Proper leather shoes

Also considering something like this:

Nein!

Woven shoes >>>>>>>>>>>

Seriously though - your shoes need to be comfortable.

As a reminder, here are the top 5 most important people on the wedding day

1. Bride
   
2. Bride
   
3. Bride
   
4. Bride
   
5. Groom
   
   

You're the groom. In the very unlikely event that anyone looks at your shoes, no one will say a thing about them.

This will be the one time that rule gets broken because everyone in mine and her family know Em doesn't give a shit about what she's wearing, whereas I do.

Don't agree that you shouldn't bother about your shoes. But would agree with the keep it simple mantra. Splash out and treat yourself to something that you will wear and enjoy in future, that you maybe wouldn't spend the money on normally.

https://www.meermin.es/grupoMTO.php?idGrupo=447# if the group gets funded

these aren't bad too https://www.meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=1971#

Maybe you mean something like this:
http://made-to-order.gazianogirling.com/shoes/deco/Byron.jpg

Splash out and treat yourself to something that you will wear and enjoy in future, that you maybe wouldn't spend the money on normally.

This all day.

It's like getting a tailored suit. Unless it's your 3rd or 4th you're much better off choosing a solid conservative one, rather than something "different" with a yellow tartan lining.

These are reduced on the Grenson website at the moment http://www.grenson.com/uk/monty-17602.html

I know they're "on trend" (Christ I detest that expression), but they're a bit Marquis de Sade, don't you think?

I know they're "on trend" (Christ I detest that expression), but they're really fucking hideous, don't you think?

ftfy

Don't know what it is with grensons, but they always scream grenson - you can spot them from a mile away. There's also something with that image that make them look a bit cheap.

That said though, I have a few pairs that I really like. Maybe I've just seen too much of them

I see where you're coming from - that shine.

Serious question. Socks or barefoot in those style loafers?

Barefoot in Paris or Milan. Socks in the UK.

Barefoot in the sun, socks in UK

I think they look perfectly ok - just think loafer, plus brougueish detailing and patent leather is a bit all the things

they're properly, properly hideous. brogues have no place on a loafer. if you must tassel then go for a classic like a Crockett and Jones Cavendish (or Meermin if they're too pricey) but preferably skip the tassel and go for a longer penny loafer like the Sydney Black calf

Socks, but neon coloured or novelty only. Homer Simpson ones for preference, but Disney is acceptable.

Or anything with blue language...

I'm a total heathen clearly, which is why I came for advice.

Without getting boring and listy, the only "proper" shoes I own are:

a 12 year old pair of black leather moccasins by Kurt Geiger (the only black shoes I own!)
light brown leather quarter brogue oxfords by Paul Smith
25 year old maroon leather loafers by Russell and Bromley handed down to me by my dad
handmade red leather lace up sandals from Pakistan which are replicas of a pair of Bruno Maglis

So clearly, I'm in dire need of a "normal" pair of proper shoes

*shakes head

They're not something I'd buy, even reduced to £2.

About five years ago I bought a pair of tan brogues with red rubber soles (looks like Dainite from googling). They were fifty quid in the Debenham's sale and the maker's stamp on the insole has worn off, so I don't know what brand they are.

I wear them at least every other day - the sole is 8mm thick at the edges but in the centre has literally worn through to the leather underneath (happened this weekend, so I have stopped wearing them). The uppers look extremely well-loved but still shine up nicely.

What's a good replacement? I'm willing to spend 200 quid if they'll last twenty years.

Alternatively, can they be resoled? The stitching doesn't go all the way through to the underside of the sole, like some I've seen online.

I don't know much about shoes, sorry.

generally if the stitching doesn't go all the way through to the under sole, it'll be for show and a stick on sole, which can easily be ground off, and a new sole stuck on.