New formal shoes

[paprika]

I'm looking at getting a pair of Church shoes. Any tips on particular ones which a crap or tips on fitting etc ?

Or any tips on other shoemakers to consider ?

Thanks !

( They're formal black shoes to wear with suits etc )

[missdiane]

Are you near Northampton, as the factory shop is quite good

[paprika]

Too far from Northampton

[OllieC]

Barker, Loake or Cheaney are all perfectly acceptable alternatives, they will be a fair bit less than Church's and arguably better value...

Avoid the cheaper offerings from the above though as they can be a bit low rent, plus the cheaper barkers etc are made in India, the better quality are still UK made and you can tell the difference

as for fitting find a good independnt shoe shop and get yourself measured up properly. Its surprising how many people are wearing the wrong size and fitting of shoes...

[missdiane]

OK

My husband bought some for the wedding, Churches Lancasters, he didn't have to wear them in and they fit like a glove

[Petrolhead_Rich]

there is a 75% off sale at suits for you @ white rose Leeds, I got some great "Racing Green" shoes for £12.60:



http://www.racinggreen.co.uk/formal/formal-shoes/b...

[Mojooo]

just dont get the ghey shiny/pointy ones that PHers so love

[Shaw Tarse]

Loakes or Barkers, if you can find "seconds" they'll be fine.

[tog]

OllieC said:

Barker, Loake or Cheaney are all perfectly acceptable alternatives, they will be a fair bit less than Church's and arguably better value...

Avoid the cheaper offerings from the above though as they can be a bit low rent, plus the cheaper barkers etc are made in India, the better quality are still UK made and you can tell the difference

as for fitting find a good independnt shoe shop and get yourself measured up properly. Its surprising how many people are wearing the wrong size and fitting of shoes...

I recently got a pair of Loakes and very happy with them. Much cheaper than the Churches, nicely made and very comfortable from new.

[Soovy]

Another vote for Cheaneys here, if you're on a budget.

Otherwise Church's can't be beat.


KEEP THEM SIMPLE SIMPLE SIMPLE.

[missdiane]

Funky...

[Thankyou4calling]

Try Samuel Windsor, prestige collection.

Edited by Thankyou4calling on Monday 6th September 18:25

[DieselGriff]

Clarks do black shoes, and in half sizes.

HTH

[T5R+]

Trickers.

[paprika]

Good reccomendation the trickers

Thanks for all the replies.

Whats the quality of Trickers like compared to Church's ?

[T5R+]

To be honest Trickers make the best boots, whilst Church's the best shoes.

The last on Trickers can be a little "thick" and they take a lot of "wearing in".

I highly rate both. If new to this arena, go with Church's - as they are easier to look after.

[Mojooo]

i notice that the Church shoes all seem to have the heels on them

Is there any real reason behind this or is it personal preference?

All the shoes i wear are all totally flat.

I also wear trainers a lot which are of course flat so dont want to be in a weird situation where my feet end up buggered from 50-50 use in different types of footwear.

[Ayahuasca]

Oxford brogues are the way to go.

[Dominic H]

Church Westbury



Job done.

[Rocksteadyeddie]

Church's are great.

Don't worry too much about size. You can just give 'em a stretch