Show us your new shoes

Show us your new shoes

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V8Matthew

2,675 posts

165 months

Friday 29th May 2015
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BrabusMog said:
I used to wear Rockport or Kickers to school, nothing council about them at all. The knock offs they sold in Barratts/down the market on the other hand...
Rockports were the dog's bks when I was at school. They were usually coupled with trackies and Burberry caps however (well, it was a comprehensive after all). Can't fault the stitching but the soles used to wear down very quickly, probably something to do with the 'gangster swag' they were subjected to.

Gretchen

18,998 posts

215 months

Friday 29th May 2015
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FreeLitres

6,039 posts

176 months

Friday 29th May 2015
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LordGrover said:
Too big for my dainty size 11s.
These are black, pointy and available in your size

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MENS-BLACK-OVER-THE-KNEE...

schmunk

4,399 posts

124 months

Friday 29th May 2015
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V8Matthew said:
BrabusMog said:
I used to wear Rockport or Kickers to school, nothing council about them at all. The knock offs they sold in Barratts/down the market on the other hand...
Rockports were the dog's bks when I was at school. They were usually coupled with trackies and Burberry caps however (well, it was a comprehensive after all). Can't fault the stitching but the soles used to wear down very quickly, probably something to do with the 'gangster swag' they were subjected to.
I rest my case. wink

soad

32,829 posts

175 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Gretchen said:
Wrong thread, Missy! redcard

All Creatures Great & Small? wink

shirt

22,508 posts

200 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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the grensons i ordered arrived today and i'm still in a sizing conundrum.

the 9's fit my arches perfectly but the right outer toes are slightly cramped [my right foot is larger than the left]. the 9.5's have more toe room but the arches on the soles sit slightly too far forward.

the leather i also stiff, meaning the larger size feels slightly large and my ankles are taking the flak from the sides.


Shaw Tarse

31,543 posts

202 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Possibly not the right shoes for you?

Studio117

4,250 posts

190 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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shirt said:
the grensons i ordered arrived today and i'm still in a sizing conundrum.

the 9's fit my arches perfectly but the right outer toes are slightly cramped [my right foot is larger than the left]. the 9.5's have more toe room but the arches on the soles sit slightly too far forward.

the leather i also stiff, meaning the larger size feels slightly large and my ankles are taking the flak from the sides.
Keep the 9's. Brogues are always super stiff when new. Its got to the point where i always wear two pairs of socks with new smart shoes as they are bound to cause blisters otherwise.

technodup

7,576 posts

129 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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FreeLitres said:
Strange criteria TBH. Most decent, welted boots will be lace ups or Chelsea elastic.

Jeffery West might be one of your only hopes

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mid-boots-DOUBLE-ZIP-Jef...

Personally, I would be looking at lace ups from Crockett & Jones or Trickers.
I don't see how it's strange, I like plain and never tie laces. I've got a few pairs including Jeffery West but they're hard to find, especially in summer. I don't know if I could get on with that heel but other than that they are perfect. Bookmarked.

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

223 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Studio117 said:
Keep the 9's. Brogues are always super stiff when new. Its got to the point where i always wear two pairs of socks with new smart shoes as they are bound to cause blisters otherwise.
Again, this is why I don't get the objection to wearing a nice rubber commando type sole, feels like a 6 month old pair straight out the box. And no one would ever think it is not leather to look at it.
Generally cost a few quid more but well worth it.

Surfr

629 posts

194 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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1 day left on that 30% deal at Jones apparently. I ordered a pair of Fearnleys for 112 quid, plus another 7 quid cash back at quidco. Bargain

Rick101

6,959 posts

149 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Fancied something smart casual to wear with jeans for daytime stuff.

2nd time purchasing from Watkinsons in York and overall a good experience. Not really as enthusiastic as I'd expect for a premium product but they do have a good range and throw in various extras when buying at full price, polish, spare laces, suede brush etc. Nothing bad about what they do, just a quite reserved service style. I'd certainly buy from them again.


Bodo

12,368 posts

265 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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ecsrobin said:
arsenalmorris said:
Yesterday's 2nd pair

Adidas Trimm Star





Pretty sure you've already got that pair???
I would not have thought that PH would resist this for more than 20mins. It's almost a day now! Is everyone out driving? smile

Matching tie, Sir?

sorry for the staines

Blown2CV

28,697 posts

202 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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olly22n said:
Rick101 said:
Fancied something smart casual to wear with jeans for daytime stuff.

2nd time purchasing from Watkinsons in York and overall a good experience. Not really as enthusiastic as I'd expect for a premium product but they do have a good range and throw in various extras when buying at full price, polish, spare laces, suede brush etc. Nothing bad about what they do, just a quite reserved service style. I'd certainly buy from them again.

That must be the fifth thread pair?

1. Me
2. Rick

Who else has some?
wore them last weekend to my wedding and i reckon maybe 30 people asked me about them! Top shoe!

LordGrover

33,531 posts

211 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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Alex L said:
Just ordered those in brown.


Alex L

2,575 posts

253 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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LordGrover said:
Just ordered those in brown.

You clearly have impeccable taste too

LordGrover

33,531 posts

211 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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How true!

My third pair of Cheaney.

JiggyJaggy

1,449 posts

139 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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olly22n said:
Rick101 said:
Fancied something smart casual to wear with jeans for daytime stuff.

2nd time purchasing from Watkinsons in York and overall a good experience. Not really as enthusiastic as I'd expect for a premium product but they do have a good range and throw in various extras when buying at full price, polish, spare laces, suede brush etc. Nothing bad about what they do, just a quite reserved service style. I'd certainly buy from them again.

That must be the fifth thread pair?

1. Me
2. Rick

Who else has some?
Moi aussi. Great shoes, I get compliments all the time having worn them with a 3 piece at a wedding, down to at work meetings with jeans on a Friday.

benny 61

467 posts

183 months

Sunday 31st May 2015
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Hi, quick question for the shoe experts, which is better shoe polish or cream?

Viperzs

966 posts

166 months

Sunday 31st May 2015
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technodup said:
Can anyone point me in the direction of my next pair of shoes? Although when I say shoes I mean boots, I don't wear shoes.

Must be black, no laces, preferably not chelsea style with the elastic, definitely no brogue type perforations. Basically plain black and pointed with a zip fastening (or the toggle closure Jeffery West did once about 20 years ago!).

Given the tight spec price is open ended.
Exactly the brief I had once and I bought these: http://www.shoeaholics.com/hannor-zip-boot-black-l...
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