What makes a good pair of shoes.
25 March 2006, 09:01 PM
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Never bother looking at the price really, if it looks good, I try it on, if it fits then it's a sale.
Usually get NEXT stuff though as they have good selection of modern styles I like.
If I go to House of Fraser I come out broke
Andy
Usually get NEXT stuff though as they have good selection of modern styles I like.
If I go to House of Fraser I come out broke
Andy
26 March 2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by paulr
Went looking for some shoes this evening,quite a range in prices from £35 at Next to £120 for some at House of Fraser (begins with a B?).Hugo Boss go up to £170.
Personally i fancied the Kurt Geigers at £85.
What should you look for?
Personally i fancied the Kurt Geigers at £85.
What should you look for?
Most of my shoes are made by Churchs (i get a good deal
), they offer a range of width fittings, i have slightly wide feet so this helps withj comfort. They do cost a fair bit but are comfortable and last forever, otherwise i get from the likes of Next if i want a pair to last a year
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27 March 2006, 03:53 PM
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Top tip for you shoes folk....
If you're not wearing your shoes, ALWAYS keep them in shoe trees. It'll make them keep their shape and prevent creasing. Plus, the shoe tree will outlast your shoes (no matter what brand) so a set for 15-20 quid WILL last a lifetime.
If you're not wearing your shoes, ALWAYS keep them in shoe trees. It'll make them keep their shape and prevent creasing. Plus, the shoe tree will outlast your shoes (no matter what brand) so a set for 15-20 quid WILL last a lifetime.
27 March 2006, 04:17 PM
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Point 1 - never, EVER, EEEVVVVEEERRRR buy anything that isn't leather. I did it for the first time recently because I really liked the shoes - BIG mistake. They made my feet stink like old cheese and gave me a nasty dose of athlete's foot.
Back into leather ones again now - no pong and feet improving rapidly!
Point 2 - buy from someone known and established for making the product - for example - buy shoes from shoemakers, watches from watch makers etc etc. Poncy designer names tend to be over priced rubbish - bought a pair of Bally shoes once when I was young easily impressed...
Back into leather ones again now - no pong and feet improving rapidly!
Point 2 - buy from someone known and established for making the product - for example - buy shoes from shoemakers, watches from watch makers etc etc. Poncy designer names tend to be over priced rubbish - bought a pair of Bally shoes once when I was young easily impressed...
27 March 2006, 04:52 PM
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Agree with the leather thing, I made the mistake of buying some non-leather cheapo boots once and they were awful.
I don't really buy shoes, just boots, boots, boots and more boots, then sandals in the summer. I like the cheap stuff (Next etc) because generally I only wear a pair once or twice. Mostly they end up in my wardrobe with my collection of unused handbags
I don't really buy shoes, just boots, boots, boots and more boots, then sandals in the summer. I like the cheap stuff (Next etc) because generally I only wear a pair once or twice. Mostly they end up in my wardrobe with my collection of unused handbags
11 April 2006, 10:05 PM
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Buy my shoes from Jones Boot makers, they have a store in leeds, average price is prob £100 roughly but i've had two pairs and each pair has lasted for about 2 years each with daily wear.
12 April 2006, 11:33 AM
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Got a couple of pairs of Oliver Sweeney's that were really comfortable from the first time I wore them and have lasted literally years... highly recommend them!
12 April 2006, 11:58 AM
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Oliver Sweeney
Grenson
Loakes
Church
Barker
All excellent shoes - real leather looks after your feet better. Cheap plastic shoes need to come with a steady supply of shoe fresehener and Lamisil.
Make sure that if they get wet you dry them properly and shoe trees will help them keep their shape well.
Best pair of shoes I have ever owned were a pair of Grenson Brogues I had for ten years - resoled each year by Grenson and they only got better and better.
Church do a classic brogue made out of horse leather. Very expensive but they will easily last thirty years or more if cared for and resoled properly by the factory.
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Grenson
Loakes
Church
Barker
All excellent shoes - real leather looks after your feet better. Cheap plastic shoes need to come with a steady supply of shoe fresehener and Lamisil.
Make sure that if they get wet you dry them properly and shoe trees will help them keep their shape well.
Best pair of shoes I have ever owned were a pair of Grenson Brogues I had for ten years - resoled each year by Grenson and they only got better and better.
Church do a classic brogue made out of horse leather. Very expensive but they will easily last thirty years or more if cared for and resoled properly by the factory.
Rannoch
12 April 2006, 12:27 PM
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Noticed my Loakes have had the soles changed.No longer leather soles.Some sort of rubber sole called 'Dainite'.
Mind you,still great shoes,still fresh feet and not so slippy in the winter!I just thought a leather sole helped with the old 'breathing' of the feet?
Mind you,still great shoes,still fresh feet and not so slippy in the winter!I just thought a leather sole helped with the old 'breathing' of the feet?
12 April 2006, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
If you are a lap dancer they sure are 
According to some, my pet snake will make a nice pair of shoes too
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