Shoe Advice

[Doofus]

No, this is not a 'help me to dress myself' thread, the like of which caused me to start that interminable teaspoons thread

I have a pair of shoes that I love. They are not my most comfortable, my most stylish, my most versatile but when they are the right thing to wear, they are the right thing to wear.

The trouble is, they are about due to expire, and I can't find a replacement. The makers don't do them any more,,and I can't find anythign else out there. I like the external stitched toe, but I also like the longer top, so boat shoes aren't the answer. I like the side lace, I like to colour and I like the soft matt leather upper. The sole is a driving shoe style, and that's nice too.

Can anyone find me something to replace them? Apologies for the photo below, my wife says it smells a bit...



ETA

Sorted.

[Levin]

That's pretty much a square-toed loafer isn't it? You might not be able to get one with the same sole unit but I'd have assumed you'd be drowning in options for that general shape. There are going to be folks in this thread who know substantially more; might be worth establishing how much you'd like to spend because they're going to know of brands I've never heard of.

[davepoth]

That is a classic driving shoe - the clue is in the rounded heel which is for better control. They're what Senna was wearing in that NSX video. Google "driving shoe" and you'll find plenty.

[moleamol]

The NHS can probably help.

[glenrobbo]

There is a pair like that in one of our local charity shops. What size are you?

[Freds]

moleamol said:

The NHS can probably help.

With a pair of shoes or the odour issue ? ...............Or both ?

[Freds]

Have a look here, I have used these people for many years, service and stock are excellent. www.pediwear.co.uk

[Freds]

moleamol said:

The NHS can probably help.

With a pair of shoes or the odour issue ? ...............Or both ?

[Doofus]

Levin said:

That's pretty much a square-toed loafer isn't it? You might not be able to get one with the same sole unit but I'd have assumed you'd be drowning in options for that general shape. There are going to be folks in this thread who know substantially more; might be worth establishing how much you'd like to spend because they're going to know of brands I've never heard of.

I haven't found a square toed loafer that fits my requirements.

Budget (this is PH, after all) is anything from £50 to £250

[Doofus]

davepoth said:

That is a classic driving shoe - the clue is in the rounded heel which is for better control. They're what Senna was wearing in that NSX video. Google "driving shoe" and you'll find plenty.

Thank you. I know what a driving shoe is - i have some. As I said, the driving shoe sole is nice. That doesn't mean it's essential. That's certainly not what I bought these shoes to do.

[Doofus]

moleamol said:

The NHS can probably help.

Har har.

[Doofus]

glenrobbo said:

There is a pair like that in one of our local charity shops. What size are you?

As I have said before; har har

[Doofus]

Freds said:

Have a look here, I have used these people for many years, service and stock are excellent. www.pediwear.co.uk

Thank you, I will have a look.

[jdw100]

I think my dad has something similar, I'll ask him. He is 73.

[Doofus]

[housen]

moleamol said:

The NHS can probably help.

hahahah

this thread is too much

it must be a ruse to draw out heavy trolling

[housen]

Doofus said:

Levin said:

That's pretty much a square-toed loafer isn't it? You might not be able to get one with the same sole unit but I'd have assumed you'd be drowning in options for that general shape. There are going to be folks in this thread who know substantially more; might be worth establishing how much you'd like to spend because they're going to know of brands I've never heard of.

I haven't found a square toed loafer that fits my requirements.

Budget (this is PH, after all) is anything from £50 to £250

pay the top and get some tods and respect ....not saying tods give u respect or are the best ...but coming from the current lows no one can argue with u over a pair of tods ;-)


good luck sir

[CoolHands]

I used to see a small advert in the back of the Times (or was it the Telegraph) (or actually was it the Radio Times now I think about it - alongside the gardening gadgets like handy lawn aeriators and folding stools) advertising comfort shoes for old folk. Any good?

[Doofus]

And herein lies proof, dear PH readers, that there is nothing to be gained by asking other PHers for advice on clothing, teaspoons, cars, women or ways to fill your spare time.

Your realistic choices are:

1. Ask somebody who knows
2. Ask somebody who cares

[InductionRoar]

Doofus said:

No, this is not a 'help me to dress myself' thread, the like of which caused me to start that interminable teaspoons thread

No idea which thread you mean...

Doofus said:

And herein lies proof, dear PH readers, that there is nothing to be gained by asking other PHers for advice on clothing, teaspoons, cars, women or ways to fill your spare time.

Your realistic choices are:

1. Ask somebody who knows
2. Ask somebody who cares

The shoes you posted are moccasins (not loafers) and as others have said are widely accepted as driving shoes. I'm not sure why this has ever been the case because the "pieced sole" is hardly ideal for driving and frankly the fact the sole extends around the back of the heel is form over function.

Tod's are accepted as being the de facto choice - whether this is because they are Italian I don't know but I prefer both Berluti and John Lobb's models. I ordered a pair of John Lobb's in a sale http://www.bespoke-england.co.uk/products/campus-i... (those ones are only available in 5 and 5.5 but there are other leathers on the same site) but, unfortunately they couldn't locate them in my size so had to refund me.