Reader profile: Andy
This is Andy. A long-time reader and customer, Andy had led, shall we say, an interesting life. Currently a hydrographic surveyor, he has also been a pilot, a mountaineer, and dabbles as a model (fashion and life). He is passionate about clothing, ...
Reader profile: Andy
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Thanks Willie my man. Appreciate your comments mate, I'll have to give you a big hug as you are sitting only about 10 feet away from me in the offline room just now. Top hat and goggles - Its the way to go and of course,...
What are the best cheaper shoe brands?
*UPDATE: Carmina say they do not use plastic heel stiffeners. Jesper's information was based on information by two Carmina retailers. That point has been removed until it can be proved either way. Last month, Swedish shoe brand Myrqvist (above) sen...
What are the best cheaper shoe brands?
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Has anything changed here, in early 2024?...
Gaziano & Girling’s new factory
The new Gaziano & Girling factory in Kettering is taking shape, and it’s a wonderful thing to see. An old Loake factory, where they used to do their bottom stock, it backs onto the Church’s closing facility. In fact, the whole bu...
Gaziano & Girling’s new factory
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Lovely building. Reminds me of the original Saatchi Gallery....
Building a shoe collection – the pleasures!
A friend of mine started investing in good shoes around six months ago. I find it reassuring that I get such vicarious pleasure out of it: perhaps I’m not as self-centred as all that. His first pair was a lovely set of mid-brown, cap-toe Derbys...
Building a shoe collection – the pleasures!
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If not black, then perhaps something like Color 8 from Alden, between burgundy and black...
Reader question: Fake welts and lacing
Patrick: I recently had a pair of black cap-toe boots repaired and afterwards the cobbler explained to me that my Banana Republic boots had fake welts. I realized that I hadn’t really paid enough attention to a lot of shoe details. Among the qu...
Reader question: Fake welts and lacing
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Metal taps seem to be a Brit thing. I think one in three who work at Lloyd's of London wear them and the sound, to me, is delightful to hear on Lime Street. Although, I never would or could. I've only seen the plastic in...
