Astorflex Driftflex on sale at HIP. Not all sizes  £70-75

HIP have some Paraboots on sale , 30 - 35% discounts, probably odd sizes,

Astorflex Desert boots, all sizes for sale at HIP. Made in Italy. Decent price

Thanks for this. First time in a while I have bought something mentioned on FNB.

I used to buy Roamers at less than £30 but the sole is a honeycomb with a very shallow covering so they don’t last.

Two pairs of laces with Astorflex. Colour is lighter than usual sand colour.

Someone will correct me if I’m wrong, but my understanding is that Huttons are made by Astorflex, although there are subtle differences in the shape.

Yes Huttons are, or certainly the first batch were, made in the Astorflex factory in Verona, under the strict direction of The Weejun. So they're unlined, and have a soft low-key vibe. I like them a lot, but find them a bit too discrete. The Clarks shape, with the high heel, is very distinctive and has something of that indefinable allure that the original penny Weejun used to have. Huttons don't have that and sometimes I feel they just look a bit bland and anonymous sitting there draping your plates. But, beautifully made, lovely suede and natural crepe. La Scarpa Buona indeed. The Weejun is a man of taste - witness his lovely Playboys recently released. And he has more stuff up his sleeve I know.