Enzo Bonafe Handmade Shoes.

[Bertel]

Just fyi - placed the following MTO today:

Enzo Bonafé Double Monk
Last: 946
Upper leather: Vitello Nero (Black calf)
Size/width: UK 10, E width
Construction/Sole: Black "Fondo chiuso" sole with Blake construction (slim waist)
Lining: Red Goat Lining

I have for some while now obsessed over the thought that the 946 last would make the perfect last for a mean, lean, chiseled Darth Vader like Black Double Monk, even more so when paired with fire red lining. I generally find the Bonafé welt/sole much too protruding, excessive and clunky (for dress shoes, not for boots!), so since Bonafé is one of the very few manufacturers that offer a high-quality Blake construction, I have happily chosen this slim black and very Italian option that I love for decades now (just look at the slim sole lines on this boot to see what I mean: http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0277/2511/products/Bonafe-Button-Boot-Peccary-01_1024x1024.jpg )

@Skoaktiebolaget , thank you so much for your wonderful guidance and support with this!

Now the wait...

It has arrived - at Skoaktiebolaget yet, and hopefully soon at my door:

 

[TGuns]

Wow those look great @Bertel. Can't wait see more pics.

 

[mw313]

It has arrived - at Skoaktiebolaget yet, and hopefully soon at my door:

It looks great! I love the red lining!

 

[wklq76a]



It has arrived - at Skoaktiebolaget yet, and hopefully soon at my door:

I don't even like double monks but these are freaking gorgeous. Please post more pics when you receive them!

 

[Leaves]



I don't even like double monks but these are freaking gorgeous. Please post more pics when you receive them!

+1

 

[laufer]



It has arrived - at Skoaktiebolaget yet, and hopefully soon at my door:

Did you know your Bonafe size before ordering? What last is it?

 

[Bertel]

The guys at Skoaktiebolaget again were extremely helpful in determining my correct size. I ordered the same size as I have in Carmina, in E width which is narrow in Bonafè terms, and now that I wear them for the first few minutes I would say they seem to fit remarkably well. They are on the popular chiseled 946 last.

Here another quick picture after unboxing:

 

[Foxhound]

Looking at getting a few pairs of E.B shoes, a few questions.

Anyone got any WingTip boots, and any pics of Jumper boots in the wild?

What's E.B like compared to say Carmina or Alden?

 

[ecwy]

Looking at getting a few pairs of E.B shoes, a few questions.

Anyone got any WingTip boots, and any pics of Jumper boots in the wild?

What's E.B like compared to say Carmina or Alden?

If you mean a Short wing derby (open lacing) boots (i.e. Carmina 80277 model), Bonafe has the model but is it very new hence no pics of it yet. I had enquired as part of the MTO promo in January. No idea on closed lacing design.

IMO, EB > Carmina >= Alden. I personally feel my only pair of EB (Austerity boot by Skoak) are better made than my Carmina ones. You can see my mini review here: http://www.styleforum.net/t/338047/...e-official-affiliate-thread/4995#post_7430972

Alden is an odd one for me. Unless you are based in US, their prices make less sense overseas. Alden are around 550-600 USD which is more expensive than Carmina for non US based people. Carmina is around the same price range in US but cheaper from European retailers. Hence, that's why I rate Alden slightly below Carmina only for the reason of pricing. Alden shoes/boots models are quite iconic so I do see the appeal. I have a Alden short wing boot in Alpine grain which I like quite a fair bit.

 

[Stefan88]

Looking at getting a few pairs of E.B shoes, a few questions.

Anyone got any WingTip boots, and any pics of Jumper boots in the wild?

What's E.B like compared to say Carmina or Alden?

Alden can't be compared tp E B or Carmina, it's a totally different style and use.

 

[Reero]

From what I've seen and price range EB is not mass produced better quality bit more price wise and handwelted. That's what draws me to Bonafe

 

[justsayno]

Good construction comparison candidates to EB are Hungarian shoe makers such as Vass and Buday. Both these brands are hand made and hand welted like EB.

 

[MGD83]

Bonafe adelaide GMTO:

 

[Bertel]



Bonafe adelaide GMTO

Very nice! Beautiful color and detail. And interesting trousers

 

[GabrielOB]

Bonafe adelaide GMTO:

Looks great! Thank you for sharing.