good country shoes?

**Lime** · 15th May 11, 09:26 AM

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/

I've never used them (though I've often been tempted). All of the makes are decent makes, there is free international shipping, and plenty of choice; some over, and some under, your budget. They also have clearance lines so you might get lucky!

**longhuntr74** · 15th May 11, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by M. A. C. Newsome

Jos. A. Bank has several similar styles, and often run sales. Last time I was in one of their stores I believe they were running 20% off men's shoes. So you can keep your eye out for a deal.

Matt...I made the error of subscribing to Jos A. Bank's online sales adds. They may run the occasional sale on shoes, but I have yet to see it after 6+ months of nearly daily ad posts. Even when they've had "70% off everything" sales, there's always a little asterisk next to the banner that says "except footwear" in small print at the bottom. Maybe they do things different in their store sales though.

**Jock Scot** · 15th May 11, 09:34 AM

I personally recommend Hoggs "Roxburgh" shoes at about £180. Commando sole for grip, or leather sole. In brown and they are not brogues and I have worn them for years. They are not to be confused with the "hill shoes" that I illustrated here recently.
www.fifecountry.co.uk

**NorCalPiper** · 15th May 11, 09:41 AM

Google "Georgia Boot Co." and check out their Romeo slip on styles. I own a pair and wear them religiously if I'm trekking in a casual manner. They are the most well put together shoe on the market!

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 15th May 11, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by longhuntr74

Matt...I made the error of subscribing to Jos A. Bank's online sales adds. They may run the occasional sale on shoes, but I have yet to see it after 6+ months of nearly daily ad posts. Even when they've had "70% off everything" sales, there's always a little asterisk next to the banner that says "except footwear" in small print at the bottom. Maybe they do things different in their store sales though.

You know, thinking back on it, you are right. I remember when I was in there, they were running a sale that weekend, 50% everything in the store. I asked the sales clerk if that included the shoes, because there was a particular pair that had my eye.

He told me know, but then offered a 20% discount on the shoes anyway. I was really temped, but they didn't have my size in the style I was looking at, so I was spared having to spend the money. :-) (That's ok, I spent it on other things in the store!)

So yeah, if you are in the store you can sometimes talk them into more of a discount.

**MacLowlife** · 15th May 11, 12:09 PM

Thanks, everybody,

I am wading through the many exciting offerings. There appear to be some great deals on good shoes in there.

What I have in mind is the kind of thing one might wear with a kilt for day-and-country wear, or with trousers the same way. Double soled, or a lugged rubber sole, with grained uppers and laces. I would probably wear mine for semi-dress in the United States, which sometimes gets pretty informal on my side of the tracks. I frequently wear a jacket and tie along with pants and shoes that could just as easily be worn by someone in the woods- but not boots. Not sunday shoes, but maybe Gentleman Farmer shoes...

Allen Edmonds' LEEDS ( now around $300 and not available in brown) is a slightly dressier version of what I am talking about. Alden makes similar ones, too, but the shoes Jock Scott mentions look pretty good. I am thinking of heavy, solid shoes that fit well and can be resoled. I gather they just cost $200 US and up these days.

In my experience and IMHO, the Dockers shoes are an entire notch less substantial. I had an old pair of Timberland oxfords that served me for years, but they were not made in such a way as they could be resoled. I think that is the plan with Dockers and similar shoes.

Now I am confused by Samuel Windsor, which looks to be the Joseph Bank of the UK.

Again, thanks.
Mll

**Joshua** · 15th May 11, 02:41 PM

As a wearer of Docs for years, and now a fan of the "Docs For Life" deal where they have a warranty for the life of the wearer (even against wear and tear), similar to the "LL Bean" rule. Plus they are just dang comfortable. The 1461's are the 3-eyed shoe...

http://www.drmartensforlife.com/for-...61-3-eye-shoe/

**English Bloke** · 15th May 11, 03:23 PM

I'd second the vote for Docs as well, A fantastic shoe in my opinion.

Re: Samuel Windsor. After a bit of digging, they come under a UK based BVG Airflo group umbrella which also includes a company called Clifford James Shoes. These are not good quality (I speak from experience). I'd forget about that link if I were you.

**Dale Seago** · 15th May 11, 03:38 PM

I just ordered a pair of these from Timberland today:

http://shop.timberland.com/product/i...uctId=10787512

Not planning to use them for seriously rugged hiking/camping, but for kilted country strolls and other casual wear.

**longhuntr74** · 15th May 11, 10:37 PM

Originally Posted by Dale Seago

I just ordered a pair of these from Timberland today:

http://shop.timberland.com/product/i...uctId=10787512

Not planning to use them for seriously rugged hiking/camping, but for kilted country strolls and other casual wear.

We need to quit having these shoe threads. All this leather is driving me crazy!! I'm addicted. Nice shoes Dale...thanks for sharing.