Papa Doble
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I recently acquired a pair of AE Park Avenues and a pair of AE Strands, both black. I would've preferred the Strands to be brown, but they were what I thought was a good deal used on eBay ($55 with shipping). I obviously need at least one more pair in brown, merlot, burgundy, or a comparable color. My feeling is that I should get a pair in one of these colors before I get one in a lighter brown like walnut, but please advise. It would be nice if they worked with both dress pants and jeans. I'm not currently interested in loafers, and tend to prefer balmorals to bluchers. I'm willing to buy shoes that would retail around $300. I'd appreciate any advice first on the style you'd choose next, and second on any particular shoes you'd choose.
I'm not set on AE, but am considering Fifth Avenues (brown) and McAllisters (merlot). I'd prefer not to repeat, but I also like Park Avenues (dark brown, merlot) and Strands (brown). I've found quite a few interesting styles on Herring Shoes, although I'll eat a lot of shipping cost if they don't fit. Even with international shipping, for example the Herring Knightsbridge (Oxford) is $238. Can anyone comment on the quality of these? And, should I avoid polished leather, as in the Herring Keele, which is tempting at $165? I'm not sure of the differences between polished and burnished leather. Many AE shoes have burnished leather.
I'm not set on AE, but am considering Fifth Avenues (brown) and McAllisters (merlot). I'd prefer not to repeat, but I also like Park Avenues (dark brown, merlot) and Strands (brown). I've found quite a few interesting styles on Herring Shoes, although I'll eat a lot of shipping cost if they don't fit. Even with international shipping, for example the Herring Knightsbridge (Oxford) is $238. Can anyone comment on the quality of these? And, should I avoid polished leather, as in the Herring Keele, which is tempting at $165? I'm not sure of the differences between polished and burnished leather. Many AE shoes have burnished leather.