London Living - What a week !

Hey guys

Just thought I would check in and fill you in with what I have been up to.

This last week has been ridiculously busy for me and also very stressful. Last Monday was moving day back to London. This meant that once again, I had to pack up everything that I would need for the next 3 months into 2 huge holdalls.  The only problem this time was that I had to bring all my text books with me as exam season has officially hit.  Cue little old me having to hulk 40 stones (!!!!) worth of clothes, shoes , books and essentials halfway across the country by myself.

I managed to get into my accommodation ok and proceeded to do the rounds, seeing everyone from Uni and catching up with what they had been up to during the holidays. This left me on Monday night unpacking until 2 am with my first class at 9 am... Not a brilliant idea.

Tuesday hit like a tonne of bricks as our lecturers reminded us of the upcoming exam season with less than 3 weeks until my first. Needless to say the textbooks and revision became a top priority until later on  Tuesday night when some friends decided they wanted a revision break in the form of a walk and I had to show them where to go.  We ended up on a mini pub crawl around Camden Town before heading back to our local to round the night off. It was exactly what was needed after my first day.

On Wednesday I had arranged to go house hunting with my fellow flat mates. After a couple of phone calls and 2 viewings we decided to go for a great flat in Camberwell. Within the space of 2 hours we had officially got a house to live in next year, and the best bit is the 1 year contract meaning that I will become an official Londoner !

Thursday was a busy work day as I prepared to host my sister over the weekend. Trying to cram 3 days worth of revision and lectures into 1 day is very hard and extremely tiring.

So far my longest day has been last Friday. A 9 am, 2 hour lecture is extremely painful, follow this up with another 2 hour revision session , break for lunch , more revision and then 2 classes- Friday is a long day. I then went straight to Paddington to pick up my lovely Sister who was visiting, to wait another hour due to delays. I was practically asleep by the time she turned up and we hadn't even had dinner yet. Another trek across London to Tesco and two ready meals later saw us playing tipsy ping pong and up until 2 am.

This weekend has also been amazing. We walked round Camden Market , lunched on Oxford Street, saw "The Tempest" at the Globe Theatre with Colin Morgan and visited the British Museum.

Now we are coming to the end of bank holiday Monday and I'm so glad I had today off.

So as you can see - very busy and hectic. I have a feeling that the next few weeks will be similar so posts will be a bit sporadic but I haven't forgot. I have an amazing set of shoes for this week so keep an eye out for them soon.


GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes of the Week 04/04/13 - Dr Martens "Louie" Tattoo Boot

Hi guys

It's that time of the week again and I have a great pair for you. This weeks shoes were actually purchased last weekend as an Easter egg gift for me. Safe to say I was very happy on Sunday when I received a shoe box and some chocolate so, without further ado, here they are ...


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My shoes of the week are the Dr Martens Louie Boots

For those of you who have been following my blog it will come as no surprise that I just adore Dr Marten boots. It has been a love story that has lasted years and every time a new season appears I know I am likely to acquire another pair for my collection.


I spotted this design about 2 months ago in London whilst browsing the new collection and made a mental note to check them out next time I hit a store.  On Saturday we had a little trip to Liverpool and I came across them in one of the shoe stores in the St Johns Centre for far less than the RRP listed on the website.

Due to the price I was a little dubious of the authenticity so I checked them out thoroughly to make a comparison in the official DM shop in Liverpool One. Luckily they worked out and we went back to purchase them.

They are gorgeous.

Featuring traditional sailor tattoo prints across white leather the pin up girl and punk inside me can be happy that these two worlds have merged. The art is spectacular and inspiring me for my next tattoo. The leather is supple and easily moulds to my feet and the 8 eyelets allow you to choose how to wear them , adapting for various outfits.

 

So far they have been a huge hit in shorts, tights, jeans and dresses. I honestly believe that there is nothing that they will not go with.

This now makes 10 pairs of docs for me but I love and wear them all and really feel that you get value for money.

I give them 10/10 !


Speak soon


GoodyTwoShoes x

Primark Picks - Jan 2013

Hi guys

Whilst I have a bit of free time I thought I would do this lovely blog post for you. As you can tell from the title this is essentially my Primark haul from January. I've been on a couple of trips recently and accumulated a fair amount of stuff which I love and have worn. Having a Primark at the top of the road is a blessing and a curse because you can never just pick up the one thing and I had to make 2 trips last week because I got distracted and didn't actually buy what I went in for (I'm sure I'm not the only one who has done this ?).

To try and reduce the amount of photos I have grouped similar items together.

First up are a few band T-shirts:

 

 

Debbie Harry Dipped Hem T-shirt £8

Bowie Split Arm Vest £8

Ramones Beaded Logo Vest £8

 

A few American style comfy Tees:



 

Nerd Rolled arm T-shirt £4



Dork Rolled arm T-shirt £4

 

More T- shirts, Sugar Skulls this time:

 

 

White Russian Doll Skull Vest £4

Beige Sugar Skull Studded Shoulder Vest £4

 

 

I also picked up this Love Heart Cut out shirt dress:

 

 

Close up of the Neck detail

 

 Long Sleeve Heart Cut Out Shirt Dress £12

 

Some Basics:



 

Asymmetric Long Sleeve White T-shirt £2 (Reduced from £5)

Black Sneakers £7

Burgundy Deck Shoes £7

 

Here are some super Cute PJ's:

 

I love the design of the top - check out the back !

 

Where's Wally Short PJ's £8

 

 

So that's everything I have bought from Primark in the last couple of weeks. I feel most of the T-shirts are value for money as I go through them like no tomorrow and I love the shirt dress which is just in time for Valentines day.

 

I'll be back later this week with my shoes of the week

 

GoodyTwoShoes x



Shoes of the Week 06/02/13 - Evans Colourblock Platform Courts

Hi Guys

This weeks been busy again but in a musical way.

A couple of friends from uni got together recently and decided to have a jam to see what we sounded like. I played the drums for about 5 years in high school and dabbled a bit with them in college before they got put into storage. This was the first time I sat behind a kit in almost 2 years and I loved it. Within the space of 2 weeks our jam group had turned into a band with a gig booked for Sat 2nd Feb at a local pub.

After 8 hours of crazy practise during Saturday day we had a set list prepared and headed to set up. Sound check went well and before we knew it it was our turn on stage. The gig went brilliantly and we had a few supporters who came to see us perform for the first time. We celebrated with a well deserved pint and by Sunday it felt like a dream.

The rest of this week has been taken up with work as I try and get ahead before my lovely Mother comes and visits next weekend. I can't wait to show her around the sights and catch up.

This weeks shoes are inspired by an email I received by Evans showing off some familiar faces in their latest collections. Check out Beth (www.archedeyebrow.com) , Georgina ( www.fullerfigurefullerbust.com) and Callie (http://www.fromthecornersofthecurve.com/) modelling the Scarlett and Jo collection.

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My shoes of the week are Evans Colourblock Platform Courts

Eye catching ? Check ! Bold ? Check ! Fabulous ? Check !

 

Offering a style revamp to your work wardrobe in cobalt and black these shoes are designed to get you noticed. 

 

Featuring a 7 cm (2.7") heel and wide fitting Evans have stuck true to comfort without compromising on style. The cute bow print lining adds a playful element to an otherwise serious court shoe.  The contrasting toecap and heel help lengthen your legs and minimise your feet , offering an easy way to get a slimmer look and a small platform at the front gives you the perfect balance.

 

They also come in a neon colourway (shown below) which still offer eye catching style but with less of a shock.

 

 

At £35 you can't go wrong but you will have to be quick as they are selling out fast.

 

 

Overall I give 8/10 - fabulous shoes at a decent price

 

 

Speak to you soon

 

 

GoodyTwoShoes x 

 



Shoes of the Week - 29/01/13 - Joe Browns Polka Dot Wedge

Hi Guys

I apologise for not posting sooner but the last 2 weeks have been kinda of hard for me. Last week saw my fabulous Sister turn 21, my gorgeous Mother becoming another year more glamorous and my Dad becoming ill. Following (as always) in his footsteps I also became ill with the Flu.

This is the first time I've been truly ill and away from anyone who normally looks after me so it's been difficult to function, especially when all you want to do is hide under the duvet. Luckily my friends at halls have been keeping an eye out to make sure I'm alright and my family has kept in almost constant contact.

Today is the first day that I have felt motivated to do anything so here I am offering you (my slightly belated) shoes of the week. I hope you like them.

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My shoes of the week are Joe Browns Polka Dot Wedge Heels

Think Minnie Mouse ? Betty Boop ? Pin Up Girl ?

These shoes remind me of all of these things. Hitting my style high five with a hint of the 50's and a dash of cuteness I just adore these wedges.

Featuring adjustable ankle straps and a bow on the toe these are ideal shoes for showing off all aspects of your feet. A 5cm wedge (2") means these babies are good to go day and night and the combination of spot print and raffia softens these up nicely for modern vintage feel.

Wear with high waisted shorts or turned up jeans for a true pin up look or clash your colours with a ditsy print dress. 

These will be fabulous for in the late spring/summer or even as a Valentines day treat to yourself.

Overall I give 9/10 - only because I can't wear them now !


Speak soon


GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes of the Week - 05/12/12 Julian Hakes Mojito High Heels

Hi guys

Are you feeling Christmassy yet ? I'm not. Not in a scrooge way but in a "I want to be at home by the fire with my family" way. I haven't even got an advent calender this year !

However I'm sure all of this will change in a few weeks when I actually get to go home for a whole month. I'm getting quite excited to see all of my friends/family and go out with them (not looking forward to finding party outfits though). This years Christmas and New Year is set to be one of my busiest but hopefully all will be well.

Things in London have been going alright. The cold weather has certainly set in with rumours of snow to come this week. My course teachers also seem to be preparing for the coming holidays as they once again drop piles of work on us with seemingly impossible deadlines. However, I will push through !

My scheduling for posting is going to be a bit all over the place for a while but you will get at least one a week (I Promise).

This weeks shoes are once again from Schuh. I spotted these the other day when checking out the latest additions to the sale and couldn't believe they were actually meant to be worn.

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My shoes of the week are Julian Hakes Mojito Heels

 

I would describe these more as art for the foot rather than shoes to be worn but aren't they brilliant ! Designed to wrap around your foot they offer support for your ankle and covering for your soles so you may as well be walking on air.

 

To prevent them being uncomfortable these shoes offer a memory foam leather padded lining so you can look cool and be comfy in style. The modest heel (9cm/ 3.5") also stops these being a trip hazard.

 

Have a look at someone wearing them...

 

 

 

If you don't like the cobalt blue / bright pink combination then they are also available in black/bronze, red/bronze, white/orange , silver/pink (shown above) and black/green.

 

At £155 this design certainly comes with a price tag to match but I feel they certainly earn this for being thoroughly different in a market with such limited designs.

 

Overall I give 7.5/ 10 - mostly because I would want to put them on display rather than attempt to walk in them.

 

 

I'll be back soon


GoodyTwoShoes x

Party Look - Compitition Entry

As a newish blogger I have spent ages looking around the internet  trying to find other bloggers who offer new perspectives on fashion and styling for larger women. One of these is the lovely Hanna at http://thewardrobechallenge.co.uk . She always has great outfits and makes me smile on a bad day.

Recently she posted about a giveaway, courtesy of Evans,  for your favourite party outift taken from the Evans Collection range. I couldn't resist the chance to enter so here is my outfit ...

Collection Boucle Navy Jacket  - Collection Blue Two Tone Jeans - Collection Ivory Embellished Blouse - Bead Chain Earrings - Collection Mink Beaded Ballerina Pumps

 Evans Quilted Shopper Bag

 

 

This outfit is designed to take me from posh do's to nights out in the pub with friends. Glitz and glam but still practical, warm and comfortable (essential for after that turkey dinner). This will cover a multitude of events over the christmas season coming up , even better for a busy girl like moi. My favourite bit is the jacket which looks smart and effortless.

 

Check out the Evans Collection at http://www.evans.co.uk/

 

I'll be back later this week with my normal posts. If you haven't been onto Hannas blog or want to enter the compitition too check it out here .

 

Speak Soon

 

GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes of the Week - 08/11/12 Deichmann Heeled Chelsea Boot

Hi all

This week has been quite busy so far (and we are only on thursday).

On Monday it was Bonfire Night as well as the start of the light switch ons across London. Oxford Street was the main event to go to as Lawton , Leona Lewis and Robbie Williams all performed a few songs before hitting the plunger to light our way back. The event was supposed to start at 5pm and I got there at 5.30 after my class was cancelled meaning I still got to see most of the action. Jamie Theakston and Emma Bunton hosted and we were all done by 6.30pm.

 I then went on a group trip up to Primrose Hill at 8pm to watch the fireworks that were going on across the rest of London. It's a really great spot as you can see every main landmark for miles around and it was really beautiful as all the building were lit up with fireworks behind them.

The rest of this week has been spent doing work and assignments that are due in next week. Im trying to get a bit ahead of myself because I am going home for the weekend ! This was not my original plan but due to changes in people coming to visit me and timings for train tickets it made more sense for me to go back for a few days.

However, it seems I couldn't have picked a worse week as this week is generally known as "Hell" week around LSE. Basically every module or course you take give you exam work or essays to complete on top of the normal work load with a 1 week turn around. But still ... I get to go home :)

This has meant a few late nights so far but I know it will be worth it in the long run.

For this weeks shoes I looked at some of the more obscure shoe suppliers to see what new designs were surfacing. I think you will agree I found a great pair at a great price.

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My shoes of the week are Deichmann Heeled Chelsea Boot

These boots are ideal for the holiday season coming up. Adding a bit of glamour to an outfit with glitter covered backs and a stacked heel they also have the added comfort that comes from the chelsea boot style.

These boots are definitely going to give you an edge when walking around town. The simplistic design gives them an understated edge suitable to be worn day and night. An approximate 3 inch heel allows your legs to be shown off but without the pressure on the balls of your feet and the elasticated panel allows them to be taken on and off easily.

These will look great worn with leggings , cropped trousers , tights ... The list is endless.

I think one of the main selling factors for me is the current price - £12.49 ! reduced from £24.99.
You can't even get a decent pair of trainers for that price let alone boots that can be worn again and again. They also come in a wide range of sizes (3-8).

For Deichmann I think this is one of their best designs currently on sale but as I was browsing I also came across several other pairs I would have in a heartbeat. I reccommend having a nosy on the website because I think you will be surprised at what you find.

Overall I give 7 / 10 - Great boots for christmas but unlikely to be worn after 2012.



I'll be back soon with another post


GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes of the Week 11/09/12 - Irregular Choice Skyline Courts

Hi guys

I'm now feeling much better and almost back to normal now. The last couple of days have seen me pottering around the house doing some preliminary packing and arranging to meet up with friends before we head off to Uni.

I've also had my last day at work which was sad as I really enjoyed my time there but I'm looking forward to our leavers meal tomorrow so I can celebrate in style.

I've also just come back from having my hair dyed which is why this post is a bit later than normal. I've wanted my hair done since the end of June but have never had the time or resources at the same time. It was a mid red/light brown but is now a deep claret red. (The exact hair colour and dye can be seen here )

Anyway, Its Tuesday so that means "Shoes of the Week" time.

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This weeks shoes are these Black and white irregular choice cortesan skyline courts

 

 

Irregular Choice are a familiar brand on my shoe lust list as they are known for making fabulous and quirky into (somewhat) practical shoes. Several Irregular Choice pairs caught my eye when I went looking this week but I finally decided on the courtesan skyline courts because they feature one of the worlds most famous sights - the New York skyline.

 

In classic monochrome the detail in these shoes stands out for itself. Each building is attached to the other and some colour is injected through the multicoloured windows designed to represent the glitz and glamour of the New York street. You can't forget Lady Liberty , who also features on the back heel of the shoe in a somewhat abstract style.

 

 

 

The heels do not pose a tripping problem at 10 cm / 4" high and the gradient from heel to floor is not likely to cause pain once used to walking around in the slightly unconventional shape of shoe.

 

At £70 they are also one of the cheaper pairs of Irregular Choice shoes available.

 

If you can't afford to travel to the "Big Apple" then you may want to think about investing in these shoes so you can take your own piece of it home.

 

Overall I give an 8 /10 - lust worthy shoes with bags of style but with little oppotunity to wear and an expensive price tag. 

 

 

Speak to you soon

 

 

GoodyTwoShoes x



 



Shoes of the Week 14/08/12 - New Look Blace Lace Court Shoe

Hey Guys

So I'm getting a bit nervous now as my A-Level results are out on Thursday which means I will finally know where I'm heading in September but I'm also quite excited because the wait is almost over. I'll let you know later this week how I do and where I'm going to be based for the next 9 months to 3 years.

But it's that time of the week again and I'm really excited to share this weeks pair of shoes with you.

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My Shoes of the week are Black lace pointed court shoes from New Look

I spotted these a couple of months ago on the website but they disappeared by the time I had decided to get them. Black lace is always a winner with me and black shoes are a wardrobe classic so imagine finding these beauties.

They are described as a court shoe but also have the hint of a slipper style. The medium size heel makes these great for transitioning from day to night and the lace gives a certain aspect of elegance. The lace design is flowery but not overly so and covers the whole shoe apart from the heel. They also seem to have a bit of a 20s/vintage feel which creates a unique look when wearing them.

At £24.99 these shoes are surprisingly affordable and I feel you definitely get more than your moneys worth. However they are only available on the website and in flagship stores so if you fancy them you have to be quick !

Overall I give 8 / 10 as beautiful shoes which are well made but not very practical for rainy english weather.

See you soon

GoodyTwoShoes x

Clothes Haul - H&M , Primark , Asda & Vintage

Hi all

This post is going to be something new for both you and me as I show off my latest wears and buys from over the weekend. I've seen a few other blogs do the same thing so I thought I'd give it a try. I had thought about Vlogging on youtube but don't think I'm quite ready for that just yet so you'll just have to put up with me on here for a while longer.

I visited H&M , Primark, ASDA and a little vintage shop called "Vintage Daisy".

My first purchase of the weekend was this skirt from ASDA. It cost the grand total of £2 in the sale reduced from £8 and is a basic tube skirt in a bright blue with a black spot print. I don't have that many skirts and thought it was a great addition to my wardrobe.

My next stop was a little store "Vintage Daisy" which one of my friends had told me about as they know I like quirky and unusual clothes. After a rummage through the stock I came across this red spotty number. I had to wait to try it on as there is only 1 changing room but was overjoyed to find out that it fit really nicely and was just £9. The downside to this dress is that it hails from the 60s era i.e. really short so I will probably be wearing leggings underneath.




This blouse was bought from H&M on Saturday in Blackpool. Whilst it's not something that I would normally buy I really liked it for the flower detail down the front and the colouring. It is a lovely mint green at the top of the shoulders and gradually fades into a cream/white. At £19.99 it is a pricey piece for H&M but a classic which will look great with a cami and jeans or with heels and smart trousers.

The last shop I bought from this weekend was Primark. Normally a Primark trip will involve 2 overflowing bags and a 3 figure bill but this time i only picked up a couple of pieces and some accessories.

I picked up a David Bowie T-shirt in amongst several other "pop" star T-shirts and fell in love. I had to have this shirt and at £8 this was easily achieved. I do not condone smoking but as this was an archive photo there was not a lot to be done about it.

I also picked up a striped skater dress for £13. I had seen similar dresses in both Topshop and H&M but didn't like the material or felt they were overpriced. This one is made from quite a heavy material so will be good for making the transition from summer to autumn and looks great with my new Dr Martens.

The only other bits I bought from Primark were 2 necklaces at £5 each and a set of socks. Both necklaces feature cylindrical studs in a dark grey metal; one is with clear crystals and pearls , the other features 4 rows of studs across various lengths. The socks were cute and all have different aspects of faces printed on them.

That's everything I bought this weekend so I'll see you tomorrow when I'll be reviewing another pair of shoes.

Speak later

GoodyTwoShoes x



Shoes of the Week 07/08/12 - Studded Ballet Slippers @ Matalan

Hi all

So it's that time of the week where I pick a pair of shoes that have caught my eye and deserve to be shown off to the wider world of bloggers. Before I reveal this week's pair I said last week that I had bought a tunic and jacket from Tesco and would post the links for both if they appeared on the website.

Low and behold they did! So here they are: f+f Asymmetric Biker Jacket and f+f Pointed Peter Pan Tunic Dress . I have yet to wear either item but I am looking forward to trying them out and see what other people think.

Other than that I have nothing new to tell you as I have been in work and breaking in my new Dr Martens (see previous post).

So without further ado ...

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Shoes of the Week 07/08/12

The pair I have picked for this week are Studded Ballet Slippers from Matalan .

Whilst they don't look like much, these shoes are hot right now. I originally came across a pair like this is Topshop earlier this year but with a £28 price tag they weren't exactly value for money. Since then similar shoes have been released across the high street and brands such as ASOS, AX Paris and even boohoo.com have released their own version.

The reason why this pair is better than the other imitations (in my opinion) is the price tag. At just £10 for the pair they are cheap enough to splash out on without the guilt if you only wear them a couple of times. The finish also feels high end as the studs are attached well and they have a luxurious velvet feel.

The studded shoe is certainly heavily featured for A/W 12 and the ballet slipper is probably one of the comfiest ways to wear this trend. They also go with a multitude of items so are great for just popping on when you don't know what else to wear.

Looking at the reviews online it does seem that the downside for these shoes is that the sizing runs a little small meaning that you may be better going for the next size up. Or you may want to persevere as with most shoes they do give a little after a couple of wears .



Overall I give a 7 / 10 .

Great shoes but only suitable for a couple of months wear.

Speak soon

GoodyTwoShoes x

Shoes Of The Week 31/07/12 - Vans Navy 106

Hi guys

Sorry I haven't posted much this week but I've been trying to create myself a twitter and manage that (Follow me at @MissGoody2s or search for 'GoodyTwoShoes')  as well as doing a few more hours in work so I can have some spends for the new A/W 2012 clothes which are being released across my favourite high street shops sometime soon.

As this is supposed to be a fashion blog I suppose I should also tell you I have acquired some new clothes. I bought a new black leatherette biker jacket for £30 and a black peter pan collared tunic dress for £16 at my local Tesco. However , they seem to be new to the range so they are yet to appear on the website but I will keep looking for them and if they still haven't appeared after next week I promise to post pictures of both.

The jacket was bought to replace a very similar one that I have loved and worn for about 4 years now from Dorothy Perkins. It was looking a bit worse for wear but was so comfy and versatile that I really did not want to put it to bed. After doing a bit of grocery shopping I stumbled across it in the brown and was pleased to discover they also offered it in black. It took about 5 mins to try/buy it but I am so happy with it and no doubt it will be worn a lot in the months coming up.

As for my shoes of the week I have decided to pick probably the comfiest pair of trainers that I have ever owned.

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My shoes of the week are Vans Navy 106 vulcanized shoes

I first bought a pair of Vans 6 years ago from an outlet store at the cost of £14. From then they never left my feet (and for a girl with 80 pairs of shoes that was impressive). Eventually that first pair were worn down and holey so were replaced by the above model but in a dark grey with an aqua stripe round the rubber soles. 2 years on they are still going strong but do look a lot worse for wear (holes in the toes and no lining to be seen) but they are still the comfiest pair of shoes I own.

In February I decided to replace my old favourites but seemed to struggle to find the same design of shoe. If you are new to the Vans brand then you won't realise that there are several styles available to you and they differ across both men's and women's although the men's can also be classed as unisex by some companies. Different companies will also offer different selections and so I could never be sure that I would find the same style of shoe that I liked. Eventually though , I came across the above shoes and bought them for the cost of £45 .

This was quite a difference to the original £14 I paid for my first pair, albeit in an outlet store, but due to both a country in recession and increases in popularity the prices have seemed to escalate. However I figured that they were worth it especially considering the cost per wear, quality and comfort.

This particular style is designed for both men and women and comes in 3 different colour combinations (Blk/Wht , Blk/Blk , Nvy/Wht). I picked the navy to give my feet a splash of colour and 6 months on they are still doing well.

New buyers do need to be aware that after a few wears your shoes will begin to crease to match your normal walking pattern causing some colour fading to occur along these creases. This is not specific to this particular style of shoe by Vans as some of my friends who own different types have also had the same problem.

Overall for these shoes i would give a rating of 7 / 10 .

This is because they are a wardrobe classic that do mix and match well but fail to catch the eye and do have to be replaced often due to wear on the inside rather than the outside.

Speak Soon

GoodyTwoShoes x