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How versatile is this wholecut?

lawyerdad

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They are perfectly appropriate in any of those situations.
 

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I'd wear them business casual, suit and jeans (not simultaneously of course
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I actually agree with Kasper on this one. I don't like that ridgeback with a suit. What the hell do I know though.
 

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Originally Posted by lawyerdad
They are perfectly appropriate in any of those situations.
+1

And they're fabulous
 

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Originally Posted by skalogre
I'd wear them business casual, suit and jeans (not simultaneously of course
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Edit:
Lawyerdad as usual is quicker than I to the draw.


It's that fancy Belgian beer you drink - slows you down.
You should send it to me for proper disposal.
 

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Originally Posted by Con Biz Dresser
I don't think they are appropriate for the average work environment. I could see how they might look good with dressier jeans or odd pants for the weekend.

-1

I'd wear them with suits, with slacks, with just about everything other than jeans.
 

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Originally Posted by lawyerdad
It's that fancy Belgian beer you drink - slows you down.
You should send it to me for proper disposal.


Nevah!

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It doesn't matter now. I tried to pick them up on the sellers forum and they were snapped up before I could get to them. I appreciate your opinions.
 

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Not to rain on the parade, but The Rules do specify that balmorals are best worn with a suit.
 

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Good for all occassions but rain.
 

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Originally Posted by Jared
Not to rain on the parade, but The Rules do specify that balmorals are best worn with a suit.

Believe me, you're not raining on anyone's parade. Whoever got these shoes will live happily ever after
 

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Originally Posted by Jared
Not to rain on the parade, but The Rules do specify that balmorals are best worn with a suit.

"The Rules." Right.

And I suppose 95% of the shoes that are actually worn in the work environment with a suit - big clunky, black, squared toe, rubber soled, kenneth cole-esque shoes - are appropriate?

The answer depends on whether you're comfortable wearing them and like the look. There is definitely nothing wrong about wearing them, even in a "conservative" environment, whatever that means.

BTW, i think those wholecuts would qualify as bals.
 

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