I think I've forgotten how to wear shoes. It's been such a lovely, long summer and - if you can brave the morning chill - is still just about warm enough for Birkenstocks. So this year's autumn transition feels particularly tricky. I've noticed that Toast has a small range of women's styles handcrafted in England by master shoemakers Joseph Cheaney & Sons. The British brand has been manufacturing traditional footwear since 1886 and is now owned by cousins Jonathan and William Church, of the Church's shoe family - which is now owned by Prada. Talk about Trad Shoe Shuffle. Obviously, being made in Northamptonshire from the finest leathers means these gorgeous shoes aren't cheap, but with footwear I honestly believe that you get what you pay for. My favourites are the dark navy Emily monkstrap shoe, £265, available HERE - I'd wear them everyday with black trousers or dark denim jeans - and the Maisie Oxford brogue, £265, available HERE.
Who doesn't love a new pair of autumn shoes?
Classic indeed - I really like the black, and would wear them all over NYC. xo
ReplyDeleteI have the Maisie oxford in cognac, that I bought in London about 7 years ago - I still wear them all the time. Love the monk straps too.
ReplyDeleteI love my brown brogues that came from hotter.com. I wear them more and more. They are comfortable and I love this styling. They are similar to what you have here.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I bought a new pair of Oxfords a few weeks ago, but they're not quite so traditional (Fluevogs!).
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm still slipping into my Birks whenever I can for another week or two...
Both are gorgeous. I love them most because they resemble men's shoes. And I'm a huge fan of a well made men's shoe. I should sell them on commission. I'd make the cash!
ReplyDeleteYES! I love those double strap shoes, can't wait to get them. It's the one item that will add a spark to my autumn wardrobe..
ReplyDeleteI must have them both! The double strap Monks are all time faves.
ReplyDeleteLove both of these! This may be the year I find my brogues.
ReplyDeleteThose are both wonderful looking, and so beautifully made! I didn't know that Church's is now owned by Prada.
ReplyDeleteI know just what you mean about forgetting how to wear shoes,I live in sandals or tods loafers...and I hate socks!
ReplyDeleteAfter Tods...what?
I keep going as long as I can in my Summer footwear and go straight into boots.
Those monk straps are totally awesome. What do you think about wearing them with cuffed boyfriends and really short little black socks:). A little outre, but I saw it on a blog and thought, hmmmm.
ReplyDeleteSounds good to me LPC.
ReplyDeleteThose are all stunners. Interesting about the Church cousins. i usually wear Church's but I'm sorely tempted by these. TAKE THEM AWAY NOW!
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