FastFreddy2 Posted August 16, 2009 Report Share Posted August 16, 2009 As previously mentioned .... Saw some nice boots in M+S, but will do new thread about those tomorrow. :-( ... I should have said "Next", but I've gotten it right this time ........ ;-) As many here will know, shoes and boots from this retail outfit are generally understood to be high quality, so for the most part leather upper with rubber/synthetic sole. The first two links show styles I've handled, and both have a dense cushion insole/foot-bed. For those with the opportunity, these would be wear-all-day-shoes. >> Next shoe-boot << I haven't found a shop with a 42/8 in yet, but Next are usually true to size. The heel is actually hexaginal, which the photo doesn't show very well. They look like they have a platform (high toe-box) but there is no hidden platform. The padded footbed may have the effect of a thin platform, but the heel height on the 41/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 Just checked and NEXT have altered what you see in the links. I'll repair this later. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2009 As previously mentioned .... NEXT shoes/boots, with repaired picture links. I've actually taken copies of the pictures and put them somewhere they can't be moved.... :cry: I should have said "Next", but I've gotten it right this time ........ :-o As many here will know, shoes and boots from this retail outfit are generally understood to be high quality, so for the most part leather upper with rubber/synthetic sole. The first two links show styles I've handled, and both have a dense cushion insole/foot-bed. For those with the opportunity, these would be wear-all-day-shoes. >> Next shoe-boot << I haven't found a shop with a 42/8 in yet, but Next are usually true to size. The heel is actually hexaginal, which the photo doesn't show very well. They look like they have a platform (high toe-box) but there is no hidden platform. The padded footbed may have the effect of a thin platform, but the heel height on the 41/7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 Went to Brent Cross (North London) tonight. Did some of the usual suspects browsing for shoes ..... not that I need any, not that I've got space for more, not that I've got an endless budget .... Visited: TK Maxx Next John Lewis Fenwicks Missed: Zara Office New Look Aldo Dune We weren't there for me. Herself needs a new winter coat, and we had a lot of ground to cover in a short space of time. We had so little time, I was tempted to wear regular 'boy' shoes. Thankfully, I relented at the last moment. Next was one of the shops on the list to search for coats. A couple were tried, and I paid attention. ;-) When it was time to leave, I steered us past the shoe section. Now, I get to go in various Next shops fairly frequently, and seldom see shoes in an 8. Next are "true to size" with their shoes and boots, so I expect an 8 to fit. But since I never see the shoes I like in my size, I'm not going to know for sure...... Tonight I found >> these << and >> these << in store, in what could be my size (UK8/EU42). If I was a betting man, I'd have had a significant figure offered against me finding these anywhere, much less two of my favoured styles available in the same store. ;-) (Good job I don't bet then. ;-)) Herself told me there was time to try them on, if I wanted. (Bless her). The shop was practically empty, so there were few issues with me doing just that. But I was also reminded by her, that if I REALLY wanted to try on some size 8 shoes, I had a small mountain of them at home. It's true, and I don't need to pay Next prices for shoes, ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted November 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2009 I went back to Brent Cross this afternoon. While talking to Mrs Freddy last night, it transpires she liked one of the coats she tried in TK Maxx. Because I didn't make positive remarks about it, the coat stayed in the shop. Hence me going back. I returned and collected the coat. Although I barely had time to do it, I went into Next (all of 20 paces away), and bought both the size 8's I'd left last night. ;-) The male sales assistant didn't bat an eye when I paid for them. ;-) Tried both pairs about 30 minutes ago. Easy to walk in despite each having 4 3/8" heels, both fitted really well. [Made for slim feet mind.] One pair at Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FastFreddy2 Posted November 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2009 Both styles returned. But took some piccies before they went back to the shop. Style 1 side. Style 1 front. Style 2 side. Style 2 front. .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heels Posted November 14, 2009 Report Share Posted November 14, 2009 I,ve found two pairs of Knee high boots I like fron next but will need to order in the shop as next never have size 9 in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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