Unboxing and first shine on TLB Mallorca Artista adelaide in Museum Calf
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ค. 2024
- I am so happy with this Adelaide from TLB Mallorca. This is from their higher end Artista line and they squeeze an incredible amount of high end features into this shoe at mid tier pricing. I honestly don't know how they do it! I think the Artista represents a tremendous value. This is the 107 model on the Picasso last in Marron Medio Museum calf. Absolutely stunning leather and the slimmest beveled waist on any shoe in my collection! Goodyear welted with closed channel stitching, highest quality leather with serious attention to the sole work as well. Definitely a brand I have no hesitation in recommending.
Link to the exact shoe is here:
www.tlbmallorca.com/107-picas...
Check out my friend Andy at Pure polish products. His high shine wax and brown paste wax were used to achieve the mirror shine: www.purepolishproducts.com/co...
The Saphir renovateur conditioning lotion and the handy water dispenser came from my friends over at The Shoecare Shop. I also have a discount code for them "shoedocshine"
www.shoecare-shop.com/high-gl...
The horn handled horsehair brush is from Abbey Horn:
abbeyhorn.co.uk/product/mediu...
And the high shine Chamois for the finishing shine is from Kirby Allison over at The Hanger Project:
www.hangerproject.com/hanger-...
I hope you will enjoy this unboxing and first shine. To see more images of this pair worn you can check me out over on Instagram under MBshoedoc
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This must be a sign from the gods, I am literally in the proces of ordering these exact shoes and wanted to see what the colour really looks like. Thank you!
Perfect, glad it helped you out!
I just ordered some pure polish! Can’t wait for them to arrive, thanks for the content!
Thanks so much. Glad your giving it a try. I won't say it's better than Saphir but I can get the same resuts, support a small business and I love the all natural aspect. Andy is a good guy so I'm thrilled to be using his products 👍
Really pretty shoes, and great content! Glad to see you use the Pure Polish products. Saphir is wonder but I am really enjoying Andy's product. Especially the citrus smell
I use Saphir and Pure Polish both. They both do an excellent job and I use them interchangeably. Sometimes I just like to use one vs the other to take turns showcasing their products but my end result will be the same 👍
I just purchased some Vass, but I’m looking at these. Beautiful shoes.
They are a fantastic shoe for sure. Check out my more recent unboxing of their shell cordovan 👍. Big fan of Vass too though. Can't go wrong with either.
Number 2 in the books, gonna have to rethink my shoe closet space. I thank you Sir, girlfriend don’t
Hahaha... Apologize to her for me . There are so many great brands out there to explore that many people may have never heard of. I even started my own 😏. Glad you are enjoying the videos.
It's nice to see an American TH-camr using something other than Saphir products. As good as Saphir undoubtly is, the company is not alone in making premier shoe care products.
I appreciate it. I have been very happy with the pure polish line and the fact that they are all natural is nice. A much better smell to them with the citrus oils compared to all other brands.
Great job, gorgeous shoes and a shine to match them! Wow, TBL is not messing around!
No they aren't! I'm really impressed with them.i have a pair from their regular line on the wayalso to compare 👍
@@mbshoedoc the classic line is just as good! I ordered a pair of punch captoe in black today!
@@victortai7987 I can't wait to get my pair from the regular line.
@@victortai7987 Excellent. I also have one from the regular line on the way. I will do a comparison.
I just got mine (107) today. Wow. These shoes look incredible and FEEL amazing! I have several other high quality shoes (Carmina and Cobbler Union being my preferred ones at the time), but these are on another level. I’ve already ordered my second pair (custom boots).
That's great to hear! TLB deserves the recognition. I do love my Carmina and have yet to try Cobbler Union (on my wish list still) but I have absolutely nothing negative I could say about TLB. Their quality is way above their price point. 💪
@@mbshoedoc wore them yesterday and they feel better than any shoe I have. Couldn’t get my shine right, but I’ll try it again.
@@johnw9177 Love to hear that you are happy with them. I will have to try out a boot next I think....maybe a Chelsea 😍
Really Nice shoes and cool vidéo, thank you for this lesson 😊😊😊
Thanks very much. I'm glad you liked it!
Excellent vid
Thanks man!
I just received this model but in burgundy. Awsome shoes!
Was it the burgundy vegano or the burgundy museum? Both look great!
@@mbshoedoc it was the burgundy vegano, and indeed both models are awesome 👌🏿
@@karnage43 I think you will enjoy them very much. I was so impressed when I opened these 😍
@@mbshoedoc No doubt about it, they are really nice, I already polished them, can't wait to wear them!!
I have the same shoe . So light and comfortable straight from the box
Nice patina😍
It's museum calf...no patina required. It comes color d out of the box 👌
Hello there, great video!
TLB Mallorca certainly does make some beautiful shoes.
I would love to hear your opinion on the shoemaker, Vass Budapest.
Thank you!
Thank you much. Unfortunately I do not own any Vass shoes but have done some work on them. (next video I release will be Vass so stay tuned). The Vass pair is a different style. It is undeniably high quality but not as sleek and elegant as the TLB. It's hand welted construction and built like a tank. It felt incredibly robust in my hands. I think it's a shoe that would last decades no problem. So from my limited experience I can say that it's an impressive shoe and I want a pair but it's a very different niche in my mind. Hope that helps.
@@mbshoedoc
Thank you for the response!
I am looking forward to your next video eagerly and I am certain that your channel will grow at an exponential pace.
Vass shoes seem to have a military elegance to them, to the effect of not seeming to be sleek but at the same time being substantial and classy.
It is a truly interesting dichotomy between the sleek and the robust.
Is there any other shoemaker with a hand welted construction in a similar price range that you would recommend?
@@jagnoorsingh4132 Hephaestus out of Vietnam. I have some of their shoes and think I posted an unboxing on here. They come in gyw or handwelted and are very unique and impressive shoes.
@@jagnoorsingh4132 I like your military elegance description of the Vass. A very unique shoe. 👍. I will definitely get a pair someday.
I love Vass, they have a sale now on their site. Their F last is one of my favorites.
Would you recommend the Medio after seeing this color? I love this but a lighter shade would really bring light to how rich the detail is imo. Please share your thoughts on the Medio calf skin. Thx
In the museum calf yes the Medio will show the variations better. I also got a pair in the old England marron Medio leather and you can check that unboxing as well. It is considerably lighter but not museum.
Beautiful shoe and excellent shine. Personally, I’d rather wear them first and break them in before investing so much effort in the finish.
practically speaking you are absolutely right but since I planned to showcase them on Instagram I wanted them "show ready" on the first wear.
You definitely want to hydrate and nourish the leather before wearing them. Renevetour takes care of that. The added cream isn’t necessary but doesn’t hurt. I’d also apply a layer of wax on the shoe for added protection against scuffs and liquids
I have literally had the window open on the TLB Mallorca website for a pair of blucher's from their artista collection (in their awesome burgandy color) for two weeks, but after seeing your beautiful pair of shoes, I want those as well, lol. I don't know why I'm so nervous about making the purchase. How have the shoes been for you? How about the sizing? Was it a problem for you?
Quality is outstanding but I did end up sizing down on these. I'm 8.5 in Allen Edmonds but for these I took UK 7 instead of the normal UK 7.5. if you have a lower instep or if you are on the low side of your size go down 1.5. if you are true to size or on the larger size take 1 less than your US size.
@@mbshoedoc Thank you very much! I'm usually an 11/11.5 US. Last month, I ordered a pair of Paul Evans Chelsea boots in 10UK, and they're so tight that I actually had to buy a shoe stretcher--a little too narrow for me. Two weeks ago, I ordered a pair of double monk straps from Paul Evans in 10.5UK. Thank goodness for the strap and buckles, because if it was any other shoe, it would probably slip off my foot. So I guess this has been what's been preventing me from pulling the trigger on a pair of LB Mallorca's beautiful shoes. Thanks for the tips and responding! You've been a big help! Great work on the mirror shine, by the way.
Hi mate, is that the lighter brown or darker brown museum calf?
Great question. I noticed the label on the box is incorrect both on the size and color. This is the Marron Medio which is the lighter of the two. www.tlbmallorca.com/107-picasso-shoe-museumcalf-brown
Nice video, do you buff the shoes between the high shine layers? What kind of cloth do you use to polish your shoes? Im trying to master the art of shoeshining but im not happy yet. Perhaps you can give some solid tips.
Greets from Luxemburg
I apply a few layers by fingertips only to build a base with no buffing. Then I introduce a cloth, minimal wax and a drip of water. I use cut up tshirts or flannel shine cloths and don't have a true favorite. For the final stage I have really liked the high shine chamois from hanger project. I don't apply wax with it but give a high speed buff with only a water drop. It shows up in some of my other videos. It takes some practice but anyone can do it 👍
@@mbshoedoc thanks a lot for your reply....practice makes perfect :). These TLBs from the Artista line look super good, need to treat myself to a pair !
@@mbshoedoc is it true that TLB do not have the option of installing metal toe caps?
@@Crockett20 Sorry I don't know the answer to that. Never tried to order taps from them. I would imagine they are completely capable of that...the question is weather they want to offer it. I see no reason why they wouldn't though.
Hi MB shoe doc, I watched your video with John, very informative. Also your other patina videos are interesting too. This TLB I guess is an Artista range, what’s the difference between the two ranges.
You may want to check the website as I may miss a few but they have a slimmer beveled waist. The thinnest in my entire shoe collection so far. Premium leather...I don't think they offer museum calf in the standard range. New lasts exclusive to the Artista. Those are what I remember off hand and what is visible to me. I think there are 1-2 more with construction method that goes unseen but I forget. I also have a standard range on the way to compare 👍
Hey, thanks for the replay. I will wait for your shoe review of new TLB. Also to me, if the leather quality is same for both the ranges and only the sole decoration is different then the Main range makes sense. Have you done review of you Elton last Adelaides. If not pls do. I am looking for a good Adelaide suggestion.
@@vivekkulkarni1287 Elton last Adelaide in Meermin I assume. I have two of them if that tells you anything. Love them!
Ive been extremely intrigued lately with TLB. I love my AEs, but they dont have any new styles/ designs. Their prices are awesome too. Question - How hard did US Customs hit you for import tax?
Unfortunately I don't know because this pair was part of a collaboration. I agreed to do the review and showcase them on social media so I didn't have to pay. There is a TLB enthusiast facebook group...that would be a great place to ask about US import tax. You also may be able to ask TLB directly. Hope that helps.
I also highly recommend TLB regardless of the import cost. They are excellent!
@@mbshoedoc I have received pairs from TLB, and the shipping cost is in the initial quoted price. No additional shipping cost.
Depends on your state. You can find the % on line.
That last look quite tight. What are your experience?
Not tight at all for me and in fact I needed to size down half for my next pairs of TLB. Most people will find these to fit true but I have a low instep and overall a low volume foot. I size down half in a number of brands.
Are you familiar at all with TLB's vegano leather? If so, what are your thoughts regarding which leather is better quality or ages and holds creases better?
Sorry I only have museum calf from them and it has been fantastic. Every pair I have seen from them has been exceptional quality.
Why did you choose this wax polish over the Saphir wax and mirror shine polish? I have been a convert to the Saphir products and can’t imagine going back to anything else. Also, is the TLB Mallorca a 270 or 360 degree welt?
I find the pure polish to shine just as well as the Saphir and I wanted to show what could be done with it. I use both brands interchangeably. And honestly I'm not sure on the welt but guess 270. Since it's closed channel you can't see the stitching underneath and the heel is so closely cut I can't see stitching there either. It's just a construction aspect that I don't consider much. I don't think it is mentioned on their website. To me 270/360 are both exceptionally well constructed there wouldn't be much of a functional benefit from one or the other. I feel it's more a manufacturer preference.
Warren, according to Andy, the creator/owner of Pure Polish, the products can also be used in conjunction with each other. For example, you could use Saphir cream with Pure Polish wax or high shine. I own both and enjoy them equally.
@@anangelshero0410 exactly I've used both on the same pair before with no I'll effect. Pure high shine to build a base then Saphir pdl dark brown to burnish the toe and no problem.
MB Shoedoc Oh my God, the master himself got in on the answer. MB, I love your content and watch all your videos. Thanks much, WT
@@wt460 Thanks so much. I really appreciate it 🙏.
My pair arrive this Tuesday! What brown would you use for Saphir (med/dark)?
I would go medium brown myself. If they get too dark you lose the museum effect. 👍
I just ordered a pair of Vass brown museum calf cap toe oxfords in the F last, but I'm starting to regret that purchase in favor of these. Do you think it would be redundant to have both?
Not at all. I have a vass museum cap toe as well. This shoe is different. I also find the Vass museum to be more subtle. Less visible museum effect and the TLB is slightly more bold. Just try to get them in slightly different shades as the styles are already different enough.
@@mbshoedoc Thanks for the response! I really like this medium brown color on the 107 Artista. It looks, at least based on the website pictures, to be a slightly lighter brown than the Vass brown museum calf.
@@marck655 I have seen Vass gold museum which is quite a bit lighter and a dark brown from them which was quite a bit darker. The TLB is a good middle color with more of a reddish undertone.
Can anyone tell me if the burgundy museum calf is as stunning as the brown? Pictures on the site don't do them justice. Stuck between trying to decide...
Great question. Check my unboxing video of the TLB burgundy museum monkstraps and you can see them. My honest opinion is the burgundy museum is a touch too dark and lacks the bold color variations of the brown. The museum effect is much more subtle on the burgundy. That being said it still has more character than many burgundy shoes but I wish it was a bit more bold.
Wow just look at those. I wouldn't put them on.
Haha thanks...it's a pretty fantastic pair 👌
Is this brown or medium brown?
Brown 👍
That's funny, I'm considering the Bordeaux museum calf. I have it open in a tab, wondering if I should grab them. This video might tip the scale. Such a bad influence. Lol
Its a beautiful pair. I did need to size down a half from my regular size but I think most find them to fit true. I tend to be in-between sizes. I don't think you will regret your purchase 👌.
@@mbshoedoc Hi, I just ordered one pair in museum burgundy of the same style in my regular Carmina Rain size. May I ask why you chose to go down a half size?
@@tianningli747 I think you will be good with your Rain last size. For me this pair I wear an insole and still it is laced up all the way tight. I took my usual UK size but at least in this last I should size down. I actually just got another pair and did order it a half size down. Video coming soon. Hope it fits better... fingers crossed.
@@mbshoedoc Another pair? Wow that's really nice. I really like this brand, I feel like their attention to detail is just so good. BTW I enjoyed all your videos, they are awesome!
@@tianningli747 I have the same question you had. Did your shoes arrive? I'm UK 9.5 in the Rain last and I was wondering if I should get the same size with the 107 Picasso.
Hello, thanks for sharing, the TLB Artista are a beauty !
However I don't think you're giving your shoes a favour by mirror-shining them before the first few wears. With the heat caused by the first wears, the shoes will still adjust to your feet and "move around" a bit after you've bought them. Small creases (normal) will also start to appear.
If you immediately mirror-shine them, you increase the risk of cracking.
In addition, by shining and mirror-shining immediately the shoes you are basically filling the pores of the leather which will absorb everything that you give to it. Leather is basically animal skin (duhh) and at first its pores are relatively "open". It's best to wait a bit for the pores to close before you start applying any type of wax on the shoes.
In the end, wax is a "surface product", it is not made to penetrate the shoes like shoe cream. It should stay on the surface.
I would say that 4-5 wears is a minimum. That's when you want to start applying the mirror shine if you so desire.
I hope this is helpful !
Cheers,
Martin
Thanks for the comment. I have been lucky so far and not had many issues with cracking but your right that there is a risk when you don't know where it will crease. Also consider I am not just applying wax but conditioning the leather before wearing them. Wax is primarily only applied to the to the toe and heel counters. I think shining before wearing is reasonable but I agree a full mirror could wait...but it makes for a better video 😉
@@mbshoedoc Fair enough ! ;)
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I gotta be completely honest...I have no idea what that means 😁🤷♂️
There is something about the way they punch in the eyelets on all TLB shoes that I find very off-putting.
interesting, I really didn't notice at all. I see what you mean there is an indent around each eyelet that I don't really see on my other shoes. It doesn't bother me at all but I also don't see it from other makers. Not sure if it is done on purpose as a design element or just due to a particular manufacturing method.
Exactly my thoughts. They are beautiful nonetheless.
Thanks for the video. Your shining skills are very good. Were they influenced by Yuya Hasegawa of The Armoury, by any chance?
Cheers
@@LDacic Thanks. I wasn't really influenced by anyone in particular. I started by refurbishing ebay pairs and reselling them. That led to doing patinas and shines on my own personal pairs and then led to doing it for clients. My primary platform is Instagram but trying to grow my YT.
@@LDacic I have seen his work though and it's amazing!
Tried to emailed them with no reply
Tried to email TLB Mallorca or me? What was your question?
@@mbshoedoc TLB trying to order a custom pair Do not no if its going to spam or not but im not able to get by email
I enjoy all your videos Thanks
@@peterpucino5382 maybe try to reach out through Instagram or if they have a Facebook page. I haven't tried email for a while but do talk with them on IG sometimes.
condition on new shoes - > big mistake
Nope, it worked out perfectly fine. Now if it was a brand new light tan shoe it would be a little more risky. A dark brown museum calf shoe...zero risk.