WAYWRN: Shoe & Boot Edition - Page 59

Originally Posted by lychyrychy 

Cheaney

Originally Posted by lychyrychy 

Cheaney

Originally Posted by meister 

I have a pair of wonderfully comfortable black vintage UK shoes for Alan McAfee c 1950/60s. They have a lovely shaped last. Usually McAfees are Churchs but I see now they are Cheaneys. Thanks for clearing that up! What is the model you have?

Originally Posted by add911_11 

Is this the Cheaney Imperial range?
Can you comment on the quality, how is it compare to Crockett handgrade?
I tried on a pair and it fits me really well, no lacing gap and seem comfortable from the fiddleback waist, but not sure about their leather quality

Originally Posted by lychyrychy 

No they are from the Cheaney Classics line. They are very comfortable from the first wear. I would love to own a pair of from the Imperial line but have not found a source for them.
Quality wise, leather is thinner than CJ handgrade and not as supple hence the price different. However, the finish is clean and outstanding, and the leather responses well to polishing.

Originally Posted by add911_11 


I can do thin leather, corthay is bloody thin and they are consider as one of the best under £1000

Originally Posted by add911_11 

Sounds like I should get a pair, there are websites and shops in London (one in Bow Lane) which carries the imperial line
I can do thin leather, corthay is bloody thin and they are consider as one of the best under £1000

Originally Posted by fritzl 

are you sure about this?

Originally Posted by add911_11 

In terms of non British shoes, yes on that price region, interesting last, nice colouring, soft albeit thin leather, although they have a very minor stitching problems

Originally Posted by meister 

1930s/early40s Crosby Square Spade shoes size 11D. British Tan.
Probably first time they have been worn in 60 years...very comfortable!