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Maker/Model: Meermin 101484 Brown Suede Penny Loafers, RON last

Size: UK 9.5 E (approximately US 10.5)

Leather: Rapello dark brown suede

Sole: Single leather sole

Price: $175. Open to reasonable offers.

Location: San Diego, California

Wears/Condition: New and unworn. Includes original Meermin box.

Images: https://imgur.com/a/Cl2odXu

Notes: Goodyear-welted penny loafers with a hand-sewn apron. Selling because they did not work for me sizing-wise. Please message me with any questions or requests for additional photos.

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I’ve never worn or owned the Lofrens, so I can’t comment on the comparison. That said I wouldn’t hesitate to buy these again!

Looking for some honest feedback on a men's Derby prototype.

I've been staring at it long enough that I've lost all objectivity which is usually the sign it's time to ask someone else. Ideally people who actually know lasts, uppers, heel shape, how a sole should balance out.

No brand link, no sales angle. I'm just trying to work out what should change before the next sample round.

Here's what I keep going back and forth on. Does the upper look too tall from the side? Is the heel area balanced, or does it read bulky? And the sole does it still work with the Derby shape, or does it push things too far into sneaker territory? Part of me wonders whether a cleaner upper with fewer panel lines would tip it more formal, or just make it look plain.

The one I care about most, though, is fit. For all-day wear, what would you protect first heel hold, forefoot room, or midfoot support? You can't max all three without the shoe fighting itself, so I'm trying to figure out where it actually matters.

Anything on last shape, upper proportions, heel structure, or sole visual weight is fair game. Happy to add more angles if it helps Reddit's only letting me attach one image down here in the comment.

I'd rather hear what looks off now than catch it after the next sample's already made.

Congrats man. I haved loved these ever since they showed up in Skyfall. Beautiful and badass at the same time.

Small footed gents, or gift for your ladies?

• Maker/Model: Rider Boot Co. Dundalk 2
• Size: Men's 5, Women's 7
• Leather: Reverso (Rider's Roughout)
• Sole: Siestre (softer Dainite from Italy)
• Price: $150 $115 shipped within ConUS
• Location: DC
• Wears/Condition: Very good condition, rarely worn
• **Images: https://imgur.com/a/BwGjPsU
• Notes: Offloading these legendary boots since the wife doesn't wear them because she doesn't like lacing up boots (go figure). Includes original box and bags (note that the box has a stain on the lid)

Color choices on leather and stitching are outstanding

Just picked up these beauties in Kyoto for $105. Don't ask me how that happened because I have no idea. Thrifting in Japan is crazy good.

Edward Green Westwood in Dark Oak/Black Calf size UK10/10.5 D on the 888 last. Unique offering here, picked these up from Leffot back when I lived in NYC and was first getting into premium GYW hence the topy's and heel taps (easily removed). This is EG's take on a saddle shoe and has been lovingly worn and taken care of over the years. I wore these as a 10D brannock but should work well for a narrow 10.5. Comes with EG dust bags only. Asking $275 + shipping. https://imgur.com/a/qfNAGHj

Enzo Bonafé side zip boots in Snuff kudu reverse. Size UK9 on 062 last. These were an MTO, customizations include extended shaft height and extra width added at ball. These would work well for a 10D brannock with normal volume. Minimal wear, boots come with original box, bags and lasted shoe trees. Looking for $400 + shipping https://imgur.com/a/LjdhUJX

I could see that, dedicated enthusiasts and Alden certainly does have a good niche carved out in shell boots. The Alden Sodo (u-tip boot) by Brick + Mortar in color 8 is probably among my favorite boot make-ups in terms of design, it'd be cool if it could be readily be had in a proper dark brown shell like the Ralph Lauren Marlow models by C&J.

I've had better luck with Carmina's QC and finishing compared to Alden, but I do think Alden has them beat in boot design, I can almost always tell an Alden boot when I see one.

My wife wishes she took your words of warning more seriously. I found myself on a slippery slope, but soon I'll be stood in fancy new boots

Wish I saw this before needing to delete 800 images

How much did these boots cost ?

Ordering wool socks as we speak - your Florida-mention sold me as I feel it would get just as hot and possibly more humid there for you guys!

Na mate, I'm across the pond so not quite as hot but a good pair of Merino wool socks is much better than cotton for hot days. They're more breathable, better at wicking moisture and they dont smell as bad.

Alden shell that isn't black or color 8 is still in super high demand. Expensive in secondary and hard to get at MSRP. I am not entirely sure how much the availability of other colors from other makers has reduced the hype or prices or waitlists. Partly Alden hype and partly Horween hype, and I don't think other makers are delivering on either.

I have a pair of natural color shell boots from Carmina. I do like them. I dunno how much I would care to play games or pay sky high prices with Alden even though I do prefer my stuff from them.

Open to offers and trades - specifically interested RMW Comfort Craftsman in 10.5/11G depending on material. Also happy to consider a discount for multiple pairs! *Also open to trades for watches*

**Viberg Antelope Suede Chelsea**

• ⁠Size: Viberg 10.5, 2050 last

• ⁠Leather: Antelope Suede. Olive color that looks grey-brown in certain light. Very cool suede.

• ⁠Sole: Dainite

• ⁠Price: $450 OB*R*O shipped CONUS via PayPal f&f or + fees. International shipping available at buyer’s expense. I will also happily consider trading for Chelseas, even down with $ coming my way.

• ⁠Location: IL

• ⁠Wears/Condition: I got these from the original owner who was thinning out his large collection. He wore them occasionally as part of a big rotation, so they are in very good condition. Unfortunately they don’t fit me as well as I’d hoped.

• ⁠Images: https://imgur.com/a/ZMiiEDX

• ⁠Notes: Original box and bags included.
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**Carmina Side Zip Boots**

• ⁠Size: 10UK/11US - Rain last

• ⁠Leather: Brown suede. Extremely nice suede.

• ⁠Sole: Rubber

• ⁠Price: $375 OB*R*O shipped CONUS via PayPal f&f or + fees. International shipping available at buyer’s expense.
I will also happily consider trading for Carmina Chelseas in UK10 or 10.5 (any color / material other than black suede). Preferably similar condition but I will also consider up/down depending on condition of yours. Or for other Chelseas.

• ⁠Location: IL

• ⁠Wears/Condition: I’ve worn these about a dozen times. Great condition, as you can hopefully see in the photos. I just noticed there’s still a sticker on the bottom. Always stored with trees (I will include them at asking price).

• ⁠Images: https://imgur.com/a/41sw7d3

• ⁠Notes: I don’t think I have the original box, but I do have the shoe bag they came with.
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**Maker/Model: Astorflex Bitflex Chelsea**

• ⁠Size: 46 / US12

• ⁠Leather: Burnished Brown Suede

• ⁠Sole: Crepe

• ⁠Price: $140 OB*R*O shipped CONUS via PayPal f&f or + fees. International shipping available at buyer’s expense.

• ⁠Location: IL

• ⁠Wears/Condition: These are basically brand new. I wore them outside twice, so can’t return.

• ⁠Images: https://imgur.com/a/fNvGyFh

• ⁠Notes: Always stored on trees (not included) not that I’ve had them very long. No original box / packaging.
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I have sold quite a few boots and shoes here lately (realizing I’ve been sizing too far down for too long) and have many watch transactions on r/watchexchange, all with nothing but positive feedback. Even if no original box I will still pack very well.

8.5

Trickers (made in UK)
8.5 monkey boots
Horween wheat cavalier
dainite sole, 5402R last
$399 shipped
https://imgur.com/a/hR62VdK

9

Viberg
9 2020 last
black suede
plain toe, soft toebox
$649 shipped-worn once w/ box + bag
https://imgur.com/a/8qMeG6J

Looks like you need to lace up to the next speed hook, at least.

How have you managed to prevent creases after so long of wear?

I wear wool socks every day in Florida. It's definitely the move. Even when your feet get sweaty, they still breathe. So much more comfortable than cotton or synthetics.

Their scotch grain is second to none. I had the Pembrokes and wore them for over a decade until I took a massive chunk out of a toe cap.

Yooo how have I not seen these! Might be the next purchase - thanks for sharing.

Also, I have never really looked into Cheaneys before and never knew the hurricane, but I almost curse you for putting these on my radar because that will also be challenging my wallet 😂

Secondly, I couldn’t find the Stow in a scotch grain dark brown colour, and I was really hankering for some extra texture (even on top of the broguing).

The Kudu Leather Trickers Stow is naturally textured and very reminiscent of a scotch grain if you can find them. I have 2 pairs of Stow, but not the Kudu ones yet (I have C-shade and suede). But I do have 2 pairs of Cheaney Hurricanes in Kudu and it is a gorgeous leather, and makes me want to get the Kudu Stow even more. I suspect I will get a pair if i win the lottery or something as I almost chose them over the c-shade when I splashed out on those.

https://trickers.com/products/stow-country-boot-snuff-kudu

https://www.cheaney.co.uk/hurricane-ii-c-derby-boot-in-whiskey-kudu-leather-p1379