gettingmarried123
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Hello all,
I am looking for a new pair of dress shoes to wear for my upcoming wedding in November.
The specifics of my suit aren't finalized yet but I do know that it will be a medium shade of gray. So I would like to go with a light-ish brown pair of dress shoes.
Up to this point, I have mostly owned the likes of AE and Aldens. However, I am interested in branching out to perhaps an English pair of shoes since the quality seems to be a step up. The problem is that I live in the states so finding places to try on/buy some of these brands are a bit of a challenge.
That being said, I am completely overwhelmed by the options so far and could use some guidance.
For clarification, here is where I stand on various brands (I have sort of listed them based on alleged quality, starting with the top):
Edward Green: Beautiful, amazing shoes. Their Chestnut Chelseas are right down my alley:
https://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoes/chelsea-chestnut-antique-calf-202-last.html
However, I'm not sure that I want to spend that kind of money on a pair of shoes right now.
John Lobb: Very attractive shoes but I can't seem to find any that are in the lighter browns. They are also pretty pricey. However, there is a store in Houston, TX (which is about 3 hours from me) which would give me a chance to try some on. But the fact that I don't see any in the color I'm looking for takes them out of the running.
Crockett & Jones: I am really digging these and they seem to be a step down from EG and JL in terms of price point with little (if any) sacrifice in overall quality. The favorites that I have come across:
https://www.crockettandjones.com/westbourne-chestnut-calf/
https://www.crockettandjones.com/egerton-tan-calf/
https://www.crockettandjones.com/dorset-2-tan-calf/
I am trying to determine if the higher price for the Hand Grade Collection is worth it or if I would be content sticking with something from their Main Line Collection. The price difference is around 200 dollars. The other issue is that I have no idea where to find these locally to try them on.
Vass: I really like these:
https://www.vass-shoes.com/en/node/291
https://www.vass-shoes.com/en/node/302
But the same problem as above. I don't know where to try them on at locally. According to their website, the only US distributor is No Man Walks Alone in NYC. But I looked at No Man Walks Alone's selection online and nothing jumped out to me.
Alfred Sargent: They have a lovely selection. The Pendle, Portland, and Hunt stand out in particular.
http://alfredsargent.co.uk/handgrade-range/pendle/
http://alfredsargent.co.uk/handgrade-range/portland/
http://alfredsargent.co.uk/exclusive-range/hunt/
But same problem. Where to try these on/buy them at?
Tricker's: Similar styles as above. Wiltshire, Hamilton, Belgrave. But not sure if these are on the same level as C&J?
https://www.trickers.com/row/mens/town-shoes/wiltshire-5618.html
https://www.trickers.com/row/mens/town-shoes/hamilton-7200.html
https://www.trickers.com/row/mens/town-shoes/belgrave-town-shoe-1064.html
Carlos Santos: Not english but some people have mentioned that they are great quality for the price point. Really love various shoes in their "braga" color
https://santosshoes.com/product/derby-shoe-4/
https://santosshoes.com/product/cap-toe-oxford-shoe-2/
https://santosshoes.com/product/lace-up-shoe-4/
But again: no stores around me. Also, I'm not sure if they are on the leve of the English shoes mentioned above.
I looked at some other brands but you get the general idea of the style that I'm going for.
Any advice? Recommendations on being able to find the proper-fitting pair and having them shipped to the states?
Thanks in advance!
I am looking for a new pair of dress shoes to wear for my upcoming wedding in November.
The specifics of my suit aren't finalized yet but I do know that it will be a medium shade of gray. So I would like to go with a light-ish brown pair of dress shoes.
Up to this point, I have mostly owned the likes of AE and Aldens. However, I am interested in branching out to perhaps an English pair of shoes since the quality seems to be a step up. The problem is that I live in the states so finding places to try on/buy some of these brands are a bit of a challenge.
That being said, I am completely overwhelmed by the options so far and could use some guidance.
For clarification, here is where I stand on various brands (I have sort of listed them based on alleged quality, starting with the top):
Edward Green: Beautiful, amazing shoes. Their Chestnut Chelseas are right down my alley:
https://www.edwardgreen.com/shop/shoes/chelsea-chestnut-antique-calf-202-last.html
However, I'm not sure that I want to spend that kind of money on a pair of shoes right now.
John Lobb: Very attractive shoes but I can't seem to find any that are in the lighter browns. They are also pretty pricey. However, there is a store in Houston, TX (which is about 3 hours from me) which would give me a chance to try some on. But the fact that I don't see any in the color I'm looking for takes them out of the running.
Crockett & Jones: I am really digging these and they seem to be a step down from EG and JL in terms of price point with little (if any) sacrifice in overall quality. The favorites that I have come across:
https://www.crockettandjones.com/westbourne-chestnut-calf/
https://www.crockettandjones.com/egerton-tan-calf/
https://www.crockettandjones.com/dorset-2-tan-calf/
I am trying to determine if the higher price for the Hand Grade Collection is worth it or if I would be content sticking with something from their Main Line Collection. The price difference is around 200 dollars. The other issue is that I have no idea where to find these locally to try them on.
Vass: I really like these:
https://www.vass-shoes.com/en/node/291
https://www.vass-shoes.com/en/node/302
But the same problem as above. I don't know where to try them on at locally. According to their website, the only US distributor is No Man Walks Alone in NYC. But I looked at No Man Walks Alone's selection online and nothing jumped out to me.
Alfred Sargent: They have a lovely selection. The Pendle, Portland, and Hunt stand out in particular.
http://alfredsargent.co.uk/handgrade-range/pendle/
http://alfredsargent.co.uk/handgrade-range/portland/
http://alfredsargent.co.uk/exclusive-range/hunt/
But same problem. Where to try these on/buy them at?
Tricker's: Similar styles as above. Wiltshire, Hamilton, Belgrave. But not sure if these are on the same level as C&J?
https://www.trickers.com/row/mens/town-shoes/wiltshire-5618.html
https://www.trickers.com/row/mens/town-shoes/hamilton-7200.html
https://www.trickers.com/row/mens/town-shoes/belgrave-town-shoe-1064.html
Carlos Santos: Not english but some people have mentioned that they are great quality for the price point. Really love various shoes in their "braga" color
https://santosshoes.com/product/derby-shoe-4/
https://santosshoes.com/product/cap-toe-oxford-shoe-2/
https://santosshoes.com/product/lace-up-shoe-4/
But again: no stores around me. Also, I'm not sure if they are on the leve of the English shoes mentioned above.
I looked at some other brands but you get the general idea of the style that I'm going for.
Any advice? Recommendations on being able to find the proper-fitting pair and having them shipped to the states?
Thanks in advance!