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

[chatelet]

I hope some slimmer lasts. The current ones are too roomy for my slender feet. Sizing down doesn't work for me. Have to return another pair I just received yesterday.

And I need wider lasts! With Carmina raising prices again, would love to start buying L&T, but simply too narrow.

 

[budapest12]

^ I'm regretting that I'm discovering Scafora only through the sale now that they won't be carried. My second pair is on the way (and it's very tempting to pick up a third). I suppose that's the way these things are sometimes. I don't have any Meccariello to compare to but they are outstanding.

 

[laufer]

How do you scafora so far? How does it compare with other makers? I am also bit surprised they are not popular on SF. They look very similar to Meccariello that seems quite popular on SF. Scafora looks like a more subtle version of AM.

I had both and they are comparable. I really cannot say that one is better than the other. The instep on AM is a little higher.

 

[vriche]

Thank you. Just received my first StC and Scafora. Looked for the brown Scafora cap toe but someone beat me to it. Thanks again.
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That Black Cap Toe Oxford is gorgeous!

 

[greenhouse]

Just ordered the Neapolis Amalfi Calf to give PS a shot before it gets hard to find at decent prices. Hope the last works for me. I have E width feet with medium instep... so I / think/ the R last should work well a full size down from my us size. Riskiest shoe purchase I've made, probably. Bummer that there's no shoe trees available in 9uk any longer.

 

[greenhouse]

I had both and they are comparable. I really cannot say that one is better than the other. The instep on AM is a little higher.

Do you happen to have an AS on the 724 last, like a hunt or moore? From pictures the last reminds me of the 724. Curious if that's the case.

 

[Leaves]

We are closing down the Skoaktiebolaget Summer Sale in a few hours.

 

[laufer]

Do you happen to have an AS on the 724 last, like a hunt or moore? From pictures the last reminds me of the 724. Curious if that's the case.

I had Moore, yes AM soft square does resemble 724 last, but AM shoes are more refined.

 

[nishant]

@Leaves : I sent you guys an email yesterday re: the R last on PS. Hope you answer it before the sale closes so I can proceed with the purchase.

 

[brax]

How do you scafora so far? How does it compare with other makers? I am also bit surprised they are not popular on SF. They look very similar to Meccariello that seems quite popular on SF. Scafora looks like a more subtle version of AM.

This particular Scafora last is a bit roomy. I added a tongue pad and that helped a lot.
I haven’t worn it so can’t tell you much about durability but I see no reason why it would disappoint. The one difference is that both StC and Scafora use a lot of crust leather. My gut instinct tells me that neither of the two models I chose are crust so there may not be any difference there. Maybe Skoaktiebolaget can confirm.
As for aesthetics, it’s great. I love the last, the fiddle waist, and the simple cap-toe. It’s most similar to my black G&G cap toe in that regard.

 

[Leaves]

@Leaves : I sent you guys an email yesterday re: the R last on PS. Hope you answer it before the sale closes so I can proceed with the purchase.

The guys are off today, we are closed Sundays. But we'll have a look as soon as we are back.

 

[Leaves]

Limited Opening Hours July 15 - August 10

For those of you who are planning a trip to Stockholm this summer and are thinking of popping by, please note that this summer we have limited opening hours between July 15 - August 10

Weekdays 12.00 - 18.00
Saturdays 12.00 - 16.00
Sundays closed as usual

www.skoaktiebolaget.com will be functioning as usual though!

 

[greenhouse]

This particular Scafora last is a bit roomy. I added a tongue pad and that helped a lot.
I haven’t worn it so can’t tell you much about durability but I see no reason why it would disappoint. The one difference is that both StC and Scafora use a lot of crust leather. My gut instinct tells me that neither of the two models I chose are crust so there may not be any difference there. Maybe Skoaktiebolaget can confirm.
As for aesthetics, it’s great. I love the last, the fiddle waist, and the simple cap-toe. It’s most similar to my black G&G cap toe in that regard.

How roomy? You sized down 1 full size from brannock?

 

[brax]

How roomy? You sized down 1 full size from brannock?

Yes my usual US 8.5D translates most of the time to a UK 7.5E. And that is what I purchased. I'm guessing that a UK 7 may have fit slightly better but maybe not as the shoe felt roomy around the midfoot (hence the tongue pad). Not sure if going all the way down to a 7 would have been a good idea length-wise.

 

[greenhouse]

Yes my usual US 8.5D translates most of the time to a UK 7.5E. And that is what I purchased. I'm guessing that a UK 7 may have fit slightly better but maybe not as the shoe felt roomy around the midfoot (hence the tongue pad). Not sure if going all the way down to a 7 would have been a good idea length-wise.

Thanks. Well, this will be interesting. I think it will fit well, actually.