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grumbledoak said:
They're a bit, er, ...
Nice carpet!
Nice carpet!
FreeLitres said:
Interesting how that last pair has a different sole given that the uppers look to be the same pattern/style.
How is the fit? Going to keep them all?
The two suede pairs seem to have the same uppers, the first (blue leather) appears to be different. The blue leather loafers are marked 'made in England' on the sole. The other two don't have any MIE markings.How is the fit? Going to keep them all?
Edited by FreeLitres on Tuesday 30th May 20:46
All came in 'Creative Collection' boxes with shoe bags and a shoe horn.
The blue leather is an F width, the suedes a G width. The leathers fit best as an 8. The suedes fit best as an 8.5 (this is taking into account that I may want to wear them either sans or with socks).
Of the three, the blue/tan combo looks the best IRL. I think they'd work best in the summer with shorts or chinos. Penny loafers can look rather 'old manish' so very outfit dependant imo. I'll think about it.
ReaperCushions said:
Sorry but these are a little bit 'Eastern European car wash' for me
I get an image you'll be wearing them like this:
That's not a good look! I get an image you'll be wearing them like this:
I was thinking more like tan chinos (of appropriate length), no socks.
Of the three, I'm the least convinced about them (they look the most 'old manish') and they are most likely to go back. Suede looks a bit more casual and suited for summer.
My wife is rather annoyed about the multiple shoe boxes strewn around the living room.
craigjm said:
I know it must just be the picture but the blue ones dont look like new to me
I think it's the style of leather perhaps.All the sizes I ordered are like that. Tbh, it's one of the things putting me off and pushing them to the 'returns' pile.
g3org3y said:
I think it's the style of leather perhaps.
All the sizes I ordered are like that. Tbh, it's one of the things putting me off and pushing them to the 'returns' pile.
Personally, I wouldnt wear loafers but looking at those pics mate I would say unless you paid under about £80 each for those they would be going back if they were my order.All the sizes I ordered are like that. Tbh, it's one of the things putting me off and pushing them to the 'returns' pile.
craigjm said:
g3org3y said:
I think it's the style of leather perhaps.
All the sizes I ordered are like that. Tbh, it's one of the things putting me off and pushing them to the 'returns' pile.
Personally, I wouldnt wear loafers but looking at those pics mate I would say unless you paid under about £80 each for those they would be going back if they were my order.All the sizes I ordered are like that. Tbh, it's one of the things putting me off and pushing them to the 'returns' pile.
My wife wasn't impressed at all when I got them out the box but when worn with the right trousers/outfit she grudgingly said she liked them.
Besides I live in Essex. It's almost mandatory to have a pair.
Blown2CV said:
will send back the one(s) I like least.
Yes trigger pulled used as a tongue in cheek way of saying "bought".
"Trigger pulled". Have you not been reading the cringeworthy thread?
StuTheGrouch said:
The pictures are already in order of preference for me. I like the Loake Design range, and they are often on offer at Debenhams.
I like the boots best, look decent.I've couple a couple of Design Loake shoes and they seem to be holding up well to daily wear abuse.
CAH706 said:
What footwear would you suggest for wearing with Chino type shorts? Off on holiday soon and have a variety of fashion trainers to wear with some of my shorts but want to dress a little smarter at times. If it's of any relevance I'm in my mid 40s.
Thanks
Boat shoesThanks
(Suede) loafers
g3org3y said:
Craig, like you I was very dubious of loafers but I thought it might be worth giving them a go.
My wife wasn't impressed at all when I got them out the box but when worn with the right trousers/outfit she grudgingly said she liked them.
Besides I live in Essex. It's almost mandatory to have a pair.
Fair enough My wife wasn't impressed at all when I got them out the box but when worn with the right trousers/outfit she grudgingly said she liked them.
Besides I live in Essex. It's almost mandatory to have a pair.
keep the suede ones then CAH706 said:
What footwear would you suggest for wearing with Chino type shorts? Off on holiday soon and have a variety of fashion trainers to wear with some of my shorts but want to dress a little smarter at times. If it's of any relevance I'm in my mid 40s.
Thanks
Smarter than trainers? Hmmm, a difficult proposition. Thanks
Moccasins look less try hard than loafers, so I would try those if you are set on dressing shorts up.
The issue with footwear and shorts, for me at least, is that socks are wrong with shorts but no socks with shoes (even loafers) is also wrong.
Shorts = flip flops or espadrilles
Smart = socks and long trousers
InductionRoar said:
Smarter than trainers? Hmmm, a difficult proposition.
Moccasins look less try hard than loafers, so I would try those if you are set on dressing shorts up.
The issue with footwear and shorts, for me at least, is that socks are wrong with shorts but no socks with shoes (even loafers) is also wrong.
Shorts = flip flops or espadrilles
Smart = socks and long trousers
Not a fan of Essex style then IR? Moccasins look less try hard than loafers, so I would try those if you are set on dressing shorts up.
The issue with footwear and shorts, for me at least, is that socks are wrong with shorts but no socks with shoes (even loafers) is also wrong.
Shorts = flip flops or espadrilles
Smart = socks and long trousers
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