Proper leather shoes

could be the german bäumler? they do suits as well

yeah think it is - saw a pair of brown brogue boots in Windsor TK Jakes yesterday reduced - might go back and try 'em on

check out John Lewis for Grenson shoes...quite a lot reduced (not online though)

the grenson store in liverpool st is tosh. they stock grenson at the three threads

so, got my grensons now, the look awesome (sorry pisti)

what's the best way to care for brogues? can i use normal leather conditioner as on my boots or will it mess with the details? I know grenson makes some, is that stuff good / better?

to my help i've got

best way to stretch a pair of DMs that are a bit small?
just water I presume?

not that i've done it, but i'd wear a pair of warm wet socks (more moist than wet) and sit with the boots on with laces done up tight

or htfu and just keep wearing them

best way to stretch a pair of DMs that are a bit small?
just water I presume?

http://www.swshoes.co.uk/buy.cfm/miscellaneous/two-way-shoe-stretcher/59/no/39442&Affiliate=17,495

£9.99 to save agony

ahh cool, my dad has some of them.
will pop them in tonight.

Thinking about it, that may not work with boots. Soz.

Gieves Buckshot Brogue

class!!

http://www.selectism.com/features/tim-little-of-grenson/

about to pull the trigger on some grenson brogues, tempted on the archies

unless they look overly chunky on.

But before I do, is there any better alternatives? Checked trickers but think i prefer these, especially considering the price difference

also, gonna head down to the grenson store by liverpool st, anyone been?

Was gonna suggest the Albert model as you seem to be after a more classic looking model.

http://www.selectism.com/features/tim-little-of-grenson/

shame about the t-shirt

Was gonna suggest the Albert model as you seem to be after a more classic looking model.

shit! really nice

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Ok, I'm looking for a pair of loafers in dark brown and am interested in people's thoughts about these by Tricker's:

Specifically I'm interested in opinions about this particular pair of loafers and not loafers generally, as I realise a lot of people just don't dig loafers. The reason I ask is that they are a bit 'sleeker' than, say, the classic Bass Weejun penny loafer, and I'm just weighing it up. I'll be wearing them in casual and smart modes, with jeans, chinos, trousers and shorts... everything basically.

I've been loving wearing my Tricker's boots in the same colour but soon it'll be too warm for them and it'd be nice to have a more Summery alternative.

cheers!

Need to get my Alfred Sargeant's re-soled. Any recommendations for good cobblers?

just avoid city cobblers on City Road.

I have my boots at fifth avenue shoe repair on Goodge Street now. 3rd time lucky...

SP, I personally would have loafers without the little sewing in the front.
I always had loafers as smart/suit shoes. Sebago was always the choice.
No sewing in the front, whatever brand anyway.

Either way. ^ I find this ugly. It's the shape.

+1 to Nuno, no sweing at the front