[gnatty8]

I have never owned a pair of Loake shoes. Its been a conscious decision.

 

[gnatty8]

Thanks, Groover. So we are looking at better leather and more handworking = more cost= higher price.

But for me the law of diminishing return means that Loake 1880s is as high as I want to go.

Having said that I would be interested in seeing photos of well- worn higher end shoes. For me durability is very important. Waste not:want not.

Do you know what you are asking for? I am not sure such a thing exists on the fora, or potentially, even the internets themselves..

 

[gnatty8]

You mean that people don't actually wear them! They just buy them and photograph them and put them away to periodically take out and fondle? Oh dear, I hope not.

Now Hector. Coin collectors do not actually use their treasures to purchase gumballs from the gumball machine now do they?