Show us your new shoes

[Slaav]

RussH91 said:

littleguy said:

hacksaw said:

Sorry guys, for those that want it.

http://www.ctshirts.co.uk/default.aspx?q=aaron%7c%...

thanks! bought 3 more shirts

Only 3 my accounts taken more of a bashing than that.

Yes thanks guys!!! I hadn't bought a CT short for many years but have just filled my boots - will send back the ones I don't like. Oh, and shoe trees - oh, and shoes (May as well try a pair for the first time as the price was low enough for them to be occasional use only.)

No more good ideas please.....

[Ved]

Has anyone bought any J. FitzPatrick shoes? I'm after a new pair of Oxfords while I attempt to recon my Loakes.

They look pretty good and I've enjoyed his Shoe Snob blog but I'd rather be damn sure if I'm spending £300 on new shoes.

Here's a few of his Oxfords http://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/ox...



David

[craigjm]

Ved said:

Has anyone bought any J. FitzPatrick shoes? I'm after a new pair of Oxfords while I attempt to recon my Loakes.

They look pretty good and I've enjoyed his Shoe Snob blog but I'd rather be damn sure if I'm spending £300 on new shoes.

Here's a few of his Oxfords http://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/ox...



David

Justin is a nice guy having met him a few times when he was based on Savile Row. I saw his shoes when he first launched them but didnt find any to my liking. They looked good quality but cant comment on longevity

[Ved]

craigjm said:

Ved said:

Has anyone bought any J. FitzPatrick shoes? I'm after a new pair of Oxfords while I attempt to recon my Loakes.

They look pretty good and I've enjoyed his Shoe Snob blog but I'd rather be damn sure if I'm spending £300 on new shoes.

Here's a few of his Oxfords http://www.jfitzpatrickfootwear.com/collections/ox...



David

Justin is a nice guy having met him a few times when he was based on Savile Row. I saw his shoes when he first launched them but didnt find any to my liking. They looked good quality but cant comment on longevity

Thanks Craig. Is he still down there as I'm in London a few times over the next week or so.

[craigjm]

Ved said:

Thanks Craig. Is he still down there as I'm in London a few times over the next week or so.

No he isn't I'm not sure where he is now

[Studio117]

Ummm

[CharlesdeGaulle]

Fine for golf. Not fine for anything else. Unless you're of Mediterranean descent, and still live there.

[VEA]

doogz said:

I'm wearing the purple laces. They match my purple socks.

I wore them yesterday with tan. I think I'm going to switch with purple for a bit of contrast though.

They have given me a blister under the ball of my ankle on the outside which isn't great.

[wibble cb]

XFDreamer said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

XFDreamer said:

Anyone want to guess how much they cost me?

Shoes look nice enough, although the laces done like that don't help.

As to your question, nothing makes my heart sink as much as being asked to guess something I have no way of ever being able to intelligently guess. My wife does it, and now you've done it. I have no fking idea. Just fking tell us FFS.

Sorry chaps, I'll sort the laces and I'll try and find a better picture that shows the soles.

They were handmade in Hoi An in Vietnam. I chose the design and materials, the guy drew around my feet and I picked them up 24 hours later.

The cost, 900 000 VND or $40 or about £28. Bargain.

So they will last about 10 mins then, judging from the pair I had from the same source....

[Eleven]

wibble cb said:

XFDreamer said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

XFDreamer said:

Anyone want to guess how much they cost me?

Shoes look nice enough, although the laces done like that don't help.

As to your question, nothing makes my heart sink as much as being asked to guess something I have no way of ever being able to intelligently guess. My wife does it, and now you've done it. I have no fking idea. Just fking tell us FFS.

Sorry chaps, I'll sort the laces and I'll try and find a better picture that shows the soles.

They were handmade in Hoi An in Vietnam. I chose the design and materials, the guy drew around my feet and I picked them up 24 hours later.

The cost, 900 000 VND or $40 or about £28. Bargain.

So they will last about 10 mins then, judging from the pair I had from the same source....

That's probably a good thing.

[antspants]

VEA said:

Picked up a pair of these today. Really like them.

Ted Baker?

I've got those and the boot version which are really nice as well.

[VEA]

antspants said:

Ted Baker?

I've got those and the boot version which are really nice as well.

Yup, was looking at the boot ones. Think I'll be getting some too.

[Calza]

I'd avoid ted baker.

The quality is shocking from my experience.

[Studio117]

Calza said:

I'd avoid ted baker.

The quality is shocking from my experience.

This.

The rubber soles will come off as they are not tacked on just glued.

Piss poor.

[VEA]

Oh, that's not what I want to hear.

I've already got these. Worn them a couple of times this week so can't really take them back.

[antspants]

Studio117 said:

This.

The rubber soles will come off as they are not tacked on just glued.

Piss poor.

Not my experience so far, I've had the shoes for at least 18 months and boots for around 4, wear both for work so are worn regulaly.

Now I've said that they'll self destruct as I walk out the front door tomorrow

[WildCards]

I've got a pair of Timberland Earthkeeper Chukka boots like these, had them for a few years now and they're great for general job jobbing, walking the dogs, going to the pub, day to day stuff etc.

I'm no looking to replace them and was wondering whether to buy the same again or look at something else. Tan, brown or grey colours only considered, any recommendations?

[Slaav]

WildCards said:

I've got a pair of Timberland Earthkeeper Chukka boots like these, had them for a few years now and they're great for general job jobbing, walking the dogs, going to the pub, day to day stuff etc.

I'm no looking to replace them and was wondering whether to buy the same again or look at something else. Tan, brown or grey colours only considered, any recommendations?

What??? No clown shoes being considered?

[Alex L]

WildCards said:

I've got a pair of Timberland Earthkeeper Chukka boots like these, had them for a few years now and they're great for general job jobbing, walking the dogs, going to the pub, day to day stuff etc.

I'm no looking to replace them and was wondering whether to buy the same again or look at something else. Tan, brown or grey colours only considered, any recommendations?

I've got the tan Earthkeepers, as you say great for general wet winter use.

[Studio117]

doogz said:

Studio117 said:

Calza said:

I'd avoid ted baker.

The quality is shocking from my experience.

This.

The rubber soles will come off as they are not tacked on just glued.

Piss poor.

I've had a couple of leather soled pairs that haven't lasted all that well, but the brown brogues posted, I have a pair of, and they're very well made in comparison. I've worn mine a lot, and they're not really showing it.

eg:



I've lost count the amount of times i've had to re glue them.

Happened on two other pairs i had after wearing them only a handful of times. Got a refund on those.

For cheap branded shoes they are ok. On a similar level to kurt geiger/office own brand.