St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

[soloioeilmare2020]

Along the genius of Antonio Meccariello, [with the "people"] at St. Crispin are two of the best shoe makers I have tried so far and always look forward to add to my "collection". Both do amazing job in term of both bespoke fit and the the aspect of the classical "aesthetic" and details.

 

[LThomsen]

Along the genius of Antonio Meccariello, [with the "people"] at St. Crispin are two of the best shoe makers I have tried so far and always look forward to add to my "collection". Both do amazing job in term of both bespoke fit and the the aspect of the classical "aesthetic".

What other shoe makers have you tried?

 

[soloioeilmare2020]

What other shoe makers have you tried?

A lot, is a long list. But IMO these do exceptional work yet I acknowledge that my opinion in general is perhaps a be a bit biased toward this two even if the rest in the industry are equally good.

 

[Leaves]

Anyone with a StC G fitting is in luck today. We are clearing our old line of 105 in CRU 603 and replacing it with the same style in VNA 078 (VNA is much more easy to maintain for a fitring range).

Saint Crispin's Iconic Wingtip Cognac Calf

Saint Crispins style 105, CRU 603, Classic last, leather sole. G-width (wide fit width) Made in Transylvania, Romania.

www.skoaktiebolaget.com

As pictured below (actually my pair in 11.5 G). Another thing StC does great is scale up in sizes, few makers do this so well (EB and G&G comes to mind). Many makers have difficulties when you go up past UK 11, shoes start to look off to the eye.

 

[jischwar]

Anyone with a StC G fitting is in luck today. We are clearing our old line of 105 in CRU 603 and replacing it with the same style in VNA 078 (VNA is much more easy to maintain for a fitring range).

Saint Crispin's Iconic Wingtip Cognac Calf

Saint Crispins style 105, CRU 603, Classic last, leather sole. G-width (wide fit width) Made in Transylvania, Romania.

www.skoaktiebolaget.com

As pictured below (actually my pair in 11.5 G). Another thing StC does great is scale up in sizes, few makers do this so well (EB and G&G comes to mind). Many makers have difficulties when you go up past UK 11, shoes start to look off to the eye.
View attachment 1570827

Pretty! Any reason you stocked this line in G fitting?

 

[Encore]

I can really recommend BICK4 for StC Crust. That's the only thing I use on them.

Let me give it a try. I wanted to see if I can buy it local before giving my money to Amazon...

 

[Leaves]

Pretty! Any reason you stocked this line in G fitting?

We have a full size range in both G and F for UK 6-12. It's important we carry both as I want people on trunk shows to really be able to try out their proper size and it's just not possible if we do not carry G fit. A lot of Swedes have wide feet.

 

[jischwar]

We have a full size range in both G and F for UK 6-12. It's important we carry both as I want people on trunk shows to really be able to try out their proper size and it's just not possible if we do not carry G fit. A lot of Swedes have wide feet.

Oh gotcha, didn't realize that

 

[djdanniedee]

I would say without hesitation that this is, if not the best wingtip ever!

Anyone with a StC G fitting is in luck today. We are clearing our old line of 105 in CRU 603 and replacing it with the same style in VNA 078 (VNA is much more easy to maintain for a fitring range).

Saint Crispin's Iconic Wingtip Cognac Calf

Saint Crispins style 105, CRU 603, Classic last, leather sole. G-width (wide fit width) Made in Transylvania, Romania.

www.skoaktiebolaget.com

As pictured below (actually my pair in 11.5 G). Another thing StC does great is scale up in sizes, few makers do this so well (EB and G&G comes to mind). Many makers have difficulties when you go up past UK 11, shoes start to look off to the eye.
View attachment 1570827

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

I would say without hesitation that this is, if not the best wingtip ever!

Hard to argue with that comment.

 

[ryanluo23]

Does VNA crease less than CRU?

so tempting if not for the G (wide) fitting!

 

[jischwar]

Does VNA crease less than CRU?

so tempting if not for the G (wide) fitting!

Yes, it seems to crease less or at least the creasing isn't as noticeable

 

[BColl_Has_Too_Many_Shoes]

Yes, it seems to crease less or at least the creasing isn't as noticeable

Less visible creasing is always appreciated. The StC's crust stuff is just unsightly when left unattended.

 

[Encore]

Let me give it a try. I wanted to see if I can buy it local before giving my money to Amazon...

@Leaves Just realized that you sell them... LoL, will add them when I pay for the remaining of the GMTO!

 

[Encore]

Had a fun shoeshine Sunday and figured I should share here: