A1923 / Adiciannoveventitre (Augusta)

[kompressorkev]

English is not his first language, but i don't think he's exaggerating. 800 i think is the total shoes not pairs. I know some stores get around 30 pairs, so that's around 60 shoes per store - meaning 13+ stores get the collection? Also, some leathers used in the collection such as the Cordovan are not complete in-house works, but i think he was referring to him experimenting with some new leathers. It is a very, very small operation and he is very hands-on.

[BSR]

Anyone knows the name of the Barcelona artist he says he worked for?

[Faust]

Anyone knows the name of the Barcelona artist he says he worked for?

This dude.

[zamb]

I dont know if he is exaggerating or not, but i find it to be a very "moving" article.
whether English is his first language or not, there is a fire burning inside of him that I can feel through his words.

"I produce all of it, and my wife and I sell it. So, it's not simple. I hope people will understand this. Sometimes I think it's time to stop because I can't do all this work completely by myself. Then I look at my shoes, and I think...I love my work too much and so I'll find the energy to continue my work because I love it. I'm tired, but I'm very happy because not many people in reality can really love their work. For me, it's very important. It's my life. It's really my life."

This highlighted part speaks volumes to me. Many of us finds obstacles in our way and it causes us to believe we cant continue.........here is a man amidst difficulties saying: Yes I can!

He has found in me a new supporter of his work..............

[nellytheelephant]

To those who are interested in the sizing issue the trainers arrived today and with the thick insoles they do indeed come up too tight. Without the insole they fit okay but they're a little hard on the feet. They will stretch so hope to be able to get those insoles in soonish.

[cremaster]

Spanish artist = Santiago Sierra? (he lives in Mexico now though)

[RADO]

Piscasso is from Malaga no from Barcelona, Santiago Serra from Madrid. I do not know who can be.

[sargon97]

Prob belongs in the small question thread, but anyone know of any pics of the Canvas/Linen over leather with some decent wear on them? Interested to see how they age...

[comex9]

Prob belongs in the small question thread, but anyone know of any pics of the Canvas/Linen over leather with some decent wear on them? Interested to see how they age...

From what I've heard, the linen over leather is quite durable and does not come off(wear away), as one might think. I'm thinking it would just crease like normal leather. Though, I'm intrigued if this is the case or not. I'm also curious of the difference between the augustas and c.diem.

[chomeo]

I just got these. i can't quite capture the color - somewhere between blue/grey but does appear more blue eventhough the below picture shows grey.

[tricky]

I don't know where to put this and sorry for interrupting.

I'm in search for a pair of Augusta Thermic boots in size 44 (9.5 or 10). I have a pair in size 9 and they're a tad small. If there is someone who wants to trade his pair or sell me, please let me know.

[Arcane]

^It depends on how much extra space you need but a good cobbler/shoemaker would be able to strech them for you to a certain extent.

[tricky]

I thought about that but I'm afraid the cobbler would destroy them...

I know, Augustas are very well made.

anyone with experience of stretching Augustas?

[hereinroy33]

why these shoes are illegal? and what does absinthine means.

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Trainers stretch like other Augusta boots?

Does anyone know if the trainers stretch width-wise like typical Augusta boots and shoes? I ended up getting my normal Augusta size since the length is fine, but the width is painful as they always are in the beginning. Thought there might be a difference in stretching since they are laced all the way down.
Apologies for the cross-post into sizing questions but I have 24 hours to exchange them and want to make sure I get an answer!