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

[Cleav]



Oh I already know my St. Crispin's size.  I was just curious as to what size/width these were as they looked narrower than I've seen in other photos.  Anyhow, love that russian calf! I definitely need to grab a pair of those some day.

Oh good, you own some then love to see them. The Russian calf are excellent.

 

[tdes81]

Oh good, you own some then love to see them. The Russian calf are excellent.

I had them whip me up a triple monk boot:



Which was a custom pattern. Super happy with them.



Also have a Mod 613 on the way.

 

[Burzan]

Looks like a Facehugger from Alien got a hold of that boot...





Sorry, I have been rewatching the series in anticipation of the new movie lol.

 

[varsityreds0123]

Curious if there are any plans of introducing the Robert last into the Carmina collection? I'm a big fan of the classic, round last, and think it would be a great complement to your existing stock!

 

[Leaves]



Curious if there are any plans of introducing the Robert last into the Carmina collection? I'm a big fan of the classic, round last, and think it would be a great complement to your existing stock!

We have had several boots on it and have this now:
https://www.skoaktiebolaget.se/pages/search-results?search={q=robert}

 

[Leaves]



Seconded. 

@Leaves
 any chance we'll be seeing an Enzo Bonafe bombe waist captoe in the near future? I regret missing out on the Vitello Meleze GMTO and would love to pick up a pair!

Yes, we will have more of this coming, or as Thundermarch says, GMTO route is always an option. Getting 4 on board is not that difficult if it's a nice make up.

 

[MGD83]

I love the robert last. It makes up a really great boot as well.

 

[bm93]

I guess I can get it started!

Anyone interested in a GMTO for a pair of Enzo Bonafe captoe oxfords in vitello meleze? We need two more people!

• Style 3845MOD captoe oxford
• 804 last
• Vitello Meleze calf leather
• Single leather sole
• Natural lining
• Handwelted with japanese waist (see photos here)

Interested parties:

@bm93
@matlee89

 

[matlee89]

I guess I can get it started!

Anyone interested in a GMTO for a pair of Enzo Bonafe captoe oxfords in vitello meleze? We need two more people!

• Style 3845MOD captoe oxford
• 804 last
• Vitello Meleze calf leather
• Single leather sole
• Natural lining
• Handwelted with japanese waist (see photos here)

Interested parties:

@bm93
@matlee89

 

[bm93]

1. What's the difference between japanese waist and 270 degree handwelt with bombe waist, if any?
2. Flat laces as in the photo? I'm good with that.
3. Possible to consider black welt/edge as opposed to the photo?

1. I actually don't know. @Leaves any idea?
2. I like flat laces.
3. I'd prefer brown welt like pictured, but open to discussion.

 

[ThunderMarch]



1. I actually don't know. @Leaves
 any idea?

The Japanese waist is blake stitched, which means that there is no welt at the waist.

The Bombe waist is handwelted, so the welt goes 270 deg, but at the waist, the outsole is a little rounded. It's an aesthetic feature, but the waist is not as slim as the Japanese waist.

So it depends on what is more important to you. Looks, or construction.

 

[bm93]

The Japanese waist is blake stitched, which means that there is no welt at the waist.

The Bombe waist is handwelted, so the welt goes 270 deg, but at the waist, the outsole is a little rounded. It's an aesthetic feature, but the waist is not as slim as the Japanese waist.

So it depends on what is more important to you. Looks, or construction.

Appreciate the explanation! I'd prefer more sleekness with the Japanese waist, so that would be my preference.

 

[matlee89]

Appreciate the explanation! I'd prefer more sleekness with the Japanese waist, so that would be my preference.

 

[bm93]

@matlee89 Understood, no worries!

I found better photos by @ThunderMarch of the japanese waist. Since the waist doesn't see much wear, as it isn't making contact with the ground, I think the sleekness is worth it at the expense of blake-stitching in that area.

 

[tdes81]

@matlee89 Understood, no worries!

I found better photos by @ThunderMarch of the japanese waist. Since the waist doesn't see much wear, as it isn't making contact with the ground, I think the sleekness is worth it at the expense of blake-stitching in that area.

I have some pairs with a bombe last and also oxfords with the japanese waist. In terms of looks, I much prefer the japanese waist. It makes the shoe so sleek. Perfect when paired with the 804 last IMO.