Newport Deck Shoes

Advantages: Classic look, superb fit, colour choices
Disadvantages: Compromised grip, durability and waterproofing

...nubuck leather cousins. I will ensure my next pair are an all leather style such as the 'Admiral' or 'Commander' variants. The soft padded tongue and threaded through leather laces ensure a snug fit around the ankle, yet still allow me to slip the shoes on and off without untying. A boon when you need the shoes in a hurry..... These are deck shoes from a premium manufacturer which unfortunately are more pretty and 'fluffy' than the task deserves.... Read review

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Advantages: n/a
Disadvantages: n/a

...As many of you may know, I am very passionate about the sport of tenpin bowling. So I have decided to write an opinion about bowling equipment, in the hope that I may attract a few more participants to this relatively unpopular sport. Well when I say unpopular, I mean on an advanced level, i.e. More than your typical “something to do on a Saturday night” type of person. So whether you’re involved with bowling and need more direction in what equipment to buy, or you’re thinking about becoming a league bowler, I hope you find this opinion useful. Well firstly there are 2 main pieces you need, a ball and some shoes. Once you have got these you can start getting a little more adventurous. Your initial instinct, as mine was, will be that the first piece of equipment you need is a ball, however this isn’t... Read review

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Advantages: Comfortable
Disadvantages: Big, ugly, flamboyantly coloured

...As some of you may already be aware, the way to my heart is with handbags and shoes. Large cash deposits are also much appreciated but don’t come along all that often. As far as shoes are concerned, I like pretty shoes, generally with sparkly bits and, ideally, bows. However, for the past couple of weeks I’ve been limping in the manner of a geriatric who has recently had a hip replaced. This could be due to the fact that I attempted to kick a 6 ton boat off a rock (that some other incompetent had wedged it on, I hasten to add) or it could be down to years of wearing shoes that are too tight, too cramped, too high, or just weighed down with too many bows. It had got to the stage that I was limping so badly that my knee had become quite sore as a result of walking awkwardly on my left foot, and I really thought that ropes and some... Read review

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