Good call indeed. If only those Church's boots were not binder leather!
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I think Trickers may have replaced their Retrickers eBay shop with the above site .... I hope not as they used to auction some shoes rather than have a fixed price. I once picked up a pair of Trickers derby brogues for £83. No chance of that happening on the new site.
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^^^^^Hmmmph I thought so.....the eBay shop was always worth a nosey
Makes a lot of sense to me now as I received an email from said Trickers Outlet Store despite little recollection of ever using it!!!
How do Trickers compare in the general brogue hierarchy?
I just got my first pair of Cheaneys after being a very loyal Loake customer; half as much again as a pair of Loakes, but worth every penny. A huge step up I thought.
I can say that Trickers are a cut above Church shoes. Very similar in terms of price but miles apart in terms of quality. Handle a pair of Trickers and you can instantly tell that they will give you many years of service. I read somewhere that Church was taken over by Prada a while ago and since then the quality has dipped. Unfortunately they're going down the route of fashion footwear. Trickers really are as good as it gets.
In my limited experience...
Trickers>Cheaney>Loake>Barker>Grenson
And that's with my Trickers allegedly being seconds!
I'll stick to Loake thanks as I get mine from the factory outlet (via a third party), I've got two pairs of Grade A+ 'seconds' (Bedale and Tan Wolf) and paid just £90 for each pair.
My Tricker Derby brogue cost me £83 from their ReTricker ebay site in auction..
Unfortunately the price you see is the price you pay.
No more bargains like the old ReTricker ebay shop used to regularly throw up. Maybe the new site will do the same, have to wait and see.
Just picked up these Barker Black brogues. I've fancied some BBs for some while but the price is a little off putting. But shoes from the Barker Black brand are in a massively different league to shoes from the Barker brand. Bevelled waists and the brass stud work on the waist of these is a lovely detail.
Yes, the price is not pleasant - I think rrp on these is $875 (mainly sold in the US but you can find them occasionally stocked in the UK)
I was fortunate enough to get hold of a pair from the factory shop in their Jan sample sale (I have been popping in every time I pass in the hope to pick up a pair of BBs but have until now been unsuccessful despite my persistence).
The brogueing detail on the toe caps is also skull and crossbones - I'll get a photo taken, they are pretty cool.
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Try Solovair. Made in Northampton, super comfortable and look great. Not as good quality as my Crockett and Jones and Churches, but still very good.
https://www.solovair-shoes.com/produ...v=79cba1185463
Not exactly brogues, but rather cap-toe derbys. I deciced I need something that fits between very casual (Alden) derbies and more formal oxfords. I went for the Crockett & Jones Bradford in brown cordovan. Factory order, but should be here for the spring.
Went round a few factory shops yesterday so thought I'd give a quick heads up. I was particularly looking for some black shoes with dainite sole that can be worn with a suit (not very often) but more with trousers / jeans. First factory shop was Cheaney, nice little shop with a reasonable selection but the vast majority where leather soled so no good to me. The shop opens 10:00 - 17:00. There is a new arrival table which seems to be about £50 off retail. Other shoes where around the £120 and upwards for the ones I looked at.
Next was Barkers, the factory shop is huge with a massive selection. A lot of choice for women and kids and the staff are pretty good as well. I purchased a pair of black Orkney for £160 (rrp £300 so a great saving) and I can't find a fault on them. Again alot of leather soled shoes and boots.
http://www.barker-shoes.co.uk/orkney/
Lastly we went to Crockett & Jones The shop opens at 13:00 - 17:00. I wasn't holding out much hope here as they are very expensive so thought that would reflect in the factory shop. The shop is small but reasonably stocked. Interestingly if you find a style you like then just ask the staff about size, colour, sole as they have loads round the back and can't display all choices. I ended up with some dark brown Brecon for £180 (rrp is £410!!!!!) so a huuuuuge saving. Again I can't see a fault on them.
https://www.crockettandjones.com/col...-country-calf/
I also tried these on but couldn't justify them at the time, I think they where £180 in the factory shop.
https://www.crockettandjones.com/col...-scotch-grain/
Conistons for £180 were a bargain! I need to go down to the factory shops sometime.
When I first stumbled upon this thread I had one pair of brogues which I had made for me whilst on holiday in Vietnam. I had no idea that there was so much quality and choice available. Thanks once again to TZ my bank balance is much lighter - I have been enlightened.
Back row, first ever pair I bought followed by 2 pairs of Cheaneys. Front row, awesome Barker Blacks (thanks to this thread) and lovey oxblood Vass's. Thanks All!
I got to ask a question.
I have always invested in good shoes because my feet are inside them most of the time.
However I have never bought a pair of boots - is it just a fashion thing or do they serve a definite purpose ?
They prevent snow getting into your shoes and getting your feet wet - at least for me here in Finland. ;) I wear boots from October to March.
Check out these: Hudson Heyford Brogues Mens Shoes
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I've spent most of the last 40 years wearing boots of all types, there great for ankle support. This week its Altberg Peacekeeper VS and the weekend will be either Conistons of Skye 3s.However I have never bought a pair of boots - is it just a fashion thing or do they serve a definite purpose
Churches are my favourite and have a few pairs sitting with shoe trees. ......
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It must be that time of year...
Sale also on at http://www.grenson.com/uk/sale.html
Trickers jodhpur boots plus some other styles online at tkmaxx now, less than half price
Good luck everybody. Have a good one.