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

[ThinkDerm]

Hi @Leaves Any chance that you'll do a run of the Abreau or Garcia penny loafer in brown cordovan? Love the last and price, but black isn't as versatile for my wardrobe. Thanks!

The long strap is best

 

[budapest12]

 

[vriche]

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Awesome shoes!

 

[budapest12]

^ Thanks! Easily among my favorite 2-3 pairs.

 

[Leaves]

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Very nice. This was one of the more popular make ups from PS.

 

[Leaves]

Hi @Leaves Any chance that you'll do a run of the Abreau or Garcia penny loafer in brown cordovan? Love the last and price, but black isn't as versatile for my wardrobe. Thanks!

Indeed. Thing we’ll go for the Dark Cognac or Armagnac for an Abreau sometime in the not so distant future.

 

[RickyTakhar]

Indeed. Thing we’ll go for the Dark Cognac or Armagnac for an Abreau sometime in the not so distant future.

Any plans on the flores in espresso calf?

 

[B.Khan]

Bought a pair of Löf & Tung Abreau in stunningly beautiful Fawn Suede in UK 8.5 for a wedding in France and realised after 30 mins of wear that they were too small and had to switch shoes. Rookie mistake not trying the shoes on properly.

Was by the Skoak-store the other day and happened to mention the above, staff recommended asking on here if anyone was interested in buying them - would be a shame if they just sat in my storage. Or if anyone has the same pair in UK 9 and wants a trade I'd be extremely happy.

 

[EUtroll]

With just a half size difference and suede, they might just stretch enough with some help. Maybe worth a chat with your cobbler?

 

[B.Khan]

With just a half size difference and suede, they might just stretch enough with some help. Maybe worth a chat with your cobbler?

I tried them really quickly before the wedding and they were tight then as well, but I had the same thought as you - they're suede, they're only half a size from what I usually have: they'll stretch and be all right. But they were absolutely unbearable at the wedding.

Hm, just as I am writing this I realised it may have been because feet swell after flight + driving several hours in a row. I'll give them another try when I get home!

 

[ericgereghty]

@Leaves any examples of EB kiltie loafers, by chance?

 

[Leaves]

I tried them really quickly before the wedding and they were tight then as well, but I had the same thought as you - they're suede, they're only half a size from what I usually have: they'll stretch and be all right. But they were absolutely unbearable at the wedding.

Hm, just as I am writing this I realised it may have been because feet swell after flight + driving several hours in a row. I'll give them another try when I get home!

Yeah these will probably stretch out nicely, my suede Alvares loafers were very snug in the beginning but now fits like a glove. Generally avoid wearing completely new shoes where the feet might swell a lot like for evening events, after eating/alcohol intake (and flights as you say). My recommendation to break in new shoes is to wear them morning until lunch then switch to a backup pair if they feel very uncomfortable still. Repeat every other day. I also keep surgical tape as a backup at the office and in my travel kit for “emergencies” if I get blisters. I’ve broken in so many shoes now I don’t take any chances.

 

[Leaves]

@Leaves any examples of EB kiltie loafers, by chance?

I think we made a pair quite recently it should be here in the SF picture gallery. Im out of office now so don’t have access to the pictures.

 

[Leaves]

Any plans on the flores in espresso calf?

Not for this season. Next loafers incoming will be three season loafers hitting the shelves in August/September.

 

[B.Khan]

Yeah these will probably stretch out nicely, my suede Alvares loafers were very snug in the beginning but now fits like a glove. Generally avoid wearing completely new shoes where the feet might swell a lot like for evening events, after eating/alcohol intake (and flights as you say). My recommendation to break in new shoes is to wear them morning until lunch then switch to a backup pair if they feel very uncomfortable still. Repeat every other day. I also keep surgical tape as a backup at the office and in my travel kit for “emergencies” if I get blisters. I’ve broken in so many shoes now I don’t take any chances.

Just tried them on again - they are no longer for sale! Was definitely the flight and long drive swelling my feet. Thanks for the break in routine, will try that.