Proper leather shoes

There are suits and suits. Brogue boots look nice with a rougher wool thing.

Any suggestion for a good boot to wear to the office through the winter?

LL Bean have a nice (Ranger?) boot in burgundy. I've already mentioned their Iron Ranger-a-like boot that is great value.

Agreed re: suits. A rough wool suit would be excellent with the bledales, but the suits I have in my wardrobe probably aren't going to work. I've already got some tan chelseas I wear, thinking a sharp black pair would work well with a slim leg. Dainite sole chelsea..?

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Thinking of these (in Tan) for the winter.

Yeah Loake Bledales. Look really nice on, though I sized down to an 8 and I'm considering trying a 7.5 (though I didn't have chunky winter socks on when I tried them) as they are pretty wide. They come with a rubber sole as above. Lovely boots. I think I'll pull the trigger on them.

I'm not convinced I could work them with a suit though. Any suggestion for a good boot to wear to the office through the winter?

I got the waxed Bedale's, really nice boots, the sole is a goodyear welted one
also for the 1880 lasts, you'll have to size down, my 8's fit my 8.5 feet with a bit of room after they broke in.
do it!!

http://www.shoeaholics.com/men.html

Often has some good stuff in among the dross.

just had a look and at £39 these are lovely

kgieger rrp £110

this thread is very useful if you want to know more about Japanese shoemakers.

Can anyone advise me as to whether trickers are usually big or small for there size?

I have the Stow and its a bit bigger than some other shoes.

http://www.shoeaholics.com/men.html

Often has some good stuff in among the dross.

25% off everything as well, finishes today

http://www.shoeaholics.com/?gclid=CNf82q3wjrsCFQgcwwodnU4AMg

Any thoughts on these (or Bexley generally) for office winter boots?

http://www.bexley.com/Bexley/en/p/dress_shoes/enfield?tarification=NORMAL

Rubber soles and an Oxford style appealed to me.

Can anyone advise me as to whether trickers are usually big or small for there size?

country brogues come up about half a size bigger.

derby boots pretty good

Good deal on Red Wing boots here http://www.usc.co.uk/mens/brands/red-wing USC2013 at the checkout got me a further 20% off (might only work if it's your first online buy)

edit.... looking at the discussion board where I got the code, it seems to work with some sale items but not others.

I have the Stow and its a bit bigger than some other shoes.

country brogues come up about half a size bigger.

Thanks, I ended up getting some stow boots in espresso from their factory shop. Gave them a call and they went a searched out all of the available models in my size for me.

Tk max in brixton had some Sebago ankle high boots for arround £45, nice boots for that price

Can anyone advise me as to whether trickers are usually big or small for there size?

They're wide-fitting usually and the calf leather uppers will give a bit. The thick leather soles are also very stiff at first which gives the feeling of snugness for some reason. Once the shoes/boots soften up all over the feel considerably bigger. My advice would be to get them as snug as you can, without them feeling uncomfortable and making sure the length is right. The width and overall fit will give and accommodate your foot over time. Both feet, that is.

how do redwing moc toe's come up?
I had some of the 6inch boots that were really wide and ended up looking really sloppy.

Oliver Sweeney are having a sample sale at the office tomorrow (they lease this from my company)

If anyone had their eye on anything drop me a pm - mainly 8-10 and prices from 50quid.

how do redwing moc toe's come up?

order half a size down.

gotta pair of there to sell
http://lostinasupermarket.com/2011/08/yuketen-maine-guide-quilt-boots/

worn a few times, jus too damn small. I'm a 8.5 UK
they come up at a UK 7.5/8

bloody loverly.
just can't wear them.
have worn a few hours here and there, to try and break them in .

looking for 175 OBO.

not actually "proper leather shoes" in most sense's here, but they are hand made, decent leather and decent soles.

Have yours got that pub carpet up the sides too?

It's "quilted tweed" ya twat!! :)