British shoe shop who sent Donald Trump a pair of £100 brogues, a condom and a note calling him a 'lad with swagger' claim he wrote back to them himself to refuse the gift (but kept the condom)

  • Goodwin Smith sent the size 12 Barely Blacks shoes to newly-elected president
  • They also sent a condom and a letter wishing Mr Trump the best in his new role 
  • Shop claim Mr Trump replied, offering 'deepest apologies' for returning shoes
  • He allegedly wrote: 'For future reference I tend to distance myself from black'

By Steph Cockroft for MailOnline

Published: 06:28 EST, 7 February 2017 | Updated: 07:06 EST, 7 February 2017

A British shoe shop which sent Donald Trump a pair of £100 brogues along with a condom and a note calling him a 'lad with swagger' claims the president replied to their gift - but refused them because he 'distances himself from black'. 

Goodwin Smith, based in Lancashire, sent the size 12 Barely Blacks shoes to the newly-elected president to wish him luck in the first week of his job.

Now the company claim Mr Trump has written a response to the gift, returning the shoes, but keeping the condom.

A British shoe shop which sent Donald Trump a pair of £100 brogues along with a condom and a note calling him a 'lad with swagger' claims the president refused the gift because he 'distances himself from black' (pictured)

A British shoe shop which sent Donald Trump a pair of £100 brogues along with a condom and a note calling him a 'lad with swagger' claims the president refused the gift because he 'distances himself from black' (pictured)

Posting on Twitter, the company - which uses Sam Reece to model its collection - said they were sent a letter from the White House, in which Mr Trump offers his 'deepest apologies' for returning the package.

He then praises the shop's 'winning mindset', adding that the condom offered a 'unique touch to the brand'.

Despite claims that the letter is a publicity stunt, the firm insists it is genuine and said they were 'open-mouthed' when they read the response.

Mr Trump's alleged reply said: 'Thank you for thinking of me and your kind gesture. It means a lot.

Goodwin Smith, based in Lancashire, sent the shoes to the newly-elected president to wish him luck in the first week of his job (pictured)

Goodwin Smith, based in Lancashire, sent the shoes to the newly-elected president to wish him luck in the first week of his job (pictured)

Posting on Twitter, the company said they were sent a letter from the White House, in which Mr Trump offers his 'deepest apologies' for returning the package (pictured) 

Posting on Twitter, the company said they were sent a letter from the White House, in which Mr Trump offers his 'deepest apologies' for returning the package (pictured) 

The shoes (pictured above, next to a picture of model Sam Reece) were Goodwin Smith's Barely Blacks brogues in size 12

The shoes (pictured above, next to a picture of model Sam Reece) were Goodwin Smith's Barely Blacks brogues in size 12

'By daring to send your product, you have shown a winning mindset. The included condom gives a unique touch to your brand.

'You were correct. I am a size 12 and I'm confident the Barley Black would have suited me as my first term begins. 

In the alleged response, Mr Trump (pictured) said: 'I tend to distance myself from black as a rule'

In the alleged response, Mr Trump (pictured) said: 'I tend to distance myself from black as a rule'

'As you are aware I am half British and I would have been so proud to wear a British product.

'Unfortunately, due to White House policy, I am unable to accept unsolicited goods. Please see enclosed the shoes and accept my deepest apology.' 

It adds: 'For future reference I tend to distance myself from black as a rule.'

The letter sent by the shoe firm congratulated Mr Trump on his victory.   

It read: 'You are truly one of the lads with swagger. As a sign of admiration we have provided you with a pair of our finest British Oxford brogues – the Barely Black.

'It's a shoe to help anybody through their first week at work. We know it can be tough. We've gone with a size 12 (because we Googled it).' 

The firm insisted the letter, which they say they received on January 27, was genuine.

They said they often send goods to high-profile names in the hope of a good response.   

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