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It's come to this, asking STW for help finding shoes... Why is it so hard?
I had / have a pair of brown Camper shoes, these are the closest current equivalent:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Camper-1913-Derby-Shoes-Brown/dp/B01BNDZ9OY/
They don't have them in my size, for one. The pair I have also split because my feet are too wide, so ideally I'm looking for something else similar... But everything seems to be brogues, winkle-pickers, retirement-comfort shoes or some ghastly fake tan shade of nasty.
Can anyone offer some insight into where to find something "decent"?
If there’s one person who really is in no position to offer advice on shoes...
Pair of 5/10's let your ability in your job demonstrate your professionalism rather than looking tailored but not having a clue what you are doing.
http://www.levi.com/GB/en_GB/category/men/shoes/all
I've been really impressed by Levi's boots. So much so, i bought two pairs last time. I also work in that industry
Shoes - black laceups are the only answer. Brown shoes are for the country and only to be worn with tweeds. Next!
https://www.johnlobb.com/en_gb/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI17LQsdSg2gIV6J3tCh1IogvfEAAYASAAEgKgsfD_BwE
Something for every budget
Work and casual shoes seems to be in two completely different camps to me. Either work shoes are formal, and hence not casual or work shoes are steel toe caps, and hence not casual.
No help to the op sorry.
Sportpursuit sale on Ecco currently. I like their booties.
Solovair or Paraboot if you're feeling flush...
https://www.solovair-shoes.com/blog/collections/classic/
https://www.stuartslondon.com/paraboot-m56
I used to love Ecco boots but recently the quality has dropped right off.
If there’s one person who really is in no position to offer advice on shoes…
Perchy must actually be lying dead behind the door, it's the only way to explain how anyone beat him to that punchline! 🙂
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Took to long to log out and log back in again. Sorry.
I wear black Loakes brogues if suited up, and occasionally brown Loakes brogues if smart casual. The majority of the time in the office though I various smartish approach shoes - mostly Merrill at the moment - as they are so comfortable.
I really don't like those Camper shoes although not sure it's for any good reason. Possibly just because anyone I know who wears shoes like that tends to be in their 30's or 40's and still living with their Mum.
Aye, they're a bit bus driverish....
Shoes – black laceups are the only answer. Brown shoes are for the country and only to be worn with tweeds. Next!
Such an outdated attitude that thankfully most of us get to ignore these days.
Exactly, shoe racist.
Doesn't means its wrong tho gonefishing - just folk like you have allowed standards to drop. 😉
Black leather lace up shoes for work? Surely your starting point is a standard pair of Doctor Martens.
Thought I was sneeking a peek in Mr Noisy's shoe cupboard?!?
Colour is the least of the problems with those shoes. My god they are fugly. What the hell is it with really thick soles?
My winter work shoes, half trainer, half smart..
And ****ing ugly
let your ability in your job demonstrate your professionalism rather than looking tailored but not having a clue what you are doing
See, there's the crux of the issue.
My winter work shoes, half trainer, half smart..
which is the smart half? only i cant see it in your pic?
The Campers are possibly nicer in the flesh. They're smart, not too smart, good with jeans or trousers, stylish (maybe it's the camper detail) not flashy, not bus driverish.
Anyway, my tea's on the table and can't upset my mum by being late.
Geography teacher style for investment banker budget. And there's a market for it?
I look no further than a (decent) chukka boot; smart enough for business wear unless you're properly suited, yet perfectly OK with a pair of jeans for casual wear, and available in a range of budgets if you're snobby.
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I'm sorry, but those just look like 'special' shoes...
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I’m sorry, but those just look like ‘special’ shoes…
Finally found my bus driver shoe replacements.
https://outlet.eccoshoesuk.com/ecco-knoxville/p6518
And relax (if they fit)
I really don’t like those Camper shoes although not sure it’s for any good reason. Possibly just because anyone I know who wears shoes like that tends to be in their 30’s or 40’s and still living with their Mum.
Our network manager wears those - approaching 60 and lives with his dad.
I have always like Campers but their more casual ones (Pelotas) rather than their proper shoes such as in the link. They really do make some comfy shoes that last well.
I can also recommend Toms brogues. They aren't traditional looking brogues so might fit the bill. I originally didn't think my Twill ones were going to last but they have held up really well.
If you want some shoes that will really last then invest in some Red Wing:
https://www.redwinglondon.com/collections/merchant-oxford
£250!! 😆
I know they are pretty pricey but you can usually pick them in the sales for about £150 and they will last a lot longer than most.