Proper leather shoes

thanks!

been considering these for a while. They get reasonable reviews afaik

What’s the current deal with Brexit and imports from EU? Want to order a pair of Officine Creative in from Italy, but don’t want to be caught by import/courier charges etc adding unknown cost?

No UK supplier for a lot of their range, worst luck

If you're lucky the italian supplier has their shit together and just bill you import taxes included - this would be in their T&Cs. Officine Creative dont https://www.officinecreative.store/blogs/information/174007943-delivery-services

So looks like 20% Import VAT on value plus possibly a handling charge from the shipper (usually £10-20). BUT the Italian supplier should bill you less 22% Italian VAT so may well end up cheaper than pre brexit. Make sure they deduct the Italian VAT otherwise you'll pay that plus UK VAT.

I’ve had a pair of Santalum boots that I bought in Indo 4 years ago. Haven’t worn them often enough tbh but they’re well made. Would recommend.

Also have a pair of oxfords from jalan sriwijaya, as a value for money proposition they’re good too.

Amazing! Thanks very much. I’ve asked them about the Italian VAT, so will wait to hear. All a bit of a ball ache compared to how it was before!

Used E17 cobblers to get a resolve on a pair of aldens - think @ChasnotRobert recommend him before. Really nice bloke and good job.

Any interest in two pairs of loafers before they go on eBay?

Black J.Cheaney Hadley penny loafer in size 10.5 UK - £150. Bought these at a trunk show - worn 5 times and just too small 😑

Trickers brown suede Maine loafer - I think these were also a size 10.5 but Trickers sizing so fit more like 11/11.5 - £100. Bought from factory shop in Northampton, just don’t wear them, again worn maybe 5 times.

I also have a pair of Alden Indy boots - brand new in box size uk 10.5 which I’d do for £450 (£145 off retail).

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Me again - if anyone wants these Mark Mcnairy Sanders boots in size UK11 free to a good home (collection only)

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Couple of pairs of surplus shoes, both UK10

1) Design Loake brogues - not sure if model, literally worn once and been in the wardrobe since. £60 posted

2) Wolverine faux Red Wings - only worn a few times before I got a real pair. Very comfy from first wear. £50 posted.

Plenty more photos available

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Where are you based?

E17

Can any of you experts give me an idea what I might sell these shoes for? Both Church's Custom Grade, the slip-ons ('Salisbury') 6.5F, the lace-ups (made by Church's for Davide Cenci) 6.0G. Pretty nice condition tho obvs used. Unf too snug for me!

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I went through a phase of buying shoes off eBay, I was paying around £80 for good condition Church's, Crockett and Jones etc.

That was before Prada decided to double the price of new Church's, so maybe a bit more now?

maybe here, eBay or try Abbot - https://abbotsshoes.com/

Ah thanks, Abbot's a good call. eBay is rather overpopulated with shoes for sale. And the new price of Church's — well, who they sell them to for that sort of money I really don't know —same people as buy a £12K Spesh pushbike perhaps?

Church's - I know! I have a pair from about 10-11 years ago and they've literally doubled in price since then, for the same shoe. Beyond absurd.

Not proper leather but hoping these fit and fulfil the walking brief

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Too small :-(

I took Tenderloin up on his very kind offer, but sadly after a day of hoping otherwise I need to accept that they're a smidge too big. I'd say a genuine 11, certainly not an aspirational 10.5 like my own feet. Offered back here for free, I'm SE23 or Farringdon most days.

Cheers

Returned the Scarpas for size 45, OutdoorGB did a a decent job on the return and replace process.

The larger size seem bang on; super comfortable so far. I'd say the sizing is no the small side as I'm typically 9.5 UK but with so many different sizing regimes, i guess it's just a lottery.

Can someone think of a good, black leather penny loafer with a rubber/Dainite sole. Was thinking Meermin but they don’t have my size (11.5).

Grenson do a split rubber sole, which might work?

https://www.grenson.com/loafers-for-men-lloyd-in-black-leather

Herring do some nice ones and G.H Bass do the biggest selection although i don't like mine the vamp is really short. Too much foot not enough shoe for me

Yeah those are nice but I can’t see my size 😑