For a little bit of background knowledge, the Poulsen & Skone shoes, that we carry, are made by Crockett & Jones (the loafers) and Grenson (all of the rest of the models). The prices range from 350 GBP to 425 GBP. The shoes made by Grenson, must be similar in quality to their highest grade line, because their feel reminds me of the handgrade line by C&J or of regular Edward Greens. Needless to say, I was quite shocked when I tried them on and felt how well made that they were, the brogues in particular. I was unaware that Grenson produced to that level of quality. They hugged my foot quite well, as they tend to run a tad bit on the narrow side, and felt as though I could tread around the concrete jungle of London all day long and would still be comfortable. As I have been longing for a burgundy loafer for a long time, I patiently awaiting for the butterfly loafer to arrive in burgundy so that I can add a Poulsen & Skone shoe to my collection!!
Another addition to the new Gieves & Hawkes shoe collection are the more casual shoes, provided by Harry’s of London and a boot by Lodger. Gieves & Hawkes’ new idea apparently wants to provide every kind of shoe, to go with all of the attire that they sell, in which apart of that is causal wear.Therefore, they teamed up with Harry’s to create a comfort shoe selection, ranging from Tod’s style loafers to sporty chukka boots, with contoured rubber soles. Another collaboration was with Lodger, to provide a more rugged jean type of boot which certainly appeals to the rainy London city-life. The new collection is also providing what any gentleman’s dress line should, and that is a monogrammed Prince Albert loafer, for the distinguished gentleman. (Sorry, I had to try and crack a joke to this relatively dry yet informative post) But in all seriousness, I am quite fond of the new line, it certainly beats the old collection and I am excited to get my first pair in the not so distant future.
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Hello:
I am a clothier based in California and I am planning a trip to London to tour Savile Row, Jermyn Street, etc. I’m writing a book and doing research. In your opinion, how friendly and open are most of the houses in that area to observing the craft, photographing, and interviewing?
Thanks,
-Myles
Now those are some wheels!
What even adds to my joy is that they are made by Grenson and a reasonably priced…
Is that a fiddleback waist in the photo showing the sole?
You might tell your companions at Giieves and Hawkes that the overbearing sales staff are putting off customers. I went in last week and was accosted by three different people within 15 seconds. What I expect John Bray would be like not that I have ever gon in there.
You can buy all of these models from new and lingwood (who own poulsen skone) for a much lesser price
Myles – I would say that they are relatively friendly, especially if you call in advance and let them know who you are. Let me know when you are coming and good luck.
Spoozy – Reasonably priced?? They are a lot more expensive than the average Grenson though. How much are they in Germany?
Anonymous #1 – yes and no. It’s not a sharp ‘V’ one but there is a hump there that I assume was going for the fiddleback look.
Culverwood – Dully noted and I told the regional director about it. He was curious to know which store that it happened in so that he can take appropriate action.
Anonymous #2 – Thanks for the info. That would be weird though, that they are a much lesser price when the two stores are less than a quarter of a mile away from each other, doesn’t promote very healthy price competitiveness.
-Justin, “The Shoe Snob”
William &Eliza Skone’s son William was co-founder of the boot and shoe manufacturing company Poulsen Skone. William’s son, Sidney , followed his father into the business as did Sidney’s two sons, Alan and Gerald I know this as its on my family tree my grand parents were a Skone