Heelfan Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Calling all Heel-Meeters! I've edited this message to delete my chat about the informal London meet because Daz has just started-up a separate new thread especially for London on 6th Nov 2003. We will now use the latter part of this thread exclusively for the Birmingham Heel-Meet on 6th November 2003. Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calv Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Hi, Daz, This is Xaphod on Calv's machine (I'm up in the Midlands for the weekend). If you want to do an informal heel session in London sometime during your week off, either PM me or post here. I normally wander up to town on a weekday for a change of scenery, not necessarily heel shopping, but more just to enjoy what London has to offer. Xa Do your own thing. Don't be a victim of conformity. Calv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted October 12, 2003 Share Posted October 12, 2003 Yes same here. I can often get a day off and don't mind doing an informal one in London if you let me know a week or so in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heelfan Posted October 13, 2003 Author Share Posted October 13, 2003 Calling all Heel-Meeters! I've edited this message to delete my chat about the informal London meet because Daz has just started-up a separate new thread especially for London on 6th Nov 2003. We will now use the latter part of this thread exclusively for the Birmingham Heel-Meet on 6th November 2003. Cheerfully yours, Heelfan Onwards and upwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_look Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Bristol is a bit hard to reach. I dont mind london cos the train fares tend to be cheaper with its been a main route. thats why i suggested it. plz keep me posted if anyone fancies a return to london daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ionic Posted October 13, 2003 Share Posted October 13, 2003 Perhaps a couple of us could wander off to try one or two of the 'tall & small' shops for larger sizes. /I /I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaphod Posted October 14, 2003 Share Posted October 14, 2003 How about Thursday 6th in London ? Xa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ionic Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Pencilled in diary provisional. /I /I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_look Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Thursday 6th will be excellent. Xa. Anyone welcome again! I did fancy a trip to the Leatherworks shop in London if anyone knows where that is A few website items have attracted my attention daz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaphod Posted October 15, 2003 Share Posted October 15, 2003 Hi, all, Confirmed .... we'll do Thurs 6th. I havn't been to Leatherworks for a while, so another trip would be fun. If you're planning to buy some shoes from there, then it's a good idea to try on a few pairs because their lasts are very narrow. In my case, with size 5EEE feet, I find that I have to take their size 7s. Ususally size 6 is OK from ordinary outlets, but size 7 is just unwearable .... that's why I don't have any Leatherworks shoes. BTW, Leatherworks used to like you to phone beforehand to make an appointment. When you arrived you pressed the bell on an anonymous-looking door which was opened to reveal all the heely goodies inside ! Normally I get up to town around 1130 and eat at Pizza Hut in High St Kensington (as much pizza as you can eat plus salad for £5.50). Suitably fuelled, I then go wherever I'm going. Xa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xaphod Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Hi, Daz, Ionic and others, OK, 6th it is. Suggest meeting at 1145 at High St Kensington station concourse. If you are early, there's Marks and Spencers next door to browse (they do some reasonably elegant boots and go up to size 9 sometimes). This is only a suggestion, not set in stone .... I know Daz gets a cheaper ticket if he travels early, so I can appear an hour earlier if required. Leatherworks have some ranges in most sizes, so you can try on these to find out which size last you prefer. The particular style you choose will be made on their standard last (I don't think they do custom foot measurement and modify the last to suit individual feet). If you have kneehigh boots made, they will tailor the profile of the boot to your leg, but I'm pretty sure it's still Hobson's choice when it comes to the last. Stils will be fine .... I feel the need for Fuss 5" courts, but whim may change this. I'm not around for a while so I'll PM a contact phone number to those interested. Xa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted October 16, 2003 Share Posted October 16, 2003 Temptation reigns supreme. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_look Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 is that a hint that you fancy joining us good Dr? please feel welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Xa has his motives there. High St Ken is close to few little known local hostelries for cheap lunchtime beer before hitting pastures new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new_look Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 trouble is, those arriving at kings cross like me an ionic, its quite a way to travel. will you join us again fox? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 I hope so Daz. Ionic lives in London though, so I'm sure he can cope with the tube journey to H St Ken. It's me who has to come down from the North to Kings X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Shoe Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 is that a hint that you fancy joining us good Dr? please feel welcome. I'll have to see. Graduate footwear designer able to advise and assist on modification and shoe making projects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jo Posted October 18, 2003 Share Posted October 18, 2003 Leatherworks in Southgate Road, is a reasonable walk from Highbury and Islington tube station, which is also convenient for The Little Shoe Box in the other direction. Last time I visited Leatherworks they had a very large display of shoes, all of which were UK Size 7, but there were many more boxes of shoes out the back, so other sizes could be available to try. I guess you have more chance if you give them a day or two notice. You will be spoilt for choice there. They have a massive range. Most shoes are available with either a 4 inch or 5.5 inch or 7 inch heel. The 7 inch heel can be with or without a platform on many styles. Many are also available with a shiny steel heel instead, which can be unscrewed and a different style inserted. Browse their website for ideas before you go. Make sure you also visit The Little Shoe Box too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 Should be able to come along, so put my name down. Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefox Posted October 20, 2003 Share Posted October 20, 2003 OK that's cool. I think Daz and Ionic wanted to meet at Kings X station a little earlier to go to leatherworks. We usually meet at platform 9 3/4 (between platforms 8 and 9. Daz wil tell us what time he can make it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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