St. Crispin's Appreciation Thread

[Coldfire3k3]

I have the same foot profile. It’s actually what brought me to St.C. I recommend the Personalized Last (or at least the Customized Last). https://www.saintcrispinsamericas.com/custom-options/fitting-services/

There’s nothing quite like having an excellent pair of dress shoes that fit as comfortably as any others you own!

My understanding is that a personal last is basically customer specified modifications of an existing last. If this is correct what would be the best existing last to modify for a wide ball and narrow heel foot profile?

 

[Coldfire3k3]

Can someone identify this St. Crispin's model for me please?

 

[Itsuo]

My understanding is that a personal last is basically customer specified modifications of an existing last. If this is correct what would be the best existing last to modify for a wide ball and narrow heel foot profile?

You are correct that modifications would be made to an existing last; however, I believe the lasts on offer represent different toebox shapes rather than entire last fits. Does that make sense? I’ve only ever had the classic last made up but the beauty of the customization is that you can have a great fit in any (toe/last) style you want, without having to be forced into one type of last because it fits you best. https://www.saintcrispinsamericas.com/custom-options/lasts/

 

[Terminator]

Would anyone who has had a custom last made up mind sharing the cost? Simon Crompton quotes 500 euro, presumably including VAT; Skoak quote 3000 Kr (about 293 eur) with VAT; does anyone else have a different price either from SC directly or elsewhere? What about basic custom options, for eg, choice of sole? They seem to be included from Skoak, how about elsewhere?

 

[tdes81]

I just did a personalized last from Skoak, which ran me 2800 SEK around 3 months ago (may have changed with recent price hikes and the low SEK), although the modifications were not overly extensive. They also said that when you have a personalized last, you can make further modifications to it if needed at no cost.

It seems like they have the best prices, and their customer service is top notch - so I didn't see much reason to look around too widely. They were definitely less expensive than my first pair at the Armoury in NYC, although their CS was extremely good as well, and it was worth paying extra to be sized in person, as they have trail shoes in the full array of sizes/widths.

There's also the additional worry that I'm pretty sure the next time I step into the Armoury in NYC I'll be snagging a couple more Ring Jacket suits...

 

[Averroes1198]

Those chukka's with 360 stormwelt stitching

 

[tdes81]

Nothing like waking up to a picture of these beauties:

Really damn hyped.

 

[kevinsvindland]

Nothing like waking up to a picture of these beauties:

Really damn hyped.

These actually make me want a pair of double monks again!

Has been the style of choice for guys who wear blazers with skinny jeans, and never heard of a shoe tree... In Oslo anyway.

 

[tdes81]

These actually make me want a pair of double monks again!

Has been the style of choice for guys who wear blazers with skinny jeans, and never heard of a shoe tree... In Oslo anyway.

That's really funny. In the states I'd say they tend to be worn more formally/fashionably. But then again, most people just wear sneakers and cargo shorts...

 

[ericgereghty]

That's really funny. In the states I'd say they tend to be worn more formally/fashionably. But then again, most people just wear sneakers and cargo shorts...

+1. In LA, leather anything in terms of shoes amounts to formal.

 

[kevinsvindland]

That's really funny. In the states I'd say they tend to be worn more formally/fashionably. But then again, most people just wear sneakers and cargo shorts...

No hard feelings against sneakers and cargo shorts.

...as long as they are Levis x Fragment shorts and Virgil Nikes of course! Pair that with a Gosha t-shirt, a vintage Supreme camp hat and who needs classic menswear anyway.

 

[WilYa]

Quite a selection! in Chinese though
Rumour says they take up a quarter of SC annual production
https://medallionshoes.taobao.com/c...%26%2339%3Bs&catId=1342230277&pageNo=1#anchor

 

[Dannefalk]

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Can someone identify this St. Crispin's model for me please?

This pair is called 654 and was made as a sample for Skoaktiebolaget. That specific sample is made up in CRU606 on the Classic last!

 

[Coldfire3k3]

Could someone post outdoor photos of shoes made from aniline calf colour vna072, vna074 and vna076?

I'm just trying to get a better understanding of the exact colours.

 

[JayBreezy99]

Quite a selection! in Chinese though
Rumour says they take up a quarter of SC annual production
https://medallionshoes.taobao.com/c...%26%2339%3Bs&catId=1342230277&pageNo=1#anchor

Is there any way to order from this store? It’s all in Chinese and I can’t understand anything. Do they have an English website?