The Shoe Snob - Unboxing Series - TLB Mallorca 'Van Gogh' Last

Here I unbox a pair of TLB Mallorca's new 'Van Gogh' last and U-Cap Balmoral Oxford model, highlighting the differences between this new soft chisel last and the sharper chisel last, the Picasso. And explaining the fit and feel as well.
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[@MeToo-py1tq]

This shoe silhouette reminds me of the Blackbird jet

[@joegarcia54]

What’s not to love on those. The U shape and color make these an excellent choice.

[@theshoesnob_official]

Indeed!

[@mbshoedoc]

Love the U wing design! I also like the idea of it being slightly more narrow. The picasso fits me reasonably well but slightly wide too. Great review as always.

[@theshoesnob_official]

Cheers Mike!

[@Ilsabb331]

Great video and excellent content - As always! Thank you!

[@theshoesnob_official]

My pleasure and thank you!

[@MisiuAcademy]

I am a fan of the Picasso more I think. Good to see them doing well. Trivia, pronounced van hoh or xoh!

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thanks for sharing my friend! Potatoe Potatoh with these lasts ;-)

[@___1980.]

Definitely did enjoy Justin!! And thanks for pointing out the unique intricacies which even I didn’t notice prior and yes they are underselling their footwear for sure. With their quality of leather and Patina and sole and fit why not purchase a pair to have. A man can never have enough crisp white dress shirts, ties, & shoes✨🤝 Keep these reviews coming, I feel a new wave…… The golden Age of fine footwear without office attire required 😎☕️

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thanks always Zohair! Glad that you enjoy all of the videos. And yes they will keep coming as I keep getting more and more shoes sent to me! ;-)

[@___1980.]

@@theshoesnob_official Sweet! Look forward to them, nothing like a new fresh pair of quality leather shoes 👞, especially with all the specialities ✨

[@FaronPharo]

Beautiful shoe , great review

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thank you 🙌

[@karimalakhal4292]

Love TLB and the service is amazing now honestly Even Toni is assisting and responding to calls emails himself Just Would like to know the watch brand which you are wearing in the video

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thanks for sharing. I am wearing a Rotary Watch. You can see an unboxing on them in a more recent video. Not the same watch but has direct links to the company etc

[@andrewplatt9581]

I don't have any TLB shoes but am planning on getting a pair this year. Would you suggest to go half a size up on this last as it seems to be a bit more snug ?

[@theshoesnob_official]

No definitely not. My definition of more snug was very minimal. Stick with your usual size

[@MBGLS_500]

Very good. First video I am watching about TLB Mallorca. It would be good if you make comparison videos with the same price level shoes. For example, with Carlos Santos. Thank you!

[@theshoesnob_official]

Glad that you enjoyed it!

[@Papamonty01]

Thank you for your videos! Subscribed and Liked!

[@theshoesnob_official]

My pleasure and thank you 🙏🙏

[@shiningyrlife]

Subscribing. I really like your detail opinion! Keep up the great work

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thank you!

[@alexrad9570]

I love chisel toe, but i have a wide foot. Very nice patina!

[@186bingo]

You can get the shoes with G or H width which is 2x and 3x width

[@alexrad9570]

Nah, they look crazy.

[@grandmike]

All good here with the H Width widest! They fit just fine , Also The Shoe Trees are on top .

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thanks for sharing Michael!

[@niniengineering]

Did you size up on the tree to have a better fit for the wide width?

[@theshoesnob_official]

@@niniengineering I did not actually pick the trees, they came with the shoes, but I am pretty sure these ones were lasted if I recall correctly

[@niniengineering]

@@theshoesnob_official yes they are lasted, but if I have a 9.5 in G did I need a tree in size 10? Because of the width…?

[@theshoesnob_official]

@@niniengineering iif they do not have lasted version in G then yes I would go up to a 10

[@rfasano18]

I understand that these two lasts are very similar, but for a black cap toe oxford with no brogueing, which would be your preference? I'm am deciding between the 128(Picasso) and the 198(Van Gogh).

[@theshoesnob_official]

Hey Ronald, I would probably go for the Picasso for that shoe. It will show the nice harder chisel shape ;-)

[@rfasano18]

@@theshoesnob_official Thank you!

[@drak-vf8so]

is this chestnut museum calf? if yes what color would be nearest for shoe cream

[@theshoesnob_official]

They just called it brown museum calf. www.tlbmallorca.com/products/oxford-van-gogh-museum-calf-brown-193 As per cream, well that is not as easily answered as museum calf has multiple shades to it. If you want to not darker the light spots using a mid brown cream if you want to maintain a darker look use dark brown cream

[@monkeypawism]

How does the Van Gough compare to the Carmina "Rain" last. Could I get away with the same size?

[@theshoesnob_official]

I am not super familiar with Rain personally but from what I have read I believe sizing would be comparable.

[@monkeypawism]

@@theshoesnob_official thank you sir!

[@theshoesnob_official]

@@monkeypawism my pleasure 🙌

[@sem1174]

Do you ever wear the shoes you review?

[@theshoesnob_official]

Very rarely. I have my own shoe brand and make most of what I like, and need to represent my brand.

[@niniengineering]

Hi Justin. I’m now watching this video for the fifth time and still can’t decide if this last shape can work well with a captoe or maybe a punched cap… what’s your thoughts?

[@theshoesnob_official]

I think it would for sure. Its a pretty versatile soft chisel last. I say go for it

[@niniengineering]

Thanks for your opinion. What about a sharp chisel with a cap, could it be too much?

[@theshoesnob_official]

@@niniengineering my pleasure and not a shapr chisel with cap also looks good. If you want reference you can look at my line of shoes. The Palacio model (LPB last) is a soft chisel cap toe. The Windermere (MGF last) is a hard chisel cap toe. See at www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com -- search the names

[@user-us8vk2lc1m]

Сколько стоит с доставки 41 размер

[@wt460]

Seriously, you check your phone?

[@theshoesnob_official]

Seriously, you make snide comments without using your brain? That was the remote to the camera and I checked it to make sure the battery was good for the video!! Grow up.

[@katobrly9963]

I gave up this TLB shoe company. I tried to email them, instagram, and use their own chat. Can't get a damn response. Not going to support a company that doesn't have any kind of customer service. I'll look elsewhere.

[@theshoesnob_official]

Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing

[@jackobrien1026]

I've had the exact opposite experience. I bought the Van Gogh oxfords during the Black Friday sales and I've been in constant communication with TLB for the past week on nailing down my correct size. We've discussed shoes that fit me well, taking a picture of my foot with the length and even showing pictures of me with dress shoes on. We've agreed to keep the same size and they are mailing out additional leather insoles, at no additional cost, in case there is a discrepency in sizing.

[@katobrly9963]

@@jackobrien1026 Worst experience ever with TLB for me. It's not good when there is no communication especially with an international store. Glad to hear that he was able to assist you. I decided to go with 2 pairs of shoes from Antonio Meccariello. They responded to my email inquiries immediately.

[@jackobrien1026]

@@katobrly9963 Also glad to hear you had a pleasurable experience with another company and received good shoes.

[@theshoesnob_official]

@@jackobrien1026 thank you for sharing Jack

[@emmanuelgeraldo5337]

Ur camera is too far away We want to see the shoe in details And not ur face I have just subscribed anyways From Ghana west Africa

[@theshoesnob_official]

Thats what the up close detail videos are for. Some people want to hear my opinion and not just see the shoes