Posts by tomrakewell

Received my Matthews on Friday. First impression: a really nice shoe, leather is very supple, superb comfort, sole is beautiful and they seem overall very well constructed. But, as a shoe connoisseur, I like to let all senses immerse...

Shoes on virgin voyage today (regulars will now what they are, others may view this as a quiz)

Quote:Originally Posted by joiji  Tom, can you comment on the finish of the shoes more? Obviously they aren't going to be up to the standard of their original £200 price point, but I'm interested in how they compare to some of the...

Quote:Originally Posted by dasai ^ Herrings? These are Charles Tyrwhitt (presumably made by Loake). Grabbed them at a *very* good price point in their outlet store.

Today:

It seems that Grenson has some fully Northampton-made shoes on offer again. Grenson one (or G1) are made in their factory according to their web site. They are open channel and allegedly based on some 40-year old last designs. More...

Joe Caseley Hayford "Mentor" by Cheaney

Quote:Originally Posted by add911_11 Hello I am thinking of getting myself a pair of the imperial range given the finish they have and the beautiful sole Could you comment on their leather? do they break in well if minimal blister?...

Cheaney Imperial

Another pair of G&Gs