Daneel
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My last purchase, a pair of Barker Chukkas, may well be the first footwear that actually fits me correctly. In the past, any laced shoe (which is just about all of them) will pull until the two sides meet, suggesting that it is too wide. With these new boots, there's about a 1/2" gap which seems about right to me.
The problem is, I'm finding it very difficult to find other footwear of similar width. The chukkas I bought are size 7 width D (UK sizes). From the barker website, nothing in their current range is available in that width.
Quality wise, I really like the Barkers. They aren't perfect but are more than good enough so I'm hoping to stay in the same price range; they cost me £120 ($180) reduced from £160 ($240).
So, I'm looking for recommendations. I need a pair of black oxfords (I'm considering the barker Arnold even though the width is E) and a pair of black chukkas (I'm trying to track down some Loake Kemptons to try on but I'm not convinced they will be good enough quality wise or slim enough), or chelseas at a push. I tried on some Cheaney chukkas, 7F and they were huge in both width and length.
Any help would be much appreciated. I'm in London btw.
The problem is, I'm finding it very difficult to find other footwear of similar width. The chukkas I bought are size 7 width D (UK sizes). From the barker website, nothing in their current range is available in that width.
Quality wise, I really like the Barkers. They aren't perfect but are more than good enough so I'm hoping to stay in the same price range; they cost me £120 ($180) reduced from £160 ($240).
So, I'm looking for recommendations. I need a pair of black oxfords (I'm considering the barker Arnold even though the width is E) and a pair of black chukkas (I'm trying to track down some Loake Kemptons to try on but I'm not convinced they will be good enough quality wise or slim enough), or chelseas at a push. I tried on some Cheaney chukkas, 7F and they were huge in both width and length.
Any help would be much appreciated. I'm in London btw.