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

[EvilBoffin]

It's offered exclusively on the Artista lasts, so it's artista as far as I can tell

Yeah - that's what I expected, too. But the email I received shows JONES last for the cordovan loafers, and the configurator does not display the last used... maybe it's just a mistake in the email.

I might contact Toni for confirmation, one last or the other.

 

[cop1211]

Can you get cordovan boots?

 

[EvilBoffin]

Can you get cordovan boots?

There are no boots shown in the MTO configurator currently, but they may have plans to expand the cordovan offerings sometime soon.

You can always ask Toni at the customer service email. He usually responds personally - -

 

[thuhoan]

Their heels are narrow and they do offer wider sizes.

yes but their regular fit for me is too roomy except for the heel and the narrower width is too small in the toes. Makes me need to go up 0,5 size for a better fit. @kg13

 

[kg13]

What kind of leather does TLB use for their insoles?

I have a pair of Grant Stone and don't find them comfortable so this is why I ask

 

[SirThopas]

Have ordered a pair of Adelaide Oxfords from the new Cordovan range. Will post some photos and perhaps also some evaluative comments when they arrive.

 

[dukenukem4ever]

Have ordered a pair of Adelaide Oxfords from the new Cordovan range. Will post some photos and perhaps also some evaluative comments when they arrive.

I am on the fence with the navy cordovan Adelaide … reminds me so much of the GG ST JAMES in sapphire … damn jus t not sure I want to blow that much for TLB …

 

[j ingevaldsson]

What kind of leather does TLB use for their insoles?

I have a pair of Grant Stone and don't find them comfortable so this is why I ask

Italian veg tanned. The comfort is one of things TLB is most praised for, so wouldn't be worried about that.

 

[RozenKristal]

How do you guys get sizing with them? We just send an email for advice?

 

[nevaeh]

How do you guys get sizing with them? We just send an email for advice?

Send an email to Emil at Skolyx or Toni at TLB. They've been excellent when given details about my fits on other brands.

 

[Mirage-]

Just got my first pair, from The Hand, which has a light brown suede artista tassel loafer (btw, why on earth does TLB not sell any tassel loafers in artista line directly?).
The heel is surprisingly snug, much more than any other shoe I have had from the likes of meermin or yanko, where I always have quite a bit of heel slippage on loafers until they break in - these had none from the start. So much so that I'm considering sizing up half to allow for more vertical toe room (they slightly touch my big toe, even though that happens at about the end of the apron stitching, so I think length isn't the problem?).

 

[EvilBoffin]

Just got my first pair, from The Hand, which has a light brown suede artista tassel loafer (btw, why on earth does TLB not sell any tassel loafers in artista line directly?).
The heel is surprisingly snug, much more than any other shoe I have had from the likes of meermin or yanko, where I always have quite a bit of heel slippage on loafers until they break in - these had none from the start. So much so that I'm considering sizing up half to allow for more vertical toe room (they slightly touch my big toe, even though that happens at about the end of the apron stitching, so I think length isn't the problem?).

@Mirage- - - - Which size did you buy, and which size do you feel you may need ??
And are you located in the USA ??

Why I ask -
Because I bought the EXACT same artista tassel loafers from Dennis 2 months ago in US9/UK8.
They are comfortable and I don't have heel slip. But - they are otherwise slightly over-generous and loose-fitting. I haven't yet worn them outside the house, as I've been struggling to determine if I should sell & size down to US8.5/UK7.5.

Admittedly a long shot, but it would be a happy coincidence if we could simply swap shoes and both walk away in the right sizes......

.

 

[Mirage-]

I'm in Italy, and bought a uk9, sorry

@Mirage- - - - Which size did you buy, and which size do you feel you may need ??
And are you located in the USA ??

Why I ask -
Because I bought the EXACT same artista tassel loafers from Dennis 2 months ago in US9/UK8.
They are comfortable and I don't have heel slip. But - they are otherwise slightly over-generous and loose-fitting. I haven't yet worn them outside the house, as I've been struggling to determine if I should sell & size down to US8.5/UK7.5.

Admittedly a long shot, but it would be a happy coincidence if we could simply swap shoes and both walk away in the right sizes......

.

 

[ceriano]

Anybody experiencing gapping issues in any of the artista lasts? Which one is more prone to gapping?

 

[EvilBoffin]

I'm in Italy, and bought a uk9, sorry

No problem, Mirage - just thought I would ask....