Would love your opinion- Botti shoes from Neimans

[Too_Much-sf]

I did read a thread about one or 2 of you not liking this brand- I saw these and thought they were super fun. What do you guys think??

I am going to need to get an "extra" hole in the monk strap so they fit better, they were on sale too

Thanks



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[stickonatree]

nice, but getting an extra hole done on them is usually not a good idea. unless you have foot anatomy that's quite different from the norm (in this case, a "lowered" flatter on top foot?), one of the usual allotted number of holes should accomodate you. otherwise, it's probably a wrong size.

 

[Too_Much-sf]

Okay thanks for that... I can manage them as is- just thought it would be better with another hole.

I also got a pair of Bruno Magli ankle boots and prada suede sneakers- just didnt know if these would fit my more casual style. Do these work with jeans?

 

[DocHolliday]

I love double monks, but these are too pointy for me. Seems like they'd almost look like women's shoes under a pair of trousers. But I've seen them only in your pics, so you're in a better position to judge that than I am.

 

[Too_Much-sf]

Thats what I was wondering.. If they are "Tooooooo" pointy.... I dont own any shoes like this- So thats what I am trying to decide.

Cost a pretty penny too

 

[sho'nuff]

i really like the look and style of these monks. the leather looks very nice too. just wondering about the actual construction behind these shoes that is all.

 

[Too_Much-sf]

I did notice some glue on the inside just in front of the heel - otherwise they seem rather solid....

 

[j]

I'm not a fan of the styling on those personally, but they look decently made from what little I can see. I don't like the short vamp split toe thing myself. Too hooflike or something.

Glue on the inside doesn't indicate much, but look down into the inside under the toe and check for stitching.

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by Too_Much-sf

I did notice some glue on the inside just in front of the heel - otherwise they seem rather solid....

that is glue to paste down the sockliner on the insole.

 

[sho'nuff]

how much are these anyways? my NM does not carry this brand.
these actually look like santonis

 

[Too_Much-sf]

525$ on sale just around 400$ I guess this shoe was a very limited run as a test only for sf....

 

[sho'nuff]

i would wear those shoes on a nice evening out. probably with jeans is ok, but better with some sharp dress pants.
nice shoe for younger man too for his night on the town.

 

[Too_Much-sf]

Originally Posted by shoe

i would wear those shoes on a nice evening out. probably with jeans is ok, but better with some sharp dress pants.
nice shoe for younger man too for his night on the town.


That is exactly what I need them for. I am working on fancy-ing up a bit

I do like the shoe, just needed to hear it from you guys since I can't take you all shopping....

 

[sho'nuff]

some may not condone it, but i can advise getting something you like , bringing it back take photos, ask us about it, and then decide to keep or not.

i would love to see the soles on that shoe. is it channeled? (no stitching visible).

give it a good shine on the toe and heel. it gives it a deeper depth . nice shoes, hope you enjoy them!

i have a soft spot for algonquin/split-toe designs of that type. here is a santoni i used to own:

i never seen that on a monk before though.

 

[Too_Much-sf]

Here are the soles........

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