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

[JubeiSpiegel]

Can't wait to see the EG Shanklin order, it will help me decided on mine...

 

[willsgillen]

Would anyone be interested in a Carmina GMTO cap-toe adelaide with scotch grain cap and fixings and matching color calf for the rest of the shoe? I'd be interested in these in dark brown, burgundy or navy (do they have burgundy or navy scotch grain?). I'd prefer Rain last and leather soles.

As an example I've posted a pic of a V-cap I stole from the Vass thread:

 

[armsignet]

Good lord those look nice. I love me a good pair of loafers. Curious, do the amount of nails at the toe act as a toe guard?

Yes but not as good as real toe plates.

I wondered the same thing. I like the look, and it seems like it is possibly a DIY job, whereas chiseling the outsole for a sunken tap is not (for me, anyway).

I found this old thread (http://www.styleforum.net/t/329378/brass-nails-used-to-impede-shoe-wear) where DFWII deems brass pegs to be better for shoes than taps. His words:

"But of all the options available to us--iron shoe nails, lasting tacks(brass or iron), maple pegs, etc., even metal or plastic toe plates, the brass nails are the most appropriate and most aesthetic and, simultaneously, the most effective solution yet found."

I believe his points were that removing a significant portion of the sole (for sunken taps) in hopes preserving the sole is illogical, and taps can cause inadvertent damage to the welt because the screw placement for taps is irrespective of the actual shoe design.

Alas, DIY seems out. DFWII said that brass pegs that are appropriate for such a job are very hard to find. Apparently most brass nails/tacks/pegs aren't solid brass, aren't the right length, or do not have the right head size.

 

[mw313]

I know, I know.

It's just that it's been 6 months, so I'm ready for the special feel good waiting period to be over already. LOL

I can imagine!

 

[mw313]

Would anyone be interested in a Carmina GMTO cap-toe adelaide with scotch grain cap and fixings and matching color calf for the rest of the shoe? I'd be interested in these in dark brown, burgundy or navy (do they have burgundy or navy scotch grain?). I'd prefer Rain last and leather soles.

As an example I've posted a pic of a V-cap I stole from the Vass thread:

beautiful! I love the subtle difference in texture. It is just enough to keep it conservative for business but still has a bit of flair! What last is that on? It looks a bit to chiseled for the F last but not enough for the U last. It is too wide to be the K last.

 

[laufer]



I wondered the same thing.  I like the look, and it seems like it is possibly a DIY job, whereas chiseling the outsole for a sunken tap is not (for me, anyway).

I found this old thread (http://www.styleforum.net/t/329378/brass-nails-used-to-impede-shoe-wear) where DFWII deems brass pegs to be better for shoes than taps.  His words:

"But of all the options available to us--iron shoe nails, lasting tacks(brass or iron), maple pegs, etc., even metal or plastic toe plates, the brass nails are the most appropriate and most aesthetic and, simultaneously, the most effective solution yet found."

I believe his points were that removing a significant portion of the sole (for sunken taps) in hopes preserving the sole is illogical, and taps can cause inadvertent damage to the welt because the screw placement for taps is irrespective of the actual shoe design.

Alas, DIY seems out.  DFWII said that brass pegs that are appropriate for such a job are very hard to find.  Apparently most brass nails/tacks/pegs aren't solid brass, aren't the right length, or do not have the right head size.

This is plausible. I prefer brass nails and I remember this post from DWFII.
Carmina puts one row of nails 4-5 somewhat widely spaced and they do nto seem to provide that much protection.
EG can put two rows of brass nails but these somewhat thin compared to brass nails I have seen from Alfred Sargent

PS we probably should not derail this thread anymore.

 

[RogerP]

beautiful! I love the subtle difference in texture. It is just enough to keep it conservative for business but still has a bit of flair! What last is that on? It looks a bit to chiseled for the F last but not enough for the U last. It is too wide to be the K last.

It's U.

 

[member2000r]

Sorry, no, these are still not ready. We are receiving Plymouth in Burgundy Pin Grain, Cardiff in Almond CC,some of the Shanklin in Coffee Suede, but not all. And a few single MTOs.

Hope my Westminster in brandy pin grain is not ready yet, really need to recover from a recent big purchase.

 

[dddrees]

I can imagine!

It's cool, hopefully the Malverns won't take quite so long.


Besides I'd much rather they catch the problem and re-make them right before I get my hands on them anyway.

 

[kyaw]

Would anyone be interested in a Carmina GMTO cap-toe adelaide with scotch grain cap and fixings and matching color calf for the rest of the shoe? I'd be interested in these in dark brown, burgundy or navy (do they have burgundy or navy scotch grain?). I'd prefer Rain last and leather soles.

As an example I've posted a pic of a V-cap I stole from the Vass thread:

I am interested in dark brown or burgundy colour. Count me in for GMTO.

 

[mcl911]



I am interested in dark brown or burgundy colour. Count me in for GMTO.

Burgundy museum? And what last as well?

 

[kyaw]

Burgundy museum? And what last as well?

The other thread with Burgundy museum MTO seems dead in water, even though we are missing just 1 more participant.

I am ok with colour, prefer rain last.

If this or other MTO never materializes, just have to wait for skoat to restock.

 

[mcl911]



The other thread with Burgundy museum MTO seems dead in water, even though we are missing just 1 more participant.

I am ok with colour, prefer rain last.

If this or other MTO never materializes, just have to wait for skoat to restock.

Yes sf is quiet these days

 

[jackster145]

Lots of MTOs in the pipelines already i suppose!

 

[armsignet]

This is plausible. I prefer brass nails and I remember this post from DWFII.
Carmina puts one row of nails 4-5 somewhat widely spaced and they do nto seem to provide that much protection.
EG can put two rows of brass nails but these somewhat thin compared to brass nails I have seen from Alfred Sargent
PS we probably should not derail this thread anymore.

It's a vendor thread, so why not expound a bit on new options from a new manufacturer on offer?

I am going to try them, but it is good to know that my expectations for reduced wear should be tempered.

You are right, pictures of shoes and descriptions of possible shoes are why we really visit!