TLB Mallorca knocks it out of the park when it comes to build and quality of materials. Their customer service is also excellent, and I thank Toni for always graciously answering questions whenever I have them.

I decided to do an MTO Caine in burgundy Vegano on the Oliver last. It was built and shipped in less time than the estimate! The color is rich and the leather supple yet substantial. The Oliver last is a longish almond toe -- an atypical shape for a longwing blucher (LWB) I wanted to try out. It's a lovely shoe that routinely gets compliments, though purists may not see it as the best shape for a LWB. To some, the simple but heavy lines may, indeed, require a chunkier "gunboat" last as a platform. I'm quite happy with it.

There's a little heel slip that I expect to subside with wear. My Artista 128 (in the Picasso last) had a similar issue which mostly resolved itself. I ordered my usual size in other dress shoes, but, depending on the shape of your feet, perhaps a half size down is called for in either last. (In my case, I also lost some pandemic weight that may have affected fit.) Like this Caine from the main line, that shoe is also beautiful and beautifully built, with an even tighter waist and other upgrades.

I plan to try the Goya last next!

I ordered these custom shoes based on the photos and working with the staff to get the correct sizing. The shoes are amazing right out of the box and fit perfectly. The quality is superior and the workmanship is something you would pay way more for. I have Aldens and a few other brands and these feel better and I am way happier with these than some of the other shoes I paid similar or higher for. Highly recommend to anyone wanting custom shoes and will definitely order more.