BrightonCorgi Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Paraboot is my go to for shoes. Bally is good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elgallo55 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Allen edmonds, the leather is probably a little stiff and have to get used to. Bally, bruno magli are great, softer leather and more confortable. However make sure is made is italy since they do make some lower models in china. Johnston & murphy is also a great US company to look at. Furthermore quality shoes are either goodyear welted and blake constructed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 Allen Edmonds are not widely available in Aus, when I looked around for a pair of dress shoes last year. You'd be hard pressed to find them, and if you did, very small range of styles and sizes. Rob, check out Double Monk range of shoes https://www.doublemonk.com/ . I personally prefer a dress shoes with a plain toe over one with a toe cap. You can also go for custom made; https://andrewmcdonald.com.au/ https://kazuna.com.au/shoes/ . Next time you're in Sydney; https://www.loakeshoes.com.au/ , https://124shoes.com/ . If you want something cheaper and that you will hardly wear, go for Aquila or Florsheim. Why spend the money on something you will wear maybe once a year. Save some money for another pair of ostrich boots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meklown Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I do love a Church's, but I suppose for a pair of shoes you're rarely going to wear ever, a Clarks will suffice? I once had a pair of Geox and it was pretty okay, except that it didn't last me too long. I am currently wearing a pair from Magnanni. I'd never heard anything of this (Spanish) brand before I bought the pair, but so far they have been doing fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 20, 2020 Author Share Posted May 20, 2020 many thanks fine people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 In black, whole cut is the only way to go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wineguy Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I like Alden for dress shoes particularly the Shell Cordovan. Aldenshoe.com. And for casual Trask has some great different leathers. I have a pair of the Buffalo hide boots and Sheep skin loafers that are very soft. Trask.com. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Colt45 Posted May 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted May 20, 2020 14 hours ago, El Presidente said: court date. Definitely go with boots then - they'll keep the shackles from chafing. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chibearsv Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I'm not much for wearing dress clothes but my Johnston and Murphy dress shoes are well made, reasonably priced, fit well, and are comfortable. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monocle Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 1 hour ago, wineguy said: I like Alden for dress shoes particularly the Shell Cordovan. Aldenshoe.com. And for casual Trask has some great different leathers. I have a pair of the Buffalo hide boots and Sheep skin loafers that are very soft. Trask.com. This fella knows what’s up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StogieSteve23 Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 I've received a few pairs of Zelli shoes through work and love them. They tend to run a 1/2-1 size small, Johnston & Murphy is also a nice brand that doesn't break the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webbo Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 20 hours ago, Fuzz said: Allen Edmonds are not widely available in Aus, when I looked around for a pair of dress shoes last year. You'd be hard pressed to find them, and if you did, very small range of styles and sizes. Rob, check out Double Monk range of shoes https://www.doublemonk.com/ . I personally prefer a dress shoes with a plain toe over one with a toe cap. You can also go for custom made; https://andrewmcdonald.com.au/ https://kazuna.com.au/shoes/ . Next time you're in Sydney; https://www.loakeshoes.com.au/ , https://124shoes.com/ . If you want something cheaper and that you will hardly wear, go for Aquila or Florsheim. Why spend the money on something you will wear maybe once a year. Save some money for another pair of ostrich boots. Loakes are a very good shoe in the 1880 range. Made in Northampton in the UK which is the Havana of shoe-making so don't go NC? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdriver Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 6:58 PM, Smokin Bulldog said: https://oakstreetbootmakers.com Big fan. Great quality at good prices. They have that hand made quality but are not overly fancy, which fits for us engineer types. Also they are having a big sale that may have sucked me into another pair of boots today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorrowful Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I wear a suit almost daily, and dress shoes for sure daily. For me, the shoes that were best made are: Ralph Lauren Purple label: indestructible and extremely comfortable. Very classic style Brioni: what more can be said about brioni? one of the top 3 men's companies Hermes: very well made, but not the most comfortable. A bit tight until it breaks in Santoni: As good as anything else on this list but at half the price. I don't know why I don't just default to these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in0gravity Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Another vote for Crockett & Jones. I also like Loake Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyjb Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Don't wear anything too flashy or expensive, you don't want to have to fight bubba for them when you get inside. A cheap pair of Dunlop Volley's are a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 17 minutes ago, mikeyjb said: Don't wear anything too flashy or expensive, you don't want to have to fight bubba for them when you get inside. A cheap pair of Dunlop Volley's are a good choice. Nope, you want a good, sturdy pair of heavy shoes. Perfect for shattering kneecaps. Not that I would know anything about that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wine_junkie Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Crocket & Jones is a solid boot. Viberg makes an insanely high quality boot, especially their shell Cordovan. They are the most selective with the Horween stuff. Ralph Lauren Purple is made by Edward Jones (Tom Ford used to be as well) I -love- Bontoni for quality and style as well. The Real Real can be an excellent site to find true value in these higher end brands. I found some Tom Ford and John Lobb shoes brand new for 1/3 of retail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintagerodshop Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 I have purchased a few pairs from Ace Marks. Nice styles, decent construction, super resonable prices. https://www.acemarks.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throberto Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Get your self to Northamptonshire, the home of English shoemaking and do a tour of the factory shops:https://northamptonshoes.com/Sent from my GM1903 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
in0gravity Posted May 21, 2020 Share Posted May 21, 2020 Lottusse also makes excellent shoes. I have a pair of brown suedes Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 5/19/2020 at 8:05 PM, El Presidente said: What do you look for in the build? As an international cigar baron, surely you're looking to hit that difficult sweet spot between Austin Powers, and the Malboro Man. haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFullMontecristo Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 strut on in wearing these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99call Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, TheFullMontecristo said: strut on in wearing these. If you're going to go Pimp......go full Pimp.....goldfish is a must Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 4 hours ago, 99call said: If you're going to go Pimp......go full Pimp.....goldfish is a must Brilliant. I wonder if they come in piranha ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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