Proper leather shoes

Yeah I see your point. I'm not that bothered about investment as I've got too many other costs going on right now, a decent new suit being among them, but could stretch to £145. I'll probably just make sure I look after my loakes and just wear them. It's the snow and sleet I'm worried about though...

I just picked up two pairs of black, smart works shoes for £170. They are Barkers from a shop on the road between St Paul's and Holborn viaduct. Pretty fucking pleased as the same pair in Jones's are selling for £160.

I nearly bought Loakes but similar quality level. I was going to replace the old pair from Jones but as the leather on the top had been cracking and No replacement discount thought better go somewhere else.

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That doesn't really compute for me. Did you pay £85 for a pair of shoes that have cracked?

No, those were my old shoes from Jones. I went in hoping for a discount on a new pair but got told they'd had to get sent off.

Shiny shiny Meindl... not bad for 7yo boots.

Plus the shoe shine was fairly entertaining. I wish I'd have been able to take a before photo. They were so dusty and dirty.

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my first attempt at renovating my Loakes...

hand stitched the middle sole to the welt with red thread, and added Christy's :)

They look great, Murts... Lovely job...

thanks Joe.

Tidy!

Nice!
Do you need more practice material?
:)

They look great, Murts... Lovely job...

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Murtle the cobbler, it has a certain ring to it.

Did you have to buy a new hammer, Murts? #lol

But do they have cleats?

Nice work. Are the cobblers going to be selling your leatherwork in the shop?

I can see the resemblance.

thanks all they are soo comfy, they feel like trainers....the white won't last long!!

There seems to be a variety of opinions on the Christy.
Beyond the look of them, what is your experience with these soles when it comes to traction in the wet?

they don't slip, even when they are wore down, I wore a pair of redwings with the Christy soles, all last winter, no probs,

Thanks, having a think about that.

Mine used to slip when they were really worn down, totally fine with new soles tho'...

Haha!

Top stuff, murto

Look great Murtle!

My dark brown Tricker's boots, size 10...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/141443406095?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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This kinda sucks!
What do they even use to shape the heel counters nowadays? Plastic?

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grenson?

Yup. I probably wont buy grenson again. Although they have been really great boots for the couple of years they lasted. :(