Proper leather shoes

According to the podiatrist I have been shoes which are between half and a full size too small- whoops.

I therefore have a couple of pairs of Cheaneys for sale- if there is any market for second hand shoes? If not I’ll take them to the charity shop.

There is, and charity shops have gotten wise. Some shops are asking silly money for dead man’s shoes.

Depending on condition, and make/model/size, you might get a little back. post them here.

According to the podiatrist I have been shoes

Sounds like they go beyond the normal boundaries of their profession 😉

Yeah, post a few pics and some details of the shoes?

New (2nd hand) shoes day for me - scored a barely worn pair of C&J onslow on eBay to replace my grasmere...

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Nice shoes. Did you borrow the trousers from your son?

Lolz, they’re not that bad when standing but turn-ups are always in style.

Short trouser crew reporting for duty!

These Yuketen’s get better and better with every wear...

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Which model are they? And how do they size?

Is that @me? If so:

Yuketen Angler Moc with Lug Sole is the official name. They’re available in three colour/sole combinations.

They fit true to size, however they do stretch quite a lot due to the hand sewn construction. I am wearing a US10/UK9. They are all an E width, so pretty roomy over a standard D width anyway. They’re especially wide in the heel, so if you have a narrow heel, they’re maybe not for you. I am wearing thick socks with them most of the time as they’re definitely an autumn/winter kinda shoe, and the fit is great.

Yeah @JB at you! Thanks good stuff. They look the business. I have lots of quoddys but looking for something a little more rugged.
Cheers.

Scored a lovely old pair of Loakes from a charity shop ....not cleaned yet.

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🙌 noice!

Would anyone be interested in a pair of Red Wing Merchant in black spitfire leather - UK10. They've barely been worn.

I got them on ebay but can't help but feel they are just a little too big for me. Don't think you can get them in the UK... can post some pics if so.

https://www.redwingamsterdam.com/product/8063-merchant-black-spitfire/

Potential dibs, pending pics and price.
PM'd

Picked up a pair of these this afternoon for 60% off 😎

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Alden? 😎

Jahr

Scored again at Drakes

I went to Cheaney, Churches and Crocket and Jones today, ended up with a cocktail from Church and some shoes (and matching belt) from C&J.

What was interesting was that the service in Churches was the least impressive, but the shoes the most expensive - £570 for the pair I was considering.

C&J had by some margin the best service, Cheaney was good but not equal to C&J.

The shoes I ended up with I'm going to wear inside for a while, as they have a three month return and exchange policy which should mean that I have a degree of insurance on whether or not I got the correct size (my feet at a 9 in length, a 9.5-10 in width, and very square across the toes, I basically have flippers).

Any pics? What style/colour? I want to go to CJ next time I'm in London.

Noice. Gonna head to drakes tomorrow I reckon - stuff isn’t too badly priced here.

Gave the charity shop Loakes a quick clean and polish.... more to come though

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I want to get my Alden snuff suede loafers re-soled. Is there a forum recommendation in central or east London?

Not in London but I’d recommend Shoe Healer in Doncaster. Their work is to the same standards as most manufacturers imo
https://shoehealer.co.uk/pages/quotation

Also heard good things about shoe healer

Don’t skimp on a pair of aldens. I did on a pair of wolverines and the cobblers ruined them

Have sent them a note