In the space of a few weeks, nearly each pair of my work/formal shoes has “broken” in some way:

Paul Smith brogues – got v wet one day, then leather cracked (were old, to be fair)
Edwards oxfords – sole has come unstitched on one side (but loads of life in the soles)
Barker rubber soled derbys – both soles have come loose (also loads of life in the soles)
Loake oxfords – tongue has snapped clean out..!

I’m now down to a pair of Barker black brogues I’m not particularly fond of, and another pair of Paul Smiths that really aren’t for regular wearing.

Time for a trip to the repair shop and a shoe shop I think..!

you own too many pairs of shoes.

you own too many pairs of shoes.

Is that possible? A chap ought to be well heeled, you know.

well heeled

but it seems to be the soles that are letting you down 😉