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stevent

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

Patek

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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.
 

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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.
 

MyOtherLife

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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.

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Congratulations for your wedding day and may all go well.
 

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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

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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

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

Thank you guys.
 

huskyzealot

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

cmacey

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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

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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.
 

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