I have come to the realization that I need more shoes (from the "Black brogue" thread for those of you who follow it!). I now have a (very) few pairs mostly from New & Lingwood (they seem to fit me well), two C & J (one handgrade which I find a bit narrow, one "normal" which fits nicely), two very old pairs of Church's (good fit).
I would be interested in trying EG, Foster's, Church's (Paris vs. London prices?), possibly Lobb (not Saint James's Street -- that is for when I win the lottery
-- .Would Paris be less expensive than London?) or Cleverly (are they not v. expensive?), RTW only, preferably on sale. Fit is my primary concern. My tastes are strictly traditional (no fancy colours or patination). I also feel very awkward about trying on several pairs of shoes without buying anything!When are the next sales (early January, late December)? If Church's and N & l fit me, where would I be most likely to find a good fit amongst the several makers listed above? Which ones would be less expensive?
Thank you for your advice. I do read the shoe discussions and would go for bespoke if I felt able to spend the money
.Frog in Suit
