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

[Leaves]

Agreed, though it is the best time to snap some up on sale.

And that’s basically what is killing the traditional retail industry right now. I totally understand that people want to make a good deal. But it will drive all smaller niche boutiques out of business, if no one buys anything except when there’s a sale. Unless you do as many US retailers and large online stores which have a higher margin on everything and then hold “sales” where the sale price is what the non-sale price should have been from the beginning. That’s what they would call a rip off in the good old days but has now become an industry standard.

 

[dangerous]

@Leaves I was considering visiting the shop today to chat with Daniel Wegan, but with the current situation with covid-19, do you only want people who will actually purchase a pair?

I have not booked an appointment, but I'm always interested in learning more. I'm considering bespoke in the future, but not now.

 

[Leaves]

@Leaves I was considering visiting the shop today to chat with Daniel Wegan, but with the current situation with covid-19, do you only want people who will actually purchase a pair?

I have not booked an appointment, but I'm always interested in learning more. I'm considering bespoke in the future, but not now.

Anyone is welcome. We do not expect a huge crowd. If that becomes an issue we will make sure that people will have to wait outside for a bit. Until the store becomes less crowded and Daniel has the time for a chat.

 

[jischwar]

And that’s basically what is killing the traditional retail industry right now. I totally understand that people want to make a good deal. But it will drive all smaller niche boutiques out of business, if no one buys anything except when there’s a sale. Unless you do as many US retailers and large online stores which have a higher margin on everything and then hold “sales” where the sale price is what the non-sale price should have been from the beginning. That’s what they would call a rip off in the good old days but has now become an industry standard.

The comment was made in jest, but I should have done a better job of realizing who I was responding to. I understand the comment hit a nerve and for that, I apologize.

 

[CLTesquire]

Anyone with interest in a sleek black Bonafe loafer GMTO?

 

[Leaves]

The comment was made in jest, but I should have done a better job of realizing who I was responding to. I understand the comment hit a nerve and for that, I apologize.

Sorry didn’t get it was a jest. Being a non-native English speaker, sometimes subtleties are not something I pick up on.

No offense taken anyway. Have a great Friday.

 

[jischwar]

Sorry didn’t get it was a jest. Being a non-native English speaker, sometimes subtleties are not something I pick up on.

No offense taken anyway. Have a great Friday.

No problem, I should have added one of these ? and I'm glad no offense was taken!

 

[Cuebert]

@Leaves any hint on what the upcoming EB Boots with Norvegese Stitch will look like?

Deciding on wether I should wait for the boots or jump on the recent EB Norvegese Derbys in dark brown grain.

 

[mg92]

Bought the black grain EB jumpers, can't wait for them to arrive.

 

[ericgereghty]

Anyone with interest in a sleek black Bonafe loafer GMTO?

Curious, if nothing else. Keep me posted.

 

[mhip]

Two new Enzo Bonafé offerings.

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Enzo Bonafé Novergese Derbys

Enzo Bonafé Novergese Plain Toe derby with a chained Norvegese. Fully hand welted. Even in Italy, the craftsmen that can make a chained Norvegese are few and in the case of Bonafé they are all made by an elderly pair working out of their home. Style reference 3635. 946 last Espresso Calf Fully...

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Enzo Bonafé NST Dark Brown Grain

Enzo Bonafé Novergese Split Toe derby with a chained Norvegese. Fully hand welted. Even in Italy, the craftsmen that can make a chained Norvegese are few and in the case of Bonafé they are all made by an elderly pair working out of their home. Style reference 2475. 74945 last Espresso Country...

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Man, that's such a cool shoe.
Just not a color that moves my needle...

 

[tdes81]

Curious, if nothing else. Keep me posted.

I could be interested in a black penny loafer (or wholecut loafer) on the 946 or 74945. How about this model:

In black calf but with black croc for the full strap to kick it up a notch?

 

[ericgereghty]

I could be interested in a black penny loafer (or wholecut loafer) on the 946 or 74945. How about this model:

In black calf but with black croc for the full strap to kick it up a notch?

Hmmmm, definitely sexes it up a notch if we go croc. Definitely interested in that concept. IRT to last, let me check on that. I have a pair of regular EB wholecuts in the 946 that I've regrettably still yet to wear. I'll give them a try on and report back. Down with that potential twist @CLTesquire ?

 

[tdes81]

Hmmmm, definitely sexes it up a notch if we go croc. Definitely interested in that concept. IRT to last, let me check on that. I have a pair of regular EB wholecuts in the 946 that I've regrettably still yet to wear. I'll give them a try on and report back. Down with that potential twist @CLTesquire ?

If it makes it easier, I'd prefer the 74945 to the 946. The loafer I linked is also on the 74945. The 74945 has a slightly lower instep than the 946 and is a round toe instead of a square toe.

I'd also suggest a 180 degree handwelt (like the loafer I linked) and a black single leather sole. You can see an example of the sole I'm talking about on my gatoraides here:

That being said I'd also be open to a vibram topy on a single leather sole.

 

[jischwar]

Hmmmm, definitely sexes it up a notch if we go croc. Definitely interested in that concept. IRT to last, let me check on that. I have a pair of regular EB wholecuts in the 946 that I've regrettably still yet to wear. I'll give them a try on and report back. Down with that potential twist @CLTesquire ?

If it makes it easier, I'd prefer the 74945 to the 946. The loafer I linked is also on the 74945. The 74945 has a slightly lower instep than the 946 and is a round toe instead of a square toe.

I'd also suggest a 180 degree handwelt (like the loafer I linked) and a black single leather sole. You can see an example of the sole I'm talking about on my gatoraides here:

That being said I'd also be open to a vibram topy on a single leather sole.

I like that idea, just not sure I'd get use out of black. Thinking on it for sure. FWIW, 946, 74945, 804, 363MOD all have the same instep