Recent content by The Shooman

Here is the new Bontoni on my foot. Got a pair of Enzo Bonafe norvegese on the way. Will post it soon. Got a bit carried away with shoos lately, they will be the last for a good while.

Bought a pair of the elusive Bontoni triple monkstrap shoes. Have wanted a pair of these for many years, and have wanted a heavily antiqued green shoe for 20 years. A dream come true.

These are some of the most amazing shoes l have ever bought. Have wanted a pair like these for over 20 years. They are so rare and hard to get, so l couldn't believe my luck when l finally received them on Christmas eve. I can't stop looking at it, the shoe looks AMAZING in person. Can only...

Yes, l love these. Even as a kid l wanted amazing shoes that are like works of art, but it took me 40 years to eventually achieve that dream. I feel very fortunate. I've had Vass, Edward Green and John Lobb, but none of them begin to compare to Lattanzi. Thanks for your kind words.

I received these shoes today. Silvano Lattanzi. I am happy to say that the loafers are a good fit with no heel slippage.

Thanks for posting some of your collection. Wish l had more spectator shoes.

I think most people have one foot slighter shorter than the other. Here is a better photo of my monks. Funny enough, this is the exact pair from the Lattanzi website that l now own. Have wanted these for over a year. They fit good too.

Been building up my Silvano Lattanzi collection of late. These are wonderful shoes.

Fallen off the shoo wagon lately and have been buying up. My new one, Silvano Lattanzi.

I notice they don't display where they are made, so l suppose they are made cheaply offshore? Instead of paying 900 asd for a beaver, would it be more worthwhile to pay 400 asd for a rabbit fur fedora? OR, if it is a waste of money maybe l should go custom and get a proper fedora. I don't like...

There is a Christy's in beaver felt for sale locally. Do they make a high quality hat? Is it worth the $900 price tag? What is comparable quality?

My prized Silvano Lattanzi collection thus far. I will probably get a few more and then finish buying them. The comfort and style is unparalleled imo. They also use special sole and heel leather that only a few makers have access too, and the leather uppers are a special high quality leather...

Thanks Eric, whenever l receive a new Lattanzi it is always a special occasion worth celebrating. Since your words are so kind l am going to give the forum a treat, l will post my László Vass and Silvano Lattanzi collection here, exclusive only to Fedora Lounge. I had some time up my sleeve...

Buried shoe patina The burial process my shoes went through

My new shoes. All made by Silvano Lattanzi. Extremely rare shoes that were buried in the ground for years in order to get a natural patina. Buried shoe and a norvegese monk. A handmade longwing