Dress Shoes
- Thread starter DRed409
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I should have figured you were all about the AE.
My goto are the classic Gucci horsebit lofers, no socks (I cheat with the sperry socks), but I wish I would have bought the AE “knock offs” instead. When it comes time to replace these the Allen Edmonds are getting the job.
I’m no socks even with a “proper suit” in a lot of circumstances, but that’s probably due to my exposure to all the arrogant “banker” types.
ChuckMejia
The General
Loafers no socks
Gucci makes the best fitting loafers, IMO.
Gucci makes the best fitting loafers, IMO.
I love those Sperry socks!
irratebass
www.blindmanspuff.com
Whatever I can find in my size (15)
Ohh no, why did I see this thread....
• AE - For everyday beaters you can’t beat AE but they are not on the most elegant last but tried and true me; Fifth Ave all the way.
• Santoni - Sleeker and the leather quality is amazing but pretty basic. Not dress shoe related but their casual line is great, having been rocking a pair of suede churkas like nobody’s business on the weekends, lol.
• Gaziano Girling - one of the only English shoes minus Crockett and Jones that doesn’t feel like wearing bricks, talking to you Church’s. $$$ but so worth it especially if you get a deep patina shine but don’t get to wear them as much since work is going more casual.
Shoes like watches, buy the best you can afford and cry once and it will treat you for many many years.
Absolutely Stunning
• AE - For everyday beaters you can’t beat AE but they are not on the most elegant last but tried and true me; Fifth Ave all the way.
• Santoni - Sleeker and the leather quality is amazing but pretty basic. Not dress shoe related but their casual line is great, having been rocking a pair of suede churkas like nobody’s business on the weekends, lol.
• Gaziano Girling - one of the only English shoes minus Crockett and Jones that doesn’t feel like wearing bricks, talking to you Church’s. $$$ but so worth it especially if you get a deep patina shine but don’t get to wear them as much since work is going more casual.
Shoes like watches, buy the best you can afford and cry once and it will treat you for many many years.
Absolutely Stunning
And to answer, no loafers with suit, ever. Rock some double monks if you don’t want to west oxfords
ChuckMejia
The General
That avatar has gotta go bro
Cigary43
Just Another Ashhole
Can those double for skis? lol
When I retired I stopped wearing dress shoe except for important dinners, anniversary, cruises in MDR. I use to be a real "clotheshorse" and have about 12 pairs of nice dress shoes but now I have more flip flops and casual stuff...sandals....and a ton of Jimmy Buffet shirts to complete the bum-look. One thing about any shoe....make sure they are comfortable or your day is ruined and hobbling around is not a good look at all.
Better??? let’s see if you can figure it out....
Chuck is never giving up his square toed shoes
ChuckMejia
The General
You old man!
irratebass
www.blindmanspuff.com
There's a running joke in my family "just take the shoes out, he'll wear the boxes home"
Cigary43
Just Another Ashhole
Don't I know it...esp. today!
ChuckMejia
The General
You ever look into Sanuks? Love their stuff.
Figured you'd try something other than crocs
memphsdad
But I don't live in Memphis
For anybody looking for decent dress shoes and can't afford the $300 min (or significantly more) brands being dropped in here, I swear by Cole Haans as average wear dress shoes. You can almost ALWAYS find a pair of decent Cole Haan oxfords in black and brown from a discount store like Nordstrom Rack, or Sak's Off 5th, in the $100-150 range. Which for a quality dress shoe is very well priced.
memphsdad
But I don't live in Memphis
I have 3 pairs, and love them all.
Casual Boot - https://www.allenedmonds.com/outlet/clearance/shoes/vancouver-boot/SF5929.html?dwvar_SF5929_color=5927#start=15
Casual Dress - https://www.allenedmonds.com/outlet/clearance/shoes/cove-drive/SF6992.html?dwvar_SF6992_color=6996#q=cove+drive&start=2
Dress - https://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/mens-shoes/dress-shoes/fifth-avenue-cap-toe-oxfords/SF5736.html?dwvar_SF5736_color=5736#q=fifth+avenue&start=6
ChuckMejia
The General
+1 on the nordstrom rack, they're the true #plug
I find better stuff online on their site than digging in store tho, yuherd?
I find better stuff online on their site than digging in store tho, yuherd?