Herring Strathclyde vs Meermin Chukka?

Need a rubber soled chukka for fall/winter. 

Herring Strathclyde or Meermin?

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My main problem with the Herrings is that they are made in Portugal at Loakes factory and I´ve seen some rather awfull high-shine corrected grain shoes originating there.

While the Meermins appear to be excellent value, I do honestly like the higher heel and the two eyelet design of the Herrings more, plus the fact that the calf grain should be easier to care for during winter (it´s not so much the rain/snow as the salt stains).

Any owners of either shoe who would gracefully offer input?

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Originally Posted by Quadcammer 

I have the meermins. They are nice, and when broken in will likely be very comfortable. I like the way they look also, but are a bit big around the lower ankle.

Thanks for bringing up an important point - the Meermins are only availible on the EE wide Rui last. May I ask what size and what width fitting you normaly wear? 

Is the width arround the ankles a big issue (something you constantly feel while walking) or something that can be resolved with a thicker sock?

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Originally Posted by Christian B 

I´m looking at the Meermins too, but aren't they sized in the same manner as UK sizing which often will lead US10 to size 9 instead of 9.5?
Would it also be possible to get some pics of the shoes? It would be highly appreciated.

Check out Quadcammer´s post with photos of the chukkas in the main Meermin thread:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/277707/meermin-carmina-2nd-brand/885#post_5535096

Thanks for the advice! I'll be alternating between Stockholm and Tokyo winters mostly, so the fact is I can use both. I did order to Herrings for starters as they where on sale and quite affordable at 85 pounds. Review to follow...