Bridlen’s new collection of ready-made shoes is a nice capsule offering that is a great step in the right direction for one of India’s most promising shoemakers. The nine models on offer are a great start to being able to rapidly supply any prospecting online customer. The ready-made collection promises you shoes delivered within a week, while their larger MTO offering indicates a 3-4 week turnaround.
Bridlen has done a great job of making big waves in our small but growing Goodyear welted community. Bridlen is the type of brand that can help appeal to a larger customer base with its affordable pricing for quality shoes. Prices start at $253 USD for their main line models, consisting of Goodyear welted shoes. Their Blake line collection starts as low as $112 USD, which is impressive, to say the least. I am not really a fan of Blake stitched shoes, but most of the world is. And if the quality matches the ratio of their welted shoes then it is one crazy deal!
Bridlen’s new collection of ready-made shoes currently only consists of oxfords and loafers, but I imagine that they will look to expand into the other shoe models they have on offer. The stock game is a challenging one, so definitely I understand the need to start small and build it up. The way we can ensure they do grow it is by supporting them now!
If you have yet to take a closer look at Bridlen’s footwear, I highly suggest doing so. They actually have a very large collection of models and styles, including another capsule offering of cordovan shoes. You can learn more about them from me, by watching my unboxing videos on them.
Lastly, make sure to come check out Bridlen at this year’s London Super Trunk Show, this May 4th. Learn more here.
See Bridlen’s new collection: www.bridlen.com
—Justin FitzPatrick, The Shoe Snob
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Steven
Hi Justin,
What do you think of the heel block proportions? These heels look a bit bigger/longer than others I’ve seen on gyw shoes. Does that stem from the english riding tradition perhaps?
Steven