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Cotty said:
Trainers usually look overly sporty like you are about to run a marathon. The styles people call retro is just what I have been wearing for 20 years.
I'm the same really, I love my dark suede Speed cats, I love my Tiger's (20 odd pairs) and most of my Nikes and Adidas are all the same thing as I wore growing up in the 70's and 80's.I don't really get the look at the moment, it seems like the styles that came and went very quickly at the end of the 80's are back, they didn't last long then, and don't think they will this time either.
A little shoe advice from some forum members would be appreciated.
I am looking at buying some good quality calf oxford brogues and like the look of both the Barkers Grant or Barkers Baileys. The Grant appears to be single thickness sole while the Baileys are a similar style but with a heavier double welted sole.
I have been given conflicting advice on what sort of shoe would suit my build (I am 5'8 13.5 stone so stocky but no belly to speak of) The first bit of advice from a tailor was that I should wear less bulky shoes to draw the eye up the body and away from the feet. While another tailor suggested that I should wear slightly more substantial shoes to balance out my overall look. Both were very convincing in their argument but both surely, cannot be right.
Oh and please don't suggest I should make up my own mind, the one thing I don't trust is my own sense of style!
These are the Barker Baileys:
I am looking at buying some good quality calf oxford brogues and like the look of both the Barkers Grant or Barkers Baileys. The Grant appears to be single thickness sole while the Baileys are a similar style but with a heavier double welted sole.
I have been given conflicting advice on what sort of shoe would suit my build (I am 5'8 13.5 stone so stocky but no belly to speak of) The first bit of advice from a tailor was that I should wear less bulky shoes to draw the eye up the body and away from the feet. While another tailor suggested that I should wear slightly more substantial shoes to balance out my overall look. Both were very convincing in their argument but both surely, cannot be right.
Oh and please don't suggest I should make up my own mind, the one thing I don't trust is my own sense of style!
These are the Barker Baileys:
272BHP said:
A little shoe advice from some forum members would be appreciated.
I am looking at buying some good quality calf oxford brogues and like the look of both the Barkers Grant or Barkers Baileys. The Grant appears to be single thickness sole while the Baileys are a similar style but with a heavier double welted sole.
I have been given conflicting advice on what sort of shoe would suit my build (I am 5'8 13.5 stone so stocky but no belly to speak of) The first bit of advice from a tailor was that I should wear less bulky shoes to draw the eye up the body and away from the feet. While another tailor suggested that I should wear slightly more substantial shoes to balance out my overall look. Both were very convincing in their argument but both surely, cannot be right.
Oh and please don't suggest I should make up my own mind, the one thing I don't trust is my own sense of style!
These are the Barker Baileys:
I am no sartorial expert, but those look a bit speshal to me. Really don't like them. Have you looked at cheaneys or Crockett & Jones? Very good quality and proper contemporary or classic styles.I am looking at buying some good quality calf oxford brogues and like the look of both the Barkers Grant or Barkers Baileys. The Grant appears to be single thickness sole while the Baileys are a similar style but with a heavier double welted sole.
I have been given conflicting advice on what sort of shoe would suit my build (I am 5'8 13.5 stone so stocky but no belly to speak of) The first bit of advice from a tailor was that I should wear less bulky shoes to draw the eye up the body and away from the feet. While another tailor suggested that I should wear slightly more substantial shoes to balance out my overall look. Both were very convincing in their argument but both surely, cannot be right.
Oh and please don't suggest I should make up my own mind, the one thing I don't trust is my own sense of style!
These are the Barker Baileys:
272BHP said:
A little shoe advice from some forum members would be appreciated.
I am looking at buying some good quality calf oxford brogues and like the look of both the Barkers Grant or Barkers Baileys. The Grant appears to be single thickness sole while the Baileys are a similar style but with a heavier double welted sole.
I have been given conflicting advice on what sort of shoe would suit my build (I am 5'8 13.5 stone so stocky but no belly to speak of) The first bit of advice from a tailor was that I should wear less bulky shoes to draw the eye up the body and away from the feet. While another tailor suggested that I should wear slightly more substantial shoes to balance out my overall look. Both were very convincing in their argument but both surely, cannot be right.
Oh and please don't suggest I should make up my own mind, the one thing I don't trust is my own sense of style!
These are the Barker Baileys:
Firstly, I would err towards the finer shoe rather than the more lumpen look. The reason is that you aren't overly tall and quite stocky. The heavier shoe might in theory be in better proportion with your build but will not serve to make you appear taller. Finer shoes and narrower trouser bottoms, providing you don't overdo it, will make you look more contemporary and svelte. Wider trouser bottoms will amplify the stockiness of your legs.I am looking at buying some good quality calf oxford brogues and like the look of both the Barkers Grant or Barkers Baileys. The Grant appears to be single thickness sole while the Baileys are a similar style but with a heavier double welted sole.
I have been given conflicting advice on what sort of shoe would suit my build (I am 5'8 13.5 stone so stocky but no belly to speak of) The first bit of advice from a tailor was that I should wear less bulky shoes to draw the eye up the body and away from the feet. While another tailor suggested that I should wear slightly more substantial shoes to balance out my overall look. Both were very convincing in their argument but both surely, cannot be right.
Oh and please don't suggest I should make up my own mind, the one thing I don't trust is my own sense of style!
These are the Barker Baileys:
Secondly, you should avoid any shoes that look like that unless you are style dyslexic. You might just get away with them if you're very tall and don't have huge feet. But they are firstly quite orange in the flesh (with contrasting laces), secondly pander to the current affectation of pale sole unit and thirdly have double thickness of it. They will draw attention to anyone's feet and if you're of modest height you don't really want that.
In your position I'd look for a more subtle colour with thinner and darker sole.
How about these?
http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
Asterix said:
How about these?
http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
A better choice for the sturdier gent, providing that he doesn't have wide feet. Heavy, stocky people can tend to have spread feet so a wider fitting shoe may be required.http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
Eleven said:
Asterix said:
How about these?
http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
A better choice for the sturdier gent, providing that he doesn't have wide feet. Heavy, stocky people can tend to have spread feet so a wider fitting shoe may be required.http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
Asterix said:
How about these?
http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
Very nice but dare I ask the price? I tended to go for the Barkers because they can be had for about 200 notes, I dread to think how much the C&J are, 400?http://www.crockettandjones.com/product/clifford-t...
I have a pair and they're lovely - darker tan than your option so less 'hello!', beautifully finished and extremely comfortable.
Eleven said:
Firstly, I would err towards the finer shoe rather than the more lumpen look. The reason is that you aren't overly tall and quite stocky. The heavier shoe might in theory be in better proportion with your build but will not serve to make you appear taller. Finer shoes and narrower trouser bottoms, providing you don't overdo it, will make you look more contemporary and svelte. Wider trouser bottoms will amplify the stockiness of your legs.
Secondly, you should avoid any shoes that look like that unless you are style dyslexic. You might just get away with them if you're very tall and don't have huge feet. But they are firstly quite orange in the flesh (with contrasting laces), secondly pander to the current affectation of pale sole unit and thirdly have double thickness of it. They will draw attention to anyone's feet and if you're of modest height you don't really want that.
In your position I'd look for a more subtle colour with thinner and darker sole.
Thanks for the advice, something to think about.Secondly, you should avoid any shoes that look like that unless you are style dyslexic. You might just get away with them if you're very tall and don't have huge feet. But they are firstly quite orange in the flesh (with contrasting laces), secondly pander to the current affectation of pale sole unit and thirdly have double thickness of it. They will draw attention to anyone's feet and if you're of modest height you don't really want that.
In your position I'd look for a more subtle colour with thinner and darker sole.
Johnny said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvBf4ElDW0E
On a separate note I see a lot of multicoloured shoes/trainers on this thread and in the shops. Please stop buying them- I can't find a decent pair of all white trainers anywhere because of this stupid trend.
It's simple, mens footwear should be black, white or brown. Green is acceptable for wellingtons. Red, yellow, blue and other mincy colours are for women and children.
OldJohnnyYen said:
That just made me choke on my tea!Not what I was expecting
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