The Bradley Brown
The Bradley is designed and made to last in both style and quality alike, a shoe that you’ll get stopped and asked about more than every once in a while. The HELM signature white midsole and the rubber Fineline bottoming give it just enough versatility to wear with denim and chinos, while the shape, pattern, and two rows of double stitching on the toecap give it enough class to wear with a suit. Whether it’s a collared shirt or a t-shirt, the Bradley is your go-to shoe.
- Construction
- Blake Rapid Stitch construction
- Blake Rapid Stitch construction
- Shell
- Supple full-grain Balthazar leather in Brown
- Liner
- Fully lined in natural leather
- Midsole
- HELM signature white composite rubber midsole
- Sole
- Fineline sole
- Eyelets
- Brass finish eyelets
- Laces
- 2 sets of 33 in round waxed cotton laces in brown
- Last
- 415 lasted
- Weight
- 1 lbs
- Features
- Fully Resoleable
- Two pairs of laces
- Seasonally updated sock liner quote
- Fits true to size. If you are in between sizes, we suggest sizing down.
- Handcrafted in Brazil
What's In A Name
The Bradley is named after HELM's President, Bradley Day. After a successful 16 year career in footwear, Brad joined the HELM team in early 2016, and we're all the better for it. Much like this shoe, Brad is both classic and current, a leader and a team player, always walking with integrity, and we are proud to be led by him.
- Reviews
- Questions
United StatesSince I love my Bradley Wheat shoes so much, I decided to order another pair in Brown! I was going to try another style, but love the look of the Bradley too much! Same great fit, style and compliments from others! I will be purchasing another style next time, because there definitely will be a next time! I got my brother hooked on HELM and he still raves about the great customer service interaction he experienced! I'm working on spreading the word to others as well! I also will look forward to stopping by the storefront the next time I'm in Austin! Keep up the great work!
United StatesI bought my brown Bradleys back in April and they've been the best shoes I've ever owned. They look gorgeous and are comfortable to wear for long periods of time. Break-in time was about ten days. The only real issue was the tongues of the shoes were super hard at first and would dig painfully into my ankles. After about ten days the leather softened up and the shoes became super comfy. I wore them all summer and absolutely loved them!
United StatesWhen I first put them on, I was worried that I should have sized up a half size, but after 10 minutes, they felt like they were made for my feet. I can't wait to see how they feel in about 6 months. They have a really thick foam insole, which I did not expect, so that's part of the reason for feeling tight at first. The leather seems very, very nice. It's also very stiff at first, but should soften up nicely. I am very happy with these.
United StatesI love the Bradley so much that I got it in all three colors, with matching belts. It is my go-to shoe for casual occasions and work alike. It starts off a bit stiff and breaks-in after a few wears to fit like a glove. It fits true to size, but the instep has a bit more room that some other brands, so you might want to use an insert or a padded insole if you have a low instep like I do. That way you won't slosh around top-to-bottom in them, and you won't get as much creasing. I wear these everywhere, from casual occasions to work, and they work great for everything short of sneaker-appropriate or more formal occasions. I love the leather sole with rubber patches where it counts. Just grippy enough when you're walking on wet surfaces. It's great that Helm makes belts in the EXACT same color as their shoes. It makes for a coordinated look that is definitely noticed.
United StatesI normally wear a size 9 and this was definitely too large in the Helm product. This is my first experience so I will return for a smaller size. The shoes are obviously well made and I look forward to getting my shoes back in the new smaller size.