The men's dress style thread..

[tyred]

I didn’t realise one’s shirt had to coordinate with one’s phone case.😏

I thought everyone knew that!

 

[Webbo2]

I bought these yesterday from the cobblers in Malton. I ended paying more than I was planning too, but it seems English made shoes now start to retail at about £250. Anything less than that and they are made in India.
I already have a pair of these in Tan but I needed some darker ones to go withe Harris tweed suit I bought a few weeks ago.

 

[Elybazza61]

I bought these yesterday from the cobblers in Malton. I ended paying more than I was planning too, but it seems English made shoes now start to retail at about £250. Anything less than that and they are made in India.
I already have a pair of these in Tan but I needed some darker ones to go withe Harris tweed suit I bought a few weeks ago.

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Should last a lifetime though

 

[Webbo2]

Should last a lifetime though

My Tan ones are over 10 years old and the sole looks hardly worn.

 

[Shortfall]

My Tan ones are over 10 years old and the sole looks hardly worn.

I have some tan ones that I save for best and I reckon they'll see me out without even needing a resole at the current rate of wear

 

[Webbo2]

I have some tan ones that I save for best and I reckon they'll see me out without even needing a resole at the current rate of wear

It’s that thing of, if you have two pairs and you wear them alternatively they last longer than wearing a pair out then getting another pair. However when you have a dozen pairs😱

 

[Accy cyclist]

I bought these yesterday from the cobblers in Malton. I ended paying more than I was planning too, but it seems English made shoes now start to retail at about £250. Anything less than that and they are made in India.
I already have a pair of these in Tan but I needed some darker ones to go withe Harris tweed suit I bought a few weeks ago.

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That's going to be a month of pain, especially round the ankles, breaking them in.

 

[Webbo2]

That's going to be a month of pain, especially round the ankles, breaking them in.

Not at all, I never had a problem with Loake shoes or boots. However when I walked to the pub in the next village and back about two miles. Wearing my Trickers loafers with no socks, I gave myself a massive blister on both heels.

 

[Accy cyclist]

Not at all, I never had a problem with Loake shoes or boots. However when I walked to the pub in the next village and back about two miles. Wearing my Trickers loafers with no socks, I gave myself a massive blister on both heels.

Every pair of Loake boots I bought gave me a month of breaking in pain. The Loake shoes weren't too bad, but the boots made my ankles black and blue and one pair even made a little hole near my ankle bone!!🙄

 

[Poacher]

Not at all, I never had a problem with Loake shoes or boots. However when I walked to the pub in the next village and back about two miles. Wearing my Trickers loafers with no socks, I gave myself a massive blister on both heels.

Thoroughly deserved blisters! Why did you think it was a good idea not to wear socks?
Heck, if I was walking that distance in sandals I would wear socks!
For serious walking, in hiking boots, I wear two pairs of socks, a smooth pair of bamboo fibre ones with merino "hiking" socks over them. No blisters for me (touch wood).

 

[Methersgate]

Conclusion after buying several pairs of chinos…

Hackett - as with, seemingly, everything from this outfit, basically OK. Reasonable price, reasonable cut and finish.

Turnbull and Asser - stop prostituting your label and stick to the shirts that you make yourselves. You have fooled me twice and I am disappointed…

Tyrwhitt - Quite acceptable.

Cordings - the surprise winner. Nice fabric, nice cut, well finished.

NB - I don’t think any of the retailers on this list actually make the chinos they sell under their names in Britain.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I think I need this. Yes, or no? 🤔 Ten percent off offer by the way.🧐

https://www.harvieandhudson.com/clothing/jackets/bottle-green-velvet-double-breasted-jacket/?SKU=08201GRN-42-R&utm_source=social&utm_medium=mabo&utm_campaign=Ongoing+Campaign+MM&utm_content=Catalogue+MM+–+Copy&fbclid=IwYW9zYgUJbMFwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtATAAYWRpZAAABk5bfzcRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeiRsj9SzuR2jwKHImC3ZCeand4x8pr4qG4feYDrYPpbwTMLSzCDyTM5OOfKM_aem_cZHxB9IS-3VbFlCHyNnRrQ&utm_id=6808420989569_v2_s02_i97937672&utm_term=6808420989569&media_type=image

 

[stephec]

What you, 'need,' is to understand the difference between need and want.

But then if you like it just buy it anyway. 😂

 

[Webbo2]

Thoroughly deserved blisters! Why did you think it was a good idea not to wear socks?
Heck, if I was walking that distance in sandals I would wear socks!
For serious walking, in hiking boots, I wear two pairs of socks, a smooth pair of bamboo fibre ones with merino "hiking" socks over them. No blisters for me (touch wood).

Bamboo fibre as in Viscose Rayon. Why would you work any distance in sandals unless you are a Roman legionnaire.
I do know the odd thing about walking.😏

 

[Shortfall]

Every pair of Loake boots I bought gave me a month of breaking in pain. The Loake shoes weren't too bad, but the boots made my ankles black and blue and one pair even made a little hole near my ankle bone!!🙄

My Loake Bedales were immediately comfortable and didn't need any wearing in.
Re the loafers with or without socks issue, I daren't wear mine without because I know they will start to stink! I have tried various invisible socks with different results depending on which loafers I'm wearing. I have 2 pairs with a very soft upper that work well but my M&S suede ones are quite stiff and the invisible socks just slip off the heel and then I get horrendous blisters as described by Webbo. First World.problems I know but annoying (and painful) nonetheless