Avoid buying "old man shoes"

The_Foxx · Sep 19, 2007

Just something to bear in mind when buying new shoes-- avoiding "old man shoes" by selecting something a little bit different, with a great shape to them. In particular, having a great shape to the toe (instead of too rounded), etc. That's why I started buying Lobbs (at a discount, of course).

If you're looking for some good brown shoes for under $500, you may want to consider one of these-- I think all of them are extremely sharp, and the shape of the lasts make them look pretty damned elegant to me!

All from Paul Stuart:

http://www.paulstuart.com/product_in...SUBPRODCATID=0

http://www.paulstuart.com/product_in...SUBPRODCATID=0

http://www.paulstuart.com/product_in...SUBPRODCATID=0

hossoso · Sep 19, 2007

A very SF specific PSA.

rnoldh · Sep 19, 2007

Very nice shoes Foxx.

But if you started buying Lobbs (at a discount).

Why are you suggesting that we buy Paul Stuarts

Why not Lobbs at discount for us. Or are those all for you

Tarmac · Sep 19, 2007

I like old man shoes, and by that I mean the real old vintage old man shoes like american longwings. I do dislike middle of the road modern american styles, like the AE park avenue, for example. But then again there is a place for a plain dress shoe like the AE. You don't want to show up at a funeral with a $2000 antique burled mahogany pointed berlootey, trying to look sorry for their loss.

teddieriley · Sep 19, 2007

What's the quality like of these shoes?

jsherman02 · Sep 19, 2007

The two pair on the right are on their way to Ohio...I ordered them on Monday!

sho'nuff · Sep 19, 2007

jsherman , i sent you a pm

Cantabrigian · Sep 19, 2007

The pair on the far right really caught my eye in the catalogue.

Really great last shape and a pleasant touch of antiquing IMO.

Tomasso · Sep 19, 2007

Originally Posted by The_Foxx

avoiding "old man shoes" ....... In particular, having a great shape to the toe (instead of too rounded), etc.
Are these what you would call Old Man?

Will · Sep 19, 2007

Originally Posted by Tomasso

Are these what you would call Old Man?

What does the gray haired guy holding the shoes say to you?

DocHolliday · Sep 19, 2007

I love dressing like an old man. The older and the crazier the better.

Give me the PS Grensons over the new Italian jobbies any day.

dr.no · Sep 19, 2007

Does anyone know where these are made? Construction? I may need to take a walk down to PS tomorrow.

DocHolliday · Sep 19, 2007

I spoke to a salesman about these a while back, and he said the line is meant to be a relatively affordable entry point for a younger audience. Made in Italy, though he didn't say by whom. They're not Goodyear welted, but I don't recall the construction method.

teddieriley · Sep 19, 2007

Originally Posted by dr.no

Does anyone know where these are made? Construction? I may need to take a walk down to PS tomorrow.

You and me both, although there's no PS near me. I particularly like the one on the far right (although the far left isn't bad either). For some reason, I just don't like bluchers. It's the flaps, the flaps!

Christofuh · Sep 19, 2007

I could wear these. Given all the overpriced shi'ite that's out there, $398 ain't too bad of a deal.
Provided you're willing to pay retail for anything

Avoid buying "old man shoes"

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