Show us your new shoes
Discussion
Calza said:
Never driven in!
That's not normal wear and tear and I am surprised that you don't know what caused it. The toe has been abraded by sustained contact with something that has worn off the surface, or there has been a repeated activity that has done the same.Plumbers get the same problem, as do prostitutes. Have you been fitting heating systems or giving blowjobs?
Calza said:
Haven't worn any of my shoes much since before Christmas really, as such I decided instead of sitting there a bit sorry they should all be polished.
Imagine my rage as I discovered this:
They are 5.5 months old, and are not worn daily (maybe 2-3 times a week). In general they're in pretty good nick too.
free image host
I already had to replace them a few weeks after I got them because the sole was peeling off.
Think House of Fraser will do anything?
These look to me as though they are very 'long' shoes; think about where your toes are ending? They are surely not right at the end of the shoe???Imagine my rage as I discovered this:
They are 5.5 months old, and are not worn daily (maybe 2-3 times a week). In general they're in pretty good nick too.
free image host
I already had to replace them a few weeks after I got them because the sole was peeling off.
Think House of Fraser will do anything?
If I am right, are you not simply dragging the tip of the toe slightly when you walk and try to lift your (clown) shoes forward in the stride - sorry couldn't help it!
Seriously though, as someone else has stated, that is definitely (IMHO) an abrasion wear and not necessarily a fault in the shoe?
WHat make are they?
They're Ted Baker.
In all honesty I can't think of anything. They are my first pair of 'good' shoes so I've really looked after them and tried not to have any bad habits or anything with them. The space below my desk is totally clear so nothing for them to rub on. I've checked my other pair of shoes and my old pair and both are totally fine at the front - as is the other Ted Baker!
I really wish I'd noticed earlier. Due to illness since Christmas I've barely worn them though so never bothered to polish / examine them.
In all honesty I can't think of anything. They are my first pair of 'good' shoes so I've really looked after them and tried not to have any bad habits or anything with them. The space below my desk is totally clear so nothing for them to rub on. I've checked my other pair of shoes and my old pair and both are totally fine at the front - as is the other Ted Baker!
I really wish I'd noticed earlier. Due to illness since Christmas I've barely worn them though so never bothered to polish / examine them.
Edited by Calza on Friday 13th February 14:37
king uncomfortable. Have they turned into the latest purveyors of expensive cheap sBack on track, just picked up a pair of these
Should go very nicely with my new shorts...
Showed the OH some of the comments on here choice of footwear. She was mildly amused.
Oh, and
Should go very nicely with my new shorts...
Showed the OH some of the comments on here choice of footwear. She was mildly amused.
Oh, and
soad said:
I'm picturing a tight mini dress and shapely tanned legs! 
Very much this...BrabusMog said:
I was thinking for pasty white legs and goth appropriate attire...
Not so much this...Calza said:
They're Ted Baker.
In all honesty I can't think of anything. They are my first pair of 'good' shoes so I've really looked after them and tried not to have any bad habits or anything with them. The space below my desk is totally clear so nothing for them to rub on. I've checked my other pair of shoes and my old pair and both are totally fine at the front - as is the other Ted Baker!
I really wish I'd noticed earlier. Due to illness since Christmas I've barely worn them though so never bothered to polish / examine them.
Ted Baker are not good quality at all. Sole came off on 2 pairs I've had after only a few uses.In all honesty I can't think of anything. They are my first pair of 'good' shoes so I've really looked after them and tried not to have any bad habits or anything with them. The space below my desk is totally clear so nothing for them to rub on. I've checked my other pair of shoes and my old pair and both are totally fine at the front - as is the other Ted Baker!
I really wish I'd noticed earlier. Due to illness since Christmas I've barely worn them though so never bothered to polish / examine them.
Edited by Calza on Friday 13th February 14:37
Never Again.
Calza said:
Haven't worn any of my shoes much since before Christmas really, as such I decided instead of sitting there a bit sorry they should all be polished.
Imagine my rage as I discovered this:
They are 5.5 months old, and are not worn daily (maybe 2-3 times a week). In general they're in pretty good nick too.
free image host
I already had to replace them a few weeks after I got them because the sole was peeling off.
Think House of Fraser will do anything?
Is it from kicking recalcitrant staff up the backside too vigorously / frequently?Imagine my rage as I discovered this:
They are 5.5 months old, and are not worn daily (maybe 2-3 times a week). In general they're in pretty good nick too.
free image host
I already had to replace them a few weeks after I got them because the sole was peeling off.
Think House of Fraser will do anything?
Yes, try and get a shoe with a proper Goodyear welted construction with the uppers stitched onto the welt/sole.
I would go for a Barker for an entry level English Goodyear welted shoe. You can pick up some Barkers in the sale for £140. Loakes would also do the job, but the leather feels stiffer.
Most "designer" shoes are of a cheap cemented (glued) construction with questionable material quality. There are some exceptions though where the designer brand was made by a proper shoemaker in Northampton.
I would go for a Barker for an entry level English Goodyear welted shoe. You can pick up some Barkers in the sale for £140. Loakes would also do the job, but the leather feels stiffer.
Most "designer" shoes are of a cheap cemented (glued) construction with questionable material quality. There are some exceptions though where the designer brand was made by a proper shoemaker in Northampton.
RichB said:
Calza said:
Think House of Fraser will do anything?
Of course, they've got loads of styles of black men's brogues. But there's plenty of other stores in which to buy a replacement pair. FreeLitres said:
Yes, try and get a shoe with a proper Goodyear welted construction with the uppers stitched onto the welt/sole.
I would go for a Barker for an entry level English Goodyear welted shoe. You can pick up some Barkers in the sale for £140. Loakes would also do the job, but the leather feels stiffer.
Most "designer" shoes are of a cheap cemented (glued) construction with questionable material quality. There are some exceptions though where the designer brand was made by a proper shoemaker in Northampton.
Good advice thanks, I don't really know anything so have just went off brand / price (Ok it wasn't that high at all - but more than I've spent before!).I would go for a Barker for an entry level English Goodyear welted shoe. You can pick up some Barkers in the sale for £140. Loakes would also do the job, but the leather feels stiffer.
Most "designer" shoes are of a cheap cemented (glued) construction with questionable material quality. There are some exceptions though where the designer brand was made by a proper shoemaker in Northampton.
One the pairs I'm looking at next are Loake and budget friendly: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet...
Also can I get an opinion on the likely quality of these? http://www.schuh.co.uk/mens/jeffery-west-escobar-w...
Edited by Calza on Friday 13th February 22:05
Gassing Station | The Lounge | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff