Shoes for autumn/winter

[SirThopas]

I’m looking for a pair of what I sometimes call "workhorse" shoes, good for the wetter months (I’m in the UK). Not boots - I have plenty of those - and nothing elegant/dressy/chiselled - of which I also have a fair amount, much of which gets worn very little.

My current workhorses, which I wear in loose rotation, are some grain Edward Green split toe derbies, a very tired pair of grain Crockett & Jones Pembrokes and an even tireder pair of Heschung Crocus. I think the C&J and Heschungs need to be put out to grass. I’m interested in what works for other people.

I like GYW and a sturdy sole, preferably not the ubiquitous studded Dainite. Budget up to £500/$600, though I’ll spend more if it feels worth doing. I’ll generally be wearing these in a casual setting, and the idea is to have something that’s built to last and comfortable - I walk at least five miles a day - but isn’t chunkily/clunkily utilitarian.

 

[stylenwby]

I picked up these CJ Grasmere from Division Road in the US. It was a collaboration so they don't stock them anymore, but they've probably have what you're looking for if you check their website.

 

[SirThopas]

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Thank you. I like the Ridgeway soles.

 

[stylenwby]

They're nice, not too chunky and have good traction 😀

 

[BlondJamesBlond]

Paraboot shoes are fun, but they may be too chunky for you.

 

[comrade]

Ludwig Reiter has a number of "sturdy" models. I own two pairs of their
derbies. I understrand that their London shop has closed. Pefrhaps they
are available from another retailer.

All Shoes - Ludwig Reiter Schuhmanufaktur

Ludwig Reiter Men's shoes

www.ludwig-reiter.com

 

[Camerashy]

And in the sale too

Paul Sargent Shoes - PYTCHLEY DARK BROWN

We're delighted to be stocking the new collection from Paul Sargent Shoes. Bringing back the classic Pytchley in dark brown calf-grain leather. A simple and elegant derby shoe, created from the finest quality grain leather with leather through and Itshide rubber sole. Supplied boxed (wraps and...

www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk

 

[SirThopas]

Ludwig Reiter has a number of "sturdy" models. I own two pairs of their
derbies. I understrand that their London shop has closed. Pefrhaps they
are available from another retailer.

All Shoes - Ludwig Reiter Schuhmanufaktur

Ludwig Reiter Men's shoes

www.ludwig-reiter.com

Thank you for the tip. A maker I’ve heard of, but with which I have little familiarity. I’ll investigate.

 

[SirThopas]

Paraboot shoes are fun, but they may be too chunky for you.

Good call. I’m always put off by the little green label saying Paraboot. Is this silly of me? Probably! I know I could snip it off...

 

[AnElepahntCage]

If it helps, they have some with a French flag on them, instead. Personally, love my paraboots.

 

[Treble]

Paraboot Avignon are at the smarter end of their offering. JM Weston to take it up a notch, they do some chunky soles as well.