Considering Johston & Murphey Cap-Toe - Good Call?

[KingOfTheForum]

NO. Why spend that much on a shoe that you're planning on ditching for an upgrade? Buying that shoe will just take away from money that could spend on the AE.

If you're against the idea of scrapping together a little more money and buying the AE outright, I'd suggest going to an outlet and buying an inexpensive (Read: approx. $50) pair of captoes. If you polish and care for them, they'll look fine, and you can beat them up without a care in the world.

 

[JLibourel]

Originally Posted by JamesX

What I don't like about 5th Avenue is the Baroque on the Toe Cap. Aside from that there are no real difference between the two.

What do you have against its being a punch-cap? It makes it less suitable as a tuxedo shoe, for which the Park Avenue is a second- or third-rate choice anyway. Some sartorial authorities rate the punch cap higher than the plain captoes for daytime formaliy. (I assume by "Baroque" you mean "broguing.")

 

[ArthurVandalay]

Originally Posted by Ahheck01

Which is what?

I believe it said something like "When in doubt, go with black, which goes with everything."


Rubbish.

 

[dallasdandy]

Try ebay for a nice pair of Park Avenues; better to wait for the AEs than go with JM

 

[Bandit44]

Back from the dead, I have always bought Aristocrafts and generally like the way they fit my feet. The last pair of wingtips I purchased were made in Mexico and are a step down from the USA shoes that I loved. My parents lived right down the street from the Genesco plant in Nashville and I went their often to purchase seconds. Haven't looked at their Crown Aristocraft to see if they measure up to Alden/AE. No longer interested in the brand.