Show us your new shoes (Vol 2)
Discussion
shirt said:
Filibuster said:
I can well imagine your horror at them turning up, but not what horrors had overcome you to order them in the first place! 
I wonder if the shoe court is more favourably towards the ordered Skolyx
BigBen said:
New shoes today which I am pretty sure are the same as the ones I posted a few pages back but in suede instead of leather.
Mainly posting to show of the lovely carpet in my office (was there when we bought the place, honest)
ETA: that is a really crap photo that makes the toe look shiney and the rest furry, they are not like this IRL.....
I love JW shoes but I'm a size 14 and they're very slim.Mainly posting to show of the lovely carpet in my office (was there when we bought the place, honest)
ETA: that is a really crap photo that makes the toe look shiney and the rest furry, they are not like this IRL.....
What size are you BB?
Somehow I've got the idea you are similar.
BigBen said:
New shoes today which I am pretty sure are the same as the ones I posted a few pages back but in suede instead of leather.
Mainly posting to show of the lovely carpet in my office (was there when we bought the place, honest)
ETA: that is a really crap photo that makes the toe look shiney and the rest furry, they are not like this IRL.....
Carpet matches stitching. Well done.Mainly posting to show of the lovely carpet in my office (was there when we bought the place, honest)
ETA: that is a really crap photo that makes the toe look shiney and the rest furry, they are not like this IRL.....
Thankyou4calling said:
I love JW shoes but I'm a size 14 and they're very slim.
What size are you BB?
Somehow I've got the idea you are similar.
I'm no expert on JW shoes, but the two pairs I have bought have been a full size smaller than I would normally buy in Cheaney or Crockett & Jones.What size are you BB?
Somehow I've got the idea you are similar.
Edited by Goaty Bill 2 on Thursday 15th February 09:42
Thankyou4calling said:
I love JW shoes but I'm a size 14 and they're very slim.
What size are you BB?
Somehow I've got the idea you are similar.
I am merely a 12 but quite wide, these are a bit tight but I expect them to give a bit.What size are you BB?
Somehow I've got the idea you are similar.
They do a similar shoe but with the JW pointy toe look which looked fully like clown shoes on me.
I popped along to my local quality independent shoe shop in Maidstone this morning, the Golden Boot. As well as stocking the brands that tend to feature on this thread, they have their own brand of shoes made in Spain. Great quality without the mark up. Anyway these were in my size in their sale, and at £40, down from £135 it seemed reckless not to.
sutts said:
I popped along to my local quality independent shoe shop in Maidstone this morning, the Golden Boot. As well as stocking the brands that tend to feature on this thread, they have their own brand of shoes made in Spain. Great quality without the mark up. Anyway these were in my size in their sale, and at £40, down from £135 it seemed reckless not to.
A quick look at the site shows some pretty good deals in the sale atm if you find a style you like and fit the limited availability.Boots are not my thing but I do like the look of the leather on those. Looks like a bargain.
I just picked up a pair of shoes from the Barker factory shop that I had dropped in for refurbishment.
They went from looking a slightly worn sole to 'a hole in my shoe' in one short walk. Then sat around for a year, then in storage for another year, finally dropped in for repair a few weeks back.
While in the shop I noticed that some of their higher end shoes had closed channel stitching.
The repairer kindly acquiesced to my request for closed channel stitching on the re-sole of my shoes (no extra charge YMMV).
Needing a clean and polish (sole treatment/waterproofing coming first);
The new soles;
The fit is exactly as it was when I last wore them. Nice tidy job all round. Though it looks like the logo has been hand stamped and they're quite different.
Wear them three or four times and it will hardly notice.
Of course the refurb cost more than I paid for the shoes originally, but that was a good 12 years ago.
They went from looking a slightly worn sole to 'a hole in my shoe' in one short walk. Then sat around for a year, then in storage for another year, finally dropped in for repair a few weeks back.
While in the shop I noticed that some of their higher end shoes had closed channel stitching.
The repairer kindly acquiesced to my request for closed channel stitching on the re-sole of my shoes (no extra charge YMMV).
Needing a clean and polish (sole treatment/waterproofing coming first);
The new soles;
The fit is exactly as it was when I last wore them. Nice tidy job all round. Though it looks like the logo has been hand stamped and they're quite different.
Wear them three or four times and it will hardly notice.
Of course the refurb cost more than I paid for the shoes originally, but that was a good 12 years ago.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
I just picked up a pair of shoes from the Barker factory shop that I had dropped in for refurbishment.
They went from looking a slightly worn sole to 'a hole in my shoe' in one short walk. Then sat around for a year, then in storage for another year, finally dropped in for repair a few weeks back.
While in the shop I noticed that some of their higher end shoes had closed channel stitching.
The repairer kindly acquiesced to my request for closed channel stitching on the re-sole of my shoes (no extra charge YMMV).
Needing a clean and polish (sole treatment/waterproofing coming first);
The new soles;
The fit is exactly as it was when I last wore them. Nice tidy job all round. Though it looks like the logo has been hand stamped and they're quite different.
Wear them three or four times and it will hardly notice.
Of course the refurb cost more than I paid for the shoes originally, but that was a good 12 years ago.
The question that springs to my mind is "why didn't Barker clean and polish them?They went from looking a slightly worn sole to 'a hole in my shoe' in one short walk. Then sat around for a year, then in storage for another year, finally dropped in for repair a few weeks back.
While in the shop I noticed that some of their higher end shoes had closed channel stitching.
The repairer kindly acquiesced to my request for closed channel stitching on the re-sole of my shoes (no extra charge YMMV).
Needing a clean and polish (sole treatment/waterproofing coming first);
The new soles;
The fit is exactly as it was when I last wore them. Nice tidy job all round. Though it looks like the logo has been hand stamped and they're quite different.
Wear them three or four times and it will hardly notice.
Of course the refurb cost more than I paid for the shoes originally, but that was a good 12 years ago.
I've just started using an independent locally and he always sends back shoes clean. As, in fact, does the "premium independent" that I use for better shoes and leather goods.
Louis Balfour said:
The question that springs to my mind is "why didn't Barker clean and polish them?
I've just started using an independent locally and he always sends back shoes clean. As, in fact, does the "premium independent" that I use for better shoes and leather goods.
Possibly they leave that to the owner because we all have different standards. (just a presumption)I've just started using an independent locally and he always sends back shoes clean. As, in fact, does the "premium independent" that I use for better shoes and leather goods.
I am treating the soles with Saphir Sole Guard, then after a thorough cleaning and wax removal, followed by treatment with Saphir Renovateur, I will do my best to get a semblance of a mirror shine on the toe and heal followed by a general protective waxing.
The one place I know that I would trust for such a 'full service' would charge around £60+.
I take your point but I prefer having the option to do things my way.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Louis Balfour said:
The question that springs to my mind is "why didn't Barker clean and polish them?
I've just started using an independent locally and he always sends back shoes clean. As, in fact, does the "premium independent" that I use for better shoes and leather goods.
Possibly they leave that to the owner because we all have different standards. (just a presumption)I've just started using an independent locally and he always sends back shoes clean. As, in fact, does the "premium independent" that I use for better shoes and leather goods.
I am treating the soles with Saphir Sole Guard, then after a thorough cleaning and wax removal, followed by treatment with Saphir Renovateur, I will do my best to get a semblance of a mirror shine on the toe and heal followed by a general protective waxing.
The one place I know that I would trust for such a 'full service' would charge around £60+.
I take your point but I prefer having the option to do things my way.
Louis Balfour said:
Post back when done!
Done. About as well as I am able.Given that the shoes are at least 12-14 years old and were worn often enough to go through one of the soles, I don't think they've come out too badly.
The nature of white leather means it will never be perfect but from eye level to foot it hardly notices. I will never win awards for my glaçage it seems.
I may take a toothpick to the excess wax in the punch holes on the toe.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Louis Balfour said:
Post back when done!
Done. About as well as I am able.Given that the shoes are at least 12-14 years old and were worn often enough to go through one of the soles, I don't think they've come out too badly.
The nature of white leather means it will never be perfect but from eye level to foot it hardly notices. I will never win awards for my glaçage it seems.
I may take a toothpick to the excess wax in the punch holes on the toe.
Goaty Bill 2 said:
Louis Balfour said:
Post back when done!
Done. About as well as I am able.Given that the shoes are at least 12-14 years old and were worn often enough to go through one of the soles, I don't think they've come out too badly.
The nature of white leather means it will never be perfect but from eye level to foot it hardly notices. I will never win awards for my glaçage it seems.
I may take a toothpick to the excess wax in the punch holes on the toe.
Bobupndown said:
Where would one sport such a loud shoe, and what clothes would be appropriate to go along with them?
Absolutely anywhere one would consider wearing a decent pair of leather shoes.With virtually any classically styled suit or sports jacket & trousers combination.
Neck tie or bow tie and fedora to complete the look properly.
While bow ties and correspondent shoes are today looked upon as quite formal or 'dressy', when both were more in fashion or more common they were considered to be quite casual though correspondents would have been considered a bit flash perhaps.
Bobupndown said:
Where would one sport such a loud shoe, and what clothes would be appropriate to go along with them?
Glad I wasn't the only person thinking that! 
I might go as far as Patent leather for a Black Tie (which I rarely attend) But I cant think of a single time I'd look at those Neapolitan items and think "Yep"
BunkMoreland said:
Bobupndown said:
Where would one sport such a loud shoe, and what clothes would be appropriate to go along with them?
Glad I wasn't the only person thinking that! I might go as far as Patent leather for a Black Tie (which I rarely attend) But I cant think of a single time I'd look at those Neapolitan items and think "Yep"
Do we want to ask about the rest of the outfit?
Thankyou4calling said:
" Fedora to complete the look properly"
Is it 1927?
Surely no one goes around like that now, maybe Jacob Rees-Mogg.
You are of course correct.Is it 1927?
Surely no one goes around like that now, maybe Jacob Rees-Mogg.
A backwards facing baseball cap would be far more appropriate with a suit and tie.
ETA
I can offer no insight into Mr. Rees-Mogg's choice of head wear. We are not on familiar terms.
Edited by Goaty Bill 2 on Saturday 24th February 17:17
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