Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Callum, Jamie, Ade, Marcus and Connor went through everything in lace up formal shoes the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, fit properly and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.
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John White Barlow Plain Derby Shoe
£125.00 COES
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£135.00 COES

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John White Lucan Semi-Brogue Shoes
£135.00 COES
Anatomic Fabricio Leather Brogue Shoe
£125.00 COES
Loake 202B Full Brogue Shoes
£195.00 COES
Brown Groomsmen Shoes
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£79.00 EMENSUITS AFFILIATE PROGRAM
Loake Hughes Semi Brogue Shoes
£210.00 COES
John White Lyon Plain Derby Shoes
£110.00 COES
Anatomic Bielsa Brogue Shoes
£160.00 COES
Loake Kerridge Oxford Brogue Shoes for Men
£199.00 COES
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