Whats on your feet?

I'm an oxblood guy with khakis, can't stand light brown(or any light color for that matter) shoes....my khakis are all Bill's British Khaki color.
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Allen Edmonds Hudson with custom patina


Have a pair of Allen-Edmonds Broadstreet if I ever had to wear a light suit, but I don't own any....medium charcoal is the lightest I wear, even in summer.
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To the OP, your extensive shoe/boot collection shows attention to detail and style.

I personally like a wider, higher toe box for aesthetics AND comfort, cannot wear any Italian made shoes off the rack, as an example.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
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Kohai999 said:
I'm an oxblood guy with khakis, can't stand light brown(or any light color for that matter) shoes....my khakis are all Bill's British Khaki color.

Allen Edmonds Hudson with custom patina


Have a pair of Allen-Edmonds Broadstreet if I ever had to wear a light suit, but I don't own any....medium charcoal is the lightest I wear, even in summer.


To the OP, your extensive shoe/boot collection shows attention to detail and style.

I personally like a wider, higher toe box for aesthetics AND comfort, cannot wear any Italian made shoes off the rack, as an example.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Thank you sir.

English shoes are my weakness.

So how about these then?




 
99% of the time, one of these pairs. As they die, it's usually some form the previous one as the replacement.

I really need something for in between jeans and a suit, though.
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Dddrees said:
There's plenty of great options out there.

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Yeah, I lost the pair I used before college (no idea who made them) several years ago, and with my main AO being a worksite or a classroom for the last few years, I just haven't had to replace them.

Any suggestions for business casual around $150? Think various lighter colors of slacks, and nicer, darker jeans.
 
I DO like your spectator shoes very much.

As far as English, for me, perhaps a pair of John Lobb someday for formal events
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but I would be more of an Alden true shell Cordovan chap, generally.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Inebriated said:
Yeah, I lost the pair I used before college (no idea who made them) several years ago, and with my main AO being a worksite or a classroom for the last few years, I just haven't had to replace them.

Any suggestions for business casual around $150? Think various lighter colors of slacks, and nicer, darker jeans.
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For a good quality Good Year Welted shoe in this price range I would suggest either something from Meermin or Allen Edmonds. Both will cost you just a bit more but those are the ones I would recommend. Meermin would be more challenging as you would have limited access and no way to try them on first and if you experience a problem with quality or fit since they are made in Spain you would have limited options available to up. So Allen Edmonds would be your best bet.To get anywhere close to your price range you would have to buy their seconds. However often it's difficult if impossible to determine what's wrong and your going to save money.

If interested check this reference out and let me know if you have any further questions.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/141581/...tion-thread-reviews-pictures-sizing-etc/0_100
 
Dddrees said:
For a good quality Good Year Welted shoe in this price range I would suggest either something from Meermin or Allen Edmonds. Both will cost you just a bit more but those are the ones I would recommend. Meermin would be more challenging as you would have limited access and no way to try them on first and if you experience a problem with quality or fit since they are made in Spain you would have limited options available to up. So Allen Edmonds would be your best bet.To get anywhere close to your price range you would have to buy their seconds. However often it's difficult if impossible to determine what's wrong and your going to save money.

If interested check this reference out and let me know if you have any further questions.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/141581/...tion-thread-reviews-pictures-sizing-etc/0_100
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I'll check out your suggestions, and look through that thread, thanks!
 
Kohai999 said:
I DO like your spectator shoes very much.

As far as English, for me, perhaps a pair of John Lobb someday for formal events
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but I would be more of an Alden true shell Cordovan chap, generally.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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Cordovan is cool.



I do tend to like Edward Green and calf more though.

 
Dddrees said:
Cordovan is cool.

I do tend to like Edward Green and calf more though.
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I don't do well at all with soft leathers, even those that have been glazed. The hardness and durability of the shell Cordovan is the appeal.

My arch is high and my Hobbit feet are quite wide at the arch with fat knobby toes and a skinny heel.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
Kohai999 said:
I don't do well at all with soft leathers, even those that have been glazed. The hardness and durability of the shell Cordovan is the appeal.

My arch is high and my Hobbit feet are quite wide at the arch with fat knobby toes and a skinny heel.

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
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I understand and I went thru a period of buying mostly Cordovan shoes and boots. I also went thru a period of buying mostly Alden shoes and or boots. Alden makes some real nice footwear. However I found after a bit of time that I like and can wear sleeker Lasts. I also found the finishing one can get on calf to be more to my liking as it adds a certain character one can't get with cordovan. However it's really fabulous that there are so many options with regards to different styles and different leathers not everyone will agree but then again there's no need too.
 
Dddrees said:
I understand and I went thru a period of buying mostly Cordovan shoes and boots. I also went thru a period of buying mostly Alden shoes and or boots. Alden makes some real nice footwear. However I found after a bit of time that I like and can wear sleeker Lasts. I also found the finishing one can get on calf to be more to my liking as it adds a certain character one can't get with cordovan. However it's really fabulous that there are so many options with regards to different styles and different leathers not everyone will agree but then again there's no need too.
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Just like knives, booze and everything else!;)

Best Regards,

STeven Garsson
 
99% of the time I only wear flip flop sandals. Hiking, gym I am always in a pair.

The best ones are:

1) Olukai
2) Reef Fanning- best bang for the buck
3) Rainbows
 
colubrid said:
99% of the time I only wear flip flop sandals. Hiking, gym I am always in a pair.

The best ones are:

1) Olukai
2) Reef Fanning- best bang for the buck
3) Rainbows
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Reefs have been my go-to for a long time now. They just hold up well.
 
I have very narrow feet, so I have been pretty limited in brands and comfort my entire life. Boots are darn near impossible to find, so I'm usually highly compromised in comfort in that arena. My day to day shoes are Allen Edmonds. So far they are all I can find that produce triple A's in a somewhat affordable price range, but still pricy in my world. And because of the price, I seldom replace...wear forever and resole when necessary.


People Are Strange, When You're a Stranger.
 
got a beautiful rj martin q 36 in sambar stag that is amazing and a local Damascus fixed that is pure show since I don't hunt or skin. learning knives as I go. did get a olive cxl nicks that are lace to toe and found them more to my liking than regular semi dress or the Roberts. just a beautiful comfortable easy entry boot.
 
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