Proper leather shoes

I'm going to ignore the high street part and put these here as I think they match the rest of the description and better than anything I think you're likely to find on the high street.

https://www.meermin.es/catalogo.php?idFamilia4=1

Thanks. Style, price and quality all appear spot on. Just need to try on.

What size are you?

Exactly! ... Most likely an 8 but wouldn't rule out 8.5 or 9.

Ah, I was asking as you could've tried one of my pairs on.

I'd drop them a line and see - I've been really impressed with mine

also interested what size are you @Tenderloin

Meermins tend to run quite narrow, in case you are tempted to get some without trying properly... I am usually 8.5 and bumped up to 9.5 for a pair of Meermins because I couldn't get a wider width (assumed they would flex with time)... but I've regretted it as my toes get squashed every time I wear them. It sounds like you aren't interested in used, but if you are, I have a few pairs that I am looking to shift.

I might be, I usually fit a 9.5. What type(s) are they?

Again, ignoring the high street, it's worth keeping an eye out on sales.

Robinson's shoes often have decent ones such as http://www.robinsonsshoes.com/barker-arnold-black-size-8-5-g.html or http://www.robinsonsshoes.com/barker-dominic-black-size-8-5-g.html but the hassle there is returning if they don't fit (although generally doable for under a fiver on parcel2go).

There's always tk maxx online, easy to return these as you can just take them back to a store (my last order I ordered 3 pairs, each a half size apart). http://www.tkmaxx.com/new-in-mens-shoes/black-leather-derby-shoes/invt/27096967 or http://www.tkmaxx.com/new-in-mens-shoes/black-oxford-brogue-shoes/invt/27059898

@Olly398
The Meermins are black double monk straps with light broguing on the toe. They say Mallorca Linea Maestro handwelted which I don't think they are offering at the moment so I wonder if they were part of an MTO batch? They are very lovely so I was actually thinking of keeping them and give them a bit of a stretch width-wise. TBH I rarely wear them though, so I could be convinced to part with them.

The others which I was mainly referring to (that are on the larger side of my range) are black grenson brogued oxfords. I also have a pair of size 8 Cheaney brown brogued oxfords (they are 8E which would fit me in Grensons, but doesn't seem to in Cheaneys) that should fit @aquatic .

They're pretty true to size. I'd go an 8.5. I've got 2 pairs of Meermins and I am usually an 8.5 in Vans and Nike if that helps. My Meermin Bluchers are as comfortable as trainers, really couldn't recommend them enough

black double monks sound lovely. how long are your feet, mate?
#weareallvultures

John Lewis & Debenhams stock Loakes - normally around that price.

Are the Cheaney's for sale?!

What size are the Grensons?

Just headed to brighton for the weekend, but will post a for sale thread or something on my return - didn't expect there'd be so much interest!

Quick answers @Olly398 Grensons are 9E, have another pair that are 9.5 but possibly fakes? @Samson Cheaney's will be for sale - there is a heel situation that needs sorting out, but they are very nice, just too small ... @drøn the double monks are lovely, and by feel, the best of the shoes I've got, but a bit narrow for me... I think my "proper size" would be an 8.5E (wide) or something like that...

Meermin dark brown oxfords are starting to look like an irresistibly good option.

Of course they are :)

Done. Let's all pray they fit :/

Just giving my crockett and Jones brown shoes there first clean after a bit of a beating at a party.

I don't have my usual shoe cleaning kit (brushes and cloth) with me, so I thought I'd just rub some of the supplied shoe polish on with a new Jay cloth.

It looks like the Polish is darker than it should be and I now have a brown mark where I have applied it. I've stopped so as to not do any other damage.

Is there anything else I can do?

Should I have just used clear polish? I'd have thought they'd have given me the correct polish.

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You can sort of see here

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I think @jaw has a pair of Meermin shoes. Pretty sure he was saying that the quality is great.

Any advice? My other half says it's barely noticeable, but I'm still a bit gutted. I'm wondering if I applied using a brush if that will even it out.

Do people generally use clear polish for brown shoes? If so any advice on which brand is best?

Cheer s

Ps apologies for the multiple posts the forum didn't seem to want my images.