Skoaktiebolaget – Enzo Bonafé, Saint Crispin’s, Löf & Tung

[vmss]

That's odd. Carmina rain un 8UK is overall roomier than Bonafe 946 last. I have to take 7.5 in rain and Bonafe 8UK. I find rain overall roomier and higher instep than Bonafe.

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

So I've gotten a good fit with the GG06 last from Gaziano &Girling and the 82 last from Edward Green fits well. I have some Dovers on the 606 and, while a derby, still fit well and the laces aren't ridiculously spaced out. The only Carolina last I could get to work was the Rain last and it wasn't great. I like the F last from Vass a lot. But I still find Bonafe to have a bit higher instep than all of those.

Sorry to hijack the conversation, but I have found the EG 82 their worst for a high in-step such as mine. Curious, are you wearing them half a size to a full size larger? I've found the 888 the better.
Just placed my first Vass order, which is the F last, so I guess in 8-10 weeks I'll be able to comment on that - positively, I hope!

 

[CLTesquire]

That's odd. Carmina rain un 8UK is overall roomier than Bonafe 946 last. I have to take 7.5 in rain and Bonafe 8UK. I find rain overall roomier and higher instep than Bonafe.

Everyone's foot is different I suppose. I wear a 9 UK in the 946 last and a 9 UK in the Rain last. The toe is a little tight on the 946 depending on how thick my socks are but it fits better than the Rain to me. The Rain was a tight fit and I'm on the edge of needing a 9.5 instead. I can close the laces on the 946 but not on the Rain in the same size.

Sorry to hijack the conversation, but I have found the EG 82 their worst for a high in-step such as mine. Curious, are you wearing them half a size to a full size larger? I've found the 888 the better.
Just placed my first Vass order, which is the F last, so I guess in 8-10 weeks I'll be able to comment on that - positively, I hope!

My EG 82's are a 9.5 UK. I've had a hard time with EG sizing to be honest. I tried several pairs and lasts at Brooks Brothers (the only local shop that had them) and got a good fit with a 9.5 UK in the 82 and the 888. But they were older shoes and had the old logo on the insole so I'm certain they were on the old wooden lasts. Then I bought a new pair of Chelseas on the 82 and they're bigger to me. People have differing views on the resin lasts but I personally noticed a difference. YMMV. My Dovers are a 9 UK and the fit is perfect and I plan on trying the 82 last in a 9 UK next time. My G&G's are a 9.5 and the fit is great and better than the 82 last to be honest.

I think you'll like the F last. Bonafe 804 would work well for you too.

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

Everyone's foot is different I suppose. I wear a 9 UK in the 946 last and a 9 UK in the Rain last. The toe is a little tight on the 946 depending on how thick my socks are but it fits better than the Rain to me. The Rain was a tight fit and I'm on the edge of needing a 9.5 instead. I can close the laces on the 946 but not on the Rain in the same size.



My EG 82's are a 9.5 UK. I've had a hard time with EG sizing to be honest. I tried several pairs and lasts at Brooks Brothers (the only local shop that had them) and got a good fit with a 9.5 UK in the 82 and the 888. But they were older shoes and had the old logo on the insole so I'm certain they were on the old wooden lasts. Then I bought a new pair of Chelseas on the 82 and they're bigger to me. People have differing views on the resin lasts but I personally noticed a difference. YMMV. My Dovers are a 9 UK and the fit is perfect and I plan on trying the 82 last in a 9 UK next time. My G&G's are a 9.5 and the fit is great and better than the 82 last to be honest.

I think you'll like the F last. Bonafe 804 would work well for you too.

It is always interesting to read the experience of others.
The 363 Bonafe is my go-to (boots). That said, I prefer Lobb overall, just roomier. I have enquired about G&G sizing, just haven't ordered anything yet. Not sure I like the styling, bit too contemporary.

 

[CLTesquire]

It is always interesting to read the experience of others.
The 363 Bonafe is my go-to. That said, I prefer Lobb overall, just roomier. I have enquired about G&G sizing, just haven't ordered anything yet. Not sure I like the styling, bit too contemporary.

You might like their GG06 or MH71 lasts. I personally do not like the TG73 or any of the deco lasts. They're just too much. Can't decide about the DG70. Would have to see it in person.

 

[heldentenor]

Excited to see the Carlos Santos handgrade collection grow, @Leaves. If a black wingtip or semi-brogue is in the cards, that would be right up my alley.

 

[MrUnderwood]

@Mr Tewkesbury

Just out of curiosity, would you ever order G&G online? Or are the prices at such a certain degree that it would be try at shop and then buy the right size.

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

@Mr Tewkesbury

Just out of curiosity, would you ever order G&G online? Or are the prices at such a certain degree that it would be try at shop and then buy the right size.

I'm foolhardy enough to order online, I don't get to London as often as I should (there is no agent in Australia), perfectly happy to heed good advice.

 

[Skoaktiebolaget]

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/Skoaktiebolaget team

 

[CLTesquire]

More Bonafe today. Vitello Etrusco perf cap toe balmoral.

 

[Trqmaster]

https://us.skoaktiebolaget.com/coll...ntos-classic-oxford-patina-service-50-deposit
these numbers don't add up...

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

https://us.skoaktiebolaget.com/coll...ntos-classic-oxford-patina-service-50-deposit
these numbers don't add up...

Too blotto to see why not - explain? Please.

 

[beargonefishing]

Too blotto to see why not - explain? Please.

List price is $325USD. $325/2=$162.50. 50% deposit listed is $124USD, $38.50 short.

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

Vat?

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

However, yup, still blotto. Gutenberg nacht