Barkers

[ironplanet uk900]

Asked for the Barkers rep to call on me, he came today with the catalogue etc. anyone else sell shoes, how do they go........

 

 

 

carry on

[Peter / Sweden]

What kind of customers do you have, and in what kind of area are your shop located?

 

You should chose shoes in the right price category.

I think good year welted is a must. Also calf leather.

 

Barkers are not the most expensive shoes but they are well done.

If you are located in a wealthy area i would go for a shoe that are a little bit higher in price and quality. Maybe 2 different brand`s if you are not sure what to choose? Crockett & Jones? What do your neighbours sell?

 

I would start with the shoes that the Barkers rep says sell best, and from there start with more models.

 

We have been selling shoes for a couple of years now

and it goes pretty well. It also brings in customers with better shoes to repair. For some reason they they believe you are a better repairer for these kind of shoes just because you sell them

 

This year i think we will sell about 600 - 700 pairs

 

Go for it....

[Hugh-Candoit (ENG)]

I love Crockett & Jones, hate Barkers with the welt that almost is not a welt as there is hardly anything to stitch on this is not indicitive of all models though as I have 2 pairs of Brogues that have normal welts.

The C & J are just too good to wear, frightened of scuffing them, expect I'll get buries with them, with the ephitaph reading "Buys the best but wears the rest".

 

Selling a good pair of shoes to a customer who appreciates them is great job satisfaction.

[ironplanet uk900]

What kind of customers do you have, and in what kind of area are your shop located?

 

You should chose shoes in the right price category.

I think good year welted is a must. Also calf leather.

 

Barkers are not the most expensive shoes but they are well done.

If you are located in a wealthy area i would go for a shoe that are a little bit higher in price and quality. Maybe 2 different brand`s if you are not sure what to choose? Crockett & Jones? What do your neighbours sell?

 

I would start with the shoes that the Barkers rep says sell best, and from there start with more models.

 

We have been selling shoes for a couple of years now

and it goes pretty well. It also brings in customers with better shoes to repair. For some reason they they believe you are a better repairer for these kind of shoes just because you sell them

 

This year i think we will sell about 600 - 700 pairs

 

Go for it....

 

Thanks Peter, I knew you'd say that I will go for it......cheers

[keithm]

Talk to Loakes as well Mark, they have a good range and it's a well known brand to the public. I used to do quite well with them.

 

In fact, still wear them

 

Keith

[ironplanet uk900]

Will Do Keith, Thanks

[St.Am92]

lots of my customers have been raving about samuel windsor

how about them uk ?Ibelieve there top quality and your customers will definetely back soon for a repair

[Guest Jon smith]

Sounds like this could be a decent add on. How many styles, sizes, colours etc would be a good starting point? What kind of mark up is there in shoe sales opposed to leather sole & heel repair? I get Grenson, Loakes,Jeffery west?, and other mid priced shoes in for repair(£70-£200). Is there many returns?