Guest stevo Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 (edited) well the time has finally come to retire the Loakes Brogues , I have had my old pair for as long as I care to remember , bought them for shooting and general knocking about in but the day has finally come to and end , well just got a new pair of Loake Chester brogues ( 1880 Range , the original hand made jobbys ) I must say prices have certainly gone up since my last pair haha now £230.00 does anyone else wear them , if so how long have you had the for ? think mine were 15 yrs old maybe 16 I have bought some of the ones below in Tan Edited March 17, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have a couple of pairs, buy mine in debanhams sales or tk maxx when they have them at 90 a pair ish. Full money is too rich for me but nice shoes tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I wear Loakes Brogues and boots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm a Barkers man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I've had a pair since 1976. I used to wear them a lot and wore out one sole. Sadly they no longer fit but I will never throw them away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Dam it looks like mine are becoming rather common. A nice shoe, class never goes out of fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 i know what you mean Jdog , mine will now live in the wardobe , have to say ,to me there the most comfortable shoes , concidering there all leather , soles as well . There like wearing slippers Dam it looks like mine are becoming rather common.A nice shoe, class never goes out of fashion. my granddad always used to say " you can tell a lot about a man just by his shoes " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Used to wear them in my late teens but that leather sole is dangerously slippy. Looking to get a pair of brogues with the Danite sole this year can't decide on make yet. Like the look and feel of the Cheaney's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Used to wear them in my late teens but that leather sole is dangerously slippy. Looking to get a pair of brogues with the Danite sole this year can't decide on make yet. Like the look and feel of the Cheaney's. a up figgy , you can get the above shoes with the Goodyear sole too , I just like the sound these shoes make , I know that may sound daft , need to take the to shop and get the steels tips on the heels over the weekend , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Used to wear them in my late teens but that leather sole is dangerously slippy. Looking to get a pair of brogues with the Danite sole this year can't decide on make yet. Like the look and feel of the Cheaney's. I have a couple of pairs of Crocket & Jones "coniston" make ...when i took possesion of them i had Danite soles put on them...still have them now ...just wore in bought them for partridge days 15 years ago ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Bought my Son some Alfred Sergeants last year. Very nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panoma1 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have a pair of Crocket Jones "Islay" brogue boots! With Dainite soles, beautiful! they were selling on a well known auction site for around £600 at one time.....because Daniel Craig wore them in Skyfall...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delwint Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I'm a Barkers man.+1 I have 7 pairs, great shoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Forty one years old and now 'retired'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Forty one years old and now 'retired'. Good Lord , still life in them yet !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 These are my current favourites: Loake Rimmer distressed boots. Mine are a lighter shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Went to a shoe shop 2 weeks ago in wales, they are closing down, and I picked up *6* pairs of shows for <£250. Loake, Trickers and Grenson's -- all leather soles, beautiful shoes -- mostly 'fair weather' ones, while the Rimmer's are definitely all weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kernel gadaffi Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 I have a pair of Desborough brogues I bought in September 1986 that are still in great condition, they get worn at least once a week and are so comfortable. I also have a pair of Loake's, nice, light and like a glove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Right then if we're showing off shoes, just hang on a few minutes. I'm gonna blow ya all out the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 this thread is gonna go really gay , i just know it ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Sorry lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royboy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 You know what they say about people with big shoes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd90 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 How do you keep them so well looked after? I've a pair of leather shoes in tan, they got black scuffs down the side within weeks, really annoyed me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 How do you keep them so well looked after? I've a pair of leather shoes in tan, they got black scuffs down the side within weeks, really annoyed me. I just chuck them in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 You know what they say about people with big shoes ?[/quote Yeah' that they have big feet lol. Them Loakes look really good.I wear. Ted baker brogues for going out and paid £160 for them. Used to be a real shoe and trainer freak and bought all the in Style brands from Steely Dans,DM'S,caterpillar boots and the New Rock boots. Don't think I splash out over £200 on shoes these days though. I keep my brogues in good nick by rubbing Dubbin on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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