Black captoe oxfords

[Booshwah]

Hi,

I'm looking for black captoe oxfords, preferrably on a nice sleekish last. A european look, if possible, for an international style.

The catch - I don't use formal shoes very often, so I'd rather not spend more than 200 euros (that's a bit over $ 250)

Any tips? Goodyear welts, not awful leather, something that can be shined...

 

[Booshwah]

Yeah, and brogues are absolutely an alternative.

 

[uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx]

buy this, cry once, be glad you bought it 5 years later.

C&J Audley

 

[Booshwah]

Thanks, those are really nice. I invested in a pair of C&J this autumn, perhaps it is time once again.

More suggestions are appreciated!

 

[patrickBOOTH]

Originally Posted by Booshwah

Thanks, those are really nice. I invested in a pair of C&J this autumn, perhaps it is time once again.

More suggestions are appreciated!

For that price range I would stick to English shoes, or Alden or Allen Edmonds on deep deep discount. Look into Loake, Barker, Cheaney, Grenson.

 

[Xiaogou]

Originally Posted by uNiCoRnPriNcEsSx

buy this, cry once, be glad you bought it 5 years later.

C&J Audley

Good way to put it!

 

[Booshwah]

Yeah, that is my usual hunting grounds. Suppose i'll stick to what i know.

 

[heli0x]

if youre US9, UK8, this is a pretty decent deal considering theyre 725 retail

 

[bellyhungry]

In the market for a pair of black cap toed oxford for more formal functions without breaking the bank.

What are people's thoughts on the Church Edgware? 230 pounds sans VAT and free delivery is pretty attractive.

http://www.herringshoes.co.uk/produ...&shoeid=5267&selectedSizeid=0&selectedFitid=0

How would you rank them compared to AE Park Ave?

 

[Gdot]

They have a rubber sole.

Is that what you want in a formal shoe?

 

[bellyhungry]

I can go leather or rubber sole for this pair, not a deal breaker for me.

 

[capua]

I would strongly recommend the Barker Lincoln. I have a pair in black and I love them. The shoe is from their international handcrafted collection which is very good value at its price point. It is £224.95 at pediwear, which includes VAT, which is roughly 260 Euros and it comes with free shoe trees. Over budget, but not by much.

Here is a picture of it:

 

[capua]

The C&J Audley at that price is also pretty nice, I was close to buying it instead.

 

[Fuuma]

http://www.loding.fr/fr_5_chaussures_richelieus_ticcio-noir-box__340ticcionoir.html
http://www.finsbury-shoes.com/index_fr.php?page=3&pid=81&gid=2