Tuxedo Shoes In NYC

DAZNYC · Aug 15, 2012

Hey Everyone, so I am getting married in October and need to find a pair of reasonably priced ($200-$350) oxford laced patent leather tuxedo shoes. I have tried all high-end department stores with no luck. All carrying the same 3 brands....Ferragamo, Boss and Prada. Anybody have any suggestions on where to go?

msulinski · Aug 15, 2012

You can go to Brooks Brothers and get a Peale and Co. patent leather balmoral for $348. I believe Alden has a similar shoe at a similar price.
Florsheim has an even cheaper one (low $100s).

The Alden and the Brooks Brothers should be well-constructed high quality shoes, moreso than the brands you have already looked at.

DAZNYC · Aug 15, 2012

Thanks msulinski, I actually went to Brooks Brothers on Madison last night and had no luck. I will def. go check out Alden & Florsheim though.

msulinski · Aug 15, 2012

DAZNYC said:
Thanks msulinski, I actually went to Brooks Brothers on Madison last night and had no luck. I will def. go check out Alden & Florsheim though.

When you say you had no luck, did they just not have them in your size?

Edit: Saw that the poster went to the Madison store.

TheFoo · Aug 15, 2012

Alden will have patent oxfords that are goodyear-welted and they can order your size if they don't have it. The Peals sold at Brooks are not goodyear-welted as far as I know.

Fred G. Unn · Aug 15, 2012

Ok, it's not exactly what you asked but the Crockett & Jones Cheam is approx. $350 (£211.00) if you order them online:
http://www.shoes.shoppingsection.co...c?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=452&Category_Code=
You could always go in the NYC C&J store on 56th and see if you like them.

If you go to BB on Madison be sure to go up half a block and check Paul Stuart too.
http://www.paulstuart.com/
Their website just has a patent blutcher for $375 but they always have a lot more in store than on their site:
http://www.paulstuart.com/product_i...08&MainCatId=14&HEADERMENUID=1&SUBPRODCATID=0

msulinski · Aug 15, 2012

mafoofan said:
Alden will have patent oxfords that are goodyear-welted and they can order your size if they don't have it. The Peals sold at Brooks are not goodyear-welted as far as I know.

Just to add, if the Alden shop is out the shoe in your size, you can try J. Press or J. Crew, as they carry Aldens as well.

DAZNYC · Aug 15, 2012

Had no luck in that they only had one style that was more square-toed then i was looking for.

DAZNYC · Aug 15, 2012

These are all very helpful suggestions, thanks everyone!! Keep them coming.

lee_44106 · Aug 15, 2012

mafoofan said:
Alden will have patent oxfords that are goodyear-welted and they can order your size if they don't have it. The Peals sold at Brooks are not goodyear-welted as far as I know.

Actually, the Peal patent leather oxford IS goodyear welted. I have a pair.

Formal shoes being light, I'd much prefer that it is not welted, like the one that Edward Green makes, which Leffot carries.

DAZNYC said:
Had no luck in that they only had one style that was more square-toed then i was looking for.

What do you mean square-toed? Is the shape not elongated enough for you?

In that case, try Paul Stuart, 1/2 block up the street.

Patek · Aug 15, 2012

lee_44106 said:
Actually, the Peal patent leather oxford IS goodyear welted. I have a pair.
Formal shoes being light, I'd much prefer that it is not welted, like the one that Edward Green makes, which Leffot carries.
What do you mean square-toed? Is the shape not elongated enough for you?
In that case, try Paul Stuart, 1/2 block up the street.

I have the same pair that I picked up at one of the sales over the winter. It is a decent shoe and Goodyear Welted. I do agree that it could be slimmer. Also, I had to order "C" width as the heels run wide and the "D" makes them look a little blobby in my 11.5. The "C" is about as wide as a regular "D" and it enlongates the look of the shoe.

poorsod · Aug 15, 2012

I recall C&J having exactly what you seek but more expensive than your stated price. Lobb also has an excellent example but is closer to $1500.

lee_44106 said:
Formal shoes being light, I'd much prefer that it is not welted, like the one that Edward Green makes, which Leffot carries.
What do you mean square-toed? Is the shape not elongated enough for you?
In that case, try Paul Stuart, 1/2 block up the street.

I have the Leffot version, but it is a plain toed derby.

Paul Stuart's are not a plain toed oxford.

jeff13007 · Aug 15, 2012

msulinski said:
You can go to Brooks Brothers and get a Peale and Co. patent leather balmoral for $348. I believe Alden has a similar shoe at a similar price.
Florsheim has an even cheaper one (low $100s).

The Alden and the Brooks Brothers should be well-constructed high quality shoes, moreso than the brands you have already looked at.

Are you sure about that? i always thought Alden started in the 550 range

msulinski · Aug 16, 2012

jeff13007 said:
Are you sure about that? i always thought Alden started in the 550 range

Hmm, you might be right that it isn't $350, but it should be a bit under $550 as well. I saw a few links on the internet for this shoe in the $450 range.

Plestor · Aug 16, 2012

msulinski said:
jeff13007 said:

Are you sure about that? i always thought Alden started in the 550 range

Click to expand...

Hmm, you might be right that it isn't $350, but it should be a bit under $550 as well. I saw a few links on the internet for this shoe in the $450 range.

http://www.aldenshop.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=141&ParentID=88&PageID=&Action=

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