Show us your new shoes (Vol 2)

[Tony Angelino]

C70GT said:

Tony Angelino said:

FreeLitres said:

Note, Barker is not in Northampton town centre so you will need a car.

Cheaney also worth a visit.

Thanks, yes traveling 100 miles or so to get there.

Wasn't there a guide on here at some point? I've had a good look and googled it too but I can't see anything.

www.northamptonshoes.com will give you a list of the factory shops in the county with opening times and websites.

Thanks, I've seen this one and am already using it to plan my day. Think there was a detailed post on here not too long ago about it, discounts, range etc.

[TheFungle]

By sheer luck I dropped in to Barkers today with the added bonus of them having an additional 50% off ticket prices for Black Friday.

As a happy result these calf leather Chigwells are now mine for only £72.

[TCX]

[shopper150]

So said:

shopper150 said:

I quite like Crockett & Jones Hallam Oxfords as they have a straight toe cap.

Can anyone recommend a similar shaped shoe made by someone else (ie cheaper!)

I've got a couple of pairs of Hallams. Russell and Bromley usually does something similar for a bit less.

I regularly pop into R&B, can’t see anything close to Hallam. I do wish someone would give R&B a run for their money, their shoes are OK for more than OK money!

[So]

shopper150 said:

So said:

shopper150 said:

I quite like Crockett & Jones Hallam Oxfords as they have a straight toe cap.

Can anyone recommend a similar shaped shoe made by someone else (ie cheaper!)

I've got a couple of pairs of Hallams. Russell and Bromley usually does something similar for a bit less.

I regularly pop into R&B, can’t see anything close to Hallam. I do wish someone would give R&B a run for their money, their shoes are OK for more than OK money!

I agree.

I have had a mixed relationship with R&B. I used to buy a lot of their shoes, and they've been pretty good quality, but recently I've looked at their prices and thought, "how much???". I have tended to pay a small amount extra and buy from a higher quality maker.

[anonymous-user]

TCX said:

Nice to have a pair of womens shoes in here for a change.

[So]

janesmith1950 said:

TCX said:

Nice to have a pair of womens shoes in here for a change.

To be accurate they are actually lesbian boots.

[shopper150]

So said:

shopper150 said:

So said:

shopper150 said:

I quite like Crockett & Jones Hallam Oxfords as they have a straight toe cap.

Can anyone recommend a similar shaped shoe made by someone else (ie cheaper!)

I've got a couple of pairs of Hallams. Russell and Bromley usually does something similar for a bit less.

I regularly pop into R&B, can’t see anything close to Hallam. I do wish someone would give R&B a run for their money, their shoes are OK for more than OK money!

I agree.

I have had a mixed relationship with R&B. I used to buy a lot of their shoes, and they've been pretty good quality, but recently I've looked at their prices and thought, "how much???". I have tended to pay a small amount extra and buy from a higher quality maker.

They’ve put prices up and most of the shoes are now made in Spain or Portugal and the same models were previously made in Italy.

Would still be interested in a square toe Oxford shoe, basically a copy of Hallam without the price tag.

I’ve seen some interesting ‘challenger’ brands online. Has anyone tried such brands? I will find some names and post them here or start a new thread.

[So]

shopper150 said:

So said:

shopper150 said:

So said:

shopper150 said:

I quite like Crockett & Jones Hallam Oxfords as they have a straight toe cap.

Can anyone recommend a similar shaped shoe made by someone else (ie cheaper!)

I've got a couple of pairs of Hallams. Russell and Bromley usually does something similar for a bit less.

I regularly pop into R&B, can’t see anything close to Hallam. I do wish someone would give R&B a run for their money, their shoes are OK for more than OK money!

I agree.

I have had a mixed relationship with R&B. I used to buy a lot of their shoes, and they've been pretty good quality, but recently I've looked at their prices and thought, "how much???". I have tended to pay a small amount extra and buy from a higher quality maker.

They’ve put prices up and most of the shoes are now made in Spain or Portugal and the same models were previously made in Italy.

Would still be interested in a square toe Oxford shoe, basically a copy of Hallam without the price tag.

I’ve seen some interesting ‘challenger’ brands online. Has anyone tried such brands? I will find some names and post them here or start a new thread.

The Loake Rothschild is similar. RRP £240.

[Thankyou4calling]

This may be out of date so make a call before travelling if your planning a pre Christmas shoe splurge.

Also worth a visit is the outlet shoe shop in Olney (a beautiful town) near Northampton

They stock a lot of Loakes at half price.

Plus there’s an amazing Aston Martin car dealer 100 yards away to browse .

http://thumbsnap.com/G6lZVRjX

[Bussolini]

I'm thinking of getting a pair of Redwings. Before I do, any other brands I should consider? Also been looking at Wolverine 1000 Miles and maybe another pair of Tricker's (https://www.trickersoutlet.com/outlet/mens/stow-darkbbb-d.html).

[shopper150]

Has anyone got any shoes by Sons of London?

[So]

shopper150 said:

Has anyone got any shoes by Sons of London?

No, but at that price point I would be buying Loake.

[Alex L]

Bought these past week for winter use as my suede Church’s aren’t that practical

Untitled by Alex L, on Flickr

[So]

Alex L said:

Bought these past week for winter use as my suede Church’s aren’t that practical

Untitled by Alex L, on Flickr

They look a lot like RM Williams but will be more comfortable I'd wager.

[T1547]

shopper150 said:

Would still be interested in a square toe Oxford shoe, basically a copy of Hallam without the price tag.

Have you looked at Loake Aldwych?

I've got a pair in mahogany and black and quite decent smart shoes at the price.

[T1547]

Alex L said:

Bought these past week for winter use as my suede Church’s aren’t that practical

Untitled by Alex L, on Flickr

Like 'em What are they called?

[Alex L]

T1547 said:

Like 'em What are they called?

Chatsworth CHR, they’re a G width so I had to downsize

[Budflicker]

I bought these a while back, they really are lovely boots and receive a lot of compliments.

[anonymous-user]

Budflicker said:

I bought these a while back, they really are lovely boots and receive a lot of compliments.

Who from, Monarch of the Glen?