Help me decide which plain black oxford to buy

[emc894]

Time has come for me to get a plain black cap toe oxford. It is a definite void in my closet and a fun excuse to buy a new shoe.

I am trying to decide between:

Edward Green

Chelsea 202 Last (or 82 or 888), Black Calf

Gaziano & Girling

Oxford in Black Calf on the GG06 Last

John Lobb

City II.

I also have the JL Philip II in the back of my mind but really need a plain toe more.


Right now, I am leaning towards the G&G. I have not tried any on yet but live in nyc so I can do that easily on Saturday by stopping by Bergdorfs and Leffot.


This thread is really relavant but hasnt helped me make up my mind http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=59162

 

[huskyzealot]

You really can't go wrong with any of the above options. My vote would be for the Lobbs...no real reason though.

 

[forseti6]

+1 For the G&G. I'm sort of partial to them. But agree, you can't really go wrong...

 

[glenjay]

I personally would go for the Lobbs. I like EG but the Chelsea is a bit mundane (even in the 888) when compaired to your other choices.

I can't speak to the G&G shoes as I have never owned a pair (but I plan to at some point). I understand that G&G makes a very good shoe, but the Lobbs I own are the best fitting shoes I have in my collection (other than perhaps my bespoke shoes). I also like the sleeker style of the Lobbs.

I just noticed the date of the original post, so this advice is certinly moot, but the decision to be made is still certainly an interesting one. I wonder what the OP actually decided?

 

[stu00a]

breathtaking pairs

 

[blahman]

Liking the Eddy Gs there the most. Anyway, why black when you can go brown?

 

[nutcracker]

If you're willing to shell out $$ for JL Philip II ($1500 prestige range), you can also consider the Holden oxford from G&G's Deco range, the Bodie oxford from Anthony Cleverly, or even upgrade the EG Chelsee to TD treatment with better quality leather/fiddle waist.

 

[theyare]

Of your choices my vote would be the Lobbs.
But you should also take a look at the G&G oxford on the DG70, which I prefer to the GG06

 

[JayJay]

Lobb Philip II.

 

[IBJanky]

Jesus, they all look the same, get whatever fits your foot and your budget best.

myke

 

[DerekS]

as much as i love JL, id go for the G&Gs.

 

[emc894]

I thought this would be pretty close. I am going to go to the lobb store at lunch and take a look.

 

[JamesX]

JL is the most fashion forward of the 3.

EG is the most conservative.

 

[fabrix]

I agree with your call James.

 

[Kauai]

I am a fan of the Lobbs