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[sliq]

Yeah nah.

I don't see the point of driving shoes - you could get a pair of penny loafers for the same price and look just as pimp.

i find that penny loafers are the dressier side of casual. sometimes you just want something a bit more laid back.

 

[Romp]

I actually think drivers suit our australian life style very well in summer. I wear my tods with denim or chinos, no socks (much to fxh's dissaproval) and a linen shirt with the sleeves rolled up all the time between nov and march. Its perfect warm summer night casual dinner/barbie attire.

i ruined a pair of tod's at a BBQ last year... grease no good on suede hehe

 

[Romp]

i find that penny loafers are the dressier side of casual. sometimes you just want something a bit more laid back.

plus drivers are heaps more comfy than pennys

 

[JayH]

i ruined a pair of tod's at a BBQ last year... grease no good on suede hehe

I also have a pair of ruined tod's, although from wearing through the sole. On that topic does anyone know a cobbler who will resole tod's?

 

[streetminimal]

The hell is wrong with Melbourne? It's ******* spring and it's still raining and ****.

 

[lachyzee]

Anywhere I can get some half-decent no-show socks in Melbourne conservative business dress? Cheers

 

[Gerry Nelson]

^^^baller

On an unrelated note, I came across these C&J driving shoes on their website:



They look really lovely, but don't seem to actually be available for sale anywhere online. They're about 150 pounds plus 45 shipping from C&J direct, which ain't cheap, in fact it's nearly $350 which is crazy expensive. But they do look very nice...

For the amount of wear I would put on them, I think I would rather get a pair of Andy Tom or Tods.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Brief review of the Drakes lambswool cardi as promised...

Knitted in Scotland; wool has a nice hardy, yet soft texture. Pleasingly, dark shade of navy. Brown suede elbow patches, which is a nice touch. Plasticky buttons are the only let-down, but a minor one IMO. Fit is very slim and I would advise sizing up. Overall, great for the shoulder months with a BD and chinos or jeans. I'm getting a lot of wear out of it.

Some pics:

http://imageshack.com/i/0shfuuj

http://imageshack.com/i/f2mrjpj

http://imageshack.com/i/5e4kymj

 

[Petepan]

hmm, rainy and cold Monday in Sydney. Tossing up between conservative business dress grey suit black shoes, or country style Brown SC brown brogue boots outfit.

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]

Expecting this any day now:

http://www.drakes-london.com/four-ply-baby-camelhair-shawl-collar-cardigan

Will post a similar review when it arrives.

Focusing more on casual wear these days...

 

[Oli2012]

For the amount of wear I would put on them, I think I would rather get a pair of Andy Tom or Tods.

Aren't Tods like, $450?

Even $200 for Andy Toms seems a bit pricey for leather soles when you can get a pair of loafers or chukkas and be good to go.

 

[Romp]

I also have a pair of ruined tod's, although from wearing through the sole. On that topic does anyone know a cobbler who will resole tod's?

not possible

 

[ColdEyedPugilist]



For the amount of wear I would put on them, I think I would rather get a pair of Andy Tom or Tods.

What about the PJ Miserocchi drivers?

For that price, and the luxury of trying them on in-store, I'd be more inclined toward these.

 

[coxaca]

The hell is wrong with Melbourne? It's ******* spring and it's still raining and ****.

Huh? It was beautiful and sunny in Melbourne today.

 

[coxaca]

Pulled the trigger on a Tom Ford suit today.

50% off, but still going to be the most expensive suit in my wardrobe, by a good margin.

But sooooooo beautiful.

Will post pix once the alterations are done. (Trouser hemming and 1cm shortening of sleeves are all it needs.)