Show us your new shoes

[Calza]

FreeLitres said:

Nice work.

I wore mine outside for the first time today. I also find them an excellent fit once I have shoe-horned my foot in. I literally get a *Schuuuurrrppp* of air rush as I slip them on! They have a thin layer of padding inside which seem to make that perfect fit.

They really do feel like a high quality shoe though and the shape looks like a great blend between traditional rounded toe with a slightly elongated last. I didn't seem to pick up many creases from my first wear either unlike some of my cheaper Barkers.

My big issue is I've now seen the difference in quality between a 'cheap' brand like Loake and a 'better' brand like Church .. this could now get expensive!

Although I've got my eye on these next as a more casual shoe (In Cedar):

http://www.pediwear.co.uk/barker/products/4434.php

[ecsrobin]

Gents opinions please, I'm guessing it's a send to Loake job for £70-75 however I've never owned shoes that can be re-soled/heeled so I'll ask for your help.

The shoes are only a year old and probably wear them once to twice a week. However I've just realised I've worn through the rubber section on the rear, and gone ever further.

Now can I get this re-heeled as the rest of the sole looks ok, however Loake state if they've been touched by a 3rd party they won't touch them so when the time comes to do a full re-sole I can't then send them to Loake?

My final question is how do I stop my shoes wearing like that? I'm guessing it's to do with how my feet are, for running I have trainers to compensate for this.

Anyway the images:

[TVR Sagaris]

ecsrobin said:

Gents opinions please, I'm guessing it's a send to Loake job for £70-75 however I've never owned shoes that can be re-soled/heeled so I'll ask for your help.

The shoes are only a year old and probably wear them once to twice a week. However I've just realised I've worn through the rubber section on the rear, and gone ever further.

Now can I get this re-heeled as the rest of the sole looks ok, however Loake state if they've been touched by a 3rd party they won't touch them so when the time comes to do a full re-sole I can't then send them to Loake?

My final question is how do I stop my shoes wearing like that? I'm guessing it's to do with how my feet are, for running I have trainers to compensate for this.

Anyway the images:

Loake should be able to repair that and add something to the heel (I would say a bit of rubber but fear people in this thread will lynch me) which will help protect that bit of the heel next time.

[Eleven]

ecsrobin said:

Gents opinions please, I'm guessing it's a send to Loake job for £70-75 however I've never owned shoes that can be re-soled/heeled so I'll ask for your help.

The shoes are only a year old and probably wear them once to twice a week. However I've just realised I've worn through the rubber section on the rear, and gone ever further.

Now can I get this re-heeled as the rest of the sole looks ok, however Loake state if they've been touched by a 3rd party they won't touch them so when the time comes to do a full re-sole I can't then send them to Loake?

My final question is how do I stop my shoes wearing like that? I'm guessing it's to do with how my feet are, for running I have trainers to compensate for this.

Anyway the images:

I have had many pairs of shoes wear that far and have had them repaired by local shoe repairers.

An aside - I have been surprised how different makes of shoe vary so much with regard to heel wear. Generally, more expensive shoes last better but I have had Gucci loafers that have never needed re-heeling.

[AyBee]

ecsrobin said:

Gents opinions please, I'm guessing it's a send to Loake job for £70-75 however I've never owned shoes that can be re-soled/heeled so I'll ask for your help.

The shoes are only a year old and probably wear them once to twice a week. However I've just realised I've worn through the rubber section on the rear, and gone ever further.

Now can I get this re-heeled as the rest of the sole looks ok, however Loake state if they've been touched by a 3rd party they won't touch them so when the time comes to do a full re-sole I can't then send them to Loake?

My final question is how do I stop my shoes wearing like that? I'm guessing it's to do with how my feet are, for running I have trainers to compensate for this.

Anyway the images:

I got my soles done at Loake once and I wasn't too impressed with them when they came back considering they cost about £60 to have done (shoes cost £120 originally) so have used a local guy in London (from PH) ever since to do all my resoling. Any decent place will be able to sort that out though May be worth an email with pictures to Loake if you want to keep them in condition for Loake to do a full resole when the time comes.

[Shaw Tarse]

AyBee said:

I got my soles done at Loake once and I wasn't too impressed with them when they came back considering they cost about £60 to have done (shoes cost £120 originally) so have used a local guy in London (from PH) ever since to do all my resoling. Any decent place will be able to sort that out though May be worth an email with pictures to Loake if you want to keep them in condition for Loake to do a full resole when the time comes.

PH shoe repair chap recommends

Makes me think of this

[AyBee]

Shaw Tarse said:

AyBee said:

I got my soles done at Loake once and I wasn't too impressed with them when they came back considering they cost about £60 to have done (shoes cost £120 originally) so have used a local guy in London (from PH) ever since to do all my resoling. Any decent place will be able to sort that out though May be worth an email with pictures to Loake if you want to keep them in condition for Loake to do a full resole when the time comes.

PH shoe repair chap recommends

Makes me think of this

He does indeed. I have them on one of my pairs and I'm far too conscious of the cowboy noise I make when I walk

[AyBee]

Bought a pair of these from Next - have to say I'm quite impressed so far Vaguely remember someone else on this thread buying some too?

[Shaw Tarse]

Years ago I had a pair of Next shoes, gave them to ex fil to resole, he said the welt was plastic & replaced it with leather.

[lowdrag]

Shaw Tarse said:

PH shoe repair chap recommends

Makes me think of this

That brings back memories of a Triumph Bonneville, riding in the dark, and putting boots to tarmac to create a trail of sparks! Think I'm past that now, but thinks evilly of the new Thirsks...........

[LordGrover]

Pfft. Used to do that on my pushbike! Blakeys. Thems was the days!

[ecsrobin]

AyBee said:

I got my soles done at Loake once and I wasn't too impressed with them when they came back considering they cost about £60 to have done (shoes cost £120 originally) so have used a local guy in London (from PH) ever since to do all my resoling. Any decent place will be able to sort that out though May be worth an email with pictures to Loake if you want to keep them in condition for Loake to do a full resole when the time comes.

Thank you for the advice. And interesting about the Loake quality. I was keen as I actually picked them up at a very good price as it had a minor mark on the leather and knowing that Loake refinish the uppers on a resole is the reasoning behind wanting to use Loake. Otherwise I'd be more than happy to use an independent.

I also have 3 pairs of Loakes but feel I need to go up the quality ladder so a trip to Church's soon.

[Shaw Tarse]

ecsrobin said:

AyBee said:

I got my soles done at Loake once and I wasn't too impressed with them when they came back considering they cost about £60 to have done (shoes cost £120 originally) so have used a local guy in London (from PH) ever since to do all my resoling. Any decent place will be able to sort that out though May be worth an email with pictures to Loake if you want to keep them in condition for Loake to do a full resole when the time comes.

Thank you for the advice. And interesting about the Loake quality. I was keen as I actually picked them up at a very good price as it had a minor mark on the leather and knowing that Loake refinish the uppers on a resole is the reasoning behind wanting to use Loake. Otherwise I'd be more than happy to use an independent.

I also have 3 pairs of Loakes but feel I need to go up the quality ladder so a trip to Church's soon.

Could you sort the blemish yourself?
Post a pic...
If not I'm sure a decent indy would fix it (& probably cheaper than Loake)

[FreeLitres]

ecsrobin said:

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I also have 3 pairs of Loakes but feel I need to go up the quality ladder so a trip to Church's soon.

Good choice. Don't forget the other makers such as Crockett & Jones and Trickers which arguably use higher quality leathers.

Church's are nice but I see them as the "go to" brand like BMW or Rolex as they seem to have the biggest following.

[LordGrover]

Discount code today only SPRING30 for 30% discount, carriage paid at Jones Bootmaker.

If you're selective they have some decent stuff amongst the not quite so decent.

[Calza]

LordGrover said:

Discount code today only SPRING30 for 30% discount, carriage paid at Jones Bootmaker.

If you're selective they have some decent stuff amongst the not quite so decent.

You utter utter bd.

The rest of the day is going to be spent fighting to not click order on these:

http://www.jonesbootmaker.com/catalog?params=fh_lo...

or

http://www.jonesbootmaker.com/catalog?params=fh_lo...

[Calza]

Calza said:

You utter utter bd.

The rest of the day is going to be spent fighting to not click order on these:

http://www.jonesbootmaker.com/catalog?params=fh_lo...

or

http://www.jonesbootmaker.com/catalog?params=fh_lo...

I ordered both

[LordGrover]

Look how much you're saved!

[Calza]

Yeah, £75 is too much to turn down, even if it has to go on the card for a month

Thanks for the code - 30% really is a lot.

[Shaw Tarse]

Calza said:

Yeah, £75 is too much to turn down, even if it has to go on the card for a month

Thanks for the code - 30% really is a lot.

Can you get cashback via quidco, then you could buy both pairs!