Made in Spain Footwear, including TLB Mallorca, Cobbler Union, Yanko, Norman Vilalta, etc

[nevaeh]

Hi gents, my first two pairs of TLBs will be deliverd soon, so I'd like to ask something about the shoe care as I would always shine my new shoes before wearing:

1.As for Vegano leather, is it safe to use Saphir Renovateur on them, without stripping factory finish? and what about Saphir Renomat?
2.Same questions but for TLB's Museum Calf.(though my 2 pairs are both Vegano, but interested in Museum Calf to be my next purchase)

Thanks in advance and I'll post pics of my TLBs when I receive them : )

Hi @Mirror_Mau. Saphir Renovateur should be fine for both the vegano and museum calf leathers. For a more authoritative source than me, refer to the the “shoe care” instructions on @Skolyx’s website here:

• For vegano. https://www.skolyx.se/en/shoes/651-45793-tlb-artista-adelaide-vegano-brown.html
• For museum calf. https://www.skolyx.se/en/shoes/741-48880-tlb-artista-adelaide-oxford-brown-museum-calf.html

With the Renovateur, the key is to use it sparingly. And you should also test it on a less visible part of the shoe, perhaps further down the tongue, before applying to the whole shoe.

As for Renomat, I personally stay away from it. If it’s not used with due care, it’s easy to strip the factory finish. I use Boot Black’s High Shine Cleaner or Two Face Plus Lotion instead. Sometimes, I’ll use saddle soap also.

What shoes did you end up getting?

 

[Patrick1053]

Hi gents, my first two pairs of TLBs will be deliverd soon, so I'd like to ask something about the shoe care as I would always shine my new shoes before wearing:

1.As for Vegano leather, is it safe to use Saphir Renovateur on them, without stripping factory finish? and what about Saphir Renomat?
2.Same questions but for TLB's Museum Calf.(though my 2 pairs are both Vegano, but interested in Museum Calf to be my next purchase)

Thanks in advance and I'll post pics of my TLBs when I receive them : )

I have used both of those products on TLB Vegano and Museum calf. I experienced no problems. Of course, if you rub har with a lot for a long time with reno mat then the finish will start to come off, but you have to really try yo make that happen.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

Oh my lord I cannot wait to get my hands on these ...

 

[Mirror_Mau]

Hi @Mirror_Mau. Saphir Renovateur should be fine for both the vegano and museum calf leathers. For a more authoritative source than me, refer to the the “shoe care” instructions on @Skolyx’s website here:

• For vegano. https://www.skolyx.se/en/shoes/651-45793-tlb-artista-adelaide-vegano-brown.html
• For museum calf. https://www.skolyx.se/en/shoes/741-48880-tlb-artista-adelaide-oxford-brown-museum-calf.html

With the Renovateur, the key is to use it sparingly. And you should also test it on a less visible part of the shoe, perhaps further down the tongue, before applying to the whole shoe.

As for Renomat, I personally stay away from it. If it’s not used with due care, it’s easy to strip the factory finish. I use Boot Black’s High Shine Cleaner or Two Face Plus Lotion instead. Sometimes, I’ll use saddle soap also.

What shoes did you end up getting?

thank you very much. I got a loafer and a punched cap toe oxford, both from Artista line in Goya last and Vegano dark brown

 

[ShayaEXQT]

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Oh my lord I cannot wait to get my hands on these ...

Absolutely stunning!

 

[arturobelano]

Does anyone else have the impression that the shoe trees that come with the shoes are slightly small?
(Say, if you order a pair of Artista in the Picasso last size 9, and add shoe trees in size 9 as well, the latter do not extend all over the shoe, and hence do not seem to exert sufficient tension). This may be a problem specific to my pair, though - just wondering.

 

[John8867]

Does anyone else have the impression that the shoe trees that come with the shoes are slightly small?
(Say, if you order a pair of Artista in the Picasso last size 9, and add shoe trees in size 9 as well, the latter do not extend all over the shoe, and hence do not seem to exert sufficient tension). This may be a problem specific to my pair, though - just wondering.

I've had shoe trees from TLB and they have always been the perfect size and fit.

 

[maczach]

Does anyone else have the impression that the shoe trees that come with the shoes are slightly small?
(Say, if you order a pair of Artista in the Picasso last size 9, and add shoe trees in size 9 as well, the latter do not extend all over the shoe, and hence do not seem to exert sufficient tension). This may be a problem specific to my pair, though - just wondering.

Same here, trees seem not to fit very well even though I ordered correct size... heel is particularly bad

 

[Patrick1053]

Does anyone else have the impression that the shoe trees that come with the shoes are slightly small?
(Say, if you order a pair of Artista in the Picasso last size 9, and add shoe trees in size 9 as well, the latter do not extend all over the shoe, and hence do not seem to exert sufficient tension). This may be a problem specific to my pair, though - just wondering.

I had no problems. Are you aware that there are separate shoe trees for the main line, the Goya, and the Picasso lasts?

 

[vriche]

Does anyone else have the impression that the shoe trees that come with the shoes are slightly small?
(Say, if you order a pair of Artista in the Picasso last size 9, and add shoe trees in size 9 as well, the latter do not extend all over the shoe, and hence do not seem to exert sufficient tension). This may be a problem specific to my pair, though - just wondering.

Agree with you 100%. I noticed that with my pair as well.

 

[nevaeh]

Agree with you 100%. I noticed that with my pair as well.

Does anyone else have the impression that the shoe trees that come with the shoes are slightly small?
(Say, if you order a pair of Artista in the Picasso last size 9, and add shoe trees in size 9 as well, the latter do not extend all over the shoe, and hence do not seem to exert sufficient tension). This may be a problem specific to my pair, though - just wondering.

I know this isn’t what you asked about, and I can’t speak to TLB’s shoe trees in particular, as I don’t have any of theirs. But, as a general matter, I have always been disappointed with company or “lasted” trees. They are expensive and I have never seen too much of a benefit from “lasted” trees when compared with generic ones. For instance, I have a pair of quite expensive C&J trees, in the right size, that have been loose in a pair shoes on the 348 last from the outset. Now I simply use Woodlore combination trees—purchased during sales—and have been entirely satisfied.

With that said, however, my TLB shoes are absolutely wonderful.

 

[Patrick1053]

I know this isn’t what you asked about, and I can’t speak to TLB’s shoe trees in particular, as I don’t have any of theirs. But, as a general matter, I have always been disappointed with company or “lasted” trees. They are expensive and I have never seen too much of a benefit from “lasted” trees when compared with generic ones. For instance, I have a pair of quite expensive C&J trees, in the right size, that have been loose in a pair shoes on the 348 last from the outset. Now I simply use Woodlore combination trees—purchased during sales—and have been entirely satisfied.

With that said, however, my TLB shoes are absolutely wonderful.

I can second that. Basic woodlore shoe trees fill out the toe box of TLB pretty well. The only place that they are lacking is the instep, which I do not mind.

 

[shirtingfantasy]

TLB Artista, Janus calf on slim rubber sole after 10 months.

A very dependable pair in sub-tropical rain.

 

[Dizzy8108]

Just received my custom boots. They came out really beautifully. Color is a little different than I expected, a little more burgundy than the dark brown I ordered but I actually really like the color.

I am having a problem with the fit though. Not around my feet but around my ankles. Not sure if anything can be done about this issue. I emailed them but I know it is late over there so I probably won’t get a response until tomorrow.

 

[DrewMill]

I'd love to get a little advice on TLB Mallorca's width sizing. Meermins in E are typically too snug for me except for the RUI (EE) last. Cheaneys in F width are a great fit. How does TLB compare to these two? Thanks in advance!