What Brogues are you wearing then? These anyone?
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Originally Posted by
Jon Kenney
It doesn't!
There is a guy on YouTube, Rose Anvil and he literally cuts shoes in half, the common DrMartins boots has definitely decreased in quality.
The 1460 that you can buy in the shop (98% made in Far East) is definitely inferior, and more so than the made in England version.
https://youtu.be/qH8R4EPdsSE?list=PL...Q4VS_y3Pj09Zvd
He has also compared to he solovair, which has thicker leather, better cushioning (for longer periods and also a shank!
https://youtu.be/EXR2vxO2p7Y?list=PL...Q4VS_y3Pj09Zvd
This video he cuts up a vintage DM and compares to the new ones…
https://youtu.be/dOQ4CK-rF2w?list=PL...Q4VS_y3Pj09Zvd
He was so upset he decided the make a better DM and bought an old boot (pre Far East), only to find they used to be built with a shank! So quality has dropped
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What Brogues are you wearing then? These anyone?
^^^^the problem with the latest Chinese DMs is the leather cracking and tearing at the main bend of the boot given the relatively poor and plasticky quality of the leather. This is also documented on YT.
I’ picked up a pair of 1460s at my local John Lewis just after the shops had opened after Covid for a 70% discount. Just to remember my student days 30 years ago.
For the price I paid unbeatable value, but at full price of £150 I would wait until a pair of Oliver Sweenys or Grenson are on sale.
Anyway, realised this is off topic for the brogues thread and more suited to the winter boot thread.
What Brogues are you wearing then? These anyone?
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Originally Posted by
Fender
Looking on their website the prices seem very reasonable for a uk made brogue.
Oh hang on, I was looking at a ladies pair…
They also list Cheaney and Barker shoes. I’m confused.
Not sure where you are looking, site below, if you visit their factory shop in Wollaston (currently only open on sat), the seconds (couldn’t see anything wrong myself), can be had for £80 (solovair), the shop with new stuff is 20% off retail IIRC
https://uk.nps-solovair.com
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