Very easy.... And no patch. They had 2 versions of the blue. One was very dark and one was more faded. The dark one is a great replica. Only thing is if your chest is bigger than 44 forget it. They are very fitted.
Gentelmen, i happened upon these while looking for some new shoes for myself to go with my suit. a possibly alternative for the Crockett and Jones Tetbury
I am obsessed by these boots - they look amazing. I can imagine them with my slim fit grey suit and tab colar shirt.
Has anyone bought a pair, how do they feel on?
Just bought a pair .. will let you know ..
ok got my loakes today .... they feel great ...a really nice boot .. thank you !!
"some men are coming to kill us, we're going to kill them first"
Can't say enough good things about Johnston and Murphy...great alternative to the Tetbury, and the leather holds up very well. They just brought these back for the fall; I bought a pair in the spring. Have worn these almost every day for several months and they still look fantastic:
I am obsessed by these boots - they look amazing. I can imagine them with my slim fit grey suit and tab colar shirt.
Has anyone bought a pair, how do they feel on?
Just bought a pair .. will let you know ..
ok got my loakes today .... they feel great ...a really nice boot .. thank you !!
The N.Peal lodge jumper is still available in store or if you contact them by phone. But as mentioned earlier in the thread, a good alternative is from John Lewis (UK). The size, shape,feel and finish is very close to the N.Peal (at a fraction of the cost). I've put the two together for a colour match. Together you can see a difference, but when worn with the lodge jacket etc. it really is a great alternative.
Obviously not the same quality as Billy Reid or Tom Ford, but a great option for Bonds On A Budget. I've been wearing one for several years now, and I have no complaints. Plus, if you wait for a coupon or sale, you can usually get about 30% off.
If you're in Canada, The Bay has a new 5 pocket moleskin pant made by Dockers for $79. Very dark brown (I thought they were faded black when I saw them from across the aisle) and quite slim fit. There's no link or image I could find on the web yet, but it's a nice budget alternative to the Bitter Choc Iggys. Very similar fit and the moleskin looks better than some of the larger wale cords I've seen (I'm assuming the Corduane had quite fine wales).
My business trip to NY got cancelled so the Billy Read is on hold for a while. However picked up one of these today in Slim Fit M (40 chest) looks great and will keep me going
My business trip to NY got cancelled so the Billy Read is on hold for a while. However picked up one of these today in Slim Fit M (40 chest) looks great and will keep me going
I have just ordered these online ...saving the Loakes for best...
let me know what these are like please if u have them
Pah! Just returned from Next Oxford Street. Not a pair to be seen.
Guess I will order online too.
Next boots arrived today. Hmmmmmmm, look a little bit cheap tbh, but well worth the £35 for work use, so cba returning them. May yet buy the Loakes myself.
I have Loake Kemptons in Brown Suede (live in these at least 2 pairs a year), Black leather and Tan. Great boots and fully recommend them plus they look after me with the occasional discount code :007)
Cheers
My name is Bond, Basildon Bond - I have letters after my name!
The Loakes are great and will be keeping them for good wear.
I bought a pair of Hush Puppies Highland boots last Christmas and they are great for work and are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. They might be hard to come by now but I would definitely recommend them.
My feet are killing me - thank goodness I chose to bring an old pair of shoes to the office!
Looks like I will be getting the Loakes after all - buy cheap, pay twice!!
My feet are killing me - thank goodness I chose to bring an old pair of shoes to the office!
Looks like I will be getting the Loakes after all - buy cheap, pay twice!!
which part of the foot do they hurt?
I have got mine today and have worn them for the past hour and they seem ok ..
"some men are coming to kill us, we're going to kill them first"
They've rubbed me at the top of the boot near my achillies area.
I'm not used to boots, will try to persevere but I doubt I'm gonna get much wear out of them.
A bit cross to say the least because I wanted to complete the Istanbul look!
I wear ankle boots/shoes from autumn through spring as I like the look and the added warmth they provide and even with very expensive shoes, I occasionally get rubbing around the ankle bone or elsewhere. Wearing large plasters on the sore areas the first few times you wear them, and when watching the telly try holding them in your lap and working the stiffer areas back and forth to soften the leather.
My feet are killing me - thank goodness I chose to bring an old pair of shoes to the office!
Looks like I will be getting the Loakes after all - buy cheap, pay twice!!
sorry you had to find out the painfull way there is an old addage the 2 things you should never skimp on
1 is your bed 2nd is your shoes
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I also have my eye on the pea coat that superdry have on there site.
http://m.superdry.com/mt/www.superdry.com/mens/jackets/details/37019/commodity-pea-coat
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?c=1332&sc=1332&pid=100146
Are they the loake 209b??
Obviously not the same quality as Billy Reid or Tom Ford, but a great option for Bonds On A Budget. I've been wearing one for several years now, and I have no complaints. Plus, if you wait for a coupon or sale, you can usually get about 30% off.
Not sure ..how can i tell ?
they are the ones M. posted earlier in this thread..
Hmmmmm. I was gonna wait til pay day, but if they really are as nice as you say should i go to Oxford St today?.. Please advise!
http://www.next.co.uk/x52452s1
Cheers :007)
http://www.next.co.uk/g492398s1#875834g49
I have just ordered these online ...saving the Loakes for best...
let me know what these are like please if u have them
Pah! Just returned from Next Oxford Street. Not a pair to be seen.
Guess I will order online too.
Next boots arrived today. Hmmmmmmm, look a little bit cheap tbh, but well worth the £35 for work use, so cba returning them. May yet buy the Loakes myself.
Anyone else bought either pair?
Cheers
They look great but are even more expensive than the Deberhams ones!
Thanks though.
I bought a pair of Hush Puppies Highland boots last Christmas and they are great for work and are the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. They might be hard to come by now but I would definitely recommend them.
http://www.next.co.uk/g492398s1#875834g49
My feet are killing me - thank goodness I chose to bring an old pair of shoes to the office!
Looks like I will be getting the Loakes after all - buy cheap, pay twice!!
which part of the foot do they hurt?
I have got mine today and have worn them for the past hour and they seem ok ..
I'm not used to boots, will try to persevere but I doubt I'm gonna get much wear out of them.
A bit cross to say the least because I wanted to complete the Istanbul look!
sorry you had to find out the painfull way there is an old addage the 2 things you should never skimp on
1 is your bed 2nd is your shoes
I have manipulated the heel, and am wearing them about the office.
Feels much much better.
Anyone else had similar problems?