Time for a new pair of shoes

[Mentalmac]

I like Crockett and Jones, :-). Good service too.

[Lloyd90]

I just chuck them in the dishwasher.

 

I wondered how you got that shine

 

I wondered how you got that shine

 

After a quick google apparently that might be a real thing, thought you were having a laugh

[Royboy]

 

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.

 

Big socks actually !

Edited March 18, 2017 by Royboy

[BrowningB525]

I really like like shoes. They fit my budget, are made in England and look smart.

[JDog]

Stevo,

 

I wonder what your Grandfather would have thought about the man who wore these shoes? My Grandfather had the same expression.

 

From the left, funeral/wedding shoes, 'going out' shoes, indoor shoes and every day casual slip ons.

 

[Guest stevo]

Jdog I have a pair of the Oxfords on the first left for my gentlemans evenings. I find they are the best looking when one has to lift his trouser leg 😜

[Hamster]

I'm not fussed on make as such it just has to look and feel right, very happy with Barbour, Loakes and some Italian ones I forget the name of, even have a pair of Clarkes boots which are proving near indestructible.

[Wilksy II]

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.

Those shoes are a year younger than me! I'd like to think I've aged better,less tanned and leathery looking!

Also my Grandad said' spend your money on good boots and good mattresses cos if your not in one your in tother!'

Edited March 18, 2017 by Wilksy II

[Guest stevo]

 

Also my Grandad said' spend your money on good boots and good mattresses cos if your not in one your in tother!

 

 

Love it. And very true

[happypig]

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Sorry lol

Do you know what the holes in mans Crocs are for?

 

 

They are to alow your self respect to leak out

[Scully]

I have the same pair as you have shown in the foreground of your initial post, but after having leather soled Trickers for donkies years ( still have them ) in both brogue shoe and boots I went for the synthetic soled Loakes. Have had them for a year or so now and must admit I prefer them to the Trickers.
At Lowther last year I found a pair in a muted red; they were gorgeous, but at £699.00 a pair they would need to be.
You're right; this thread could turn a bit gay!

Edited to add....no, I didn't buy them.

Edited March 18, 2017 by Scully

[wymberley]

"A Fine Pair Of Shoes" sometimes have some bargains.

[Wb123]

Id rather like a pair but given the rate at which i wear shoes out at work I just cant justify spending that much on walking. When not at work i seem to live in my aigles.

[Bigbob]

I got size 14 feet i buy mine wherever i can usually off the internet the stores guy at work really loves me

[kyska]

These are my current favourites: Loake Rimmer distressed boots. Mine are a lighter shade.

 

Like them 👍🏻

[panoma1]

Saw a nice looking pair of Barbour brogues in a local charity shop recently....for £24.99! Picked em up, hmmmmm......first thing that struck me, very light in weight....looked inside tongue....made in India!

 

English made shoes..........means quality.

[Dougy]

Do you know what the holes in mans Crocs are for?

They are to alow your self respect to leak out

That's OK my self respect is safe thanks,

 

 

I always wear socks so it can't get out through the holes.

 

 

 

Anyway apart from my £9 pair of Crocs these are a few of my other foot coverings

Hunter Boots, (not my best buy)Black Clarks work shoes,Barkers Oxfords (a nice classic shoe) Loaks, and then a pair of nice comfy casuals.

I have a pair of Barker Brogues upstairs and was trying to remember how old they are, I've got to 23 years. They cost £100 ish, initially they seem expensive but look at the time they last they always show good returnstuff in valu6and looks.

[figgy]

I'm waiting for someone to post a pic of their glittery party sandals with stiletto heels. I find not all makes of brogues suit my foot shape and as they take so long and numerous blisters and blood to break them in, I like to get as close a fit as I can. The rubber sole is s must for me in winter shoot brogues.

Stevo I know the sound you like of leather soles with the steel tips. It's that slight crunching of dust and sand on the leather sole after the click of the heel tips.

Nothing like it, right up to the point your walking in the rain step into a shopping centre and go flying on the polished marble floors, the sound you make on hitting the floor isn't as nice.

[old'un]

Hoggs of Fife do some good shoes, plus their Braemar wellington boots are good at £45, bit like the old Hunter wellington that are now rubbish and cost around £75...........https://www.ardmoor.co.uk/hoggs-of-fife-shoes?gclid=CMqnzf-F4NICFSIL0wodoWwOIw

[Scully]

Nothing like it, right up to the point your walking in the rain step into a shopping centre and go flying on the polished marble floors, the sound you make on hitting the floor isn't as nice.

 

Walking downhill on sun shiny tarmac with segs in your heels can be dicey too!

[Dougy]

Walking downhill on sun shiny tarmac with segs in your heels can be dicey too!

Your supposed to skid down, that's what the segs are for, Oh ! and to make a load of sparks as you skid.

[Guest stevo]

I'm waiting for someone to post a pic of their glittery party sandals with stiletto heels. I find not all makes of brogues suit my foot shape and as they take so long and numerous blisters and blood to break them in, I like to get as close a fit as I can. The rubber sole is s must for me in winter shoot brogues.

Stevo I know the sound you like of leather soles with the steel tips. It's that slight crunching of dust and sand on the leather sole after the click of the heel tips.

Nothing like it, right up to the point your walking in the rain step into a shopping centre and go flying on the polished marble floors, the sound you make on hitting the floor isn't as nice.

Figgy your right of course. However when you do go flying. It's with sheer class 😂

[39TDS]

Bought my Son some Alfred Sergeants last year.

 

Very nice

I bought mine some but he didn't look after them so I took them off him.

Had mine probably 20 years and had them resoled twice at £70 a go.

[Scully]

Your supposed to skid down, that's what the segs are for, Oh ! and to make a load of sparks as you skid.

 

I'm 57, and the new love in my life thinks it's about time I grew up!

[wymberley]

I bought mine some but he didn't look after them so I took them off him.

Had mine probably 20 years and had them resoled twice at £70 a go.

My last two pairs have been Danite - so far so good. One pair of Sargent's which I've had for some 20 years have never been re-soled. To maintain integrity of the shoe, protect the leather sole in the wet and avoid Figgy's dilemma, before use I get leather soles fitted with a good quality stick-on and simply replace that when necessary.