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

[Jmm722]



Apologies for interrupting the St Crispin's love in, but these arrived today. Just gorgeous. The marbling looks more subtle to my eye than what it appears in the photo. Thanks Skoaktiebolaget team.

really regret not buying a pair now. Those look amazing.

 

[dijor]

Contragulations Skoaktiebolaget!!

Wish you all the best with another great shoemaker

 

[RogerP]



really regret not buying a pair now. Those look amazing.

Yes, a really terrific makep here.

 

[Leaves]



How much is the upcharge for St Crispins to modify a last to better fit my feet? @Leaves
 Thanks!

There are different ways to provide a great fit. The best way, apart from actually being fitted in the shop, is to order a pair from our RTW collection after consulting us for fitting advice, and really wear them, for several weeks, and then decide if you need a personal last or not. If you decide the RTW sizing is not optimal, there are basically two options.

1. The short term option is to add fitting pieces. While this will provide a better fit, this surcharge will apply every time you order a pair, as the fitting pieces will be added and then removed from the last for every order.
2. The long term solution, and what we recommend, is to make a "personal customer last". This is a one time surcharge of 2800 SEK ex VAT (will apply to every last shape, so if you want one personal last for Classic and one for Chiseled, you need to pay the surcharge twice).

 

[laufer]



There are different ways to provide a great fit. The best way, apart from actually being fitted in the shop, is to order a pair from our RTW collection after consulting us for fitting advice, and really wear them, for several weeks, and then decide if you need a personal last or not. If you decide the RTW sizing is not optimal, there are basically two options.

1. The short term option is to add fitting pieces. While this will provide a better fit, this surcharge will apply every time you order a pair, as the fitting pieces will be added and then removed from the last for every order.
2. The long term solution, and what we recommend, is to make a "personal customer last". This is a one time surcharge of 2800 SEK ex VAT (will apply to every last shape, so if you want one personal last for Classic and one for Chiseled, you need to pay the surcharge twice).

Thank you Leaves for clarifying this. It is very helpful.

 

[grc1]



There are different ways to provide a great fit. The best way, apart from actually being fitted in the shop, is to order a pair from our RTW collection after consulting us for fitting advice, and really wear them, for several weeks, and then decide if you need a personal last or not.

Does StC purport, a la G&G, that all the lasts fit basically the same, or is there understood to be significant variation like Vass? Interested in the Novello last, but there's no RTW reference model .

 

[fllick]

There are different ways to provide a great fit. The best way, apart from actually being fitted in the shop, is to order a pair from our RTW collection after consulting us for fitting advice, and really wear them, for several weeks, and then decide if you need a personal last or not. If you decide the RTW sizing is not optimal, there are basically two options.

1. The short term option is to add fitting pieces. While this will provide a better fit, this surcharge will apply every time you order a pair, as the fitting pieces will be added and then removed from the last for every order.
2. The long term solution, and what we recommend, is to make a "personal customer last". This is a one time surcharge of 2800 SEK ex VAT (will apply to every last shape, so if you want one personal last for Classic and one for Chiseled, you need to pay the surcharge twice).

Thanks! very helpful and informative!

 

[Handcuffed]

Can anyone speculate as to the surcharge for shell?

 

[diadem]

Does anyone have any experience ordering StC's on a customized last through a different retailer? Like, for example, StC has a trunk show here in NYC and I get fitted for a customized last by Philipp and order a pair of shoes. Can I then place an order through Skoak using the customized last I was fitted for in NYC? Skoak's pricing is just too good.

Ideally, I'd just get measured in NYC without placing an order, just pay the fee for the custom last through whatever retailer the trunk show is at, and then place all my orders through Skoak, but I'm sure this is prohibited and totally in poor taste.

 

[dalevy]

There are different ways to provide a great fit. The best way, apart from actually being fitted in the shop, is to order a pair from our RTW collection after consulting us for fitting advice, and really wear them, for several weeks, and then decide if you need a personal last or not. If you decide the RTW sizing is not optimal, there are basically two options.

1. The short term option is to add fitting pieces. While this will provide a better fit, this surcharge will apply every time you order a pair, as the fitting pieces will be added and then removed from the last for every order.
2. The long term solution, and what we recommend, is to make a "personal customer last". This is a one time surcharge of 2800 SEK ex VAT (will apply to every last shape, so if you want one personal last for Classic and one for Chiseled, you need to pay the surcharge twice).

For option 1 and 2, I assume we have to come into the shop, correct? Can it be at any time with just Skoak employees? Or would we have to come in to the shop during a trunk show (or some other way for StC personnel to be on hand)?

 

[dalevy]

Does anyone have any experience ordering StC's on a customized last through a different retailer? Like, for example, StC has a trunk show here in NYC at The Armoury or Leffot and I get fitted for a customized last by Philipp and order a pair of shoes. Can I then place an order through Skoak using the customized last I was fitted for in NYC? Skoak's pricing is just too good.

Ideally, I'd just get measured in NYC without placing an order, just pay the fee for the custom last through whatever retailer the trunk show is at, and then place all my orders through Skoak, but I'm sure this is prohibited and totally in poor taste.

It would seem that way to me too.

 

[SoGent]

Does StC purport, a la G&G, that all the lasts fit basically the same, or is there understood to be significant variation like Vass? Interested in the Novello last, but there's no RTW reference model

.

I have a boot and a shoe on their Novello last & think it's a great look. I also consider it a totally different animal from their others
and would not recommend ordering without trying it on first.

Also, to give an opinion on the G&G fit 'guide' - no, fit is not necessarily the same across all their lasts.

 

[rydenfan]

I think the GMTO to organize is a group fitting trip to Skoak!!

 

[tifosi]

I think the GMTO to organize is a group fitting trip to Skoak!!

IN

 

[SoGent]

There are different ways to provide a great fit. The best way, apart from actually being fitted in the shop, is to order a pair from our RTW collection after consulting us for fitting advice, and really wear them, for several weeks, and then decide if you need a personal last.

been there did that . . . . first order with you guys placed