Sanguis Mortuum
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I agree, those Bally's are Very expensive at $450.
I understand where ur coming from, but like I said, I am looking for something similar, since the shoes from the movie are probably next to impossible to find.
I have looked at countless plain toe derby's and found nothing close in shape or color, and I came across those Bally's and thought they looked close enough, to me at least.
As far as shoe knowledge goes, I am here to learn.
You got it!, and who cares they are not the same shoes?, you obviously seem pretty obsessed about the EXACT SHAPE of the shoes, who cares they are not bluchers?, or the same color?...
You say they don't have "ANYTHING IN COMMON"... are you taking the piss?, from a distance, I see no little difference.
As far as shoe knowledge goes, I am here to learn.
In that case... I really think you could do much better than those Bally for $450
These aren't an identical match to the shoes, but they are nice shoes and maybe something you'd be interested in:
Loake Knightsbridge (~ $235 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/loake/products/2606.php
Loake Beaufort (~ $235 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/loake/products/4479.php
Crockett & Jones Weymouth Handgrade (~ $560 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/crockett/products/366.php
Crockett & Jones Rosemoor Handgrade (~ $575 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/crockett/products/2953.php
Crockett & Jones Drummond (~ $425 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/crockett/products/1864.php
Crockett & Jones Edgware (~ $405 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/crockett/products/2693.php
Crockett & Jones Wembley (~ $410 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/crockett/products/2957.php
Barker Mozart Handgrade (~ $460 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/barker/products/3482.php
Barker Alderney Handgrade (~ $460 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/barker/products/3059.php
Barker Exeter Handgrade (~ $300 w/o VAT)
http://www.pediwear.co.uk/barker/products/3633.php
Allen Edmonds Kenilworth ($280)
http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline/producti_SF8005_1_40000000001_-1
If you want that pointy styling, you may also want to look at some Italian brands like Berluti, Bontoni, Borrelli, Santoni, Sutor Mantellassi (but you run the risk of getting pricier as they're less readily avialable on sale IMO) like some of these:
Sutor Mantellassi Derbys
http://www.shopthefinest.com/p-25393-sutor-mantellassi-brown-shoes-size-85-us-75-uk.aspx
Sutor Mantellassi Derbys
http://www.shopthefinest.com/p-37753-sutor-mantellassi-brown-shoes-size-85-us-75-uk.aspx
Sutor Mantellassi Wingtips
http://www.shopthefinest.com/p-42890-sutor-mantellassi-dark-brown-shoes-size-85-us-75-uk.aspx
I find that www.shopthefinest.com has some good deals on Italian brands, you might want to check there.
PHEW. You're lucky I have nothing to do on a Sunday night on a business trip.
Guys, just a quick update from my part, I bought these
http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main...DER<>folder_id=2534374306418055&bmUID=juBBMiK
And I absolutely LOVE THEM, they are stunning in person!, wore them once, and got a ton of compliments, I am very happy with my decision.
The craftsmanship on these shoes is superb, the simplicity of the style is what I like the most, so clean.
I thought I shared what my final purchase was, I really appreciate all the advice I got in here, wether the criticism was constructive or not, that's beside the point now, I surprised myself looking at things other than the styling shoe, such the build quality, leather quality, and I have to say, these Testoni's ticked all the boxes for me, otherwise I would have returned them to saks.
If Testoni ticks all the boxes in quality for you, you are setting low standards.