Paul Sargent (formerly Alfred Sargent) Appreciation Thread

[SuitedDx]

Good to see there is a shop in Paris but still a pity they are not on display anywhere within an hour of the factory Many of the Northampton shoe makes have factory shops.

Actually they have lots of AS shoes, branded Bowen; I was at the shop at Pic Arcade a couple years ago. The last I think is 'AS' or something generic, and primarily an almond toe, not unlike the 109.

You can go on their website: https://www.bowen.fr/catalog/ALFRED-SARGENT,76533181.html

Hope this helps!

 

[greenhouse]

You might want to try here:

Alfred Sargent Armfield (Black)

Alfred Sargent Armfield oxford shoe features the traditional stylish toe cap, and is part of the Exclusive Collection. Free delivery to UK mainland.

www.tredders.com

Seemingly they still have a UK 9

Anyway, thank you for finding them! Ordered. I really should have taken advantage of AFPOS's sale. I did not know the Armfield would be so hard to find. Now to locate the shoe trees....

 

[Luigi_M]

^^ Good luck: the Armfields are awesome!
... and congratulations for your wedding!

 

[BXpress]

I really should have taken advantage of AFPOS's sale.

Tell me about it. I still can't understand why i didn't buy the AS Hoxton when they were available.

 

[gmehra]

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Actually they have lots of AS shoes, branded Bowen; I was at the shop at Pic Arcade a couple years ago. The last I think is 'AS' or something generic, and primarily an almond toe, not unlike the 109.

You can go on their website: https://www.bowen.fr/catalog/ALFRED-SARGENT,76533181.html

Hope this helps!

the bowen shoes are of lower quality than the AS shoes. for example the bowen shoes have open channel stitching for the leather sole vs the AS that have closed channel stitching

PS it's interesting that the bowen site does not deduct VAT for orders to the US, you can probably get a cheaper price by emailing AS directly here

 

[greenhouse]

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the bowen shoes are of lower quality than the AS shoes. for example the bowen shoes have open channel stitching for the leather sole vs the AS that have closed channel stitching

PS it's interesting that the bowen site does not deduct VAT for orders to the US, you can probably get a cheaper price by emailing AS directly here

I think the shoes he linked are alfred sargent's new eponymous line. The model names line up. No idea about vat though.

 

[gmehra]

I think the shoes he linked are alfred sargent's new eponymous line. The model names line up. No idea about vat though.

yeah that link to the Bowen website shows the actual AS shoes (ha AS stamped on the shoe) - but their stores also carry Bowen shoes which are made in the same factory, has Bowen stamped on the shoe, but are of lower quality - here are the shoes I'm referring to

Contenu du rayon

www.bowen.fr

 

[RonnyK]

Is anyone still stocking the armfield? I've been looking for a black pair in 9 uk on 109, and it's impossible to locate. Even alfred sargent themselves don't have it. They only had seconds. I really want one for my wedding, as I know the 109 last fits me perfectly.

You can try these, they still get deliveries from AS.

Armfield - Black

The Armfield is a vital addition to any man's business wardrobe. Whilst there are many incarnations of the cap-toe Oxford, this shoe has very few competitors when it comes to investment in footwear.Features: Last 104 F, Thin Rubber sole, Calf Leather upper, Swan neck details.

skomakerdagestad.no

 

[greenhouse]

You can try these, they still get deliveries from AS.

Armfield - Black

The Armfield is a vital addition to any man's business wardrobe. Whilst there are many incarnations of the cap-toe Oxford, this shoe has very few competitors when it comes to investment in footwear.Features: Last 104 F, Thin Rubber sole, Calf Leather upper, Swan neck details.

skomakerdagestad.no

Yes, I saw those. I've already ordered an armfield from tredders. Thanks, though!

The reason I am set on the 109 last is that I have two AS's on it and it is my best fitting last. I doubt bespoke could give me a noticeable improvement in fit. 104 fits tighter from what I've researched. Also, I think the round toe on the 109 is more conservative than the smart round on the 104. I'm wearing the shoe for my wedding, so I want something fairly conservative and very comfortable. No surprises. The Armfield in 109 ticks every box.

 

[greenhouse]

@Luigi_M Unfortunate update.... I was curious how Tredders magically got hold of a 9 UK when their site did not list it before, so I e-mailed them with a few questions concerning the origin and condition of the shoes right after I placed the order. They informed me that the shoes are seconds. My suspicion is that they are the same seconds Alfred Sargent offered to me at a greatly discounted price (150 GBP!), which they sent off to Tredders after I declined. Small world. Needless to say, I canceled my order.

I am angry that a store would try to pass off obvious seconds as firsts and charge full price (470 GBP). Given the nature of the flaw (as shown in pictures Tredders provided in their reply -- the site at the time of purchase showed a stock photo of a flawless pair), I would have easily caught it. I'm not an idiot.* I think I will stick with my AE Park Avenues.

*Tredders replied to my e-mail, refunded my order, and informed me they had no idea that the shoes were seconds until they went to their warehouse to look earlier today. They removed the shoes from their website (will probably re-offer them in the sale section), so I have no reason to doubt their statement. Wish them the best.

 

[ShooIn]

Herring have the Charles II made by AS on the 109 last, not to the Exclusive specification, but pretty nice shoes. I have a pair of full brogues from this range and am pretty pleased with them

Herring Charles II in black calf from Herring Shoes

Herring Charles II is a beautiful Oxford toe-cap from the Paul Sargeant factory in Northamptonshire. The upper consists of a soft black calf with a pale tan leather lining. The sole has a specially constructed fiddle-back waist and hidden-channel stitchin

www.herringshoes.co.uk

 

[greenhouse]

Herring have the Charles II made by AS on the 109 last, not to the Exclusive specification, but pretty nice shoes. I have a pair of full brogues from this range and am pretty pleased with them

Herring Charles II in black calf from Herring Shoes

Herring Charles II is a beautiful Oxford toe-cap from the Paul Sargeant factory in Northamptonshire. The upper consists of a soft black calf with a pale tan leather lining. The sole has a specially constructed fiddle-back waist and hidden-channel stitchin

www.herringshoes.co.uk

Yes, I've seen those. I wasn't going to buy them, but herring sent me a 20% discount earlier today.... so I'm giving them a shot.

 

[WilYa]

Grabbed a NOS AS country derby made for Marks&Spencer, could be 10+ years old
Supremely supple Scotch grain on triple leather soles

 

[ShadyDorathy]

Grabbed a NOS AS country derby made for Marks&Spencer, could be 10+ years old
Supremely supple Scotch grain on triple leather soles View attachment 1336808
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Is it country line? I dont recall any triple sole in country line couple of year ago, great stuff

 

[Reiver]

Grabbed a NOS AS country derby made for Marks&Spencer, could be 10+ years old
Supremely supple Scotch grain on triple leather soles View attachment 1336808
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Very nice! A good find.

I bet at some point these and similar were on clearance sale at M&S ?