Alden 994?

[Nobody Important]

What would be the appropriate occasion and clothing for a shoe such as the Alden 994, seen here:

http://www.aldenshoe.com/cat_ane4_994.htm

I like 'em, but am trying to figure out where I'd wear them, and with what.

 

[crazyquik]

It's my favorite shoe! I typically wear mine with sack suits. Some wear them with odd jacket and trousers (like a navy blazer with grey flannels).

 

[norton]

That's my favorite shoe too. I would wear with anything except a formal suit. I usually wear with dress slacks and a blazer or sport coat but sometimes wear with a suit or with khakis.

It's the most versatile shoe I own.

 

[P. Bateman]

Does anyone have a photo wearing these? All I am able to find are catalog photos. I'd like to be able to wear with a suit to work and about town. I just tried them on and am thinking of picking them up in #8.

 

[nurktwin]

Any other thoughts on this great shoe? Would this look out of place with a navy suit?

 

[LanceW]

I wouldn't wear them with jeans, khakis, and formalwear. Everything else should be good to go

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

Any other thoughts on this great shoe? Would this look out of place with a navy suit?

I think it'll look good with a navy suit.

 

[bhartwell59]

interviews, office.. they're conservative and gray and navy suits

 

[nurktwin]

Is a saddle more or less formal than a blucher?

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by nurktwin

Is a saddle more or less formal than a blucher?
I'd think they are about the same.

 

[gomanred]

fantastic shoe, very dark in color so it is fine with most clothes.