblood and burgundy.. Fritzl is super proud of the leather, and rightly so. Very solid "˜toothpick' construction with soles look like they could beat the hell out of cobblestone.

I took some comparison pics with a few lasts - from 12 o'clock: AE Macallister (#5 last), C&J Hallum (348 last), Alfred Sargent Stratford (99 last), Vass budapester derby (awesomest F last), Paprika. I know the styling may not be everyone's cup of tea, but i think they'll be pretty badass with a casual outfit.

Fritzl should have more to say about these shortly.





Lovely! that colour is sublime, and the last looks very asymmetrical - rather like the Vass F but a flatter toe box ..

I haven't read the thread - these are by Handmacher?

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Pliny

I haven't read the thread - these are by Handmacher?

yes

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Fishball

+1

makes me shake my head, nvm.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by luk-cha

it is full grain calf

thank you. boxcalf is the term we use here.

 

[Fishball]

Originally Posted by fritzl

makes me shake my head, nvm.

like that?

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by Fishball

like that?

exactly

 

[apropos]

Originally Posted by fritzl

boxcalf in old horse oxblood.

Originally Posted by luk-cha

it is full grain calf
Thanks guys.

 

[fritzl]

Originally Posted by apropos

Thanks guys.

you're very welcome.

 

[studio253]

Those look great! Could you please forward me info as well.

 

[fritzl]



Those look great! Could you please forward me info as well.

sure, what kind of info do you need?

 

[gshen]

Just wanted to add that the paprikas have been breaking in very very nicely. Started off a bit stiff in the soles, but they are now becoming best friends with my feet..leather is pure sex.

 

[luk-cha]



Just wanted to add that the paprikas have been breaking in very very nicely. Started off a bit stiff in the soles, but they are now becoming best friends with my feet..leather is pure sex.

luky so so

 

[fritzl]



Just wanted to add that the paprikas have been breaking in very very nicely. Started off a bit stiff in the soles, but they are now becoming best friends with my feet..leather is pure sex.

g., many thanks for the feedback.

i'll definitely pass it to my leather supplier.