Show us your new shoes

[Colonial]

VEA said:

Got a new pair of running shoes last week. Very comfy.



http://www.athleteservice.com/products/on-running-...

How are they? Very intrigued about them.

[Baryonyx]

king arthur said:

It has to be remarked...the box displays the name "The Left Shoe Company" but that is clearly a shoe for the right foot. I'd send it back.

And a ridiculous looking one at that.

[Patch1875]

epom said:

These beauty's

[VEA]

Colonial said:

VEA said:

Got a new pair of running shoes last week. Very comfy.



http://www.athleteservice.com/products/on-running-...

How are they? Very intrigued about them.

I'm by no means a serious runner. Just getting back into it after a year off after injury. They're very comfortable so far. They don't feel too squishy. Apparently good for those who pronate when they run rather than supernate.

To be honest, the company I bought them from is a friend of my brother so that's probably why I went for them over some cheap asics or something.

[Veeayt]

TheJimi said:

No idea, they haven't arrived yet.

I'm intending to use them as a general kick about trainer, with the odd approach or scramble thrown in, as I've got dedicated boots for proper stuff and rock shoes for climbing with.

I quite like them. Will be waiting for your review

[NomduJour]

Johnniem said:

The new shoes have arrived at last. It was a bit of a trawl and I wouldn't call it exceptional service (actually there were a few fundamental errors one wouldn't expect when spending this sort of cash!) but the product is very comfortable, even before wearing them in.

Noticed they'd shut up in Prince's Arcade.

[Gretchen]

Today I have ordered these at £150




Been to Cambridge and picked these up brand new for a fiver! And they're one of the most sturdy, comfortable first wear boots I've had.

[PanzerCommander]

Gretchen said:

Today I have ordered these at £150




Been to Cambridge and picked these up brand new for a fiver! And they're one of the most sturdy, comfortable first wear boots I've had.

£5, seriously? good find

Edited by PanzerCommander on Sunday 1st February 14:41

[Johnniem]

NomduJour said:

Johnniem said:

The new shoes have arrived at last. It was a bit of a trawl and I wouldn't call it exceptional service (actually there were a few fundamental errors one wouldn't expect when spending this sort of cash!) but the product is very comfortable, even before wearing them in.

Noticed they'd shut up in Prince's Arcade.

I arrived to pick them up after I had received an email to say 'your shoes have arrived!'. Got there and saw that the shop had closed down! Was a trifle miffed (to say the least!) until someone in an adjacent shop showed me that they had opened up in another unit across the Arcade. Phew. Anyhoo, the shoes hadn't actually arrived at all. That was just 'a mistake'.

[TheJimi]

Veeayt said:

TheJimi said:

No idea, they haven't arrived yet.

I'm intending to use them as a general kick about trainer, with the odd approach or scramble thrown in, as I've got dedicated boots for proper stuff and rock shoes for climbing with.

I quite like them. Will be waiting for your review

Well, I've been wearing them quite a bit since they arrived last week.

I like them a lot, very comfortable and since I've been walking over iced paths etc, I can confirm that they are very grippy too. They could definitely be used for light scrambling work and although you wouldn't want to replace dedicated rock shoes with them, you could climb in them if you had to.

They also look cool - I think

So, at home on the crag or down the pub, would be my summary. If you like 'em, buy 'em

[Veeayt]

TheJimi said:

If you like 'em, buy 'em

Thanks. Will order.

[DUMBO100]

Nike Air Skateboard shoes. If I skated in them I'd rip them to shreds.

[5potTurbo]

^^^^ Yup!
Originals are the best, but even Vans, etc., aren't what they used to be. (I'm getting old )

[lowdrag]

Used to wear these for years, and now cracked and ordered another pair.

[ecsrobin]

lowdrag said:

Used to wear these for years, and now cracked and ordered another pair.

Good choice.

[FreeLitres]

ecsrobin said:

lowdrag said:

Used to wear these for years, and now cracked and ordered another pair.

Good choice.

What are these? Loakes?

I wish posters would name the shoes/boots when posting pics!

[ecsrobin]

FreeLitres said:

What are these? Loakes?

I wish posters would name the shoes/boots when posting pics!

It's a Loake thirsk. I'm guessing they didn't want everyone wearing the same shoes as them. But the clue is in the image name.

[FreeLitres]

ecsrobin said:

..But the clue is in the image name.

True!

[OllieC]

you cant beat a good fitting chelsea boot - not a fan of the brogued version though. I'd rather have a plain dealer boot.

[lowdrag]

Yes, Loake Thirsk is what they are. I looked at the Grenson equivalent but for the usage envisaged rubber soles are better. In my youth I always wore black Chelsea boots from Saxone; leather uppers and soles, and at a grand price of £8 a pair. I afterwards lived in Leicestershire and always bought from the factory shops in Northampton, being lucky because samples were always made in size 8, and those not put into production were £25 per pair. I still have plenty of Loake and Barker shoes in the cupboard and still wear regularly my last pair of suede buckle boots I bought 25 years ago. Most comfy!

Edited by lowdrag on Saturday 7th February 08:55