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• #5977
Has anyone seen trickers Henry brogue Chelsea boots in any branches of tk maxx in a uk 9 or 8.5? They sent me the wrong size
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• #5978
The one near TCR had quite a lot of gold label men’s shoes in - couldn’t tell you if they had them in that size though
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• #5979
Picked up some Goodyear welted Clark’s Originals yesterday (were they really originally £300?).
I’m fairly clueless, anything I should be doing to the leather soles?
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• #5980
These
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• #5981
Planning on wearing them for extended periods outside, or just to/from a mode of transport?
If the former, get some stick-a-soles put on at a cobbler’s. Probably replace the heel with a solid rubber one too. Those look like they are intended for wearing in the office, or in dry weather, hence the fancy leather heel.
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• #5982
To be honest I haven’t really thought it through but most likely general use so those stick on soles/heels sound like the best option. What should I expect to pay?
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• #5983
Decided to shed last if my dignity and go into Timpson - they reckon £25
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• #5984
Arrived this morning! New William Lennon B5 boots, which I ordered back at the end of the summer. I wanted a winter pair that would be a bit less prone to scuffing than my waxy tan 178s (though those have now gone from 'aargh scuffs' to 'patina'), but wasn't hardcore enough for the OG hobnails, so I asked them to fit Dainite Logger half-soles. Despite the square toe they're not overly roomy - I was a bit worried I might be slipping around inside, as the 178 last is already quite wide, even for my broad feet. The colour's slightly darker than I expected, but I like it. The only problem I have with leather laces is that I usually snap them within a couple of months. Any tips for improving their longevity, or should I just buy fabric ones?
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• #5985
Still have these that I need to sell. Not worn since full manufacturer refurb. 10 1/2. £240
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• #5986
White's makes tough leather laces, otherwise I guess it's paracord?
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• #5987
Those look great! Just had a look around the website and liking their derby boot. Do they charge extra for swapping to the logger sole? Also do they have different leathers you can select?
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• #5988
I think they charged me an extra tenner for the logger soles; as a lot of their stuff is made to order they're always happy to change options - e.g. the Derbys with a plain toecap, or a taller boot with extra eyelets, lining the boots &c.
They can do most designs in any of the leathers they've got in stock - worth ringing them or dropping them an email to find out. I think they'll send out samples for postage as well. I've now got two pairs of their boots and a pair of their cycling shoes, and am really happy with them all. I've compared them to Carradice before - their stuff is occasionally a bit rough and ready, but will last for years, and for British-made goods the VFM is excellent.
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• #5989
I have a pair of them
Great shoes
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• #5990
Anybody know if these creases/wear lines in my boots are supposed to be there, or if I should be doing something that I'm not? They get cleaned regularly with Saphir Renovator and polish. But, I'm just a bit worried that the leather is going to split there eventually.
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• #5991
That is normal.
I’m slightly concerned that you didn’t know that was normal - am I missing something? -
• #5992
I'm just paranoid. They are most expensive footwear purchase I've ever made! I've had a pair of boots that split after a couple of years right along a similar crease line, and I don't want it to happen again.
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• #5993
That’s normal for shoes and boots. Eventually they may split but, if you look after them, it won’t be an issue. My Lowa work boots were through three soles before the cracks became an issue - roughly 10 years. And those were rubber soles.
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• #5994
Ah, okay. Hopefully they won't split, as they are looked after.
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• #5995
That’ll split eventually. Depends on the leather (how thick, what cut, etc) how long it’ll last. You should keep that area especially nourished to stop the leather drying out. Be sure not to leave a build-up of polish there, and use nourishing creams especially after any rainy/wet use. Make sure they are dried first, though, as cream won’t absorb into wet leather.
Edit: they also look very dry - whatever renovator/polish you are using is leaving that lighter-coloured dried up residue. You should be buffing out all that excess so it doesn’t build up in the creases. Get the brush on them, and double check there’s no simpler (even, cheaper) options for cream/wax polish. You want a super thin layer, replaced frequently.
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• #5996
That’ll split eventually.
Because of something I've done? Or just because of age eventually?
They're Crockett & Jones, so I hope the leather is good? I always store with shoe trees, and I usually clean them every couple of weeks, using the Saphir Renovateur and the a little (possibly too much) polish on top. And they're brushed regularly too. The light coloured residue usually appears a few days after I clean them. Perhaps less polish? Anything else I should use?
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• #5997
I got some hand made shoes as a present the guy in the shop said polish only on the toe cap area and heals, leather cream for the rest of the shoe to avoid creases
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• #5998
Nah, just what happens. As underuser says. Areas that flex will always crack, and polish will crack to pieces if it dries on a point of flex. You’re better sticking to a simple leather cream on the vamp.
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• #5999
Brush shoes then apply polish etc. Then shine. You should know when they need done. Might we weekly, might be daily or might be monthly. You should know by the look of them.
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• #6000
What are they dj?
Thanks! I just ordered the Henry Chelsea boots in 8.5 hope they come up small