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• #7852
Desert vibe!
How does the lace going behind your ankle feel?
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• #7853
As mentioned upthread, I have some more or less brand new oxblood Loakes. I bought them on here, and they very nearly fit but I have come to the conclusion that the toe area is just too narrow for my spade-like feet, and they will never give enough to be comfortable. Shame, cos I really like them.
I'd say they are good for a regular 9.5 UK, or a narrow foot 10.
I'll post pics etc in shortly, let me know if interested. Will let them go for bargain price of £50 collected (E17) or £55 posted.
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• #7854
Interested pending pics…
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• #7855
cool - i'm away this eve so will post pics tomorrow.
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• #7856
huh - that doesn't work
(tried to link to an earlier pic but I seem to have a problem with my photobucket account)
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• #7857
Ok for loafing around. I wouldn’t go hiking in them. A strap would be better, but they’re way better than flip flops.
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• #7858
Aw, thanks very much, man... Too much hassle tho', and probably too expensive... 😘
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• #7859
How friendly? My OH may kill me, as I've literally just had a new pair of boots arrive, but I've always wanted a pair of Indys...
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• #7860
I'm after some quality boots or shoes that would be ok for country walks and general day to day stuff. Always bought Timberland but I'm inspired by this thread to up my game.
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• #7861
Red Wing's and a suit is bold though...
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• #7862
Depends on what your budget is I guess, £150-200, William Lennon, I have a pair of their Tug of War boots, but opted for vibram commando soles rather than the leather ones.
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• #7863
Thanks I'll take a look.
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• #7864
How do redwings size up compared to other brands?
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• #7865
True to size in my experience. I wear a 10.5US and measure a 10.5US on a brannock.
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• #7866
I always go down a size
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• #7867
This is them
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• #7868
Wear on the soles is minimal, pic makes it look more worn than it is. I've worn them round the house and round the block a couple of times.
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• #7869
If you’re a uk 8 buy a uk 7 etc
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• #7870
Went boot shopping again today, tried some very nice Clarks Chelsea boots on, fit wasn't quite right, no Goodyear welt but they were reduced, good thing they didn't fit properly cuz I was very tempted...
Then I went to the R.M. Williams shop over the road, the boot I want is a special order, a Comfort Turnout with a leather sole... It's only gonna cost me $50 extra for the privilege so I think I'll do that in a couple of months when my tax rebate comes... Unless I can find some Loakes, bit scared of buying a pair online and them not fitting...
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• #7871
Thanks for the sizing advice everyone who replied.
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• #7872
redwings
I bought my chukas in the store off Carnaby and after trying a few pairs ended up with my ‘true’ size. However after wearing for a while I would’ve liked them a bit more snug so I’d also say drop a half size.
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• #7873
I'd say half a size down as well. 9.5s fit me nicely; I'm UK 10 in most shoes but 9.5 in some posh shoes made on wide lasts.
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• #7874
Tentative second dibs on your oxblood Loakes please.
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• #7875
@duncs - cleaned and slightly less shit photos
I'll wait till Monday and then open for @inchpincher
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Just made these for the summer. Maybe not the coolest proper leather shoes, but they are, well, cool.
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