Decent inexpensive (as possible) "cap-toe" shoe to wear with suit pants?

tomjonesrocks · Mar 8, 2009

I'd like to buy some black "cap-toe" style shoes to wear with a suit I purchased. Unfortunately, I know zero about decent shoes and would ordinarily just buy something at the mall. Perhaps that's OK--but I guess if I can find a good "bang for buck" item here that would be great. I know this may seem incredibly cheap--but I'd *love* to spend under $100 for these if I can--but could be convinced to spend a little more if there's a drastic quality difference. These by definition are going to get worn in my closet a handful of times a year at most. I just don't want to look "cheap" -- these could get worn at a job interview or the like. Any suggestions? In case I'm describing what I'm looking for poorly, I'm looking for something like this: ECCO Austin Cap Toe Tie http://www.zappos.com/product/7270050/color/72 ...but I'd also consider something a bit more 'decortative', such as: BÃ¸rn 'Spartan' Wing Tip Oxford http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3002462?...:referralID=NA Thanks!

wmmk · Mar 8, 2009

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue should fit the bill.

babygreenspots · Mar 8, 2009

Check these out.

videocrew · Mar 8, 2009

Both of those are appallingly ugly, and ludicrously overpriced. The first is completely inappropriate with a suit, and the second looks pretty ugly too.

If there is a Johnston and Murphy outlet near you, get the Adler:
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?pid=22872

I've seen them for ~120. You're going to want something with a leather (not rubber) sole and preferably the laces should meet at a point, like the Adler, instead of in 2 flaps like the ECCOs.

Concordia · Mar 8, 2009

Charles Tyrwhitt sells reasonably styled, cheap shoes. Can't speak to durability or anything else. But they do look like real shoes.

ppllzz · Mar 8, 2009

check out yoox, they have some more conservative italian shoes that would look really good with a suit

wetnose · Mar 8, 2009

Keep an eye out for ebay...sometimes you can get good deals on AE like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=120382603880

tps16 · Mar 9, 2009

Originally Posted by babygreenspots

Check these out.
What's the leather that they use like? These could be great for rainy days

huy · Mar 9, 2009

Check on ebay for Allen Edmonds. You can find them used for around $50.

babygreenspots · Mar 9, 2009

Originally Posted by tps16

What's the leather that they use like? These could be great for rainy days

It's not fabulous, but unbeatable at the price. I have a pair and they are better looking than in the picture. Pretty decent, standard, shoe. Also, goodyear-welted.

tomjonesrocks · Mar 10, 2009

Thanks for all the feedback everyone! Decisions, decisions.

Guess I'm leaning towards the Johnston Murphy suggestion as there is an outlet near me--their price on those is roughly $150 including tax.

The Nunes Coreas are tempting at a +$60 savings (after shipping and Euro conversion they're $87.30) and would pull the trigger but am worried what happens if the fit is off. $60 might be worth the gamble...will think on it a couple more days.

Same with some Maldini's I found at Yoox for $130--could end up shipping them around in the event the fit isn't great--that option might not even practically exist ordering overseas.

Looks like you have to involve eBay to get a deal on AE? Would like to avoid eBay if possible and am not considering preowned for this so I guess I've ruled that out.

Thanks again!

ehnihl · Mar 10, 2009

If you want something good, you need to spend more...lol

maufic · Mar 10, 2009

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

Looks like you have to involve eBay to get a deal on AE? Would like to avoid eBay if possible and am not considering preowned for this so I guess I've ruled that out.

Thanks again!

Amazon has some good deals on AEs.

Tarmac · Mar 10, 2009

Originally Posted by tomjonesrocks

The Nunes Coreas are tempting at a +$60 savings (after shipping and Euro conversion they're $87.30) and would pull the trigger but am worried what happens if the fit is off. $60 might be worth the gamble...will think on it a couple more days.

Get 2 pair to cover your sizes, sell what doesn't fit here. I am 100% sure you can get $60 for them.

SkinnyGoomba · Mar 10, 2009

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