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

[ErikDg]

This wholecut is destined for next month's GMTO....

This one is actually from July´s GMTOs.

 

[BespokeBeirut]

I'm considering the Enzo Bonafe 3964 split-toe derby. Archive images are a bit hard to view; does anyone have images of this model with the reverse split-toe (presumably the exclusive "skin stitch apron" option)? Cheers.

 

[ErikDg]

@BespokeBeirut Here is a few. Actually I need to change that text since it´s a little misleading. It should be hand stitched apron with skin stitch split toe.

 

[BespokeBeirut]

Thank you, that's really quite helpful.

 

[ryanluo23]

Thanks and great photography from @ErikDg and Skoatie - cant wait to recieve them

 

[jischwar]

Didn't realize Skoak was still working with StC, very nice boots @ryanluo23

 

[ryanluo23]

Didn't realize Skoak was still working with StC, very nice boots @ryanluo23

It’s getting harder to find a retailer that’s does MTO StC that’s for sure

 

[ZzzRain]

It’s getting harder to find a retailer that’s does MTO StC that’s for sure

Just curious, what is the advantage compare to getting directly from Stc? And do you get last modified?

 

[Encore]

Just curious, what is the advantage compare to getting directly from Stc? And do you get last modified?

Better customer service.

 

[ryanluo23]

Better customer service.

what he said^

Ordering a StC can be tricky esp for a beginner. If you are after a standard makeup, going direct or through a retailer like Skoatie should be fine.

Where it gets tricky is, if you are wanting to customise an order with many or even a few minor details. What I've learned in the past is, StC recieves an order via an excel sheet/template and that is pretty much the be-all and end-all. So if your order is not correctly captured in this format either through a retailer or direct with PC, the end result will often be less than desired. And the thing is we often do not get to check this ordering sheet...

StC is somewhat elusive, the possibilities are endless, even the most experienced retailer may not necessary know it all.

Good luck and we are all here to help should you ever decide to venture into the world of StC.

 

[ZzzRain]

what he said^

Ordering a StC can be tricky esp for a beginner. If you are after a standard makeup, going direct or through a retailer like Skoatie should be fine.

Where it gets tricky is, if you are wanting to customise an order with many or even a few minor details. What I've learned in the past is, StC recieves an order via an excel sheet/template and that is pretty much the be-all and end-all. So if your order is not correctly captured in this format either through a retailer or direct with PC, the end result will often be less than desired. And the thing is we often do not get to check this ordering sheet...

StC is somewhat elusive, the possibilities are endless, even the most experienced retailer may not necessary know it all.

Good luck and we are all here to help should you ever decide to venture into the world of StC.

That is good to know. I only had one MTO from StC directly. Not sure how the process (mail the sample shoes) will be like through a retailer if I do last adjustment.

 

[ErikDg]

Didn't realize Skoak was still working with StC, very nice boots @ryanluo23

We actually ordered some RTW boots from them that should arrive in a couple of weeks=) Maybe a split toe derby as well, can´t really remember.

 

[dangerous]

It is also the possibility to try stuff on, meet Carr when he's in Stockholm...

I think the most important aspect of it all is the ability to talk and discuss it with Erik and the rest of the gang; I have not MTO:d a StC yet, but I probably have 7 or 8 pairs of MTO Bonafés, and the help, experience and input I have recieved from Massimo and Silvia, Erik, Olof, Patrik, Calle, Douglas, Dannefalk and all the other people at the shop made it all so much more fun and beautiful.

My make ups have been very specific when I enter, to be open for any input, into becoming a great piece at the end. Without the ability to discuss it with people who have experience in the field, you end up not knowing dos and don't.

I think that's the most important aspect of it all, and @Leaves have hand-picked his staff over the years to always be super impressive with their knowledge, being up front telling me what will work and not - but also just being super friendly and welcoming despite the shop being quite ... scary with the very upscale environment.

 

[ZzzRain]

It is also the possibility to try stuff on, meet Carr when he's in Stockholm...

I think the most important aspect of it all is the ability to talk and discuss it with Erik and the rest of the gang; I have not MTO:d a StC yet, but I probably have 7 or 8 pairs of MTO Bonafés, and the help, experience and input I have recieved from Massimo and Silvia, Erik, Olof, Patrik, Calle, Douglas, Dannefalk and all the other people at the shop made it all so much more fun and beautiful.

My make ups have been very specific when I enter, to be open for any input, into becoming a great piece at the end. Without the ability to discuss it with people who have experience in the field, you end up not knowing dos and don't.

I think that's the most important aspect of it all, and @Leaves have hand-picked his staff over the years to always be super impressive with their knowledge, being up front telling me what will work and not - but also just being super friendly and welcoming despite the shop being quite ... scary with the very upscale environment.

Thanks for the comment. I found that EB is the end game for my shoe collection. Talking to Mehra, I realized that they basically can do everything I want at high quality. 4 MTOs of EB on the way.

 

[ErikDg]

It is also the possibility to try stuff on, meet Carr when he's in Stockholm...

I think the most important aspect of it all is the ability to talk and discuss it with Erik and the rest of the gang; I have not MTO:d a StC yet, but I probably have 7 or 8 pairs of MTO Bonafés, and the help, experience and input I have recieved from Massimo and Silvia, Erik, Olof, Patrik, Calle, Douglas, Dannefalk and all the other people at the shop made it all so much more fun and beautiful.

My make ups have been very specific when I enter, to be open for any input, into becoming a great piece at the end. Without the ability to discuss it with people who have experience in the field, you end up not knowing dos and don't.

I think that's the most important aspect of it all, and @Leaves have hand-picked his staff over the years to always be super impressive with their knowledge, being up front telling me what will work and not - but also just being super friendly and welcoming despite the shop being quite ... scary with the very upscale environment.