Mezlan shoe opinion needed

i wouldn't.

I've found mezlan quality to be not bad, but that is not an attractive shoe and will look a bit off with a suit.

hmm, that price is a bit of a dead zone. Its too much to pay for cole haan, mezlan, florsheim, etc, but its not enough to get you into some new AE.

here's my suggest...a set of barely used AE cliftons in walnut:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALLEN-EDMONDS-CLIFTON-OXFORD-WALNUT-11-EEE-WIDE-325-/370530376659?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item564554dbd3


not sure of your size, but they are pretty easy to find.

if you find the color too light, just add some darker polish

I think so, but like I said, if you think its too light, some brown kiwi shoe polish turns it into a bit more of reddish brown, which I find pleasing.

Mezlan is rather unfocused in its designs, from making some really beautiful shoes to some dreadful ones. The ones you posted are not easy on the eyes.

Take Quadcammer's advice and look into Allen Edmonds on sale or Allen Edmonds 'Factory Seconds'.
The seconds will be new but with possible blemishes; nothing to worry about and you'll get a lot more shoe for the money. You may have to be patient when searching for the bargains.

Congratulations on your purchase! Yes, the Vernon is just fine with any suit. Wear in good health.