Lord Emsworth

That's good to hear - thanks

I wonder why it's not played so much these days. Any ideas?

Just read through this discussion What a great thread and well done everyone for so much interesting insight and opinion

Awful crime Here's hoping the culprits get caught ASAP

RIP Chuck - all time great

They sound amazing - thanks souljourns

Loakey dokey

That's a bargain. Shame I'm a size nine

All great points I try to glide and, weirdly, depending on the floor don't have too much difficultly in trainers, that said leather soles are best. No question. Second hand is the way to go and, as you say, make them last

Thanks Twoshoes. I originally tried the search function before posting but nothing came up. Thanks for highlighting those other threads below - off to investigate Thanks for those three tips too I'm more attracted to non leather being a Plant Based person but a second hand pair of leather soles feels okay in my inconsistent world view Ha ha - good point

That's the key to getting a good glide - less resistance

Thanks Soulmark Not cheap are they? But sure they are worth it. According to their website... No gentleman’s wardrobe is complete without a pair of handcrafted Goodyear welted brogues. With punched holes (originally designed to allow water to drain from the shoe), choose from a wide selection of Leather or Rubber-soled options in Oxford or Derby constructions, in a vast array of colours and styles.