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I think these are the boots Tech means: If so, they are from Miguel Jones in Mexico and very similar to some I have (in black) with a 5" heel - pictures previously posted on H4M. That is what I had in mind when I referred before to having something custom-made at modest cost; mine were around £110 delivered and of very good quality. I take Tech's point that, heel apart, the Cross Sword shoes look 'ordinary' (as distinct from fussy or flamboyant) and that they might well appeal to some men. But I don't like such styles - 'ordinary' here = boring, imho. The MJ boots with a blocky heel, pointed toe and neat stitching are still restrained and masculine but never 'boring'. If there was a UK supplier of styles similar to MJ's, and in all sizes, I reckon there would be good business if the price was right (say around £100).

More or less. Someone who "graduated" from something. Forgive me. Sometimes I forget about the differences between the Queen's English and American English.