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[FreeLitres]

Calza said:

We appear to have remarkably similar tastes, good job!

Dare I ask how much they were?

Indeed!

Absolute bargain price of £210. This is cheap for new Church's - even the imperfect seconds direct from the factory shop are around that price, but these ones are not seconds.

http://www.macsamillion.co.uk/churchs/b11

They have a few other models at that price but I got these as I wanted a rubber sole and the last shape fits my foot.

[Edited to fix link]

[Calza]

Wow, that is seriously cheap for a pair of Church's.

How do you find the 138 last, is it a wider or narrower fit?

I'm on the hunt for some black brogues and although I'm more of a derby man it's hard to look past them for the price. They don't look overly wide but lucks rarely on my side with fitment!

[anonymous-user]

RevsPerMinute said:

Just picked up a pair of Grensons
I was after a pair of smart...etc

Smart? Really?

Not in a million years!

[FreeLitres]

had ham said:

RevsPerMinute said:

Just picked up a pair of Grensons
I was after a pair of smart...etc

Smart? Really?

Not in a million years!

I think it depends on your industry. For a Lawyer or banker - no. However, for a travelling sales engineer, I think these would be very presentable. Propper "smart" oxfords would be absolutely useless for a trip to Scandinavia to walk around a snowy industrial site.

I'd wear those.

[LordGrover]

Eleven said:

Glad you've had a result (sort of). I would have been surprised if you'd gone from disappointed to delighted. Hopefully they will wear well.

Number 5 said:

I like them

FreeLitres said:

+1. From the photos, I an't see any quality issues to be concerned about. Wear them in good health!

Thank you.
The fit is excellent and they look and feel great. Many compliments too.
Give them a few more wears and they'll be perfect.
Need to find out the maker though so I can find which last. Will contact Tyrwhits next week.

[MHB]

Just picked up these, and impressed with quality and how comfortable they are already.

[Johnniem]

MHB said:

Just picked up these, and impressed with quality and how comfortable they are already.

Loving them! Any linkies?

[MHB]

Johnniem said:

Loving them! Any linkies?

http://www.wolverine.com/UK/en

[Grey Ghost]

MHB said:

Johnniem said:

Loving them! Any linkies?

http://www.wolverine.com/UK/en

I was looking at these in Son of a Stag earlier today, very nice indeed

[MHB]

Grey Ghost said:

MHB said:

Johnniem said:

Loving them! Any linkies?

http://www.wolverine.com/UK/en

I was looking at these in Son of a Stag earlier today, very nice indeed

Actually got them for Ebay for £170. Having seen them in the flesh, and worn them, can happily say they're actually worth the original price - and am delighted with having picked up a bargain.

[Baryonyx]

RevsPerMinute said:

Just picked up a pair of Grensons
I was after a pair of smart but practical brogue boots. After crippling me for the first few wears they now fit me like a glove.
Well made and good value I feel.

Are you starring in a stage production of Oliver Twist?

[eskidavies]

Treated myself to these £35 JD's innnit

[Calza]

FreeLitres said:

BEST
Saphir Black Cream polish £10 ish - For additional feeding and shine
Saphir Black wax polish £10 ish - For a very deep shine

Could you just confirm these two products are the one I should be ordering please?

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?&am...

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?&am...

Edited by Calza on Monday 2nd March 08:55

[nigelpugh7]

MHB said:

Just picked up these, and impressed with quality and how comfortable they are already.

Those do look very nice, but they are listed at £329 on the Wolverine website?!?!

I assume other outlets sell them at a more realistic cost?

£300 + puts them in the Grenson etc price band??

[FreeLitres]

Calza said:

Could you just confirm these two products are the one I should be ordering please?

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?&am...

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/product-info.php?&am...

Edited by Calza on Monday 2nd March 08:55

That's the stuff!

If herring is sold out, try Amazon or eBay

[Calza]

Three from herring and a black polish from Amazon.

Thanks for the advice again - it's much appreciated.

[Alex L]

I use this cream

http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/collections/poli...

[FreeLitres]

Alex L said:

I use this cream

http://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/collections/poli...

Yes, that is one of the best products for fine leather shoes. I always use a layer of Saphir Renovateur as soon at the shoes arrive to nourish the leather. You can actually get quote a nice soft shine from that product alone.

The coloured creams help the shoes to look fresh and cover up the scratches though.

[matrignano]

Can anyone recommend some dark brown monk straps please,?

[Calza]

I got the renovateur on my new pair last night as I waited for the polish and cream to arrive. And to be honest what you said is bang on, even off that they have a great depth and shine. I can only imagine what it's going to be like after a wax and polish.