Longing for Spring - Scarpe di Bianco - Spring loafers

It is still very cold here in the Nordics, as a matter of fact we had snow fall over the week and it is biting cold. It is supposed to be Spring. Well...no need to complain as matters could be worse. 
Just to warm myself in the colours of Spring and looking forward to when I do not need a heavy coat and boots for venturing out, I found these two lovely Spring/Summer loafers from Scarpe di Bianco and I want to share them with you and at the same time I wish you a pleasant weekend.

Blue loafer from Scarpe di Bianco with a monogram on the toe cap. I like this blue shade. Just lovely.

The below brown shades suede loafer reminds me of the SW1 loafer I mentioned on this blog, the colour is just perfect for the Spring/Summer period.

Photo sourced from Scarpe di Bianco.

The perfect summer shoe - Hidetaka Fukuya

The last two days the weather in the Nordic showed itself from it's best side, which is good. That made me think of a pair of ultimate summer shoes, which I found from Master bespoke boot and shoemaker Hidetaka Fukaya from Florence (Italy), whom I blogged about here and here. I have earlier seen holed shoes from Vass and other Central European bespoke shoemakers, but never appealed to me. I am now considering having two pairs commissioned for next Summer from my favourite bespoke shoemaker Master Cliff Roberts (blogged about here for example). My inspiration comes after seeing these two renditions of holed shoes from Master Fukaya. 

An oxford in suede with holes to let the feet air directly. Will have to say this is the ultimate summer shoe. Well done Master Fukaya. Lovely shoe.

 Below the two most right shoes, the green whole cut loafer made of suede with holes  and the brown oxford in suede with holes. So well done. 

Pictures sourced from Style Forum

Ready To Wear shoes (Carmina) Part Two

In the quest for good elegant, stylish Gents shoes, which are Goodyear welted, Carmina a Spanish shoemaker can not be overlooked. The company is not that old, however produces very classical, lasts and very well done shoes. They offer a variety of models to choose from and also offer Ladies shoes.

Carmina Shoemaker is also one of the few European shoemakers who will work with Cordovan.

Less talk, something for the eye.

Carmina exotic leather

Carmina exotic leather line up

Carmina Lady exotic leather

 Carmina fraction of women's offering  

Carmina Lineup (1)

 Carmina Lineup (2)

 Carmina three different lasts

Carmina suede loafer

 Carmina shell cordovan

 Carmina double monk

 Carmina two tone correspondant full brogue oxford

Carmina Shell Balmoral boot (1)

 Shell Balmoral boot (2)

For the Nordic countries, Shell boots will be ideal, as they can cope and tolerate the snow and sluggish wet weather of the Nordic. Problem for me wth Cordovan is, it is very hard to break in, but once done, the shoes will mould and fit to your feet ike a glove to a hand. Remember that Shell ages very well. 

This is a great boot, very formal, classic, nice round toe last.

I would do away with the baby speed hooks.

Lastly the price is very good for the Carmina products.

Pictures sourced from: Men's Style Forum