Shoe sole repair

[4D]

Do fashions not change a lot in 10 years though?

[Gnasher]

Not really

I have a pair of Loakes that I paid £350 for over 10 years ago and I still wear them twice a week.

Needless to say they are still in great condition.

How much have you spent on shoes in a similar period ?

That's the difference between a quality handmade shoe and something made in China for £3.50, with a designer label on it.

[4D]

But Dmr paid more and his shoes are knackered. How long you had em Dave?

[Fred Elliot]

Do fashions not change a lot in 10 years though?

Loafers are loafers

A bit like brogues, never a fashion statement

[sonicyouth]

i prefer crocs

[DMR]

But Dmr paid more and his shoes are knackered. How long you had em Dave?

18 months - I know exactly why the hole has come about though - the very point of my foot at which I press the pedals in my car... Must remember to drive in crap shoes

[Coca Fola]

Slightly off topic but my grandad is the oldest cobbler in the world. 83 and he still runs his own shop, working 6 days a week. If we had more people like him the world would be a much better place.

[sonicyouth]

Slightly off topic but my grandad is the oldest cobbler in the world. 83 and he still runs his own shop, working 6 days a week. If we had more people like him the world would be a much better place.

is your grandfather Bosnian? It might be a bit inconvenient for DMR

[Forza_Swindon]

trevor ayres in havelock street

I think it's Vince Ayris - but it is in Havelock Street, and they're really good in there.  I have always used them for all shoe soling/key cutting/engraving needs.

[Coca Fola]

Yep. How many 83 year olds work full time in this country?  

[sonicyouth]

Yep. How many 83 year olds work full time in this country?  

fair point although I swear half of the staff on checkouts in supermarkets nowadays are over retirement age

[Coca Fola]

Probably part time. My English nan still works a couple of days a week to supplement her pension and she's 74. In fact it's her birthday today so she's 75.

[sonicyouth]

happy birthday Coca Fola's nan!

on a slightly related note, i was surprised to discover that despite this country being filthy rich, the pension age is actually 67.

[Coca Fola]

Cheers. 

[herthab]

Yep. How many 83 year olds work full time in this country? 

Maybe if more did we'd have 47% of people under 24 out of work as well, just like Bosnia. (The overall figure is 43%, which means there's a lot of lazy bastards, or old fuckers are stopping others from working).