[rossyl]

I've bought some L1 Loakes.

However having done the research after purchasing I think I've made a mistake.

Having worn perfectly comfortable rubber sold shoes fo shoes time I thought I'd splash out (it's a fair amount of money for me!) on some Loake L1's. I normally spend £40 on shoes. The L1's were £80.

So tell me for a similar price what shoes would be better?

Very much appreciated.

Thanks.

 

[rossyl]

thanks guys..any ideas how I could find what AE shoe would be the correct fitting for me?

 

[rossyl]

Rossyl,
The fit and shape of the shoes are very variable, a visit to the shop (as Kingstonian suggests) is essential IMHO.

The shop is just of the A3 and has parking available, the shoes are mainly made in India, I tried on their version of a Chelsea boot and it felt quite substantial, moreover they do run " buy one, get one free" (pairs, not single shoes : - ) from eighty quid, so you have added value and economy.

F.

Hi...a thread revival by all imaginations, but a required one.

Well long story short, my Loake's have held out well...but i'm now in a position to buy a second pair of shoes.

Just wondering whether Samuel Windsor's remain a good choice, also the links sent don't seem to valid - found this website:

Also guess what - I walk past this hop quite often, unfortunately it is only ever open when I'm working!!
https://www.discount-shoe-sales.com/
I'll have a look for some decent shoes there, but it seems like they don't stock many of the brands they once did.

 

[rossyl]

Comfortable office (suit) shoes for £100-150 (UK)

Hi,

I'm after a pair of Oxfords or similar £100-150 they must be comfortable and not have corrected grain.

The following have been mentioned above:

Sanders
Alfred Sargent
Samuel Windsor (which I am a bit hesitant about)
Loake 1880

If anyone has any thoughts on other brands - I intend to enquire at Discount Shoe Sales (Strutton Ground) and make a trip to Bicester Village, so other brands may be in reach.

Thanks,
R

 

[rossyl]

Thanks - Yes having had a chat with a shoe shop it seems that having struggled through the recession Alfred Sargent have now decided to go more expensive and have cut all their previous entry-level shoes. Though Pediwear still stock: https://www.pediwear.co.uk/sargent/ranges/78.php

Have found this selection - any thoughts?

Barker Heritage: https://www.pediwear.co.uk/barker/products/2922.php

Sanders Ambassadr/Clubman: https://www.pediwear.co.uk/sanders/products/1859.php

Grenson Rushden: https://www.pediwear.co.uk/grenson/products/3222.php

Herring: Belgravia: https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/prod...&shoeID=3458&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0

Loake 1880: Hilton: https://www.herringshoes.co.uk/prod...&shoeID=1971&selectedSizeID=0&selectedFitID=0

 

[rossyl]

Hello,

The Grenson Rushden range is made in India unfortunately and isn't up to much at all. You might check Jacksonshoes on eBay as they sometimes have fantastic offers on the Grenson Rose Collection shoes-made in this country to a very high standard and a totally different proposition. They used to sell them for £99 a pair at times.

I think you'll find the Sanders very good value for money.

The Barker is on a very square-shaped last that I find very unattractive in person but you might think competely differently. Do try and see an example of another shoe on that last before you buy, though.

Have you thought of mail order via the Northampton factory shops if you can't get there in person? You'll get much better deals from Barker and C&J etc that way. You might even get a pair of Barker Handcrafted collection shoes as a discontinued model from either the factory shop or the Regent Street store. The 396 last is great.

Hope that helps a little,

Chris.

Thanks Chris, we spoke about this some year(s) ago!

Thanks for the many tips, there was a shoe in the Grenson Rose collection that i did really like, so I shall keep a look out. But one thing I want to do is head to a shop first and get fitted before looking to buy online, not just for Grenson's, but for all.

I'll try and have a look at the Barker shoe in person. When you mention their store for buying discontinued shoes, is that because Barker are known for heavily discounting, or, are other brands with retail stores also equally likely to have similar discounts?

Most importantly, I cannot seem to find any mail order links for the Northamptonshire stores themselves. I've had a search and a Google, but apologies if it's obvious and I have missed it.

Many thanks
R

 

[rossyl]

Thank you Chris.