Meccariello is without doubt the best shoe maker, what I don't get is how certain circles haven't given him the true recognition he deserves, John Lobb, Crockett and Jones, and other english and american brand reviewers don't consider or spotlight him in their reviews but who cares, their selective opinions that don't consider him and paolo scafora mean nothing. People that know anazing quality and sublime ITALIAN design know how special Meccariello is. I'm saving for 2 possibly 3 pairs, as much as I love Spanish and Portuguese leading brands, when it comes to design paired with quality married with tradition and design innovation the Italians are out there on their own, I'm hoping to meet Antonio personally to shake his hand.
Well said! They are amazing shoes and even his entry level is sublime. Most reviewers are just going with the flow and don’t have real shoe knowledge. I hope you will get yours pairs! I still can’t believe the deal I got here. I will shake his hand when I visit his workshop and Paolo’s!
I have just gotten a pair from Argentum hand welted line. Shoes is amazing , so elegant, very Italian , a peace of art … I absolutely love it. The service was amazing , they really dived into the details to help me with my size, since it was my first pair of Antonio
EXCELLENT video Kostas! And I'm very glad to learn you acquired a pair of Meccariello shoes at such an amazing price. If you paid approximately $400.00 for the shoes and trees, the retailer must have sold them at cost. I appreciate the fact that your videos go in depth - I have been wanting to learn more about Meccariello and this presentation was really informative. I would love to see a follow up video once you have conditioned the shoes and have had a chance to wear them a bit, and I would also love to see a comparison between this brand and Paolo Scafora. Interesting that you were (or considered being) a Meccairello retailer. I find the website very engaging but in my opinion there are way too many options and it's hard to navigate. Were you to consider retailing these shoes (again?), it would be a real value add to use your deep expertise and relationships to guide customers such as myself. As regards the wait time, I mention a couple of things: One - Meccariello is located in Naples, so it's not surprising there are delays. I wouldn't expect this as much from a workshop in northern Italy. Secondly, if you are going to commit to a truly beautiful, handmade pair of shoes for 10 years or much longer, is it really a big deal to wait up to a year? In my opinion, it's worth the wait. I like the new set up. Having spent most of my career in architecture and about (20) years working for Gap, Inc. corporate, my only advice would be: Simple is better. For example, the distressed would table is visually pleasing but it seems to me you want the focus to be on your hands and more importantly in this case, the shoes. In other words, consider carefully what enhances the presentation and what detracts. Lastly, it's really refreshing to see someone such as yourself who is so engaged and passionate about what they are doing. Keep it up my friend, enjoy those lovely shoes and I look forward to more outstanding content.
Hello! Thanks for watching and taking the time to write such a detailed and elaborate comment. I appreciate it very much! It was a bargain. The shop that had them was doing clearance for 50% off because I heard they might be exiting the shoe game. I don’t consider stocking Antonio as it’s too complicated at the moment and I already have Crockett & Jones Handgrade and will be developing my own shoes in the next 6-12 months at that price segment. His website is garbage to speak freely. It’s on Wordpress, is slow, all over the place and riddled with mistakes (especially the grammar/spelling ones which I find charming!) but he doesn’t care. All his love goes into the product. He doesn’t need the commercial expansion, the man told me he has more than enough orders/work and he does it because he loves it. If he redesigned his website better it would be a hit. By the way, Paolo Scafora is his friend and in the same city, and let me tell you because I retail them they are the most professional, responsive and on time brand I have ever worked with. An absolutely pleasure to talk and work with. I am ok with waiting times, but let me tell you I have people buying Carlos Santos Group Made to Orders that take 3 months asking me 2 weeks in if I have any updates...people are impatient. I try to be honest. I retail CJ Handgrade, but tell you I’d buy these any day of the week. In my septieme Largeur video I said I highly recommend them even though the directly compete with my Santos brand. Then again when I reviewed Meermin I said they were garbage. After I said some negatives about CNES, they never talked to me again and the Indian brand from the hilarious review (I recommend watching it!) emailed me asking me to take down the video. I don’t care, I do what I feel is right!
@@MisiuAcademy As you know, I love my Paulo Scafora. Which you brought me. I find myself comparing them to my Libritor Meccariello. Both beautiful but in different ways. I love shoes! Good luck my friend. I’m looking forward to our next project!
great shoes, great video. wt i appreciate the most is your honesty! keep it up and i personally think that everyone watching this video would be delighted if u would carry them again in the future ❤️
@@MisiuAcademy that just means your reviews are getting better and better. Shoe wise these ones are the most beautiful ones hands down. Still. I would have prefered them with a cap toe to make them perfect.
Great review as always, Kostas! I think it would be really cool if you could get your hands on a pair of shoes from one of the highly-regarded Japanese makers like Yohei Fukuda, Koji Suzuki, or Hiro Yanagimachi (names that appear regularly on Justin FitzPatrick's blog, haha). Probably not easy though!
Thank you! I would love too, but since this is an independent hobby blog/channel spending thousands of dollars to review something is tough. I might be setting up a patreon page for small donations (3-5$) where you guys can choose what you want me to review. Japan and the high end Chinese shoes are always high on the list!
I'd die them black. Which would be an easy thing to do. Never was a big fan of Navy colored dress shoes...unless they are made of suede. Those shoes would look great in all black. Great find.
@@MisiuAcademy You don't wear black?!?!?!?!? Oh no!!!! One must wear black cap toe oxfords at work, or any club you may join. But to each his own...lol. I say a nice pair of black Oxford cap toes, with a light Grey Tom Ford suit...is superbly classic. But that is just me. A great find on the navy shoes though. They really are beautiful sir.
I have one pair of black oxfords. It is very classic but it’s just not my style, I prefer navy suits and brown or oxblood shoes :) I also have my own business so I can dictate my personal style a bit more!
I remember about a year ago when I made a comment on one of your PS videos that Meccariello was the best Italian shoemaker at the moment and you said PS was better lol.
You earn a sub because, you take extra effort to help your subscribers with feedback. I'm mostly into Carmina shoes but interested in Yohei Fukuda which I find looking similar to AM, though YF has a better photographer. Most AM shoes in pictures look similar to Yohei Fukuda. Can you please share the website of where you bought this shoe? I recently gotten Salvatore Ferragamo tramezza Quarter Brouge Adelaide @ around €361
Hello sir, thanks for watching I really appreciate it. I bought these shoes from Fine Shoes HK but they are clearing their stock and you won’t find it any more. These should cost you 700-900€ to make custom now. I recommend contacting Antonio Meccariello at their website (in the description) for details and a quote. YF shoes are great but the waiting time too long and I wouldn’t spend my money on it at the time. These are perfectly great shoes. If budget is not an issue, sure YF is superb. I would look at AM, Paolo scafora, hiro yanagimachi etc for more extravagant styles or finesse!
I think his shoes are totally worth it hehe! During covid times orders might have been lower too and allows them (such as Yohei Fukuda) to catch up with their backlog!
Great vid as always and what a sweet deal. Normally I'm not into Italian design but these I can definitely get on board with. You should share what blue shoes you have in your collection to give us some ideas of whats possible with navy. I've only added navy sneakers to my collection so far but I'd like something in navy suede.
It’s slightly more difficult with navy suede, but I mean think about it. we buy navy suits because it’s one of the most versatile colors right? Blue goes well with almost everything, why wouldn’t the shoes too. Down the line I hope I can make some guides about individual colors and how to match them. I think the picture I put in the video and the thumbnail shows how well even going full navy works! I think Antonio manages to make a more tasteful modern design without going too modern. Great shoes I highly recommend them!
Those are truly impressive shoes, thanks for the video. I hate when they don't fit perfectly and it feels like you need 1/4 number bigger or smaller. What I have been doing when they are smaller is simply stretching them using the regular George Cleverley shoe trees, they work on any shoe for some reason. And when they are bigger, thick Saphir insoles have done the trick except for some Chelsea boots where I had to buy heel grips. Please let us know how that goes, it's always very useful to know from others' experiences.
Thank you! Read the pinned comment for an update. The tongue pad was enough to fix the tiny heel slip for a little snugger instep. I will make sure to update this after more wear!
*SIZING UPDATE!* The Chisel 2 Last seems to fit me perfectly in the instep and the width. The only "problem is at the heel area. It just doesn't hug my heel very well which results into some movement at the back. Nothing major, but at that area I think I would enjoy more a more snug fit. I feel that since the width and instep is good, it might be too tight to size down at UK 8 and my perfect size would probably be UK 8.25. I put the tongue pad in which often can help with half a size and it works very well, though they might need some more break in time. So the advice for me is definitely *take TTS if you have a more regular foot* or you don't get your toes pinched easily but for *those with wider feet or higher instep it's probably best if you size up half just like on GG.* I will update more as I wear them more.
What brand of tongue pads do you use, and/or what material are they made of? I have some white cheap ones that I don’t think are helping much. Are there any other methods to reduce heel slip other than tongue pads or those inner heel grips?
I highly recommend good tongue pads. The ones I buy cost around 12$ and have a suede surface. You can buy them at Skolyx: www.skolyx.se/en/insoles/299-tongue-pad-in-suede-leather.html
Hi Kostos, thanks again for this great review of Meccariello shoes. I ordered a pair of pennyloafers from them with your praise in mind, and they are absolutely stunning. However the are too small (at least half a size and maybe even a full size) and I have been unsuccesful (despite several emails to their customer service) to get in touch with them for exchanging purposes. As I saw that you had some sizing issues as well, I was wonder if you would happen to have a working contact with Meccariello that I could get in touch with to exchange the shoes. Thanks so much in advance. Cheers, Geoffrey
Hi Geoffrey, Let me get back to you when I can. You can reach them through Instagram antonio always replies to me (they may be on vacations) and I will find the email of Angela for you soon.
I would take AM any day of the week. But EB are very good shoes when you get the handwelted options. Unfortunately I won’t be reviewing any anytime soon.
I only have Carlos Santos shoes on the 10 size. Since you got both on hands, what is your advice on sizing for Meccariello shoes? I have also quite flat foot. Thanks for this review.
Hello Andre, depends on the last. Do you size down half for your Carlos Santos? If you do and your regular is UK 10.5 then I would say UK 11 for most meccariello lasts. Otherwise if your general size is 10, then 10.5 UK should fit you well. Arch support on AM seems to be good with the stitched waists and fiddleback support.
@@MisiuAcademy I am a UK 10 on the Z 160/S last. It doesn't say anything about the width but I can assume it is a F since it is the measure for my other shoes.
Very informative video. Recently I have ordered my first pair and so far I like the shoe. But I want to know how these shoes ages because its very rare to find this type of review. As you have got the pair a year ago I want to know hows the sole especially toe are holding with brass nails. Hope to get some feedback after real use.
He is one of the best shoemakers in the world and that’s all one needs to know :) my shoes still look like new over a year later. I have 50 pairs of shoes though I rarely wear the same pair over and over.
@@MisiuAcademy 50 pairs makes a real difference but I do see a quality in the construction. The reason I am asking about the aging is because Im thinking to commission bespoke or made to measure shoes with him. Prior to that Im trying to do my research
Hi Kostas, Amazing pick-up. I have got AM made on Hawksbill last and went true to size. Unfortunately, they are perfect everywhere(you can hear air escaping when putting them on) apart from the length. They are a little bit too short and pinch my toes. Do you think I should go up half a size for chisel 2?
Hello! I have heard that the soft square last is shorter 1/4th of an inch than the chisel 2, not sure about the hawksbill. I would send Angela at meccariello a message to ask her about it! It would have been too short for me probably while I walk in UK 8 that’s why I preferred 8.5 with the small adjustment via tongue pads.
Hello, like I said in the video I tried, but it was too complicated and the waiting times too big. Antonio recommended to me that I talk to Paolo Scafora instead and introduced us!
@@MisiuAcademy thanks for the fast answer. I’m looking for some blue shoes and often the edge is dark brown. I’m not sure what looks better to me. How is your opinion?
Am I expected as a consumer to reach out repeatedly to Antonio Meccariello regarding commissioning a pair of his shoes? I'm talking MTO. I do not understand businesses who just stop communicating with a customer such as myself when I have reached out to them about a pair of their shoes. I will not run behind a business to give them my money.
@@MisiuAcademy Why you disagree? Anyway, tell me about the top shoes in the world. I started watching your videos just yesterday and really found A. Meccariello, Paolo Scafora... as the best shoes too.
As good as they might be, I can’t put them in the same level as the actual handmade shoes or at least partly (handwelted, handlasted) for those price points (1000$+). All the British brands you mention have certainly good quality but the are also visually appealing to me (keyword: me). My problem is they don’t “evolve” in a way and keep the same formula forever. Good, contemporary and very often “boring” shoes. Did you know Edward Green uses celastic toe stiffeners? It makes absolutely no difference but it’s still a corner cut for a high price. It’s difficult to put a list of the best. Bespoke would be different. Ready to wear? It depends on the price tier. From bottom to top, here are some brands that are great to consider: Sub 300$: Meermin, CNES, Skolyx, Myrqvist, Yanko $300-$500: Carlos Santos (Goodyear and Handgrade, TLB Mallorca, Cheaney, Carmina, Sons of Henrey, etc $500-$1000: here’s where things get interesting. You have superb brands like Crockett & Jones mainline, Alfred Sargent, Antonio Meccariello, Passus, Yeossal, the rising Chinese makers etc Then go over 1000$ and there’s no limit. As much as I don’t like them, still GG, EG and JL are some of the best in the world. But there’s Antonio Meccariello Handwelted, Paolo Scafora, Saint Crispin’s, Petru & Claymoor, Maftei, Acme Shoemaker, Yohei Fukuda, Hiro Yanagimachi etc. The Asian brands are keeping up and improving all the time instead of being static and that’s commendable. Crockett is a great brand (i retail them) but the Handgrade line is not worth your money compared to what you get most of the time. Cheaney is good value, but not the best. A very underrated entry level shoe for sure though. As for cleverly, with the attitude of the owners and their controversy, I am not interested in their shoes. Be careful with carmina. Good shoes, certainly overpriced but for the last 12 months their quality control has gone down the drain. And they have shocking customer service. GG makes some great looking shoes, leather seems to be a little thinner but from that list you mentioned they are the ones I’d get! Sorry I am on mobile I hope all this makes sense!
@@MisiuAcademy Thank you very much for the detail information. Today the whole day, I checked shoe brands like A. Meccariello, Paolo Scafora and Stefano Bemer and found all of them really interesting. As said before, I am watching many videos on YT, and my focus was mainly on British Oxford shoes. My current Loake Oxford is quite good quality but bold and hard. A couple of weeks ago, I bought two Wolf and Shepherd pairs and found them quite comfortable. I will buy casual shoes from this brand in the future. My main focus is on good Oxford shoes, and I will get some shoes from the best Italian brands in the future. For the last 15 years, I am wearing good quality shoes, such as British Loake, French Mephisto, German Lloyd and Italian Rossetti etc. I found all of them outstanding quality. German Lloyd was the cheapest but the best and most comfortable. Now I found Wolf and Shepherd much elegant and comfortable. Mephisto is quite comfortable for walking but good in autumn and spring. In the summertime, my feet get hot while I wear these shoes. German Lloyd was so nice and I never got tired by walking long. Handmade or Bespoke shoes are really good. I can not go with measure made or Bespoke but can buy ready to wear only. I hope will buy the best Oxford shoes in the future. And also I am searching for the best warm winter elegant shoes/boots. Thank you!
Meccariello is without doubt the best shoe maker, what I don't get is how certain circles haven't given him the true recognition he deserves, John Lobb, Crockett and Jones, and other english and american brand reviewers don't consider or spotlight him in their reviews but who cares, their selective opinions that don't consider him and paolo scafora mean nothing. People that know anazing quality and sublime ITALIAN design know how special Meccariello is. I'm saving for 2 possibly 3 pairs, as much as I love Spanish and Portuguese leading brands, when it comes to design paired with quality married with tradition and design innovation the Italians are out there on their own, I'm hoping to meet Antonio personally to shake his hand.
Well said! They are amazing shoes and even his entry level is sublime. Most reviewers are just going with the flow and don’t have real shoe knowledge. I hope you will get yours pairs! I still can’t believe the deal I got here. I will shake his hand when I visit his workshop and Paolo’s!
I have just gotten a pair from Argentum hand welted line. Shoes is amazing , so elegant, very Italian , a peace of art … I absolutely love it. The service was amazing , they really dived into the details to help me with my size, since it was my first pair of Antonio
Great to hear!!!
EXCELLENT video Kostas! And I'm very glad to learn you acquired a pair of Meccariello shoes at such an amazing price. If you paid approximately $400.00 for the shoes and trees, the retailer must have sold them at cost.
I appreciate the fact that your videos go in depth - I have been wanting to learn more about Meccariello and this presentation was really informative. I would love to see a follow up video once you have conditioned the shoes and have had a chance to wear them a bit, and I would also love to see a comparison between this brand and Paolo Scafora.
Interesting that you were (or considered being) a Meccairello retailer. I find the website very engaging but in my opinion there are way too many options and it's hard to navigate. Were you to consider retailing these shoes (again?), it would be a real value add to use your deep expertise and relationships to guide customers such as myself. As regards the wait time, I mention a couple of things: One - Meccariello is located in Naples, so it's not surprising there are delays. I wouldn't expect this as much from a workshop in northern Italy. Secondly, if you are going to commit to a truly beautiful, handmade pair of shoes for 10 years or much longer, is it really a big deal to wait up to a year? In my opinion, it's worth the wait.
I like the new set up. Having spent most of my career in architecture and about (20) years working for Gap, Inc. corporate, my only advice would be: Simple is better. For example, the distressed would table is visually pleasing but it seems to me you want the focus to be on your hands and more importantly in this case, the shoes. In other words, consider carefully what enhances the presentation and what detracts.
Lastly, it's really refreshing to see someone such as yourself who is so engaged and passionate about what they are doing.
Keep it up my friend, enjoy those lovely shoes and I look forward to more outstanding content.
Hello! Thanks for watching and taking the time to write such a detailed and elaborate comment. I appreciate it very much!
It was a bargain. The shop that had them was doing clearance for 50% off because I heard they might be exiting the shoe game.
I don’t consider stocking Antonio as it’s too complicated at the moment and I already have Crockett & Jones Handgrade and will be developing my own shoes in the next 6-12 months at that price segment.
His website is garbage to speak freely. It’s on Wordpress, is slow, all over the place and riddled with mistakes (especially the grammar/spelling ones which I find charming!) but he doesn’t care. All his love goes into the product. He doesn’t need the commercial expansion, the man told me he has more than enough orders/work and he does it because he loves it. If he redesigned his website better it would be a hit.
By the way, Paolo Scafora is his friend and in the same city, and let me tell you because I retail them they are the most professional, responsive and on time brand I have ever worked with. An absolutely pleasure to talk and work with.
I am ok with waiting times, but let me tell you I have people buying Carlos Santos Group Made to Orders that take 3 months asking me 2 weeks in if I have any updates...people are impatient.
I try to be honest. I retail CJ Handgrade, but tell you I’d buy these any day of the week. In my septieme Largeur video I said I highly recommend them even though the directly compete with my Santos brand. Then again when I reviewed Meermin I said they were garbage. After I said some negatives about CNES, they never talked to me again and the Indian brand from the hilarious review (I recommend watching it!) emailed me asking me to take down the video. I don’t care, I do what I feel is right!
The last and the balance of design elements, materials, construction, what a shoe!
Truly beauties, more people need to learn about these!
Nice job Kostas! You are amazing. Get this line please! Antonio is amazing. It does take some time but the shoes are amazing.
Thanks Victor, but as I plan my own shoe line this year and I am covered with scafora, I will stick with enjoying them privately :)
@@MisiuAcademy As you know, I love my Paulo Scafora. Which you brought me. I find myself comparing them to my Libritor Meccariello. Both beautiful but in different ways. I love shoes! Good luck my friend. I’m looking forward to our next project!
Wear them in good health!
Received my Carlos Santos yesterday. Thank you for helping me Kostas, Can't wait til you start designing your own shoes brother.
Thank you for your patience! Wear them in good health and make sure to check the awesome stuff I uploaded today!
Send me the link.
Wish you can sell Antonio M. shoes, but I know it’s challenging.
Thanks but it won’t happen :)
The stuff I uploaded today are the new group made to orders on the Noble shoe website
Got you, I’ll check it out
great shoes, great video. wt i appreciate the most is your honesty! keep it up and i personally think that everyone watching this video would be delighted if u would carry them again in the future ❤️
Thank you, they are genuinely great shoes and I recommend you try them one day!
best channel to look at the finest shoes in the world reviewed...keep up the great work
Thanks a lot for watching! I do the best I can!
These shoes are amazing. My favorite review so far.
Nice new set up as well 👌
You say that every new video 🤣 I hope it’s true!
@@MisiuAcademy that just means your reviews are getting better and better. Shoe wise these ones are the most beautiful ones hands down. Still. I would have prefered them with a cap toe to make them perfect.
Great review as always, Kostas!
I think it would be really cool if you could get your hands on a pair of shoes from one of the highly-regarded Japanese makers like Yohei Fukuda, Koji Suzuki, or Hiro Yanagimachi (names that appear regularly on Justin FitzPatrick's blog, haha). Probably not easy though!
Thank you! I would love too, but since this is an independent hobby blog/channel spending thousands of dollars to review something is tough. I might be setting up a patreon page for small donations (3-5$) where you guys can choose what you want me to review. Japan and the high end Chinese shoes are always high on the list!
I'd die them black. Which would be an easy thing to do. Never was a big fan of Navy colored dress shoes...unless they are made of suede. Those shoes would look great in all black. Great find.
I don’t wear black! But yes for the average person you might be right!
@@MisiuAcademy You don't wear black?!?!?!?!? Oh no!!!! One must wear black cap toe oxfords at work, or any club you may join. But to each his own...lol. I say a nice pair of black Oxford cap toes, with a light Grey Tom Ford suit...is superbly classic. But that is just me. A great find on the navy shoes though. They really are beautiful sir.
I have one pair of black oxfords. It is very classic but it’s just not my style, I prefer navy suits and brown or oxblood shoes :) I also have my own business so I can dictate my personal style a bit more!
I remember about a year ago when I made a comment on one of your PS videos that Meccariello was the best Italian shoemaker at the moment and you said PS was better lol.
I don’t know who is better or not (it’s subjective but i have a preference towards scafora! They also fit me better!
You earn a sub because, you take extra effort to help your subscribers with feedback. I'm mostly into Carmina shoes but interested in Yohei Fukuda which I find looking similar to AM, though YF has a better photographer. Most AM shoes in pictures look similar to Yohei Fukuda. Can you please share the website of where you bought this shoe?
I recently gotten Salvatore Ferragamo tramezza Quarter Brouge Adelaide @ around €361
Hello sir, thanks for watching I really appreciate it. I bought these shoes from Fine Shoes HK but they are clearing their stock and you won’t find it any more. These should cost you 700-900€ to make custom now. I recommend contacting Antonio Meccariello at their website (in the description) for details and a quote.
YF shoes are great but the waiting time too long and I wouldn’t spend my money on it at the time. These are perfectly great shoes. If budget is not an issue, sure YF is superb. I would look at AM, Paolo scafora, hiro yanagimachi etc for more extravagant styles or finesse!
For what its worth. My Meccariello shoes where ordered on 26 December 20 and will be here this Monday (8 March 21).
Thanks Carlos! A friend of mine has been waiting for over 1.5 year for his Aurum. It can vary wildly but it also depends on his workload!
Christmas gift for yourself? Congratulations
@@MisiuAcademy Your friend is a very patient person.
@@MisiuAcademy Great point. I'll keep it in mind when ordering my next pair.
I think his shoes are totally worth it hehe! During covid times orders might have been lower too and allows them (such as Yohei Fukuda) to catch up with their backlog!
Great vid as always and what a sweet deal. Normally I'm not into Italian design but these I can definitely get on board with. You should share what blue shoes you have in your collection to give us some ideas of whats possible with navy. I've only added navy sneakers to my collection so far but I'd like something in navy suede.
It’s slightly more difficult with navy suede, but I mean think about it. we buy navy suits because it’s one of the most versatile colors right? Blue goes well with almost everything, why wouldn’t the shoes too. Down the line I hope I can make some guides about individual colors and how to match them. I think the picture I put in the video and the thumbnail shows how well even going full navy works! I think Antonio manages to make a more tasteful modern design without going too modern. Great shoes I highly recommend them!
@@MisiuAcademy How does this navy compare to the Carlos Santos Norte patina? The website is a little difficult to navigate but I love the shoes!!!
Those are truly impressive shoes, thanks for the video. I hate when they don't fit perfectly and it feels like you need 1/4 number bigger or smaller. What I have been doing when they are smaller is simply stretching them using the regular George Cleverley shoe trees, they work on any shoe for some reason. And when they are bigger, thick Saphir insoles have done the trick except for some Chelsea boots where I had to buy heel grips. Please let us know how that goes, it's always very useful to know from others' experiences.
Thank you! Read the pinned comment for an update. The tongue pad was enough to fix the tiny heel slip for a little snugger instep. I will make sure to update this after more wear!
*SIZING UPDATE!* The Chisel 2 Last seems to fit me perfectly in the instep and the width. The only "problem is at the heel area. It just doesn't hug my heel very well which results into some movement at the back. Nothing major, but at that area I think I would enjoy more a more snug fit. I feel that since the width and instep is good, it might be too tight to size down at UK 8 and my perfect size would probably be UK 8.25. I put the tongue pad in which often can help with half a size and it works very well, though they might need some more break in time. So the advice for me is definitely *take TTS if you have a more regular foot* or you don't get your toes pinched easily but for *those with wider feet or higher instep it's probably best if you size up half just like on GG.* I will update more as I wear them more.
What brand of tongue pads do you use, and/or what material are they made of? I have some white cheap ones that I don’t think are helping much. Are there any other methods to reduce heel slip other than tongue pads or those inner heel grips?
I highly recommend good tongue pads. The ones I buy cost around 12$ and have a suede surface. You can buy them at Skolyx: www.skolyx.se/en/insoles/299-tongue-pad-in-suede-leather.html
@@MisiuAcademy Appreciate the reply and suggestion!
Hi Kostos, thanks again for this great review of Meccariello shoes. I ordered a pair of pennyloafers from them with your praise in mind, and they are absolutely stunning. However the are too small (at least half a size and maybe even a full size) and I have been unsuccesful (despite several emails to their customer service) to get in touch with them for exchanging purposes. As I saw that you had some sizing issues as well, I was wonder if you would happen to have a working contact with Meccariello that I could get in touch with to exchange the shoes. Thanks so much in advance. Cheers, Geoffrey
Hi Geoffrey,
Let me get back to you when I can. You can reach them through Instagram antonio always replies to me (they may be on vacations) and I will find the email of Angela for you soon.
Nice review want to try those!!
Thanks!
Do you have any experience with Enzo Bonafe? If so what’s your opinion on them, are they on par with AM?
I would take AM any day of the week. But EB are very good shoes when you get the handwelted options. Unfortunately I won’t be reviewing any anytime soon.
@@MisiuAcademy thanks for your input, I enjoy your reviews as they are very educational! 🙏🏽
Thank you!
Those shoes are awesome! I'm too picky though. I just don't like those Euro LAST. They would have to make me a difference last. Beautiful shoe
Thanks for watching! They can be made in any last you want!
@@MisiuAcademy I just emailed them... thanks, enjoy your beautiful shoes.
Have a good day Javon!
Elegant shoes
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I only have Carlos Santos shoes on the 10 size. Since you got both on hands, what is your advice on sizing for Meccariello shoes? I have also quite flat foot.
Thanks for this review.
Hello Andre, depends on the last. Do you size down half for your Carlos Santos? If you do and your regular is UK 10.5 then I would say UK 11 for most meccariello lasts. Otherwise if your general size is 10, then 10.5 UK should fit you well. Arch support on AM seems to be good with the stitched waists and fiddleback support.
@@MisiuAcademy I am a UK 10 on the Z 160/S last. It doesn't say anything about the width but I can assume it is a F since it is the measure for my other shoes.
If most of your shoes are 10 then I’d take UK 10.5 on AM soft square lasts
@@MisiuAcademy thanks for your help!
You are very welcome Andre!
I want to buy the shoes you are showcasing for upcoming wedding
You would have to contact the shoe vendor directly
Very informative video. Recently I have ordered my first pair and so far I like the shoe. But I want to know how these shoes ages because its very rare to find this type of review. As you have got the pair a year ago I want to know hows the sole especially toe are holding with brass nails. Hope to get some feedback after real use.
He is one of the best shoemakers in the world and that’s all one needs to know :) my shoes still look like new over a year later. I have 50 pairs of shoes though I rarely wear the same pair over and over.
@@MisiuAcademy 50 pairs makes a real difference but I do see a quality in the construction. The reason I am asking about the aging is because Im thinking to commission bespoke or made to measure shoes with him. Prior to that Im trying to do my research
If you can commission a pair from his aurum line you will be blown away.
They look amazing!
Glad you enjoy!
Hi Kostas,
Amazing pick-up. I have got AM made on Hawksbill last and went true to size. Unfortunately, they are perfect everywhere(you can hear air escaping when putting them on) apart from the length. They are a little bit too short and pinch my toes. Do you think I should go up half a size for chisel 2?
Hello! I have heard that the soft square last is shorter 1/4th of an inch than the chisel 2, not sure about the hawksbill. I would send Angela at meccariello a message to ask her about it! It would have been too short for me probably while I walk in UK 8 that’s why I preferred 8.5 with the small adjustment via tongue pads.
Awesome, sweet shoes
Thank you very much for watching Adrian! I will wear them a lot!
Great value
Thank you for watching! I agree!
Even his ready to wear he makes them for you according to your feet measurements, I rather by directly off Meccariello with my precise measurements.
He is great!
How do you find the fit on AM soft squares? Do you need to order a half size up or down? Beautiful shoes. Enjoy.
Hello! Unless you have narrow feet I would probably recommend sizing up half from your usual UK.
Will you be planning to stock Meccariello shoes on the Noble Shoe?
Hello, like I said in the video I tried, but it was too complicated and the waiting times too big. Antonio recommended to me that I talk to Paolo Scafora instead and introduced us!
@@MisiuAcademy thank you 😊
Hello, could you share which store in Hong Kong you bought these please?
Fine shoes I think it was. Not sure they are still in business
@@MisiuAcademy thank you, I’ll take a look
www.fineshoes.hk/
Hello Kostas. Is the welt and edge black? Or is it really dark blue? Thanks!
It was black
@@MisiuAcademy thanks for the fast answer. I’m looking for some blue shoes and often the edge is dark brown. I’m not sure what looks better to me. How is your opinion?
Both look great and there’s no right or wrong. For very dark navy I like black edge!
So Museum Navy would be better with black?
Like I said it’s personal preference. Blue and brown mix very well in clothing. If you do museum I would personally pick dark brown
Am I expected as a consumer to reach out repeatedly to Antonio Meccariello regarding commissioning a pair of his shoes? I'm talking MTO. I do not understand businesses who just stop communicating with a customer such as myself when I have reached out to them about a pair of their shoes. I will not run behind a business to give them my money.
Well, you don’t have to. They are notoriously bad at communicating. I would look elsewhere such as stefano bemer or Paolo scafora
can you compare AM with Vass? Which one do you prefer?
I prefer AM because I consider the shoes aesthetically more pretty. It’s subjective both will be good.
@@MisiuAcademy Would you consider Enzo Bonafe to be on the same league as Vass?
@gianspadafora4695 yes. I will be doing some videos on Enzo bonafe in the near future. Excellent shoes.
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Thank you for watching!
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@@MisiuAcademy a honk kong ?
Italy.
The best shoes in the world:
John Lobb, Edward Green, Crocket & Jones, Carmina, Gaziano Girling, George Cleverley, Cheaney....
Your opinion is respected even though we disagree fully 🙏
@@MisiuAcademy Why you disagree?
Anyway, tell me about the top shoes in the world. I started watching your videos just yesterday and really found A. Meccariello, Paolo Scafora... as the best shoes too.
As good as they might be, I can’t put them in the same level as the actual handmade shoes or at least partly (handwelted, handlasted) for those price points (1000$+). All the British brands you mention have certainly good quality but the are also visually appealing to me (keyword: me). My problem is they don’t “evolve” in a way and keep the same formula forever. Good, contemporary and very often “boring” shoes. Did you know Edward Green uses celastic toe stiffeners? It makes absolutely no difference but it’s still a corner cut for a high price.
It’s difficult to put a list of the best. Bespoke would be different. Ready to wear? It depends on the price tier.
From bottom to top, here are some brands that are great to consider:
Sub 300$: Meermin, CNES, Skolyx, Myrqvist, Yanko
$300-$500: Carlos Santos (Goodyear and Handgrade, TLB Mallorca, Cheaney, Carmina, Sons of Henrey, etc
$500-$1000: here’s where things get interesting. You have superb brands like Crockett & Jones mainline, Alfred Sargent, Antonio Meccariello, Passus, Yeossal, the rising Chinese makers etc
Then go over 1000$ and there’s no limit. As much as I don’t like them, still GG, EG and JL are some of the best in the world. But there’s Antonio Meccariello Handwelted, Paolo Scafora, Saint Crispin’s, Petru & Claymoor, Maftei, Acme Shoemaker, Yohei Fukuda, Hiro Yanagimachi etc.
The Asian brands are keeping up and improving all the time instead of being static and that’s commendable.
Crockett is a great brand (i retail them) but the Handgrade line is not worth your money compared to what you get most of the time.
Cheaney is good value, but not the best. A very underrated entry level shoe for sure though.
As for cleverly, with the attitude of the owners and their controversy, I am not interested in their shoes.
Be careful with carmina. Good shoes, certainly overpriced but for the last 12 months their quality control has gone down the drain. And they have shocking customer service.
GG makes some great looking shoes, leather seems to be a little thinner but from that list you mentioned they are the ones I’d get!
Sorry I am on mobile I hope all this makes sense!
@@MisiuAcademy Thank you very much for the detail information.
Today the whole day, I checked shoe brands like A. Meccariello, Paolo Scafora and Stefano Bemer and found all of them really interesting. As said before, I am watching many videos on YT, and my focus was mainly on British Oxford shoes. My current Loake Oxford is quite good quality but bold and hard. A couple of weeks ago, I bought two Wolf and Shepherd pairs and found them quite comfortable. I will buy casual shoes from this brand in the future. My main focus is on good Oxford shoes, and I will get some shoes from the best Italian brands in the future.
For the last 15 years, I am wearing good quality shoes, such as British Loake, French Mephisto, German Lloyd and Italian Rossetti etc. I found all of them outstanding quality. German Lloyd was the cheapest but the best and most comfortable. Now I found Wolf and Shepherd much elegant and comfortable. Mephisto is quite comfortable for walking but good in autumn and spring. In the summertime, my feet get hot while I wear these shoes. German Lloyd was so nice and I never got tired by walking long. Handmade or Bespoke shoes are really good. I can not go with measure made or Bespoke but can buy ready to wear only. I hope will buy the best Oxford shoes in the future. And also I am searching for the best warm winter elegant shoes/boots.
Thank you!
Hopefully I can review most of the good stuff for you!