Meermin Mallorca Shoes

[nqtri]

I DON'T KNOW WHICH MAKE OF MONK STRAPS I WANT TO BUY!! Well mostly be casual. Tempted by the suede but kind of just want to go for a calf.

I'd go with those pebble grain

 

[Kimistry]



Hi there, thanks for checking out my review! I actually have tried on the monk straps, and I wear them all the time. Size 9 fits me just right (same as all my other dress shoes), and I am indeed able to slip them on without unbuckling them. Maybe I just have skinny feet...

http://www.prakticala.com/2015/11/review-double-monk-strap-dress-shoes-by-meermin-mallorca/

Anyway, I appreciate the feedback! Thanks!

Actually, I tried this recently as well and do not have a problem slipping them on with a shoe horn without unbuckling either strap. The shoe fits me perfectly too, so it is not about the shoe being too loose or big.

 

[Joey Nguyen]

I'm planning to grab a pair of Hiro last Oxfords. Just wondering which size should I get? I'm a 7.5 3E in AE 65 last.

 

[MattRiv]

Wearing my cogniac linea maestro wing tips today. I wear a 12 B on the AE 65 last and these are a 10.5 UK and the Olfe last. They fit well enough to work, but are not perfect (a touch wide).

 

[MattRiv]

can anyone speak to the fit of an oxford on the hiro last compared to an oxford on the allen edmonds 65 last?

I wear a 12 B in the 65 last oxfords, which is essentially a perfect fit for me as I have long, narrow and flat feet. My Olfe lasted Meermin oxfords are a 10.5 UK and fit slightly wide in the heel/instep, probably similar to a 11.5 D on the 65, but the additional width in the toe box allows room for my toes. I've read that the Hiro is a touch wider than the Olfe and built for a higher instep, so it probably fits more like a true E than the Olfe. I would think the jump is similar to going from the AE 65 last to the 108. Hope that helps.

Also, I had a ton of heel slip in mine until the soles broke in. They are linea maestro, so the soles are beefy and were extremely stiff. I had insoles in them to mitigate the heel slip until the soles broke in.

 

[Kyle753]

Hello all!, I am heading to London, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona between May 13 - 29 and was interested in picking up a pair of Meermin Dress shoes to continue and round out my current collection. The price point looks great for a re-soleable shoe and I've read positive things.

I currently have Walnut AE Strands, Burnished Brown AE Park Avenues, Black AE Park Avenues and a brown/charcoal Plain toe blutcher from John Varvatos. I wear size 9 3E for Allen Edmonds , and this has enough room for me to place custom made orthotics into them .

Boots wise I have a pair of Brown IronRanger Redwings and Rust brown 1k Wolverines.

Any suggestions on what I should pickup ? I was thinking bordeaux/burgundy penny loafers or blutcher wingtips. Boots wise i was thinking maybe a chelsea dress boot.. I work in the finance industry and mainly wear my dress at work. Other times i may wear my dress shoes is on weekends if I know i'm heading to a nice bar or fancy restaurant or for dress up event such as a wedding

 

[Zapasman]

Hello all!, I am heading to London, Paris, Madrid and Barcelona between May 13 - 29 and was interested in picking up a pair of Meermin Dress shoes to continue and round out my current collection. The price point looks great for a re-soleable shoe and I've read positive things.

I currently have Walnut AE Strands, Burnished Brown AE Park Avenues, Black AE Park Avenues and a brown/charcoal Plain toe blutcher from John Varvatos. I wear size 9 3E for Allen Edmonds , and this has enough room for me to place custom made orthotics into them

.

Boots wise I have a pair of Brown IronRanger Redwings and Rust brown 1k Wolverines.

Any suggestions on what I should pickup ? I was thinking bordeaux/burgundy penny loafers or blutcher wingtips. Boots wise i was thinking maybe a chelsea dress boot.. I work in the finance industry and mainly wear my dress at work. Other times i may wear my dress shoes is on weekends if I know i'm heading to a nice bar or fancy restaurant or for dress up event such as a wedding

Go to Meermin´s shop in Madrid and make your choice (make sure the fit is good enough).

 

[prakticala]

Quote:

Hi there, thanks for checking out my review! I actually have tried on the monk straps, and I wear them all the time. Size 9 fits me just right (same as all my other dress shoes), and I am indeed able to slip them on without unbuckling them. Maybe I just have skinny feet...

http://www.prakticala.com/2015/11/review-double-monk-strap-dress-shoes-by-meermin-mallorca/

Anyway, I appreciate the feedback! Thanks!

Actually, I tried this recently as well and do not have a problem slipping them on with a shoe horn without unbuckling either strap. The shoe fits me perfectly too, so it is not about the shoe being too loose or big.

Right - I don't think the buckles are meant to be done and undone every time you wear the shoe... I would imagine they would wear out quickly. Monk straps are less formal than oxfords or derbies (I would categorize them alongside loafers), so they are meant to be looser-fitting and easier to slip on and off. I just keep them buckled at a comfortable setting that allows me to put them on without undoing them.

 

[urban]

I can never slip in and out of a monk shoe without unbuckling it first.

May be it is my instep.

 

[Gabru]

Received my first Meermin shoes today, double monk on Hiro in Cherry shell cordovan. This was a GMTO from Mar and got delivered right in time.

I am pretty happy with the sizing ( and this forum helped a lot with that) and the shoes. I was worried about the finishing on the shoes based on various reviews I read here, but glad that these shoes don't have any noticeable defects at all.
Cherry shell pops up when out in the sun but pretty muted indoors just like i expected it to be.

Outdoor pic -


Indoor pic -

 

[sirsigsalot]

Hate to be this guy, but haven't found a lot of information on sizing compared to Aldens.

Can anyone comment on Hiro Vs. Barrie?

I'm a 9D barrie...


Thanks!

 

[marvaments]



Hate to be this guy, but haven't found a lot of information on sizing compared to Aldens.

Can anyone comment on Hiro Vs. Barrie?

I'm a 9D barrie...


Thanks!

Would go with a 8.5 on Hiro.

 

[Gabru]

Would go with a 8.5 on Hiro.

+1, I take 10D in barrie( with little extra volume) and UK 9.5 in Hiro fits well.

 

[sirsigsalot]



+1, I take 10D in barrie( with little extra volume) and UK 9.5 in Hiro fits well.

Done! Thanks guys

 

[Lowndes]

Im thinking about getting the below suede tassel loafers as my first Meermin purchase. Curious if anybody has any experience with these and what your thoughts are.

https://www.meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4548