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Shoe Damage Report & Appreciation Central - Part I

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Matt, they looked long to me too when I first took them out of the box. But, when I put them on they fit like a dream and look perfectly balanced under a pants leg. So, the long appearance is just an illusion.
 

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Originally Posted by LARon
Matt, they looked long to me too when I first took them out of the box. But, when I put them on they fit like a dream and look perfectly balanced under a pants leg. So, the long appearance is just an illusion.
I think that happens a lot when there are no legs attached to them to balance anything out. Anytime somebody has shoes that are bigger than mine they automatically look long to my eyes.

Nice shoes, Hoff
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The beauty of going bespoke is that you can set whatever specifications you like.
I really like bespoke for this reason. It's also great fun to design the shoe and the variety of leathers is astounding. I also like trees built just like my last. It makes the difference in foot size issue go away completely.
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Originally Posted by Panzeraxe II
Matt - Who makes Rubinacci's shoes - Lattanzi?
I believe that it is Mercellaio (or something like that). He makes to a similar standard as Scafora.
 

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Originally Posted by A Harris
Meccariello? How recent are these shoes?
Recent, like the last 6 months. My understanding is that he went to Kiton to start up their factory, and when it got going he was canned. I guess he went back to what he was doing. His shoes are available at a couple of different shops in Naples.
 

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Originally Posted by Artisan Fan
Fired? Did he refuse to use a machine?
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A Kiton man, through and through. (I'm with you AF.)
 

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Recent, like the last 6 months. My understanding is that he went to Kiton to start up their factory, and when it got going he was canned. I guess he went back to what he was doing. His shoes are available at a couple of different shops in Naples.
Interesting, that was exactly what I was wondering.
 
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