Shoes for work

You don't need to spend a packet to get nice Loakes for work. I tend to save my 1880s for out-of-work and use these for work:







These can all be had for +/- £100, and I can recommend checking out Loake's special offers page and their eBay store...
 
little update - I got myself some Loakes.

Opted for loake Keates - they are the 1880 range so well pleased. Shop are just waiting for them to arrive in my size.

Now got to learn how tolook after a pair of shoes!!
 
Stevie17 said:
There is only one pair of shoes to buy and that is Church's they will last you for years if you look after them.
Stevie17 retired IFA
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Any of the quality English-made brands are a good option - Church's and Loake of course, but also Alfred Sargent, Barker, Cheaney, Crockett & Jones, Grenson, Sanders, Trickers...
 
Clifford said:
Stevie17 said:
There is only one pair of shoes to buy and that is Church's they will last you for years if you look after them.
Stevie17 retired IFA
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Any of the quality English-made brands are a good option - Church's and Loake of course, but also Alfred Sargent, Barker, Cheaney, Crockett & Jones, Grenson, Sanders, Trickers...
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The loakes were only just in my budget, but I really have discovered yet another whole new addictive purchasing hobby!!
 
I have three pairs of Barker shoes, and as above I rotate them daily to let them dry out. Lovely shoes with top quality grain and they polish up to a glossy shine using parade gloss.

Don't use cheap polish.
 
I was going to get loakes polish to try and keep them decent, and even buy a shoe horn as I always just ram my feet in my shoes!!

The biggest issue will be letting them dry out as I can only justify the one pair for the time being... will be keeping an eye out on ebay for a second pair for 'regular' use and then keep these for days when im seeing clients I think!
 
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