Antonio Meccariello Shoes

[bloodyj13]

Was just considering a EB 74945 purchase, so up a half size? I'm an 8EE on most Lobb lasts with the exception of the 2511 and 8695.

Apologies for hijacking thread

Yes I think so

 

[Mr Tewkesbury]

Yes I think so

Noted.

 

[ThunderMarch]

My general feel on fit, for Meccariello's lasts, are as follows.

For reference, I am a UK 8.5 normal width in most lasts. I also have very "easy feet", the most dangerous feet to have for a shoe lover.
Average width, average - ish instep, average length, average anything, no particular peculiarities. With very few lasts that "do not fit".

Least generous
- Hawksbill and Soft Square
- almost certainly requires you to go up a half size.
- the hawksbill in particular, being a banana shaped and shorter last.

Middle ground
- Chisel 1 and Chisel 2
- these 2 fit the same, and for those who have wider feet, you might still want to go up a half size.

Most generous
- Round last
- longer than the hawksbill, and wider overall. For average to narrow-ish feet, your normal size might work.
- fits probably a quarter size more generous than the chisel 1 and 2.

 

[deez shoes]

I snagged the 8.5uk willow grain full strap loafers from the AM's website. The willow grain effect is more subtle than I expected. The shoes appear narrow and the waist...Ooh la la! The loafers are stunning but unfortunately they don't fit me.

I used Antonio's measurement guide. At first I was skeptical since the guide suggests that I should try 8.5uk and the lowest I go with is 9uk for loafers. However, the 8.5uk loafers are actually very similar in measurement and volume to a different pair that I own in my usual size. The problem I encountered with the AM loafer is that the full strap is too tight for my foot to get in since it's too high. I'm willing to bet that if the full strap was lower on these loafers I'd get a perfect fit. I just don't think this model works for me. I'll be posting these for sale soon.

 

[ThunderMarch]

For all you gentlemen who took part in the Hastatus GMTO, the shoes are in the final coloring / finishing stages, but won't be finished in time before the workshop closure for the month of August.
The estimated delivery will be for the earlier part of September.
Thank you for your patience and participation.
I will post some pictures as soon as I get them, hopefully sometime late this week.

 

[beargonefishing]

We need to GMTO this boot.

 

[ThunderMarch]

^
That boot will be a stock item. So no need for a GMTO. It will likely satisfy numerous a boot fetishist. I'll be getting one for myself.

 

[beargonefishing]

^
That boot will be a stock item. So no need for a GMTO. It will likely satisfy numerous a boot fetishist. I'll be getting one for myself.

Fantastic. Do you know when will it be a stock item?

 

[ThunderMarch]

My guess will be soon after the August break.

 

[ktown]

I'm following the measurement guide and I have the following:

A 25.2
B 24
C 24.5

Following all the instructions, I land at 6.5UK in E width. That sounds very small for me. I wear 7UK in all my shoes and 41 in Vass U. I emailed Erik Ged from The Sabot and he recommended sizing up to 7.5UK for a couple of different lasts. I think I'm going to take his advice and get a pair from him since they can at least be returned. Any other guidance?

Also, how is the instep of the soft square last compared to the very high instep of Vass U?

 

[nkapped]

I'm following the measurement guide and I have the following:

A 25.2
B 24
C 24.5

Following all the instructions, I land at 6.5UK in E width. That sounds very small for me. I wear 7UK in all my shoes and 41 in Vass U. I emailed Erik Ged from The Sabot and he recommended sizing up to 7.5UK for a couple of different lasts. I think I'm going to take his advice and get a pair from him since they can at least be returned. Any other guidance?

Also, how is the instep of the soft square last compared to the very high instep of Vass U?

I have this issue as well. I would strongly suggest you speak to someone who is familiar with the brand and the last you have in mind because self-measuring and taking a stab in the dark doesn't sound sensible to me.

 

[meister]

That boot is pretty hot.

 

[ThunderMarch]

Gentlemen involved in the Hastatus GMTO, feast your eyes on em.
They are in the finishing stages as promised.

 

[clee1982]

Well i request my without high shine, hopefully it might be quicker...

 

[ThunderMarch]

They are currently closed for the month of August so orders will (hopefully) be shipped out in early to mid Sept.
Don't worry @clee1982, I remember your request and emailed Antonio a reminder a few days ago.