France, Germany and other leading EU nations would never allow Britain a pick and mix approach to the bloc's rules. Norway and Switzerland have to abide by many EU rules without any influence over how they are formed.
The toe of the Concord is a little more round than the Franklin's, bringing the style closer to the shoes found at Ft. Ligonier. We took the pattern for the Franklin uppers and formed them over a last taken from an 1860's military shoe. The Concord is available in rough or smooth finish.
Sensible shoes is not a common expression in American English unless you are referring directly to le scarpe. Sensible shoes in that context would mean shoes that probably don't have heels and are usually good for walking, made with a rubber sole. But they're not fashionable or trendy. Aug 29, 2008.