Show us your new shoes

Show us your new shoes

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soad

32,882 posts

176 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Incoming...they were on sale.

Almost feels wrong to post here, hardly a proper shoes.
We need a dedicated forum/thread strictly for the trainers. wink


FreeLitres

6,042 posts

177 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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OllieC said:
no mention of Edward Green ? best of the (kind of)sensibly priced bunch for me. I am big fan of Cheaney (now independent again and not part of the prada / church setup) and Loake also.
There are even more to mention if you wanted a complete list.

I think some of the best looking shoes are by Alfred Sargent. There is Jeffery West too for something a bit different.


OllieC

3,816 posts

214 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Jeffrey West are too flashy for me ! smile well made though...

FreeLitres

6,042 posts

177 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Eleven said:
Yours look a different shape and colour from the ones in the link. Yours look wider toed and more tan.
The colour looks different depending on whether the flash goes off or not. Plus, they have had a few layers of cream/polish by now.

This is a natural pic taken of them when I first got them home


OllieC

3,816 posts

214 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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those are nice, but the flat laces Church put in are not flattering, for want of a better phrase (I assume those are the standard laces ?)

FreeLitres

6,042 posts

177 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Yes they are standard. I quite like them actually. They sit nice and flat when done up - not all twisted like in the above pic. I do think the look better in brown than black though.

FreeLitres

6,042 posts

177 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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I'm saving up for some C&J Handgrades - These Rosemoors are taking my fancy at the moment lick



Propper Oak bark tanned sole too

LordGrover

33,538 posts

212 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Northampton. Am I looking for a big shed with all the big makers or do I need to plan a tour of various factories/shops dotted around the town?

FreeLitres

6,042 posts

177 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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LordGrover said:
Northampton. Am I looking for a big shed with all the big makers or do I need to plan a tour of various factories/shops dotted around the town?
Each of the factories has it's own factory shop, so you need to tour around. The shops tend to be end of line or slight seconds and may be stamped as "imperfect" or "Subs". The imperfections can be very minor though.

Be advised that the shops may only be open on certain days and for a few hours only. For example, Trickers shop isn't open on a Saturday.

This picture tell you everything you need to know.



ETA: Don't have your heat set on getting any particular shoe. It all depends on what they have on on the day you arrive. By far the biggest factory shop was Barkers. Many options in each size and width fitting.



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TheJimi

24,950 posts

243 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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Pair of Scarpa Mojito's incoming smile


Shaw Tarse

31,543 posts

203 months

Friday 23rd January 2015
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I think there is a factory shop in Olney?
I'm probably going to have a drive down & visit the individual shops.

g3org3y

20,627 posts

191 months

Saturday 24th January 2015
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Found something decent from a smart casual point of view

Jack & Jones suede desert boots, in blue and a grey colour


Also got these Lambretta Carnaby suede desert boots


Hopefully should tide me over for a while. smile

With regards to the J&J boots, silly question perhaps but how is it best to lace them up? Most of the photos I see with only 2 eyelets do not have the bow exposed.

Blown2CV

28,786 posts

203 months

Saturday 24th January 2015
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g3org3y said:
Found something decent from a smart casual point of view

Jack & Jones suede desert boots, in blue and a grey colour


Also got these Lambretta Carnaby suede desert boots


Hopefully should tide me over for a while. smile

With regards to the J&J boots, silly question perhaps but how is it best to lace them up? Most of the photos I see with only 2 eyelets do not have the bow exposed.
Probably not like any of those pictured! External crossover and bow.

gizlaroc

17,251 posts

224 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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soad said:
Incoming...they were on sale.

Almost feels wrong to post here, hardly a proper shoes.
We need a dedicated forum/thread strictly for the trainers. wink

It's here.....

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...





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FreeLitres

6,042 posts

177 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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gizlaroc said:
I had a guess what the link was before I clicked it. I was right!

(Although I posted a pic of my trainers a few pages back too hehe )

BrabusMog

20,141 posts

186 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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Finally managed to track these down smile Should be arriving Wednesday.


Blown2CV

28,786 posts

203 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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It's become a bit retro Adidas centric this thread of late.

PanzerCommander

5,026 posts

218 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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Blown2CV said:
It's become a bit retro Adidas centric this thread of late.
Bit more interesting than pairs of brown brogues though wink

dinkel

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26,932 posts

258 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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TheJimi said:
Pair of Scarpa Mojito's incoming smile

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/walking/footwear/walking-shoes/scarpa

They look OK - how are they on a days off road walk?

Blown2CV

28,786 posts

203 months

Sunday 25th January 2015
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PanzerCommander said:
Blown2CV said:
It's become a bit retro Adidas centric this thread of late.
Bit more interesting than pairs of brown brogues though wink
depends on your poison!
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