10 UK Shoe Brands MUST Stop Buying (And 5 That Are Actually Worth It)

10 UK shoe brands quietly betting you'll never check what you're actually buying — and 5 that are proving there's a real difference between a shoe built to last and a shoe built to be replaced. AVOID: Shein, Sports Direct's own-brand rail (Lonsdale, Everlast, Slazenger, Karrimor), Matalan, F&F (Tesco), New Look, ASOS Design, boohooMAN, River Island, Peacocks, Primark WORTH IT: Clarks, Loake, Dr. Martens, Decathlon, George at Asda This is our independent opinion, based on publicly available pricing, construction details, and company information. We have no sponsorship or paid partnership with any brand named in this video. Prices and claims are correct as of filming and may have changed since. This video is for general consumer information only and is not professional financial or purchasing advice — always check current pricing and details for yourself before buying. Worth The Money UK is where British menswear brands get put on trial. From high street staples to premium labels, we investigate what you're actually paying for, the materials, the construction, the real cost behind the price tag, and hand down a straight verdict: worth your money, or not. Clothing, shoes, jackets, watches, accessories — if men across the UK are buying it, we're checking whether it earns its price. New verdicts every video. Which brand on this list surprised you the most? Or the one you think we got wrong? Tell us below, we read every comment.