For Standing Still Smartly
A parade shoe has one job and it is different from every other shoe: to look immaculate while you stand in it. That means a clean traditional shape, a smooth upper that will take and hold a high polish, and enough structure to keep its lines rather than creasing into a comfortable slouch.
Cadets And Inspections
These are bought most often for cadets, where turnout is assessed and a scuffed or unpolishable shoe costs marks. Grafters have been supplying uniform footwear for a long time and know what an inspection expects.
Getting The Shine
A parade shine is built up in thin layers with patience rather than in one thick coat. Our boot care range has the polish and gel to do it, and the Grafters gel refresher is worth having alongside for keeping the leather nourished so it does not crack under all that polishing.
Sizing
Pick your size above. If you are between sizes or buying for someone else, come into the Rochester shop and try a pair, because parade shoes are worn for hours standing and a poor fit becomes obvious quickly.
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