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AE strand too formal for SoCal?

Icarium

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I was going to pick up some AE strands in chestnut for mostly office wear. I think they look brilliant, and the #5 last fits me soooo well (why don't they make more on this last anymore!?)... not planning to wear them with denim or anything. However, I'm a little worried they don't fit in with my California business casual scene... maybe I'd be better off going with something like:

plain-toe blucher

http://www.aldenshop.com/DrawOneShoe.asp?CategoryID=132

or wingtip blucher

http://www.aldenshop.com/DrawOneShoe.asp?CategoryID=35

Anybody have an opinion? I am not sure the chestnut color and broguing quite brings it down to the casualness of the Aldens. I feel like such a shoe noob, but I need help. If the Aldens are the better option, does the plaza or aberdeen last fit more like a #5? Thanks.
 

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I like the Strand better, although the aldens *might* be slightly better made. Fit+cost considered, Strand is the winner IMHO
 

michaelp123

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I went with a blucher wingtip for my chino and oxford California business casual look.. it's pretty chunky shoe so I wear it with jeans too. They were on sale in Dec:

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...lor=Dark-brown

Personally I think that balmoral might be a little too dressy, but I'm no expert. Checkout the RL wingtip too.
 

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Yes, from what I can tell, SoCal prefers handmade boots with paint on them.
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Icarium

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Originally Posted by unjung
Yes, from what I can tell, SoCal prefers handmade boots with paint on them.
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Actually, I think they prefer flip flops. My boss looks like he came straight out of a surfing magazine. Luckily, he leaves the board shorts at home.
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Anyone like the burnished brown color of the strand? I've seen brown mora's which look very nice. Could make it too formal though, given the darker color...
 

SoCal2NYC

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Originally Posted by Icarium
Actually, I think they prefer flip flops. My boss looks like he came straight out of a surfing magazine. Luckily, he leaves the board shorts at home.
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I'm SoCal
 

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