Q: do the heels have a metal heel protector on the bottom of the shoe
A: Very occasionally we get a pair with this, but generally not. We do sell the Blakey heel and toe plates separately though.
Q: could you tell me if these shoes have a steel toe cap and what sort of condition they are.
A: No they do not have a steel toe cap. As these are used, the condition varies. They are still wearable but we cannot guarantee their cosmetic appearance.
Q: I was wondering if I put an order in, is it possible to receive a pair with painted toe caps.
A: You can certainly put a request in with your order, but it's subject to availability so we might not be able to send a painted pair.
Q: do they have a hard toe cap
A: The toe cap is certainly harder than the rest of the shoe, but not a steel toe cap.
Q: What are the toe caps like. what are the soles like. When they were in RAF are the toe caps polished or painted
A: As these are genuine issue used condition, we have no control over their appearance. Some are polished, some are painted, some are neither.
Q: As these parade shoes are grade 1, are they already polished to some degree, or are they stripped?
A: As they are used, they come in a variety of conditions - some polished, some stripped.
Q: Are the parade shoes new?
A: No, they are used, grade 1 condition. We do also sell new ones.
Q: Sorry to bother you again, but will the shoes be exactly the same as on the picture? Does the toe cap have double stitching or single?
A: They will be of the same design as pictured, and the toe cap has double stitching.