Peluso Shoes

[antirabbit]

Does anyone know much about this maker?
What is the quality level?
What forum loved makers would Peluso be akin to?
Thank you in advance!

 

[Toiletduck]

They have lots of Peluso's in HK. The models aren't that well made at all, and I would say they are probably a bit fashion forward compared to typical SFers tastes.

 

[acidboy]

I got a pair of Peluso double monks late last year from yoox. It says Peluso Napoli, goodyear welted and looked solid to me.

low-quality pic. sorry.

 

[maomao1980]

They are OK shoes. I would say comparable to Cheany both quality and price wise. They of course have many different lines, with both conservative and way-out-there lasts and many methods of construction. They usually go for 50% to 60% off during sales, that's when I would consider them.

 

[T4phage]

They are decent enough shoes, and I would rate them (the Goodyear versions) on the level of C&J mainline. THe Pelusos made on the "George" last are quite attractive.

 

[maomao1980]

Originally Posted by T4phage

They are decent enough shoes, and I would rate them (the Goodyear versions) on the level of C&J mainline. THe Pelusos made on the "George" last are quite attractive.

Any pic of the "George" last? Is this the chiseled toe elongated last?

 

[T4phage]

Originally Posted by maomao1980

Any pic of the "George" last? Is this the chiseled toe elongated last?

It is slightly chiseled, but from what I recall, it was not particularly elongated. You can see their shoes on the George last on their website: http://www.fratellipeluso.com/home.html However, they only have a side view.

 

[norcaltransplant]

I have a pair of black captoes from Peluso that were sold via To Boot/Bergdorf Goodman. They retailed in the $500-550 range. Nicely constructed shoes with an attractive bevelled waist. Lasting is relatively conservative and not as sleek as other Italian brands (the goodyear range). I would rate the uppers as being slightly inferior to C&J--they require more effort to shine and the grain is a bit larger than C&J benchgrade. Overall, an average to above average shoe in the luxury footwear market and a decent deal at (full) Yoox prices.

 

[antirabbit]

What is the difference between the Peluso Napoli and the Fratelli Peluso lines?
I ask as there is a pair of monks on Yoox for $94 at Yoox that I am considering, but will not pull the trigger if these are not really a great deal.
The tag says Fatte A Mano, which I take with a grain of salt.

 

[fredrik80]

Some of the Pelusos on yoox were specialorders for an italian store called Mario d'anna , i think that is the difference between the naming system on yoox. If you zoom in on the pictures you can probably see it written on the insole

 

[antirabbit]

Would that mean they are then top quality? IE Peluso Napoli quality and indeed hand made?