Need a New Pair of Shoes ( Pics of what I have)

[atct86]

I am in need of a pair of shoes that sit in between a my Boat Shoes and by Alden Oxfords. I would like them to be going out, semi-formal occasions, and even to wear with jeans.

I prefer lighter shades of brown.

Under $200 would be nice.

I currently have :



&



&

[DocHolliday]

Chukkas? Maybe a blucher? There's such a Trad influence, I'm tempted to say plain toe blucher in shell, but lighter shell is hard to come by these days.

[Lawman]

Aside from style, cost is going to be a driving issue. Coming in under $200 is a tough price point. You might try www.grapevinehill.com. What is your size? The www.teamshoeseaport.com site had some incredible deals on Aldens recently, including some real wardrobe staples in the $160 range. The www.aldenshoes.com site also has some nice specials on Aldens. Other than that, I'd troll ebay and ebay.co.uk. Used is another option to consider.

[DocHolliday]

Oops, I missed the under $200 request. Out goes the shell.

[atct86]

Originally Posted by DocHolliday

Oops, I missed the under $200 request. Out goes the shell.

I was thinking a more casual approach. like the alden the horse bit loafers, or maybe something from allen Edmond?

[southbound35]

I know Cole Haan doesn't get much love around here (and rightfully so), but I really like this style. I can only presume that, at their $475 retail price, they are significanly better constructed than CH's normal lines of shoes (probably not up to Alden or AE standards, but good). The price at Gilt.com is $228.

http://cdn2.gilt.com/images/share/up...g?4_1232046989

http://www.gilt.com/s/colemen/product/9528355

Here's the description of the same shoe in the oxford style from the CH site. There are none of the oxfords available on CH's site; I'm assuming they sold their stock of the oxford to Gilt Group.

"Luxe hand-burnished monkstrap in fine Italian grain leather and concealed NIKE AIR Technology for ultimate cushioning. Authenic Norweigen welt. Artisan hand-stitched details. Genuine Bologna construction. Fully leather lined. Leather sole with stacked leather/rubber heel. Handcrafted in Italy."

[atct86]

what about these?

http://stores.channeladvisor.com/gra...m)%20-%20Chili

[southbound35]

Originally Posted by atct86

what about these?

I think those are much closer to your Alden loafer end of the spectrum than your boat shoe end. IMO, they're a bit too dressy for jeans.

[Lawman]

What is your size?

[grimslade]

I recommend Alden longwings on the Plaza last for your next purchase. And every subsequent purchase too.

[gdl203]

Suede !!

[atct86]

What about these?

Allen-edmonds Burke in Tan



I am tending to lean towards slip ons.

[NoVaguy]

Right now I'm wearing the Trickers Marlow in pebble grained brown.

I like grimslade's Alden Longwing suggestion - the store in Seattle (J. Gilbert) has what appears to be some exemplary wingtips.

The $200 limit means you'll probably have to scour ebay and the sale racks - but it's not impossible. I built up most of my shoe collection that way. I think only 7 or 8 pairs (and I have a lot more) were more than $200.

Some other suggestions - a dark brown monkstrap (such as the BB version or the C&J Savile) or chelsea/jodhpur boot (such as the AE Taunton or RM Williams Craftsman)

If you want to go the loafer route, I think the Alden Bit loafer shows up with regularity on Ebay.

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by atct86

What about these?

Allen-edmonds Burke in Tan



I am tending to lean towards slip ons.

The style is okay, but I don't like the two toned thing going on there.

[southbound35]

Originally Posted by atct86

What about these?

Allen-edmonds Burke in Tan

I am tending to lean towards slip ons.

I think you're on the right track; that one is more in the jeans level of formality. I like penny loafers, but prefer something with a lower vamp than that style. +1 on not digging the two-tone.