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SEMI-AVAILABLE FOR SALE

Meermin Mallorca: Linea Maestro Captoe Oxford 102625
 
Size: 9.5 UK / 10.5 US
Last: Dani

Oftentimes, shoemakers set up secondary marketplaces for the shoes that come out of the production facility and do not meet quality control standards to be sold at full retail price. These can sometimes be referred to as “new with defects'' or “factory seconds.” This is a great way to find quality shoes at reasonable prices, if you are willing to see past some minor imperfections, or have the ability to correct them. This is precisely what I tried to do with these Meermin Captoe Oxfords, which come from their handwelted line, Linea Maestro.


The defects on these were minimal, including only minor staining errors on the outside of the instep on the right shoe. I opted not to take the finish down completely to restain to a darker color, eliminating the defect entirely. Instead I decided to keep the color and do some burnishing to draw the eye away from the defects and toward the artistic detail. The burnishing was subtly applied with a chestnut leather dye to the captoes, heels, and around the eyelets. It certainly darkens the shoe up and adds some texture, compared to the stock option offered on the Meermin website. Lastly, I polished them up, adding extra shine to the toe caps and the heels.

What’s unique about this pair is that it comes from Meermin’s higher end, handwelted line, and features beautiful JR oak-bark tanned leather outsoles (said to be the most durable leather soles in the world). They also have some sophisticated gold tacking on the heel and toe of the sole.

 

The technical name for these are the Meermin Mallorca: Linea Maestro Captoe Oxford 102625 built on the Dani last. They are a size 9.5 UK / 10.5 US, and I have only worn them once at an indoor event; some minor wear on the soles and very subtle creasing. This is certainly one of the coolest/unique pairs I own, and unfortunately are not for sale. Unless of course, someone comes along who fancies these as much as I do, and offers a price I can't refuse ;).

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