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oldhat
Posted 21/04/2014 - 07:58 Link
Don't know if this has been mentioned before but.......
Anyone thinking of visiting the Shard should be aware of their non-trainers policy-even if is the kids who are wearing them. Only shoe wearers are allowed!!!
dpm
Posted 21/04/2014 - 08:46 Link
why?
oldhat
Posted 21/04/2014 - 09:02 Link
Appears to be their policy. Chap at the entrance was turning away a number familys with "we don't allow trainers"!!
Gamka
Posted 21/04/2014 - 12:00 Link
oldhat wrote:
Don't know if this has been mentioned before but.......
Anyone thinking of visiting the Shard should be aware of their non-trainers policy-even if is the kids who are wearing them. Only shoe wearers are allowed!!!

It is not on their website.
gartmore
Posted 21/04/2014 - 17:33 Link
I find that astonishing. How about denims and leather jackets.?
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Stuey
Posted 21/04/2014 - 19:20 Link
Take your trainers off, hang them around your neck and go in bare foot
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Posted 21/04/2014 - 19:28 Link
Stuey wrote:
Take your trainers off, hang them around your neck and go in bare foot

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oldhat
Posted 21/04/2014 - 20:04 Link
Only shoes!!
I was there yesterday. My wife and daughter were admitted but not poor old me.
I did suggest i remove my trainers but was advised that would not be appreciated
A couple of familys were also turned away because their youngsters were wearing boat shoes for goodness sake.
Really strange behaviuor and there is nothing on their webste about these restrictions.
Smeggypants
Posted 21/04/2014 - 20:37 Link
No trainers at the shard?

Is it April 1st?
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dougf8
Posted 21/04/2014 - 20:45 Link
Maybe its a perpetual 80's discotheque.

There's a business opportunity there.... a bit like bowling shoes.
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Smeggypants
Posted 21/04/2014 - 20:48 Link
dougf8 wrote:
Maybe its a perpetual 80's discotheque.

There's a business opportunity there.... a bit like bowling shoes.

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JohnX
Posted 22/04/2014 - 13:26 Link
As I am considering visiting The Shard I contacted them regarding footwear, and received this reply;

"In regards to your query, there is no restriction in “The View from The Shard” in regards to the dresscode or footwear. However, if you are going to the restaurants in The Shard which is a separate company they do have a dresscode."
oldhat
Posted 22/04/2014 - 15:13 Link
That is not what I was told last Sunday. We wished to go to the view.
Perhaps they should tell that to the"greeter" at the entrance!!
JohnX
Posted 22/04/2014 - 16:02 Link
I'll pass your comments back.
dougf8
Posted 22/04/2014 - 16:32 Link
Three for the charade please
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