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dxbtiger said:
Blown2CV said:
Fair dos! Might be s
t quality pics, and I accept they may not be the most exciting things in the world, but I'm going to thing next weekend so relatively short notice buys. Shoeaholics KG sale again.
Are these for the wedding? t quality pics, and I accept they may not be the most exciting things in the world, but I'm going to thing next weekend so relatively short notice buys. Shoeaholics KG sale again. 
Had a good chuckle at the 'outrage' in that thread, fwiw I was an Usher at a wedding end of Jan and we all had brown shoes with lounge suits.
king zoot suit or whatever 
Anyway these aren't for my wedding, but one i am attending on fri and probs for smart casual or work. Kept the first 2 pairs in the end.ecsrobin said:
Blown2CV said:
ridiculous wasn't it?! I'm hardly blazing a trail in a yellow fking zoot suit or whatever Anyway these aren't for my wedding, but one i am attending on fri and probs for smart casual or work. Kept the first 2 pairs in the end.
Brown shoes at a wedding are you........ king zoot suit or whatever Anyway these aren't for my wedding, but one i am attending on fri and probs for smart casual or work. Kept the first 2 pairs in the end.
Tyrwhitt shoes any good? I like their shirts but not sure whether to trust that extends to shoes.
Quite like the look of their Arthur wholecut but suspect the price whilst firmly in the low-mid range category may still be a little steep for a (to me) unrecognised shoe maker.
I don't suppose anyone knows the actual manufacturer or can comment on their quality?
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Quite like the look of their Arthur wholecut but suspect the price whilst firmly in the low-mid range category may still be a little steep for a (to me) unrecognised shoe maker.
I don't suppose anyone knows the actual manufacturer or can comment on their quality?
.LordGrover said:
Tyrwhitt shoes any good? I like their shirts but not sure whether to trust that extends to shoes.
Quite like the look of their Arthur wholecut but suspect the price whilst firmly in the low-mid range category may still be a little steep for a (to me) unrecognised shoe maker.
I don't suppose anyone knows the actual manufacturer or can comment on their quality?
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How much are they?Quite like the look of their Arthur wholecut but suspect the price whilst firmly in the low-mid range category may still be a little steep for a (to me) unrecognised shoe maker.
I don't suppose anyone knows the actual manufacturer or can comment on their quality?
.LordGrover said:
I made the picture 'clickable' to the webpage - £229.
I didn't guess that, because the image is quite big.The LOOK OK for that price, but fit and how they actually are in the flesh would be the deciders for me.
I wouldn't see the brand name as a plus or a minus because, as you suggest, they won't be made by Tyrwhitt. It could be that they are good value, because Tyrwhitt isn't known for shoes. But then, they might be rubbish because Tyrwhitt isn't known for shoes...
Fittster said:
LordGrover said:
Tyrwhitt shoes any good? I like their shirts but not sure whether to trust that extends to shoes.
Majority of their shoe range is made by Barker, apparently to the standards of their professional line which come in between £175 to £225.Alex L said:
Fittster said:
LordGrover said:
Tyrwhitt shoes any good? I like their shirts but not sure whether to trust that extends to shoes.
Majority of their shoe range is made by Barker, apparently to the standards of their professional line which come in between £175 to £225.
I have a 11% discount offer this week so will place an order.
What' the correct care for a new pair of shoes?
I've been doing reading around online and from what I can gather:
1. Apply some leather conditioner to them on account of not knowing how long they've been sitting in the box.
2. Polish as normal
3. Apply some form of water repellent spray.
4. Wear a few times in the dry to allow some grit etc to build up in the sole.
Anything I've missed there or is that the right way to tackle them?
I've been doing reading around online and from what I can gather:
1. Apply some leather conditioner to them on account of not knowing how long they've been sitting in the box.
2. Polish as normal
3. Apply some form of water repellent spray.
4. Wear a few times in the dry to allow some grit etc to build up in the sole.
Anything I've missed there or is that the right way to tackle them?
Calza said:
What' the correct care for a new pair of shoes?
I've been doing reading around online and from what I can gather:
1. Apply some leather conditioner to them on account of not knowing how long they've been sitting in the box.
2. Polish as normal
3. Apply some form of water repellent spray.
4. Wear a few times in the dry to allow some grit etc to build up in the sole.
Anything I've missed there or is that the right way to tackle them?
Personally I just spray them and wear them.I've been doing reading around online and from what I can gather:
1. Apply some leather conditioner to them on account of not knowing how long they've been sitting in the box.
2. Polish as normal
3. Apply some form of water repellent spray.
4. Wear a few times in the dry to allow some grit etc to build up in the sole.
Anything I've missed there or is that the right way to tackle them?
Calza said:
What' the correct care for a new pair of shoes?
I've been doing reading around online and from what I can gather:
1. Apply some leather conditioner to them on account of not knowing how long they've been sitting in the box.
2. Polish as normal
3. Apply some form of water repellent spray.
4. Wear a few times in the dry to allow some grit etc to build up in the sole.
Anything I've missed there or is that the right way to tackle them?
Ask your butler? I've been doing reading around online and from what I can gather:
1. Apply some leather conditioner to them on account of not knowing how long they've been sitting in the box.
2. Polish as normal
3. Apply some form of water repellent spray.
4. Wear a few times in the dry to allow some grit etc to build up in the sole.
Anything I've missed there or is that the right way to tackle them?
ecsrobin said:
Calza said:
Basically if properly cared for shoes could last very long time with a re-sole every now and then?
Exactly what I was after!
A shoes for life not just for Christmas. Exactly what I was after!
Cheap shoes are a false bargain. They're made of glue, rubber, and low-grade leather, which often bears scars from shrubs, trees, and barbed wire (the normal hazards of bovine life), and which is rejected out of hand by reputable shoemakers.
Good shoes begin with great leather, period. Be prepared to pay for it. Of course, once you have invested your hard-earned cash in a quality pair, you're going to want to hang on to them. Put a little time and effort into looking after them, and they'll last longer than any three pairs of cheap clodhoppers (I speak from experience).
soad said:
ecsrobin said:
Calza said:
Basically if properly cared for shoes could last very long time with a re-sole every now and then?
Exactly what I was after!
A shoes for life not just for Christmas. Exactly what I was after!
Cheap shoes are a false bargain. They're made of glue, rubber, and low-grade leather, which often bears scars from shrubs, trees, and barbed wire (the normal hazards of bovine life), and which is rejected out of hand by reputable shoemakers.
Good shoes begin with great leather, period. Be prepared to pay for it. Of course, once you have invested your hard-earned cash in a quality pair, you're going to want to hang on to them. Put a little time and effort into looking after them, and they'll last longer than any three pairs of cheap clodhoppers (I speak from experience).
The Loakes I've selected aren't premium by any means but they are calf leather with a Goodyear welted sole so should stand the test of time.
Calza said:
Which is exactly what I'm going for.
The Loakes I've selected aren't premium by any means but they are calf leather with a Goodyear welted sole so should stand the test of time.
Hi Calza,The Loakes I've selected aren't premium by any means but they are calf leather with a Goodyear welted sole so should stand the test of time.
For shoe cleaning/polish, I would highly recommend the Saphir range, available on Amazon and eBay. This is some of the best stuff you can buy, but is relatively expensive.
MINIMUM:
Saphir Renovateur £12 ish - For initial feeding of the leather
Kiwi Parade Gloss polish £2 ish - For a great shine and cheaper alternative to Sahpir
MID:
Saphir Renovateur £12 ish - For initial feeding of the leather
Saphir Black Cream polish £10 ish - For additional feeding and medium shine
BEST
Saphir Renovateur £12 ish - For initial feeding of the leather
Saphir Black Cream polish £10 ish - For additional feeding and shine
Saphir Black wax polish £10 ish - For a very deep shine
I ended up with Renovateur and black plus 2 brown shades of both the Saphir cream and wax. It can cost a fortune if you have various shades of shoe!
ALSO - perhaps more importantly - get a pair of Cedar wood shoe trees. The Charles Tyrwhitt ones have offered the best fit in most of my shoes. I have about 5 pairs of those too! Don't pay more than £20 a pair though. Without the shoe trees, your shoes will look battered and creased way before their time.
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