wandringstar Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 crikey, aint they a lot of dough, I have a mental limit of about 60 quid for shoes, I shop around, I know these are a bit more than just shoes, but 230 quid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) crikey, aint they a lot of dough, I have a mental limit of about 60 quid for shoes, I shop around, I know these are a bit more than just shoes, but 230 quid. Yes there are a fair bit of money. I like to think of them at £115.00 each it sounds better 😜 My last pair were 15 yrs old. So it's only £15 a year. Good value to me. And I know this sounds snobby but to me there really is something about getting a pair of hand made shoes that turn up in a box with the royal ....... by appointment for HM the queen And when you open the box two white doves fly out to reveal your shoes wrapped in there own custom velvet bag and a little book signd buy the chap that spent 75 hrs making your shoes under candlelight. Love it Edited March 18, 2017 by stevo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wandringstar Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 like an aston martin has the name of the man who assembled it on a plate, I think we are all a sucker for hand made gear ............and why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Cheaney's are my favourite and when things starts getting a bit worn out send them back for a full refurbishment for a reasonable £70. Or at least it was that price when I last had it done. Reshaped on the last they were made on, leather liners replaced, new sole and all the other necessary bits and pieces and they come back looking as good as new. I have a couple of pairs that are getting on for 15 years old now and both refurbished once. Church shoes are probably the very best I think, but can be seriously pricey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxS Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Won't be to everyone's liking, but Barker make a commando soled brogue, the "Gleneagles". They don't seem to be widely stocked, and could be end of line, but I bought a pair from these guys at the start of last season: https://www.grahamsonline.co.uk/product/gleneagles-brogue I find the commando sole is that bit more practical for shooting than their regular leather soled alternative (that I wear around town). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just been reading in the book that came with them. Loake are offering a repair and sevice facility where you can send them back and there shoe makers will re sole the shoes on the original lasts on which they where made. It also includes a full refurbishing treatment and is normally completed within 21 days Can't be bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buze Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Mind you I have a pair of Dc Marteens, the "lifetime" ones; and when they are worn, you send them over, and they send you a pair of *new ones* -- cost of postage that's it, £20. Did that last year with a pair of black one I use for stomping around, can't beat it! New shoes... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 Just been reading in the book that came with them. Loake are offering a repair and sevice facility where you can send them back and there shoe makers will re sole the shoes on the original lasts on which they where made. It also includes a full refurbishing treatment and is normally completed within 21 days Can't be bad. I think all the good brands do this, another reason for buying British or in this case English. No matter what the Italians might say Northamptonshire is the home of the best shoes in the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted March 18, 2017 Report Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Here's s link to cheaney Avaon wingtip brogues with a danite welted comado sole for £227.00 sadly don't have my size 12 in stock. Bargain for any one with smaller feet. Edited March 18, 2017 by figgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Interesting thread gents. I am after a tan brogue for my wedding in July, £200 limit. Suggestions please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgun Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Interesting thread gents. I am after a tan brogue for my wedding in July, £200 limit. Suggestions please. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thank you. Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Interesting thread gents. I am after a tan brogue for my wedding in July, £200 limit. Suggestions please. I know you said £200 limit but if you can go another £40 I would have to say the loake " Chester " same as the ones I bought. The fit and feel of the shoes are truly superb. And they look like they should do for the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperGoose75 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I have to pairs of brogues' one casual and one a dress shoe and both are Ted Baker 'London' and I have a black pair of dress shoes from Base 'London'. I think there pretty stylish shoes and within your budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Thanks Stevo. To partner this suit. https://jennisandwarmann.uk/product/british-classic-grey-herringbone-plaid-tweed-suit/ Quite like these. https://www.loake.co.uk/ashby.html I know you said £200 limit but if you can go another £40 I would have to say the loake " Chester " same as the ones I bought. The fit and feel of the shoes are truly superb. And they look like they should do for the money. Edited March 20, 2017 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks Stevo. To partner this suit. https://jennisandwarmann.uk/product/british-classic-grey-herringbone-plaid-tweed-suit/ I think they would go very well with the suit. I would wear them together that's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stevo Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I wear my with jeans and they look the bizzz 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 Thanks Stevo. To partner this suit. https://jennisandwarmann.uk/product/british-classic-grey-herringbone-plaid-tweed-suit/ Quite like these. https://www.loake.co.uk/ashby.html Congratulations and good luck. Just do it. The good quality stick on sole is a good tip though and might just keep you on your feet on the dance floor after several sherbets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Other options. http://www.grenson.com/uk/archie-mens-gibson-brogue-tan-calf-leather-leather-sole.html http://www.grenson.com/uk/stanley-mens-oxford-brogue-tan-calf-leather-leather-sole.html Going to need 'G' fitting I think, has I have feet made for fowling. Edited March 20, 2017 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brixsmaid Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) You're all making me feel like a dosser with my Musto brogues, even though they cost similar or more than some of yours! Edited March 20, 2017 by Brixsmaid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrowningB525 Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 (edited) Interesting thread gents. I am after a tan brogue for my wedding in July, £200 limit. Suggestions please. I have a pair of Edward brogues. I really recommend them. I prefer toe victory sole to the studded dainite sole. Edward https://cwmenswear.co.uk/products/loake-edward-premium-country-brogue Chester (as mentioned above) https://cwmenswear.co.uk/products/loake-chester-brogue-shoe-rubber-sole I personally only wear rubber soled shoes. I can't stand leather soles. Edited March 20, 2017 by BrowningB525 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 I forgot to mention, these were my latest Loake purchase; Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 20, 2017 Report Share Posted March 20, 2017 http://www.tkmaxx.com/mens-shoes/mahogany-leather-derby-brogues-/invt/27286324 What size are you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted March 21, 2017 Report Share Posted March 21, 2017 Only a 6 1/2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 (edited) Tried these on yesterday. They could be the ones. http://www.grenson.com/uk/stanley-mens-oxford-brogue-tan-calf-leather-leather-sole.html Edited March 24, 2017 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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