Meermin Mallorca Shoes

[lfzhao5]

The real problem is that nobody knows how the boots will crease. For starters, a whole-cut design tends to crease much more than a cap-toe/brogue pattern as the leather is stretched to form the last. There are not many shell Chelsea boots available and I am inclined to believe that the way the creases will develop might not look the best, if creases are your concern.

I found this one on Buy/Sell, and gave me an idea on how the creases could develop. I have to clarify, this is from another vendor/unknown tannery so it's not an apples to apples comparison.

Rider Boot Co. Mocha Shell Cordovan Chelsea Boots Size 12D

**Maker/Model:** Rider Chelsea Boot **Size:** 12 **Leather:** Mocha Shell Cordovan **Sole:** Sestriere (similar to Dainite) **Price:** $374 (*Also open to trades*) **Wears/Condition:** Great condition. Less than 10 wears...

www.styleforum.net

If those Meermin heritage shell come out like this, I'll be so happy. I believe Ron @ Rider mostly used Horween.

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

Has anyone gotten shipping confirmation for the last custom boot event?

I was told my pair would ship out the July 6th and I emailed Meermin a few days ago in hopes of adding a belt to my order, but no response.

 

[rdugz]

The real problem is that nobody knows how the boots will crease. For starters, a whole-cut design tends to crease much more than a cap-toe/brogue pattern as the leather is stretched to form the last. There are not many shell Chelsea boots available.

I found this one on Buy/Sell, and gave me an idea on how the creases could develop. I have to clarify, this is from another vendor/unknown tannery so it's not an apples to apples comparison.

Rider Boot Co. Mocha Shell Cordovan Chelsea Boots Size 12D

**Maker/Model:** Rider Chelsea Boot **Size:** 12 **Leather:** Mocha Shell Cordovan **Sole:** Sestriere (similar to Dainite) **Price:** $374 (*Also open to trades*) **Wears/Condition:** Great condition. Less than 10 wears...

www.styleforum.net

Looks like Rider Boots still makes a horsefront leather boot - any idea how that would compare to these shell Meermins? Fairly similar price point..

 

[Usonian]

No helpful input to the shell convo, BUT, I can happily contribute that my unlined suede wholecut loafers are stretching out nicely. Wore them all day thursday to work (sockless) and aside from a littttttle toe tightness and a need for a bandaid at the heel, they were quite comfy. So yeah, i don't know, do with that what you will. unlined suede stretches out nicely.

I also did let them sit for a couple days on shoe trees with a couple super thick pairs of socks, so that probably helped.

 

[lfzhao5]

Has anyone gotten shipping confirmation for the last custom boot event?

I was told my pair would ship out the July 6th and I emailed Meermin a few days ago in hopes of adding a belt to my order, but no response.

No shipping details or status update for me. I messaged @Meermin on Instagram 3 weeks ago, no reply. At least you got a reply!

Thanks for the update .

 

[zurich64]

But the rain/snow is just gonna get in through the goring, no?

No.

 

[Mercurio]

But the rain/snow is just gonna get in through the goring, no?

My Herring KIRKDALE by Cheaney, rubber-soled Chelsea boots made with Veldtschoen construction to offer a highly water-resistant footwear. This kind of boots works very well under wet conditions.

 

[XxLogo]

Still on the fence for the Chelsea MTO. What would you guys say, is it overall worth it or just not?

 

[Patrick1053]

Still on the fence for the Chelsea MTO. What would you guys say, is it overall worth it or just not?

Personally I would not invest in anything made from shell unless you were dead set on it.

 

[zanci]

Still on the fence for the Chelsea MTO. What would you guys say, is it overall worth it or just not?

I would skip due to not knowing which tannery (maybe lower quality shell) comes from. I haven't read all the pages here, but I would skip shell if its not Horween or japanese (shinki). I have some rocado shell, but I think it's inferiror (not that shiny and if you have bad luck veeeery dry). Of course, there probably are some more expensive options of shell that I am not familiar with, but when we are talking about the starting price point, I would add some extra €€€ and go for those I mentioned.

 

[XxLogo]

Personally I would not invest in anything made from shell unless you were dead set on it.

I would skip due to not knowing which tannery (maybe lower quality shell) comes from. I haven't read all the pages here, but I would skip shell if its not Horween or japanese (shinki). I have some rocado shell, but I think it's inferiror (not that shiny and if you have bad luck veeeery dry). Of course, there probably are some more expensive options of shell that I am not familiar with, but when we are talking about the starting price point, I would add some extra €€€ and go for those I mentioned.

Looks like I am holding out for a pair of Brown CXL Chukka's whenever they appear in the GMTO again. For now, I'll buy myself a cordovan watch strap for my SARB035 ?

 

[Journeyman]

Personally I would not invest in anything made from shell unless you were dead set on it.

Some people simply don't get the appeal of shell, which is absolutely fine.

Other people love shell and collect multiple pairs of shell shoes and boots in multiple styles (and even in the same styles!).

I would skip due to not knowing which tannery (maybe lower quality shell) comes from. I haven't read all the pages here, but I would skip shell if its not Horween or japanese (shinki). I have some rocado shell, but I think it's inferiror (not that shiny and if you have bad luck veeeery dry).

I only have one pair of boots in Rocado, but I prefer it to Shinki. For me, Shinki is too similar to Alden shell - it's as though it's been coated with a shiny layer - whereas the Rocado reminds me more of Horween shell boots from Carmina.

I prefer to apply cordovan cream to the Rocado shell and give it a good buff so that it develops a nice, deep glow over time.

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

Received tracking for the custom boot event

 

[semaphore]

Is this the field boot?

 

[stephenaf2003]

Received tracking for the custom boot event
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Me too, this will be my initial foray into stitch-down, very curious to experience first hand, what the style is about.