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[FreeLitres]

LordGrover said:

I have some decent brogues which wear very well, most comfortable. They're quite a light tan though which I'm a bid tired with - can I simply polish them with a mid-dark brown polish and expect them to look okay, or will I ruin them?

It's fine to use a darker polish/cream to bring the shade down a little. Creams tend to have more pigment than wax, so use that. Saphir cream is great.

For a more dramatic permanent change, you can use oil dye too.

[13m]

FreeLitres said:

I thought I was serious about shoe polishing until I saw this...



https://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/collections/val...

That's for profssional shoe polishers right?

[InductionRoar]

13m said:

That's for profssional shoe polishers right?

You would like to think so wouldn't you?

[Shaw Tarse]

LordGrover said:

Trustmeimadoctor said:

Funny just bought some 443 today and some cheaney broad too hell of a day

I'm mot 100% on the barker yet

Little picture
|http://thumbsnap.com/Re2YAz0I[/url]

The Cheaney brogues are smart.

TK Maxx?

[Trustmeimadoctor]

Yup they have had some nice stuff in recently

[Shaw Tarse]

Trustmeimadoctor said:

Yup they have had some nice stuff in recently

Probably "seconds"
But good luck finding the fault,
Nice prices too! & yes I also bought a pair of these

[Trustmeimadoctor]

I will have scuffed them on first wear anyway lol

[g3org3y]

Ordered these Barkers from TK Maxx.



Worth keeping an eye on their website, seem to get Barkers, Cheaneys and Loakes every so often (but I notice the decent stock/sizes go quickly).

[fatboy18]

Nice

[anonymous-user]

Am I missing an massive PH in joke with these dual tone brogues?

[fatboy18]

No Idea? I have a Black and Grey Suede pair Justin Reece Brogues and a Blue suede and Tan pair, brilliant shoes
https://www.justinreece.co.uk/index.php/men/shoes/...

https://www.justinreece.co.uk/index.php/men/shoes/...

Edited by fatboy18 on Wednesday 29th March 00:23

[anonymous-user]

Go for it fatboy - will look awesome doing the moonwalk next time you stretch your legs.

[So]

g3org3y said:

Ordered these Barkers from TK Maxx.



I notice the decent stock/sizes go quickly.

Is that why you bought those instead?

[g3org3y]

fatboy18 said:

Nice

Thanks.

desolate said:

Am I missing an massive PH in joke with these dual tone brogues?

Back to back studies show that these add 5bhp compared to Piloti racing boots. True story.

Actually, I'm just a tart. Another pair of shoes for work. I'll see how they look IRL. If they are too 'avant garde' I can always return them.

So said:

Is that why you bought those instead?

olly22n said:

I bought some about 18 months ago, the tan and blue ones.

I won't wear them now.

How comes? Were they planned for casual or work wear?

Edited by g3org3y on Wednesday 29th March 11:59

[g3org3y]

olly22n said:

Bought as an occasion shoe but they're overplayed now so I just wear my plain ones.

That's the problem with being a trend setter, everyone is just playing catch up!

[BrabusMog]

g3org3y said:

olly22n said:

Bought as an occasion shoe but they're overplayed now so I just wear my plain ones.

That's the problem with being a trend setter, everyone is just playing catch up!

I must be the trend setter then, bought a pair for a mates wedding 6 years ago and wore them on the day only as it was all I could find in my size the day before the wedding Ironically they've lasted longer than his marriage as I haven't thrown them out, unlike what his missus did to him!

[-Pete-]

I was looking for brogues but there's not much choice when you need an extra-wide H fitting, so I just bought a pair of these Barker semi-brogues. They're not as big as they look in the picture

Edited by -Pete- on Thursday 30th March 13:39

[FreeLitres]

These cheap UK-made shoes on TK Maxx - has anyone noticed they are not quite right?

Example 1: TK Maxx Cheaney "Tan Brogues" which look to me like Avons


vs, a retail Cheaney Avon


Notice how the retail Avon has the leather mid-sole and heel stack, whereas the TK version is solid rubber?

Example 2: TK Maxx Barker Calvay II (dark brown grain leather)


vs. a retail Barker Calvay II (cherry leather)


Again the retail version appears to have the leather midsole (which might be "painted on" as it looks a little suspect. Also the TK version looks very shiny/reflective which could mean it's the corrected grain/coated stuff.

These are just obvious differences, but I just get the feeling they have been made on the cheap especially for TK Maxx. I'm left thinking where else might they have cut costs?

What's your thoughts?

[g3org3y]

Not sure tbh. My belief was the stock would be seconds from the factory that weren't up to standard (for whatever reason). I have however heard certain designers do indeed produce lower/inferior quality items for their outlet stores which also get shipped over to TK Maxx.

I've bought three pairs of Cheaneys from TK Maxx now. All delivered in proper Cheaney boxes, with the shoe bags.

All marked 'made in England' and seem legit to me.

[FreeLitres]

Those Cheaneys do look pretty good. I think the biggest issues I have seen are with the rubber soled shoes.

Have they scribbled out the marking on this shoe?

g3org3y said: