Smart/Formal Shoes, where from for good uns!

Morba · 11 Jan 2011 at 15:44

ha, classic reebok pumps!
now all we need is a pic of those fishing line dial trainers that someone done!

daz · 11 Jan 2011 at 16:12

Loakes are good. Kurt Geiger online is also good, especially when there's a sale on.

chriscubed · 11 Jan 2011 at 16:18

wildman said:
I got some decent looking shoes from Burtons. I know they aren't exactly haute couture but they fit the bill and are perfect for work as they are fairly smart and don't look out of place when worn with a suit

-1.

I got some shoes from Burtons as part of a "whole suit for £99" deal. Shoes look and feel fine but don't last very long, I've only had these for 5 months or so and the leather is discolouring at the heel.

I did have some Ecco shoes which weren't the most stylish ever, but were comfortable and lasted about 2 years, cost about £50 I think.

Doughnut007 · 11 Jan 2011 at 16:40

Dcmartins do a nice black shoe
Or loake's (Handmade)

Sp00n · 11 Jan 2011 at 16:41

chriscubed said:
-1.

I got some shoes from Burtons as part of a "whole suit for £99" deal. Shoes look and feel fine but don't last very long, I've only had these for 5 months or so and the leather is discolouring at the heel.

I did have some Ecco shoes which weren't the most stylish ever, but were comfortable and lasted about 2 years, cost about £50 I think.

You bought a whole suit and shoes for £99 and you expected them to last longer than 5 months? o_O

dpbadger · 11 Jan 2011 at 16:45

Have a look at Charles Tyrwhitt.
ctshirts.co.uk I bought the oxfords. They should last me many years to come if I look after them.

mattyfez · 11 Jan 2011 at 17:08

Loake, or a nice pair of Ted bakers.

chrisd · 11 Jan 2011 at 17:41

Loake and Jefferey West tend to make decent shoes. I'd also recommend Grenson.

mjt · 11 Jan 2011 at 17:46

I've never had any issues with Clarks.

hyper_piper45 · 11 Jan 2011 at 18:10

I would advise paying a little bit more and get some quality goodyear welted shoes. Shoes constructed in that way can be pretty much rebuilt when they would normally need replacing. See it as a long term investment.

Loake offer some pairs that are fairly close to your budget, although they will not be made in England. If you can spend a bit more you could go for some Grenson's or Church's.

daz · 11 Jan 2011 at 18:23

Pretty sure Loake are made in Northampton? :confused:

As you say, Grenson are *very* good though. :cool:

hyper_piper45 · 11 Jan 2011 at 18:29

daz said:
Pretty sure Loake are made in Northampton?

The more expensive shoes are, but the ones closer to his budget (L1's) are handmade in India.

coopersim · 11 Jan 2011 at 21:45

got to be Jones the Bootmaker in my opinion - and they have a sale on at the minute! best shoes I've ever bought for work are from there, built to last!