Show us your new shoes (Vol 2)

[Laurel Green]

I was wondering why I found them so fashionable!

[Goaty Bill 2]

Picked up these (Tiverton) from Cheaney's in Jermyn St. yesterday.
They were the only pair on Jermyn St. that didn't have toe caps (don't want on this style) or worse (for this style IMO) broguing.

(Stock photo)


As the sales guy was putting them in the box, he mentioned their complimentary polishing service; "... bring them in any time you like". So of course I said "How about now? I can collect them later."

I've noticed that they keep their display shoes in a pretty high level of polish so why not?
They did a good job of giving heels and toes a nice initial mirror shine (using neutral wax at my request).
I will give the remainder of the uppers a once over with wax and then treat the soles with gun stock oil before wearing.

[anonymous-user]

Untalented82 said:

Seems my fascination for boots continue, these where a bargain in the Grenson Sale.
Leander in Colorado Leather /Dark Brown
Some hefty discounts to be had on there!

They arrived next day as well, they are not quite as shiny as in the picture here.

I really like them.

Initially I thought they had a whiff of Victorian prostitute about them but after googling pictures of Victorian prostitues I've decided they don’t.

They’d look good with narrow trousers.

[wolfracesonic]

Victorian prostitutes in narrow trousers? I used to prefer a crinoline petticoat in one of my previous incarnations; and a bustle, you beat a bustle.

[g3org3y]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Picked up these (Tiverton) from Cheaney's in Jermyn St. yesterday.
They were the only pair on Jermyn St. that didn't have toe caps (don't want on this style) or worse (for this style IMO) broguing.

Look great GB2. Congrats.

El stovey said:

I really like them.

Initially I thought they had a whiff of Victorian prostitute about them but after googling pictures of Victorian prostitues I've decided they don’t.

One of the best replies I've read on this thread tbh.

[rsbmw]

Inspired by a poster above



Realised I couldn't stomach the £450 for some C&J Coniston, so these are Barker Lambourn, scotch grain cedar, that I picked up half price, so £160. Mighty fine boot.

[WinstonWolf]

rsbmw said:

Inspired by a poster above



Realised I couldn't stomach the £450 for some C&J Coniston, so these are Barker Lambourn, scotch grain cedar, that I picked up half price, so £160. Mighty fine boot.

I like them, did you get them online or in a shop?

[Baron von Teuchter]

Loake 1880 Chesters as a Christmas prez from the Baroness

Joining a pair of Rankins that are about 3 years old but well looked after

Edited by Baron von Teuchter on Wednesday 16th January 13:33

[rsbmw]

WinstonWolf said:

I like them, did you get them online or in a shop?

Online

[g3org3y]

rsbmw said:

Inspired by a poster above

BARKER Boots

Realised I couldn't stomach the £450 for some C&J Coniston, so these are Barker Lambourn, scotch grain cedar, that I picked up half price, so £160. Mighty fine boot.

Look great and sounds like excellent value.

Baron von Teuchter said:

Loake 1880 Chesters as a Christmas prez from the Baroness

The Baroness has great taste. Congrats.



New shoes for spring/summer: Barker Dover (Handcrafted Collection).

[WinstonWolf]

rsbmw said:

WinstonWolf said:

I like them, did you get them online or in a shop?

Online

Think I've found the place

[rsbmw]

They were from the popular place beginning with H, but I believe I got literally the last pair hence price.

As far as I can tell, Barker have discontinued.

[WinstonWolf]

rsbmw said:

They were from the popular place beginning with H, but I believe I got literally the last pair hence price.

As far as I can tell, Barker have discontinued.

Ah, I found them somewhere else for the same price but not in my size.

[Mr Scruff]

WinstonWolf said:

rsbmw said:

They were from the popular place beginning with H, but I believe I got literally the last pair hence price.

As far as I can tell, Barker have discontinued.

Ah, I found them somewhere else for the same price but not in my size.

I got some of the same a few months ago, though in the cherry colour.

Lovely boot but taking a while to work in!

[Baron von Teuchter]

g3org3y said:

Baron von Teuchter said:

Loake 1880 Chesters as a Christmas prez from the Baroness

The Baroness has great taste. Congrats.



New shoes for spring/summer: Barker Dover (Handcrafted Collection).

Thanks. The chesters are lovely, they fit me perfectly (12F) and feel so much better made than the old rankins (which are design loake so half the price)

Those Barkers are lovely! Tricky to clean?


I'm after a pair of brogue boots with a commando sole around the £250 mark, any suggestions?

[tobinen]

Baron von Teuchter said:

Loake 1880 Chesters as a Christmas prez from the Baroness

I have a pair which have just come back from Loake for re-sole and heel. They did a great job and look fully refreshed

[mccrackenj]

Baron von Teuchter said:

g3org3y said:

Baron von Teuchter said:

Loake 1880 Chesters as a Christmas prez from the Baroness

The Baroness has great taste. Congrats.



New shoes for spring/summer: Barker Dover (Handcrafted Collection).

Thanks. The chesters are lovely, they fit me perfectly (12F) and feel so much better made than the old rankins (which are design loake so half the price)

Those Barkers are lovely! Tricky to clean?


I'm after a pair of brogue boots with a commando sole around the £250 mark, any suggestions?

If you like Loake 1880 wouldn't the obvious choice be the Bedales? Good range of colours, tan, brown, dark brown, black and I see they do navy now too? Not sure about navy mind, bit odd.

I've the Bedale in dark brown and very pleased with them - but they're all G fitting so maybe that doesn't suit. Also impressed with my Wharfedales but they're Dainite soled rather than Commando, and, again, G fitting.

Edited by mccrackenj on Friday 18th January 14:19

[mccrackenj]

tobinen said:

Baron von Teuchter said:

Loake 1880 Chesters as a Christmas prez from the Baroness

I have a pair which have just come back from Loake for re-sole and heel. They did a great job and look fully refreshed

That's good to know. I buy 'proper' shoes specifically so that I can get them refurbished rather than replace - that way the 'man-maths' is acceptable.

Trouble is, I've NEVER got a pair repaired, just keep buying new. Wearing Herring Kendal right now that are appraching a re-sole so, of course, I'm awating delivery of a new pair of Loake 1880 Badminton in dark brown grain.

Still, now that I've sickened myself with 80s/90s Mercs it's my only remaining vice, and a lot cheaper.

But I'm determined that the Kendals are going back for refurb, just to see how they come back.

Anyone know what Herring charge? Are Loake still £80?

[g3org3y]

Baron von Teuchter said:

Those Barkers are lovely! Tricky to clean?

Thanks. Only delivered a couple of days ago. I see them as a spring/summer shoe so hopefully shouldn't get too dirty.

Baron von Teuchter said:

I'm after a pair of brogue boots with a commando sole around the £250 mark, any suggestions?

At that price point, I suspect Loake would be the way to go.

Seems quite a few options on the Loake site (though not proper commando soles).

Tricker's do fantastic brogue boots (with commando soles) but are £400+

[craigjm]

g3org3y said:

New shoes for spring/summer: Barker Dover (Handcrafted Collection).