Advice on these shoes

[web.boards]

Are any of these good shoes for me to wear at my wedding?

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...tegoryID=16211

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...tegoryID=16215

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...&bmUID=i.Imj0S

 

[stevent]

I like the To Boot ones best but hard to say without more info on what you're wearing

 

[Patek]

Both of the HB pairs are terrible--especially the last ones. There are many threads here on what to look for in a dress shoe so I won't start a new one.

I don't know much about TBNY, but they look passable.

 

[tgt465]

Broguing patterns (the little holes on the To Boot shoe) make the shoe a more casual piece. Most here would consider the To Boot shoe too informal for a proper wedding.

The "Apron Toe" is ugly.

The non-brogued wingtip might be okay.

I assume you're looking at these shoes because they are what your budget allows? The Park Avenue model from Allen Edmonds costs a bit more but is a much better shoe that is formal enough for a wedding.

 

[entrero]

Get a real pair of shoes here: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=229174 I hope you're not on a last minute shopping spree...

 

[MyOtherLife]

Originally Posted by entrero

Get a real pair of shoes here: http://www.styleforum.net/showthread.php?t=229174

I hope you're not on a last minute shopping spree...

And from that link, choose the Allen Edmonds Park Avenue in black.

Congratulations for your wedding day and may all go well.

 

[cmacey]

Originally Posted by web.boards

Are any of these good shoes for me to wear at my wedding?

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...tegoryID=16211

http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalo...tegoryID=16215

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/...&bmUID=i.Imj0S

I wouldn't bother with those options; follow entrero's advice...(spend the extra cash.)

 

[web.boards]

1.) What about the Fifth Ave: Black Calf, Brown Burnished Calf, Walnut Calf. Price - Calf $245? I like the look of this one as well as the one you guys suggested.

2.) After the wedding, will these be OK to wear with a suit for work?

Thank you guys.

 

[cmacey]

Originally Posted by web.boards

1.) What about the Fifth Ave: Black Calf, Brown Burnished Calf, Walnut Calf. Price - Calf $245? I like the look of this one as well as the one you guys suggested.

2.) After the wedding, will these be OK to wear with a suit for work?

Thank you guys.

Yes. I wear mine with suits.

 

[web.boards]

Are the ones I posted the picture of OK for a grey suit and a white dinner jacket?

Thank you guys.

 

[huskyzealot]

Do you have to get one of the three shoes posted? There are WAY better options out there.

 

[cmacey]

Originally Posted by web.boards

Are the ones I posted the picture of OK for a grey suit and a white dinner jacket?

Thank you guys.

If you want to wear a cap toe, a plain cap toe is the more appropriate shoe with a dinner jacket. Of course, it's your shoe, wear it how you like...the perf cap toe is fine with a dark grey/charcoal suit; for a light grey suit, I'd wear a brown plain or perf cap toe.

 

[tgt465]

Originally Posted by web.boards

Are the ones I posted the picture of OK for a grey suit and a white dinner jacket?

Yes, the Fifth Avenue in black would be okay for this.

 

[web.boards]

I just searched the forum and found these. What about these?

http://www.johnlewis.com/80114/Product.aspx

 

[cmacey]

Originally Posted by web.boards

I just searched the forum and found these. What about these?

http://www.johnlewis.com/80114/Product.aspx

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Pony up the cash...