Show us your new shoes

[Du1point8]

g3org3y said:

Alex L said:

My Jones order just turned up with more shoes for work. I need to take a break from this thread as I now have 7 pairs of new shoes that I've not yet worn.

I like those. I'm after some decent black shoes, tempting! Were these in the Jones sale? Which model of Loake are they?

design loake always seem to be in the local TKMAXX for circa £50-60.

[Alex L]

Du1point8 said:

design loake always seem to be in the local TKMAXX for circa £50-60.

Thanks, never been in a TKMaxx, might have to give it a go. While they're not Church's quality, they're not bad for the money

[phil1979]

Quick question...

Does anyone know who supplies the shoes that Brook Taverner sell?

Got a catalogue through, and really like the look of these:

http://www.brooktaverner.co.uk/shoes/brown-chukka-...

They are at 50% in the catalogue, and I wonder who the real supplier is.

[Shaw Tarse]

Alex L said:

Thanks, never been in a TKMaxx, might have to give it a go. While they're not Church's quality, they're not bad for the money

TK seem to be a bit hit & miss, you may need to visit a few times.

[FreeLitres]

benny 61 said:

Hi, quick question for the shoe experts, which is better shoe polish or cream?

Quick answer: Cream is for the shoe, wax is for the owner

Cream has oils that penetrate and nourish the leather. The pigments also recolour the shoe to hide scuffs. They will also give a subtle shine.

The wax (polish) sits on the leather surface to give a nice deep shine.

I use both!

[Gretchen]

Shaw Tarse said:

Alex L said:

Thanks, never been in a TKMaxx, might have to give it a go. While they're not Church's quality, they're not bad for the money

TK seem to be a bit hit & miss, you may need to visit a few times.

I don't know if this helps, but my eldest son is of the belief the better buys are from TK Maxx located in the more affluent areas (the wealthier parts of society wouldn't be seen in there). He has indeed purchased many designer shoes/sunglasses/fashion items that one maybe wouldn't find in a less wealthy town.

[Alex L]

Gretchen said:

I don't know if this helps, but my eldest son is of the belief the better buys are from TK Maxx located in the more affluent areas (the wealthier parts of society wouldn't be seen in there). He has indeed purchased many designer shoes/sunglasses/fashion items that one maybe wouldn't find in a less wealthy town.

Interesting theory, my nearest is Banbury so using that logic I won't bother going in there

[BrabusMog]

Alex L said:

Gretchen said:

I don't know if this helps, but my eldest son is of the belief the better buys are from TK Maxx located in the more affluent areas (the wealthier parts of society wouldn't be seen in there). He has indeed purchased many designer shoes/sunglasses/fashion items that one maybe wouldn't find in a less wealthy town.

Interesting theory, my nearest is Banbury so using that logic I won't bother going in there

TK Maxx have individual buyers for each store and each store takes a delivery once a week. They do tailor their stock to the area they buy for. Obviously they get the job lots in that they divvie up amongst all the stores but you're more likely to find a pair of Loakes in the Guildford store than the Lewisham store.

[schmunk]

The TK Maxx store on St Mary Axe in London has a lot of their 'Gold Label' designer wear.

Yes, there is a TK Maxx directly opposite The Gherkin!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.515077,-0.080456...

[anonymous-user]

schmunk said:

The TK Maxx store on St Mary Axe in London has a lot of their 'Gold Label' designer wear.

Yes, there is a TK Maxx directly opposite The Gherkin!

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/@51.515077,-0.080456...

How long has that been there? walk down there all the time and have never noticed.

Although I don't know why I am asking, as I won't got in!

[Blown2CV]

OK shoe threadists: tassel loafers - talk to me.

I want to see pictures, and makes/names!!

[LordGrover]

Sorry, can't help.
Even I'm not old enough, nor am I a golfist.

[BrabusMog]

Blown2CV said:

OK shoe threadists: tassel loafers - talk to me.

I want to see pictures, and makes/names!!

I don't have a photo of mine to hand, but I have a nice casual pair from Dune like these:



I like them but I know they're not to everyone's taste. Good for casual, but I'd feel like my dad if I had a black pair that I wore with a suit.

[whoami]

LordGrover said:

Sorry, can't help.
Even I'm not old enough, nor am I a golfist.

Or an American...

[Blown2CV]

i figured this would divide opinion. Would it help if i said i was planning to wear them to smarten up shorts or rolled up chinos with mankles on the go?

[FreeLitres]

Blown2CV said:

i figured this would divide opinion. Would it help if i said i was planning to wear them to smarten up shorts or rolled up chinos with mankles on the go?

Have you considered a classic penny loafer style instead?


Crocket & Jones Sydney loafer

Suede is particularly popular at the moment

[craigjm]

Blown2CV said:

i figured this would divide opinion. Would it help if i said i was planning to wear them to smarten up shorts or rolled up chinos with mankles on the go?

no

[carreauchompeur]

Paul Smith. Outlet sale from £200 odd to £60. Love them.

[Blown2CV]

FreeLitres said:

Blown2CV said:

i figured this would divide opinion. Would it help if i said i was planning to wear them to smarten up shorts or rolled up chinos with mankles on the go?

Have you considered a classic penny loafer style instead?


Crocket & Jones Sydney loafer

Suede is particularly popular at the moment

Good call, yes suede is a likelihood!

[Levin]

I'm liking the loafers FreeLitres posted.

Bit of a shame considering they'd go with precisely nothing I wear, but such is life. I actually like their aesthetic despite it going against basically everything I wear.