Allen Edmond Strawfut - Calf/Linen

[durrettsyndrome]

I want to purchase the Allen Edmond Strawfut in Calf/Linen but had a question about matching the linen. I have a few lighter color suits (tan, light tan and taupe) that don't match the linen in the shoes 100%. Can I still wear the Strawfut with those suits, or does the match have to be exact?

If i don't have to match the linen, can they be worn with any suit that would require brown shoes? Thanks!

 

[MyOtherLife]

You need not be concerned. Matching a suit or pants to this degree would look wrong. Rather, you will want to wear colours that contrast or compliment the shoe colours. Cream linen pants for example, would work very nicely. You could even wear these shoes with shorts if you wish. The Strawfut is a beautiful shoe. Welcome to Styleforum.

 

[durrettsyndrome]

Thanks Man!

I wanted to get a belt that had both the dark brown and linen. Any ideas or places you suggest I look? It has been a hard combo to find. Thanks!

 

[MyOtherLife]

Try Ralph Lauren http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2877586&ab=viewall&view=all
or ORVIS http://www.orvis.com/store/product_...85&group_id=10103&cat_id=14253&subcat_id=6111

Some possibilities from the Ralph Lauren site:

Slim Engravable Leather Belt

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3698699

Harrison Web & Leather Belt

http://www.ralphlauren.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13021312


Some possibilities from the ORVIS site:

Reversible Canvas-and-Leather Belt

http://www.orvis.com/store/product....85&group_id=10103&cat_id=14253&subcat_id=6111

Traditional Surcingle Belt

http://www.orvis.com/store/product....85&group_id=10103&cat_id=14253&subcat_id=6111

Gold Coast Belt

http://www.orvis.com/store/product....85&group_id=10103&cat_id=14253&subcat_id=6111

Hopes this helps amd hoping others will also ring in with some belt suggestions for you.

 

[durrettsyndrome]

Looking for something like that two tone Gold Cost belt, but it has bad reviews. Does anyone know of something simliar to that one? Thanks!