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Brown Shoe Decision

post #1 of 18
12/31/11 at 12:38pm
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Thinking of getting a new brown dress shoe mainly for wearing with sport coats but occasionally with suits. Not in a huge hurry, but will probably buy something in the next month or so. Here are four choices I'm pondering. I'd be grateful for any advice/opinions.


EG Russell
327327

EG Dover
327
327

Carmina Punched Captoe on Simpson Last
480

Carmina Captoe Robert Last (would be same brown as above and without brogueing on cap)
480
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post #2 of 18
12/31/11 at 1:06pm

The color on the Carmina Simpson last is very rich and elegant - I think the best of the choices above.  I don't care for the Dover.

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post #3 of 18
12/31/11 at 1:44pm
CARMINACARMINACARMINA! (Simpson)
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post #4 of 18
12/31/11 at 1:56pm
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CARMINACARMINACARMINA! (Simpson)

Spoo,

May I ask why the enthusiasm for those in particular? Given your voracious appetite for shoes, I assume you've owned both brands at least, and perhaps many or all of these individually, so I'm interested to hear your reasoning.
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post #5 of 18
12/31/11 at 2:15pm
Carmina all the way.
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post #6 of 18
12/31/11 at 3:32pm

The most appealing to my eye is the Carmina Punched Captoe on Simpson Last. 

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post #7 of 18
12/31/11 at 3:42pm
Either would be a great addition to one's collection. The Carmina, however, appeal more to my personal aesthetics. You cannot go wrong, no matter what you choose!
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post #8 of 18
12/31/11 at 4:27pm
Agree about the Carmina - I like the Roberts. All are very nice except I really don't care for the Dovers much.

it also depends on what else you have in your closet already.
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post #9 of 18
12/31/11 at 4:33pm

Having just received the carmina Robert Brown Captoe, it's a beautiful shoe- the picture on the armoury site doesn't do the toe shape justice. It's a much nicer round toe even than the armoury picture. 

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post #10 of 18
12/31/11 at 8:14pm
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CARMINACARMINACARMINA! (Simpson)

This!
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post #11 of 18
12/31/11 at 8:37pm
The Russel looks great, but fwiw I have never liked the "swan neck" stitching on EG oxfords. Dovers are beautiful, but, again fwiw, I don't think I would wear those w/ a suit, unless I had to. The Robert last from Carmina looks really nice in pics. I almost ordered one recently, but since I'm familiar w/ Alfred Sargent lasts, I ordered a pair of their Carroll loafers (w/o the tassels). They'll be my first pair of dark brown shoes. I would like to order a pair of captoes someday. I'm thinking loafers are best in warm weather and lace-ups in cool.
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post #12 of 18
1/1/12 at 11:35am
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Agree about the Carmina - I like the Roberts.

another vote for the robert.
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post #13 of 18
1/1/12 at 11:58am
I'd prefer a blucher if they're to be worn with both odd jackets and suits, but I'm not a big fan of the Dover. I prefer to wear oxfords with suits, only.
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post #14 of 18
1/1/12 at 12:20pm
Get some PRL Darltons icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif

I know most here do not like wearing bluchers with suits, but I love wearing mine with my navy suits.
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post #15 of 18
1/1/12 at 12:51pm
Carmina!!
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