Black suede dress shoes?

[MORNINGSTAR777]

It seems that finding black suede dress shoes is like searching for a unicorn. Does anyone have any suggestions ($500 and under) for black dress shoes? I'd actually really like some tassel loafers. Something like these C&J I found on ebay would be ideal

 

[Film Noir Buff]

Originally Posted by MORNINGSTAR777

It seems that finding black suede dress shoes is like searching for a unicorn. Does anyone have any suggestions ($500 and under) for black dress shoes? I'd actually really like some tassel loafers. Something like these C&J I found on ebay would be ideal

I'm not sure if it's the photography but those look washed out. Black suede shoes should be midnight black. The unavailability of well done black suede dress shoes on the market is part of what makes them interesting. By commodifying what should be a unique, natty item you would take the cachet out of them. For me, I would get E. Green or some such to make me a pair of lace ups in black suede.

 

[bartil]

Maybe http://www.pediwear.co.uk/sargent/products/48.php?

 

[Trapp]

Interesting topic for a thread.

It only now occurs to me that I rarely if ever see shoes done in black suede.

 

[Zenny]

I have a pair of black suede balmorals from a streetwear brand S***R (SWEAR). http://www.swear-london.com/item3015111.aspx They aren't the best quality, but i got them for $30 on deep discount.

 

[koolhistorian]

I have a pair of Aquascutum black suede oxfords, quite nice, but not very formal!

 

[MORNINGSTAR777]

Thanks for the input so far. The Alfred Sargent shoes look great and the price is as well. I think I will definitely be picking these up. Anyone come across tassel loafers like the ones I have posted?

 

[MORNINGSTAR777]

double post

 

[kabert]

If you can't locate a pair in black suede, buy brown ones and have them dyed black by a good cobbler. Seriously. I've had Sky Valet in DC dye shoes -- both smooth calfskin and suede -- with great results IMO.