Blenheim "GB-D" Low Top Canvas Shoes

Sale price$59.00 USD
Gender: Men
Color: Black
Size: US5/EU38
Canvas Shoes Size Chart
What Size Am I?
Shoe sizes can vary considerably between brands. A US13 with one brand could be a US12 with another brand.  We always recommend doing a quick foot length measurement to find the correct size. Once you have this, you can ascertain your insole measurement (please see the image below) and then simply look that up on our size chart to locate the most appropriate size.
A detailed guide and UK sizing can be founded here.
We also have a Shoe Size Guarantee to give you peace of mind with your size selection. More details can be found here.
 
US  (M) US (W) EU INSOLE  (in/cm) 
- 5 35 8.7 22.0
- 5.5 36 8.8 22.5
- 6 37 9.2 23.5
5 7 38 9.4 24.0
6 8 39 9.6 24.5
7 9 40 9.8 25.0
7.5 10 41 10.2 26.0
8.5 11 42 10.4 26.4
9.5 11.5 43 10.8 27.4
10 12 44 11.0 28.0
11 - 45 11.4 29.0
12 - 46 11.8 30.0
13 - 47 12.0 30.5
14 - 48 12.4 31.5
 

This design is based on the Blenheim Mk IV “GB-D” (Serial V6028) flown by Wing Commander Hughie Edwards whilst Commanding Officer of 105 Squadron (RAF). Serving as a bomber pilot in the Royal Air Force (RAF), Edwards was decorated with the Victoria Cross in 1941 for his efforts in leading a bombing raid against the port of Bremen, one of the most heavily defended towns in Germany.

On 4 July 1941, Edwards led a daylight attack ("Operation Wreckage") against the port of Bremen, Germany. Edwards' force of twelve Blenheims attacked at a height of about 50 feet through telephone wires and high-voltage power lines. The bombers successfully penetrated fierce anti-aircraft fire and a dense balloon barrage, but further fire over the port itself resulted in the loss of four of the attacking force. Edwards brought his remaining aircraft safely back, although all had been hit, and his own Blenheim (“GB-D” Serial V6028) had been hit over 20 times.

He became the most highly decorated Australian serviceman of the Second World War, having been awarded the Victoria Cross, Distinguished Service Order, and Distinguished Flying Cross.

Many thanks for my wonderful sneakers!  I shall wear them with pride to remember my 25th mission with Bill DeSanders.

John "Lucky" Luckadoo (B-17 Pilot)

I was a bit dubious in ordering these, but I was very pleasantly surprised. They are excellent and well thought out. You just need to be patient regarding delivery. Well worth the wait. I'll be getting more.

Bradley D

Wonderful customer service. My error in 1st order they were good to their word and replaced at no charge. New order fits perfectly. Love the shoes.

Kelly S

Great quality nice comfortable and look so cool.

Justin McS

Brilliant shoes, comfortable and good soles. Customer service was excellent as well as my delivery went somewhere else but they helped me locate it.

Yvette P

I ordered a pair of the Avro Arrow shoes, and was totally impressed. What great quality, and super comfortable. I will be getting more for sure, thanks for a great shoe and supporting all of these great institutions, great job folks.

Royce C