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Corrected grain?

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I'm looking for some cheapish brown toecaps and found these two at Herring but from reading here, some of these lines might be corrected grain. What would you reckon on these?

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All Herring shoes that are corrected grain will have a leather titled 'polished'. That will be your clue.
 

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Also, some of the Herring shoes are made at the "overseas'' factories and some are inside UK. I would avoid both overseas makes and polished ones.
 

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I'd give you the same advice I'd give anyone re shoes: spend a little [a LOT] more. Your shoes touch the ground and are essentially your tires. You could go cheap now but in the long haul you'll actually spend more. Get something with tried and true leather and you will be happy.

Even if you only own 3 pairs of shoes, make sure they are very good quality. Educate yourself on the quality of shoes'/construction/fit that command a premium. Then make an educated decision.
 

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Originally Posted by Marcellionheart
All Herring shoes that are corrected grain will have a leather titled 'polished'. That will be your clue.

This.

It's hard to tell from those pictures alone. Look for a title or description such as "polished _____."
 

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Those do not look like corrected grain to me.
 
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Originally Posted by Don Carlos
Originally Posted by Marcellionheart
All Herring shoes that are corrected grain will have a leather titled 'polished'. That will be your clue.
This. It's hard to tell from those pictures alone. Look for a title or description such as "polished _____."

Thank you, that sorted it. Looks like those are what Herring call 'calf' as opposed to 'polished' (CG) so I will go ahead and pull the trigger. I really can't spend more than £170 on a pair of shoes as I am but a poor student, I just don't have the cash kicking about. But rest assured that once I start proper work I'll buy myself something nice.
 

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All Herring shoes that are corrected grain will have a leather titled 'polished'. That will be your clue.
A good rule of thumb. Also, most everything in the Herring Premier (~Cheaney) and Classic (~Loake 1880+) lines should be full grain. But don't be afraid to ask them; their customer service is quite good.

I really can't spend more than £170 on a pair of shoes as I am but a poor student, I just don't have the cash kicking about. But rest assured that once I start proper work I'll buy myself something nice.
Don't worry about it. At your price point, you still have good options for quality UK-made shoes. Keep an eye out for 2nds and close outs as well; if you're not in a hurry, you can do well on a budget.
 

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