Good Country Shoes - part 2

**zirrow** · 14th February 12, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by rir179

I have these for out and about "Country Wear"

What shoes are these?

**Peter Crowe** · 14th February 12, 12:44 PM

Originally Posted by creagdhubh

I remain firm, and stand behind Loake. Just ordered the Buckingham in tan, brown, and chestnut - all with Loake cedar shoe-trees - got a great deal.

Cheers,

I inherited the curse of extra narrow long feet (UK size 11, A fitting) and have found Loake's, Church's, Cheney's, and Rogerson's in Peebles 'Simonside' brogues and dress shoes most suitable for kilt-wear. As to style, given my size I always end up with the finer leather soled model available. I have never been able to find the more rustic derby shoe or brogue such as posted by rir179 with the non-leather sole in a size that fits.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 14th February 12, 01:15 PM

Has anyone had experience with Rockport shoes? I just picked up a pair in my size that look pretty much like this (from their current catalog).

Only mine are a "previously owned" pair, still in great shape. I don't normally look for shoes in thrift stores, but when I saw these for sale for all of fifty cents, I thought it was worth the risk for two quarters (plus the four pennies I had to pay the government).

**zirrow** · 14th February 12, 01:20 PM

I have a pair of Rockport chukkas. They're pretty decent, in my opinion. They're comfortable, cheap, and haven't fallen apart yet.

**Peter Crowe** · 14th February 12, 01:26 PM

Matt, I have had success with Rockport's casual walking shoes (although I wouldn't wear them as part of TCHD day-wear), their dressier shoes not so much.

**mookien** · 14th February 12, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Has anyone had experience with Rockport shoes? ...

... when I saw these for sale for all of fifty cents, I thought it was worth the risk for two quarters (plus the four pennies I had to pay the government).

Nice looking treads! They should arrest you for stealing!

I own a couple pairs of Rockport walking shoes. They were very comfortable and durable. I say "were", because I grew out before they wore out.

**Jack Daw** · 14th February 12, 01:41 PM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Has anyone had experience with Rockport shoes? I just picked up a pair in my size that look pretty much like this (from their current catalog).

Only mine are a "previously owned" pair, still in great shape. I don't normally look for shoes in thrift stores, but when I saw these for sale for all of fifty cents, I thought it was worth the risk for two quarters (plus the four pennies I had to pay the government).

I hve a pair of Rockports in black wingtips, but the sole looks different than in your photo.

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 15th February 12, 06:00 AM

The sole on my rescued pair is also different than in the photo. It's a more traditional leather sole, not the chunky rubber sole you see here. Other than that, it looks to be the same style shoe, though.

**Dale Seago** · 15th February 12, 07:04 AM

I've had good experiences in the past with Rockport Dressports for office wear. Not using them currently for that; however, my current most commonly worn "less than formal" shoe when kilted is this wingtip steel-toed work shoe from Rockport:

http://workwearsavings.sportsmansgui...-WORK-3-GOOGLE

From the ad:

Before you pigeon-hole these Wing Tips as office wear only, check out these safety features.

Steel toes offer protection from workplace spills, while the electrical hazard protection creates a shock-blocking wall around your dogs. All this in a sleek and snappy design that's just as ready for a wedding as it is for a warehouse!

Durable dress Shoes? Yes:

Sturdy leather uppers
Slip and oil-resistant blown rubber outsole for excellent traction
Electrical hazard protection meets ASTM standards for non-conductivity
Exceeds ASTM impact and compression standards... great crush-proof protection for your dawgs
ASTM F2413-05 M I / 75 / C / 75 EH compliant.
Each weighs approx. 24 ozs.