Skoaktiebolaget – Enzo Bonafé, Saint Crispin’s, Löf & Tung

[TtownMD]



Woo hoo !! Superb !!! Enjoy !!!!

Sir you have same killer make up with your infamous TLC care & killer shine that you will get for your shoes. I am looking forward to seeing them back from spa. Also check your IG messager when you have a min.

 

[sdfzs]



I have 2 pairs .... 1 boot and 1 shoe in Carmina tarnsjo leather and they are great. In real life the colour is amazing ..... deep .. rich. And it will take a shine if that is want you want. I look forward to other colours in this leather.

Wise words from both @leaves and @Resonator. The leather is thick and that's perhaps why it rolls a bit like shell. Comparing to the grain Carmina sources much thicker in my experience. Given this I find the break in period slightly longer then both Carmina's own grain and normal calf but once taken care of its aging with beauty

 

[cpmt10]

ok thanks. yes found the pic on the MH71 last. looks very nice indeed.

Wow! Great to see my shoes being posted on SF!
Do go for these Gables, they are definitely something special!

 

[RogerP]

ok thanks. yes found the pic on the MH71 last. looks very nice indeed.

Wow - what colour is that? No way I could pull it off but it's beautiful.

 

[member2000r]



Wow - what colour is that?  No way I could pull it off but it's beautiful.

it's midnight blue, @cpmt10 is famous for having lots of top class items in our circle.

 

[RogerP]

it's midnight blue, @cpmt10 is famous for having lots of good things in our circle.

It's much lighter in shade than what I would describe as "midnight" - more of a pale sky blue - but stunning regardless of the name.

 

[member2000r]



It's much lighter in shade than what I would describe as "midnight" - more of a pale sky blue - but stunning regardless of the name.

it depends on the burnishing & patina, deeper shades can be achieved by gg

 

[nickrut]

Their Midnight blue is lighter than their navy blue. I was surprised how light it is when I got my pair of oakhams a while ago. Still a fantastic color none the less however the lightness does make them a bit harder to wear in business settings.

 

[SummerofLove]



Today's haul, in toto.

What's your sizing like on the 187 versus Carmina and Enzo Bonafe?

 

[vmss]



Wise words from both @leaves and @Resonator. The leather is thick and that's perhaps why it rolls a bit like shell. Comparing to the grain Carmina sources much thicker in my experience. Given this I find the break in period slightly longer then both Carmina's own grain and normal calf but once taken care of its aging with beauty

I have all three natur, vegano and tarnsjo leather. The latter is thicker and takes longer to break in. I live in warm climate, so I find that it doesn't "breathe" that well or leave my feet cooler compared to the vegano, which is thinner and softer. The vegano is softer and perfect for warmer climate. I guess that the Tarnsjo grain is better for colder climate, because of thickness of the leather.

 

[Tallcane]

Any recommendations for which saphir cream color to use with skoaks G&G vintage cedar Cambridge?

 

[loxo]

I have a pair from last year, worn them a lot through snow, mud and slush and really bad conditions. It's thick as shell. It creases in rolls a bit like shell. The leather itself is bovine that has been milled (I'm not sure this is the English word). It's proper vegetable tanned leather. The grain is supposed to be natural from the milling. It holds up amazingly well, even after getting salt stains and stuff on them. It's a rugged boot and I wear it with heavy cords, denim, tweed etc.

I have 2 pairs .... 1 boot and 1 shoe in Carmina tarnsjo leather and they are great. In real life the colour is amazing ..... deep .. rich. And it will take a shine if that is want you want. I look forward to other colours in this leather.

Wise words from both @leaves and @Resonator. The leather is thick and that's perhaps why it rolls a bit like shell. Comparing to the grain Carmina sources much thicker in my experience. Given this I find the break in period slightly longer then both Carmina's own grain and normal calf but once taken care of its aging with beauty

I have all three natur, vegano and tarnsjo leather. The latter is thicker and takes longer to break in. I live in warm climate, so I find that it doesn't "breathe" that well or leave my feet cooler compared to the vegano, which is thinner and softer. The vegano is softer and perfect for warmer climate. I guess that the Tarnsjo grain is better for colder climate, because of thickness of the leather.

Thank you, gentlemen. I appreciate your thoughts. I went ahead and picked up the Carmina Tärnsjö longwings. I have a pair Alden 975s in color 8 and I have been looking for a lighter-colored everyday brogue but I wanted to break out from shell cordovan and I can't quite get myself into full-on grain leather. I'm hoping the tärnsjo leather is a nice blend of similar characteristics between the two. It looks like it will wear well with the bulkier lines of a longwing. I am really looking forward to them!

 

[shagedelic]

Whoever picked up the VOAK Canterburys in the odd stock, I curse you while my wallet thanks you.

 

[cpmt10]



Wow - what colour is that?  No way I could pull it off but it's beautiful.

It's midnight blue as everyone above mentioned! We actually requested for some slight burnishing but I guess it wasn't as much as I expected.

But burnishing work could easily be done with either some shoe cream or Saphir Teinture Francais Dyes. Planning to get them burnished after some wears first !

 

[grc1]



It's midnight blue as everyone above mentioned! We actually requested for some slight burnishing but I guess it wasn't as much as I expected.

But burnishing work could easily be done with either some shoe cream or Saphir Teinture Francais Dyes. Planning to get them burnished after some wears first !

Would definitely recommend darkening/patina from personal experience with my midnight blue Mitchells - the standard-issue midnight blue is a stunning colour, literally speaking. Darkening it dials the effect back from "stun" to "eye-catch."