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By Andrew in Rochester from Webster, NY on 4/24/2008
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Width:
Feels true to width
Pros:
Attractive Design, Classic Design
Cons:
Difficult To Polish
Best Uses:
Formal Occasions, Going Out
Describe Yourself:
Conservative, High-end shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Exceptional design, fine leather craftsmanship. Consistent with Testoni reputation.
Artisanal craftsmanship at its best
By greg the shoe buff from riverside, ca on 12/11/2007
Sizing:
Feels true to size
Pros:
Artisanal quality leather, Attractive Design
Cons:
Difficult To Polish, Leather needs extra care
Best Uses:
Formal Occasions, Going Out
Describe Yourself:
High-end value shopper
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I own five pairs of "Black Label" Testoni shoes and have lusted after a pair of the "amedeo" line [$]. These 'vitello caramel' (calfskin) loafers are superbly sewn using a glove-grade leather that has the typical calfskin "buttery" texture. Detailing is fastidious with their signature black piping tracing the contour lines of the uppers. The tips of the shoes are more pointed than most and remind me of turkish "seraglio(harem) slippers". The sizing is correct length-wise; however, the width is a bit narrow for my feet ("e" american). As with most artisan-type footwear, the shoes are good for a few hours wear, after that they can become uncomfortable as the footbed is characteristically hard - italian-made shoes tend to use a compacted/pressed leather sole that is a bit hard (though durable)on the feet. For some reason these shoes do not crease as easily as my other testonis though all calfskin creases and, without constant care, crease badly with regular use. all-in-all a good buy for this level of shoe craftsmanship.
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