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TheBALDpuma said:
Just been pointed in this direction... What are goodwin smith like for a pair of shoes for smart/casual events. Looking at these linky
I can see why they could be suitable for a smart casual use. Go with jeans or trousers. I'm not so keen on the pale heel/sole but that's down to personal taste and I'm an old foggie! For under a hundred you can't go wrong really. RichB said:
TheBALDpuma said:
Just been pointed in this direction... What are goodwin smith like for a pair of shoes for smart/casual events. Looking at these linky
I can see why they could be suitable for a smart casual use. Go with jeans or trousers. I'm not so keen on the pale heel/sole but that's down to personal taste and I'm an old foggie! For under a hundred you can't go wrong really. I would look round, for £100 you should be able to find a nice Loake or Barker in the sale.
Yes - please where did you get those at that price?
I bought a pair of Design Loake today - bought from Swindon outlet village £170 reduced to £110 - i felt a bit gutted when I read that they are made in India - I thought these were the finest British shoes handcrafted in Yorkshire or similar.
Still toying with the idea of keeping them.....
I bought a pair of Design Loake today - bought from Swindon outlet village £170 reduced to £110 - i felt a bit gutted when I read that they are made in India - I thought these were the finest British shoes handcrafted in Yorkshire or similar.
Still toying with the idea of keeping them.....
I don't know much about Loakes, but I think the 1880 range is their premium offering and is made in Northampton. The other ranges like Design and L1 tend to be made elsewhere and are much cheaper.
Having said that, judge each pair on it's own merits. If you like the look and the fit is good, go for it.
Having said that, judge each pair on it's own merits. If you like the look and the fit is good, go for it.
Ray Singh said:
Yes - please where did you get those at that price?
I bought a pair of Design Loake today - bought from Swindon outlet village £170 reduced to £110 - i felt a bit gutted when I read that they are made in India - I thought these were the finest British shoes handcrafted in Yorkshire or similar.
Still toying with the idea of keeping them.....
They are absolutely awful.I bought a pair of Design Loake today - bought from Swindon outlet village £170 reduced to £110 - i felt a bit gutted when I read that they are made in India - I thought these were the finest British shoes handcrafted in Yorkshire or similar.
Still toying with the idea of keeping them.....
I don't get the fetish around here for brown brogues (actually, I don't get brogues of any colour). But those, with the suede bits, are every bit as awful as those pimptastic fabric / leather brogues posted a dozen or so pages back.
I can see why they were in the outlet village.
RichB said:
gizlaroc said:
RichB said:
TheBALDpuma said:
Just been pointed in this direction... What are goodwin smith like for a pair of shoes for smart/casual events. Looking at these linky
I can see why they could be suitable for a smart casual use. Go with jeans or trousers. I'm not so keen on the pale heel/sole but that's down to personal taste and I'm an old foggie! For under a hundred you can't go wrong really. Although these loakes are nice at £125
Or these Goodwin Smith at £100
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