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[Staxxx1]

Sand w/Gum sole
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I think this is one of my favourite combinations. Getting anxious for something to wear as our summer is on us here in full spate!

 

[stephenaf2003]

I think this is one of my favourite combinations. Getting anxious for something to wear as our summer is on us here in full spate!

I feel you, I have the same anxiety about the shell that’s coming in June. Every time I hear about Covid problems in Italy, I get more anxious that they will be delayed.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Spring time and blue suede w/gum sole SF01-V2

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

I feel you, I have the same anxiety about the shell that’s coming in June. Every time I hear about Covid problems in Italy, I get more anxious that they will be delayed.

My batch management system unfortunately is not ready yet but the day the orders close I will set up three mailing lists and we can do a series of updates for each of the different shoes. So regular updates should theoretically help ease the waiting process.

 

[stephenaf2003]

My batch management system unfortunately is not ready yet but the day the orders close I will set up three mailing lists and we can do a series of updates for each of the different shoes. So regular updates should theoretically help ease the waiting process.

If they are delayed it’s not a big deal, I’m just being impatient.

 

[stephenaf2003]

Hunter gathering, 21st century style. White kangaroo w/gum sole.

 

[Rewiag]

what was the conclusion regarding the sizing of the ultralights? I plan to order one with the Lactae Hevea sole.
I'm wearing size 40 of the SF-01 v2.

 

[NonChalant321]

what was the conclusion regarding the sizing of the ultralights? I plan to order one with the Lactae Hevea sole.
I'm wearing size 40 of the SF-01 v2.

I wear a size 41 in the v1 and v2, and have the UltraLights in 41 as well. I find the UltraLights to be slightly longer with a more roomier feeling in the toe accentuated by the unstructured upper. I think a size lower would fit - whether it fits better would be preference.

 

[stephenaf2003]

what was the conclusion regarding the sizing of the ultralights? I plan to order one with the Lactae Hevea sole.
I'm wearing size 40 of the SF-01 v2.

I don’t have any of the production run ultralights, I purchased the test pair. Mine are the same size, 42, across all versions. I suspect NC21’s suggestion is correct, though I must say the length on the ultras don’t look longer, I continue to order the same size 42 as that is my fit preference, YMMV.

 

[NonChalant321]

Let me add - I think a size lower (40) would have fit me perfectly, but I'm not sure. Going with my v2 size (41) fits comfortably nevertheless and I suppose is the safer bet. It would have been ideal to try on both to compare but maybe just ask the AoL guys and they can provide you with more specifics.

 

[NonChalant321]

Enjoying the Ultras...

 

[stephenaf2003]

CXL #8 w/gum sole

 

[NonChalant321]

I see that Rose Anvil just posted a new review...

 

[ArchibaldRoh]

The inner lining was something I wanted to improve for a while and we have done that for the v2.1 to be done for June.

I wasn't aware the leather footboard was a not full grain leather, what do we think of this? Intuitively it makes sense but only after he explained it and I am uncertain how to play it in terms of future versions.

The first samples from Corridonia arrive on Monday to be sent out to a member on the forum for immediate wear test and these have the newer inner lining and also will allow us to ensure the new maker can keep same or elevate the end product, not decrease.

At this point, as the June window closes, it would be great for us to decide what we want to do with these as a project after Monday. The project was for the ultimate sneaker, and i wonder if we were to make final tweaks and get to another version (full grain leather floorboard (should we), a layer of cork maybe below the floor bed(saw the Crown Northhamptons) etc...

What do you all think? Price was never to be a restriction on these but what makes the most sense is ultimately what is most important.

So lining aside, what would you like to see on these?

 

[CWV]

Mmm idt you need a full grain footbed. This one provides the moldability and resistance you need.
About the cork. I think that could be an improvement. Beware of weight and feel thou. This is an sneaker not a shoe. Felt maybe? Idk