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It's better I would say.

I agree. One pair of Grensons that I bought, a basic black Oxford, had such cheap leather (most likely corrected grain?) that it would not take a proper shine.

On the other hand I have a...

Use the appropriate colour of Saphir cream polish and then wax polish if you want a shine. If you're really worried about colours they do a neutral one.

Interesting... Perfect match of trouser to table runner!

Great deal on these Tricker's brogues in burgundy with commando soles from Herring. Have always wanted some Tricker's and they do not disappoint.
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Fiennes brogues from Alfred Sargent with the fiddle waists and oak bark tanned soles

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Got some off eBay, discounted if you buy in bulk, I don't remember the seller name I'm afraid but easy to search for.

Lucky they were in your size! If they had mine I definitely would have

Don't know if anyone is familiar with the English brand Sanders - I believe they used to have the contract for making the British army boots?

Here are some Sanders red/brown solid brogues with...

£247 including delivery. I was a little nervous about buying a brand which doesn't make in the UK but needn't have been - solid Goodyear welt, really good quality calf leather plus an elegant sleek...

Picked up some O'Keeffe brogues in the Mr Porter sale - 50% off. Don't really know anything about the brand beyond them being hand made in Italy but very pleased with them - very fine soft calf...

Those look really nice, as do the ones in rough red brown leather, lovely.

Interesting - does dubbin affect the grip on the leather soles?

Looks like good stuff - I think I will use some to feed and moisturise a dry old leather jacket.