Advice on shoes to add to collection

It sounds like your job doesn't require highly formal dress.  If it were more formal, I would get a brown semi-brogue with closed lacing.

To tone down the formality, maybe a similar shoe but with open lacing?  Good opportunity to try a different brand, too.
 

I actually have a similar job as well as a similar collection (Black Fifth Aves, Suede Players, Walnut Players).  I think, as mentioned above, that a dark brown or chili could serve you well next.  Maybe a pair of dark brown cliftons?

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Originally Posted by Papa Doble 

I'm seeking advice on the next couple pairs of shoes I should add to my collection below. My workplace is truly casual (some even wear shorts in the summer), so I am at the upper end of formality if I wear chinos and a dress shirt, which is what I usually wear (or jeans). I do wear suits and sport coats occasionally outside of work, though I think for now I am covered for wear with suits. Obviously, big gaps in my collection are bluchers and loafers, and brown and burgundy calf or cordovan. I recently acquired and still haven't worn the Neumoks and Amoks, which I realize are perhaps not as essential at the moment. However, they were both good deals and fit well. Anyway, the styles I am considering are penny loafers, plain toe bluchers, longwing bluchers, and split toe bluchers, but please advise.

Left to Right

• AE Neumok in snuff suede: Haven't worn these yet, but I really like them and they are very comfortable. I was initially worried that they were too close to the Strands, but I think they are sufficiently different.
• AE Strand in walnut calf: Don't have the guts yet to wear to work, which is a shame, because they are my favorite pair and fit perfectly. Have been great for wear with light colored suits and chinos.
• AE Park Avenue in black calf: Have served me well for my wedding and a bunch of interviews.

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Left to Right

• AE Amok in chocolate suede: Would've preferred a dainite sole, but they were cheap ($99) and look good in my opinion. Haven't worn yet.
• Chippewa Katahdin: Have been great winter boots.
• Sperry Top-Sider: Wear these on the weekends, and yes, even to work.

I also have a really crappy pair of boots I wear in the snow, and a pair of tassel loafers that I am going to get rid of soon, so I didn't bother including them.

Since you seem to like AE I'd recommend these-

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF1607_1_40000000001_-1

and this for a laceup

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF8005_1_40000000001_-1

They can both be worn for work or leisure and are both very comfortable. I notice that you have a boat shoe there and always reccomend that you buy the best shoe available in this style so you have the right support.

The burgundy shell cordovan Leeds is a nice shoe, and is a plain-toe blucher.

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Originally Posted by msulinski 

The burgundy shell cordovan Leeds is a nice shoe, and is a plain-toe blucher.

It's also a double soled heavier shoe.

Your shoe wardrobe is fairly complete in both varieties and colors.

I would add:

U-tip (EG Dover, GG Hoove, etc)

Double Monk (JL William, etc)

Chelsea (RM Weilliams)

in that order.

Austerity brogue or quarter brogue shoes are probably too formal for your casual environment.