Show us your new shoes (Vol 2)

[So]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Blown2CV said:

Go for it. I love the idea of everyone you wear them in front of pissing themselves laughing, and then keeling over unable to breathe with laughter when you tell them how much you paid for them.

I mean what would you even wear them with? Dad jeans? A work suit? Fancy dress?

I have been wearing mine regularly for 3 years and have never had any such reaction; quite the opposite has been the reality in fact.

I have worn mine with a navy and pink pinstripe suit, traditional high waisted brown wool trousers and jacket or high waisted light tan cotton trousers and searsucker jackets in the summer.
They are far more flexible than one might initially imagine, though I have never considered wearing them with jeans.
Principally because I don't think that would work very well and partly because I don't own a pair of jeans. (well I might, but I haven't seen them in 10 years if I do)

@craigjm (hat noob) I wear fedoras, not trilbies.

Navy and pink stripe suit you say. Sounds punchy.

[Goaty Bill 2]

So said:

Navy and pink stripe suit you say. Sounds punchy.

It is a bit Eddy Robinson I'll admit

Sadly the tailor had used up all of that cloth by the time I saw the suit, and I had to make do with his re-tailored demo off the rack.
It's still beautiful, but I would have far preferred the jacket to have been double breasted.

[Mariosbt]

Blown2CV said:

Mariosbt said:

Thankyou4calling said:

“Show us your new shoes”

. Sorry... they are my ‘Newest’

personally i'd not put my shoes which have been outside on the ground walking through all sorts on top of the table or on my work, but that's just me.

Yeah! ..... we’re not that fussy up here.... but it builds up one hell of an immune system.

[So]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

So said:

Navy and pink stripe suit you say. Sounds punchy.

It is a bit Eddy Robinson I'll admit

Sadly the tailor had used up all of that cloth by the time I saw the suit, and I had to make do with his re-tailored demo off the rack.
It's still beautiful, but I would have far preferred the jacket to have been double breasted.

Have you a picture of it, or the cloth at least?

[craigjm]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

@craigjm (hat noob) I wear fedoras, not trilbies.

I know I said trilby you boil your piss

[Goaty Bill 2]

craigjm said:

Goaty Bill 2 said:

@craigjm (hat noob) I wear fedoras, not trilbies.

I know I said trilby you boil your piss

fat fingers? predictive text screw up? or an accusation?

[Goaty Bill 2]

So said:

Goaty Bill 2 said:

So said:

Navy and pink stripe suit you say. Sounds punchy.

It is a bit Eddy Robinson I'll admit

Sadly the tailor had used up all of that cloth by the time I saw the suit, and I had to make do with his re-tailored demo off the rack.
It's still beautiful, but I would have far preferred the jacket to have been double breasted.

Have you a picture of it, or the cloth at least?

Phone Camera + ineptitude
The pink, especially in the lining and the pocket square, are actually much more vibrant and the navy is navy.
Terrible photo, but after 4 attempts I don't think it's going to get any better.

[Gweeds]

[Fishlegs]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

Phone Camera + ineptitude
The pink, especially in the lining and the pocket square, are actually much more vibrant and the navy is navy.
Terrible photo, but after 4 attempts I don't think it's going to get any better.

You need better lighting. I suggest petrol and a match.

[So]

Goaty Bill 2 said:

So said:

Goaty Bill 2 said:

So said:

Navy and pink stripe suit you say. Sounds punchy.

It is a bit Eddy Robinson I'll admit

Sadly the tailor had used up all of that cloth by the time I saw the suit, and I had to make do with his re-tailored demo off the rack.
It's still beautiful, but I would have far preferred the jacket to have been double breasted.

Have you a picture of it, or the cloth at least?

Phone Camera + ineptitude
The pink, especially in the lining and the pocket square, are actually much more vibrant and the navy is navy.
Terrible photo, but after 4 attempts I don't think it's going to get any better.

Thanks for that. Looks very good.

[Goaty Bill 2]

Fishlegs said:

You need better lighting. I suggest petrol and a match.

Thanks for that.
I will give your suggestion the full consideration that it deserves

[the internet]

Lord Marylebone said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I've always struggled with Loakes too (and Barkers come to that) for fit and comfort. It may be a last-thing, but I avoid them now.

Well there appears to be a common consensus here certainly with regards to Loake and also Barker, that they will always feel about as comfortable as wearing wooden clogs.

So, can anyone recommend me any quality gents shoemakers around the £150-250 area that will actually be comfortable whilst looking the part?

It's just down to foot shape.
I've had 4 pairs of Loakes from 1880 range and all fitted like a glove from day 1.
Bought a pair of Cheaney's and they have been a nightmare to bed in ..... for me.

[hab1966]

If you've heard of the hand dyed shoe company (https://www.handdyedshoeco.com/), i believe he is on dragons den tonight.

[So]

hab1966 said:

If you've heard of the hand dyed shoe company (https://www.handdyedshoeco.com/), i believe he is on dragons den tonight.

Looks interesting.

I immediately make a price / quality association though and I am wary of anything that appears on Dragon's den. Dragons included.

[toastybase]

I’m looking for a pair of smart leather shoes. If anyone has recommendation I’d be appreciative.

Thanks

[FreeLitres]

toastybase said:

I’m looking for a pair of smart leather shoes. If anyone has recommendation I’d be appreciative.

Thanks

Gaziano & Girling - Churchill.

[rsbmw]

I'd be surprised if someone just entering the world of decent shoes heads straight to G&G. I suggest something from Loake/Barker as a starting point. I also quite like Berwick 1707 which you can get from https://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/ with 10% off on first order.

[g3org3y]

toastybase said:

I’m looking for a pair of smart leather shoes. If anyone has recommendation I’d be appreciative.

Thanks

Budget?

rsbmw said:

I'd be surprised if someone just entering the world of decent shoes heads straight to G&G. I suggest something from Loake/Barker as a starting point. I also quite like Berwick 1707 which you can get from https://www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk/ with 10% off on first order.

Agree with that. Loake, Barker or Joseph Cheaney.

G&G is quite a step up!

Edited by g3org3y on Tuesday 10th March 08:18

[craigjm]

Goaty Bill has got himself some new shoes for the summer

[RDMcG]

So said:

Thanks for that. Looks very good.

I think it looks good too