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

[GabrielOB]

I stopped by SkoAB today and talked to Gabriel about this...and much more

He said that Bonafe compensate for the shearling lining and you should stick to your size.

It has to be suede and rubber soles. We need to be three to avoid the MTO fee.

Just to clarify about the sizing for boots with this kind of lining. Bonafe use fur lining. They normally compensate for the fitting and can do so by re-inserting the last once the insole is on; it is a very well tested operation. They use sheepskin and you can choose from black or brown color.

 

[calidist]

Single Dainite v. double leather is OK with me.

That's fine for me as well. Maybe we can skip the further Google survey. My vote is for double leather between the two.

 

[Mr. Six]

^ Works for me, obviously. Perhaps we can just leave it to Patrik et al. at this point to decide the final configuration to propose.

 

[calidist]

^ Works for me, obviously. Perhaps we can just leave it to Patrik et al. at this point to decide the final configuration to propose.

Sure. We've at least got 2 people behind double leather--I just can't do any single layer sole.

 

[Leaves]



Sure.  We've at least got 2 people behind double leather--I just can't do any single layer sole.

There is a compromise; Carmina has a sole that is between a single and a double sole and that's the "500" sole; it has a thin midsole. Not as thick as double but still a little more comfy and thick than single.

 

[stmaier]



There is a compromise; Carmina has a sole that is between a single and a double sole and that's the "500" sole; it has a thin midsole. Not as thick as double but still a little more comfy and thick than single.

What is the bottom of this option, leather or Dainite?

 

[calidist]

There is a compromise; Carmina has a sole that is between a single and a double sole and that's the "500" sole; it has a thin midsole. Not as thick as double but still a little more comfy and thick than single.

Is there a picture of the 500 sole you can share with us?

 

[Leaves]



What is the bottom of this option, leather or Dainite?

It can be made both with Dainite or leather.

 

[Barcelona]

Ooooh! If I wasn't waiting for my Galways... sounds awesome, and perfect for swedish winters. Too bad this wasn't thought of in july/august. Might be up for a rerun for next winter.
Although for that money, one might be tempted to chip in a "bit" more for a country grain/suede shearling lined Galway on the 62 last.

The Galway is only available with the shearling in the shaft though, not the whole shoe as these Bonafes are, correct?

 

[Leaves]



Is there a picture of the 500 sole you can share with us?

This is an example:
http://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/collections/carmina/products/carmina-chelsea-boot-in-snuff

 

[thebrownman]

Wow! That is a gorgeous looking boot. I've always been indifferent about Chelsea boots TBH, but those snuff suede Carminas on the Rain last look fantastic.

 

[Frank the sheep]



The Galway is only available with the shearling in the shaft though, not the whole shoe as these Bonafes are, correct?

It´s correct.

 

[stmaier]



It can be made both with Dainite or leather.

This with a Dainite bottom should please almost everyone, no?

 

[calidist]

This with a Dainite bottom should please almost everyone, no?

I'd still prefer a double sole, whether that be leather or dainite. If that's not in the cards then I'll have to think about it long and hard, but I'm leaning towards passing.

 

[calidist]

I'd still prefer a double sole, whether that be leather or dainite. If that's not in the cards then I'll have to think about it long and hard, but I'm leaning towards passing.

Are folks open to a double leather sole? We've got 2 people interested in it. I'm going to move on with a one off MTO otherwise.