Quote Originally Posted by Calico View Post
Indeed, the Loakes are desirable, too. The only argument (for me) between Loake and Allen Edmonds is which side of the pond one is on. Both offer free shipping for their respective markets.

And the Loake Royal is extremely similar to the Allen Edmonds MacNeil I just purchased. $6.00 difference in price. But I expect I'll have an easier time dealing "locally".

Royal:


MacNeil:
I own the Loake Royal Brogue, in both the black and brown colours. It is a very nice shoe indeed!