Proper leather shoes

Thanks! Sounds like should size down

I don’t know the answer but are they the ones with the Vibram sole on the crepe? I’m thinking of attempting to DIY something similar on a beaten pair of sanders

It is yes. Got them half price so pretty bummed out they're too big :(

I’ve got a pair well worn in, they stretch a bit but not enough to require a change of your normal size.

If you got a 10.5 in brown I’d take them off you!

I suspect it is poor form to post DMs in here, but I am rather taken with this years Lunar calendar edition.
Not sure I really want to drop £180 on DMs...

Drugstore Cowboy!

No wait, that was hat on the bed...

Just wanted to say thanks to the kind folks who suggested a few casual but not oxfords shoe brands (not verbatim request). My flat feet are very happy in their Tod’s.

Church’s brogues £55

Now those are proper leather shoes

I applied way to much leather conditioner to my boots. I've attempted to remove with soapy water and a sponge, next step was to try the same but with a nail brush. Any other suggestions appreciated.

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Stick them next to a radiator until they are warm and rub briskly with an adsorbent cloth?

Micro fiber cloth might work

I’d use saddle soap and start over

I’d just wear them and faughettaaaboouttit

Who was it that had a pair of Redwing chukas resoled in black? Weak search powers today…

I have some Moc Toes resoled in black vibram.

Funnily enough wearing them for the first time in ages.

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Ahh brilliant, thank you. They look great and confirms it’s time to get rid of my permanently grubby light coloured soles.

Like @DethBeard I had my boots (Moorbys) resoled in black, the Vibram one I used was Morflex, supposedly a tinier bit more grip and lighter than a standard Cristy.

Nice, I also have some chukkas that will need a resolve soon, who did them for you?

I had my Timberlands done with Vibram Morflex, they've been good

Original Cobblers in Orpington.

https://www.shoe-repairs.co.uk/

I dropped them off as I fancied a trip out, nice folk, super busy.
dozens of Red Wings in for various jobs.
(IIRC they used to be the "official" UK resoler of RW boots)

(C&P from a year ago)
They do mail order, I dropped mine off but got them to post them back.
Threw in a free pair of laces, which was nice.

I have some red wing chukkas, but I don't get on with them, rub a bit on one heel.

Great thank you, and perfect - that's only about a half hour away from me so will pay them a visit as some point.

I always get on OK with the chukkas although I think the fit got a bit narrower with my latest pair.

look good @paininthe 👍

I was looking at using Original Cobblers as they are recommended by Red Wing. My chukkas need doing as well and it is £130 at Original Cobblers, which is probably nearly what I paid for them all them years ago!

I asked in my local cobbler and he reckoned he could do my red wing chukkas for about £50 if he can source the parts. Is it worth paying the extra money for Original Cobblers to do them?

I got my redwing chukkas done by local cobbler, can't remember the exact price but similar to above and results are fine.

Didn't realise it was 3 years ago already!

https://www.lfgss.com/comments/16072669/

No, I've had several pairs done here very well for half that
https://www.theilkleyshoecompany.com/product-category/shoe-repairs/