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Thoughts on these brown oxfords?

post #1 of 9
10/31/11 at 6:39am
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They are brown that fades into a darker brown? Your personal thoughts?

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post #2 of 9
10/31/11 at 6:39am
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post #3 of 9
10/31/11 at 6:43am
Nice shoe. Are they Santoni?
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post #4 of 9
10/31/11 at 6:44am
These shoes are burnished. Yes, the toe is darker than the rest of the shoe. This effect can be created in the factory or you can do this yourself by applying a darker shade of polish to the area of the shoe you wish to burnish.
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post #5 of 9
10/31/11 at 6:49am
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they are magnanni's. So this burnished toe is a decent look, even with a suit? I want something that goes with a charcoal suit.. and I'm kinda tired of black shoes!
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post #6 of 9
10/31/11 at 7:28am
This shoe is not really appropriate for a suit. Although it has nothing to do with the burnished toe.

This shoe is a DERBY and technically for a suit you want an OXFORD (sometimes also called a BALMORAL. This has to do with the way the area around the lacing is constructed. Generally speaking, If the sidesof the shoe coming up to form the lacing are applied to the outside of the shoe as a separate piece of leather that makes it a derby. If the leather that forms the lacing area is sewn under or directly into the outside of the shoe this is considered an oxford.

In addition, the stiching detail over the 'toe' of the shoe is generally considered to be only appropriate for more casual clothing than a suit. (Perhaps with a sport coat).

You will see people wearing loafers and derbies with suits - but technically it is not correct. These shoes should only be worn with sport coats or less formal fits.

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post #7 of 9
10/31/11 at 7:31am
This would be perfectly acceptable with a suit. It's on the moderate side of burnishing and will be less noticeable in person, especially after a few polishes.
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post #8 of 9
10/31/11 at 7:34am
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Some really good feedback (and different perspectives here). I am going to take the plunge. Thanks everyone!
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post #9 of 9
10/31/11 at 7:41am
Technically Gdot is correct, but they look like nice shoes and you may be able to pull them off with a suit.
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