Santoni Shoe Appreciation Thread

[loveartioli]

There has been a general absence of Santoni on Styleforum, as the company exited the US Market nearly 2 years ago.

However, they made, and still make some great shoes. The higher end Santoni shoes were often described as decadent. Yes, decadent.

Let me start the thread:

Santoni for Dunhill in Shell Cordovan









Anyone else have any favorites?

Wonderful shoes with norvegese welt,it should be the top-line of FAMs

 

[Beach Bum]

Been cleaning up (polishing) a few shoes of late with the snow/salt winter finally behind us. Figured I'd post the Santoni's here.

The first is a Santoni Quentin brown pair, blake rapid construction, initially randomly picked up a pair of these in Black at the Rack and loved them so sought out the brown pair via Ebay some time later.



Next pair is a Santoni Oxford burgundy pair I recently bought new on ebay, though I believe they were constructed back in '08 or so based on some google research. These are bologna constructed, initially posted a few pics of them upon purchasing last month at some point here.


Last pair is a black Santoni Patrick loafer. These get more wear than the other two, mainly cause loafers are simply easy shoes to wear. The laceups fit me much better though, like gloves, and its shoes like the Quentin that have not only turned me into a fan of Santonis but a fan of shoes in general.

 

[sleepyinsanfran]

this seems to be a quiet thread, but I thought I should ask - I came across santoni loafers with 'fatte a mano written' on a black serrated heel sock(They looked nicer than the orange sock FAMs, and similar to tan serrated sock fams). What like of Santoni's are the black serrated sock FAMs? Thanks in advance!

 

[manasdirge]

this seems to be a quiet thread, but I thought I should ask - I came across santoni loafers with 'fatte a mano written' on a black serrated heel sock(They looked nicer than the orange sock FAMs, and similar to tan serrated sock fams). What like of Santoni's are the black serrated sock FAMs? Thanks in advance!

it's better to show some pictures

 

[mosy]

is there a difference in quality between the Tristan (top photo) and the Patrick (lower photo)?

Thanks in advance!

 

[coloRLOw]

the first is their FAM line which is better
the second,no personal experience, is suggested avoid in SF

 

[Zapasman]

congrats!

i have no experience with santoni's bologna shoes. could you post a pic of the sock/insole? many thanks!

i have a goodyear line santoni on its way, found on eaby also.though no plan to buy more shoes, the price is too great to pass ( around $150)

Bologna construction = no insole.

 

[Beach Bum]

I think the Tristan and Patrick are near identical in quality, even though former has the FAM sock. Nordstrom carries both online and are priced 715 and 695, respectively, from a quick check just now.

Patrick has a stitching design on the side near heel. My guess is Tristan has more polish finish or patina than the Patrick. Both have leather soles, looks like very similar stitch quality on the top. IMO both are much better quality than the cheaper rubber sole loafers Santoni sells in the US. By cheaper they still run over $400 so probably not the best adjective to describe the rubber soled offerings.

I own the Patrick in black and it's a great loafer. Bought it online awhile back. It will last for years.

 

[rando]

Any advice for Santoni sizing? The older threads I dug up usually people size 1/2 down.

 

[coloRLOw]

i wear AE strand 6.5E, but 5 santoni

 

[Lexantium]

Hello, can someone please help to identify this pair of Santoni's? Purchased them about 11 years ago in Rome, cannot find the model name anywhere.





Thank you in advance for your help!

 

[JensenH]



Any advice for Santoni sizing? The older threads I dug up usually people size 1/2 down.

Santoni's are TTS, Santoni FAM's are 1/2 larger, so sized down by 1/2.

 

[rando]



Santoni's are TTS, Santoni FAM's are 1/2 larger, so sized down by 1/2.

Is there a tell tale sign to distinguish between the 2? Thanks

 

[JensenH]



Is there a tell tale sign to distinguish between the 2? Thanks

FAM's have "fatte a mano" written on the insole (see the first picture of the shoe posted by mosy.) Regular Santoni's do not (second shoe picture.)

 

[Jazzmenco]

Just tuned into this thread. Top line Santonis don't get enough love.
I have another great pair coming, will post as soon as they arrive.