Your one essential Spring/Summer shoe

The Louche · Mar 24, 2011

I'm obsessed with penny loafers right now, and gradually becoming more obsessed with my new Alden/BB tassels. I will certainly wear each quite a bit - pennies with everything except for conservative business dress, tassels mainly sockless with conservative business dress.

I'll also wear some boat shoes, and am hoping to pick up some dirty bucks to complement my white pair.

southbound35 · Mar 24, 2011

Various loafers for the office (very casual work environment). Drivers and Jack Purcells for non-work pursuits.

w.o.e.is.me. · Mar 24, 2011

Originally Posted by miketoc

And after over a year of lurking I finally register so I can vote boat shoe.

JayJay · Mar 24, 2011

For me, spring means it's time to pull out my whiskey shells, boat shoes, and penny loafers.

cptjeff · Mar 24, 2011

Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH

I am glad that I am the lone person who selected black oxford, and not one of the people who selected sandals, or sneakers...

So you wear black oxfords on the beach? At the ballgame? At barbecues?

OP said outside of work. Being the type of person who wears black oxfords everywhere outside of work is not something I would be proud of. Becuase it would mean I'm a really boring person who leads a really boring life.

Holdfast · Mar 24, 2011

Mid-tan loafers, I think. Pretty versatile items.

Although, in truth, I don't think I really have a "go-to" shoe, as such.

lasbar · Mar 24, 2011

Originally Posted by Kuro

thinking of getting some white supergas for this summer

All the Italian girls I used to fancy 25 years ago had them...

I used to love them...

Kuro · Mar 24, 2011

Originally Posted by lasbar

All the Italian girls I used to fancy 25 years ago had them...

I used to love them...

the girls or the shoes?

interesting that you say this because for years i only saw italian women wearing these and wondering if they were available for men...only just recently are the sold in nyc.

gurrenlagaan · Mar 24, 2011

Boat shoes just ooze that spring sumer feel, something in bright red shiz

Raralith · Mar 24, 2011

White bucks

Srynerson · Mar 24, 2011

"Other" = Spectators for me.

bringusingoodale · Mar 24, 2011

Thrifted some AE driving shoes in tan suede. I think I am going to wear these like other people wear sandals. In my mind I think I can wear them with denim and probably chinos, but I won't find out for sure until I try them.

Master Squirrel · Mar 24, 2011

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman

I'm hoping it to be the new Strawfuts I purchased.

Alas, we are still ensconced in snow in these parts, so Spring may never arrive.

This.

Working Stiff · Mar 24, 2011

I'm much less a fan of boat shoes these days, now that they are frat boy shoes. Bucks are good.

I'm looking to get some very thin-soled / low profile black lace-ups for this summer. maybe a two eyelet derby. To wear with dark, loose pants (navy or black) and t-shirts.

TRA8324 · Mar 24, 2011

Originally Posted by Working Stiff

I'm much less a fan of boat shoes these days, now that they are frat boy shoes.

I've heard a couple people say this. Maybe it's just because i'm in the south, but i've found boat shoes to always be popular with the preppy/fratty crowd. They were popular when I was in a fraternity in the mid 00's. I think they've become more popular with hipsters lately due to the whole americana trend.

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