The Styleforum x Archibald Hand-Welted Dress Shoes GMTO

[ArchibaldRoh]

Could you please advise with the sizing of your hand-welted loafer?
From my foot size I should be 43.5, but you confused me with the Nike trainer size. I wear 11US, but 43.5 corresponds to 10US according to your size chart.

In addition I wear 9/9.5 UK in most of the dress shoes (9.5 in Alfred Sargent, 9 in TLB etc.).

Do you think 43.5 is the way to go?

hi Kamil, sorry about all the confusion.
yes, the 43.5 sounds right.

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

Samples being made, @OrlandoMo has some shots coming up!

 

[OrlandoMo]

First samples almost ready! Adriano made it all by himself since he couldn’t get people in to help him. Will come back as soon as we have it with us with more pics

 

[EgoCamisas]

First samples almost ready! Adriano made it all by himself since he couldn’t get people in to help him. Will come back as soon as we have it with us with more pics


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Very nice. I really like the last.

 

[OrlandoMo]

Very nice. I really like the last.

Thanks! Will follow up with the Horween Shell Cordovan samples too... I think we are really up to something great here

 

[Trusar]

Do you use the whole hide or just certain parts of the hide? Some parts are better than others.

 

[OrlandoMo]

Do you use the whole hide or just certain parts of the hide? Some parts are better than others.

we are aiming at the best possible quality, hopefully I'll get some pictures by early May

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

Something came through today everyone!

And a short video....

Let's discuss.

 

[OrlandoMo]

Just a quick note: these are just 2 samples, one in chocolate calfskin and the other in Anticato tan calfskin; the final HW-01 will be made in a many different colors and also in Shell Cordovan and Suede (and maybe Crocodile too, what do you think?).

 

[CWV]

Could we get a picture from directly up? To better see the toe box shape?

 

[OrlandoMo]

Could we get a picture from directly up? To better see the toe box shape?

Sure let me get to the office tomorrow and I’ll take some better pics

 

[OrlandoMo]

Could we get a picture from directly up? To better see the toe box shape?

A couple more pictures from today

 

[CWV]

Thx! I really don’t like being the only one giving opinion bc I’m far from an expert so please just take my word as the preference of one individual, but maybe it would look better a more elongated toebox? I like sharper angles
I really liked the work on the sole. Could there be an option for toe plates?

 

[OrlandoMo]

Thx! I really don’t like being the only one giving opinion bc I’m far from an expert so please just take my word as the preference of one individual, but maybe it would look better a more elongated toebox? I like sharper angles
I really liked the work on the sole. Could there be an option for toe plates?

we'll look into toe plates too, could be an option!

 

[OrlandoMo]

Thx! I really don’t like being the only one giving opinion bc I’m far from an expert so please just take my word as the preference of one individual, but maybe it would look better a more elongated toebox? I like sharper angles
I really liked the work on the sole. Could there be an option for toe plates?

Also, what do you think about the back of the shoe? the stitching and the shape