C&J Finsbury -- dark brown suede or dark brown calf?

[JohnnyCrockett]

I'm thinking about buying the C&J Finsbury in suede or calf as a knock-around oxford -- wear with everything from wool pants to chinos, cords, and jeans -- probably primarily with casual pants and jeans.

Which hide would you suggest? Dark brown calf or dark brown suede?

Here are photos of the calf:
http://cgi.ebay.com.my/Crockett-Jone...QQcmdZViewItem

Here are photos of the suede (MAN, Barney's overprices C&J benchgrades...)
http://www.barneys.com/Finsbury/1030...efault,pd.html

OR, should I go for the Alden for BB Plaza last shell cordovan brogues, with metal eyelets in color 8?

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...lt_color=Black

Any other suggestions would also be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[grimslade]

For those purposes, I would probably get suede. You're not a 9.5 are you?

 

[Christofuh]

I could never quite grasp the concept of wearing calf oxfords with denim.
Aldens have an odd looking vamp which coupled with those el cheapo eyelets ruin the look.
So +1 to what Grim said: go with the suedes.

 

[Gus]

SUEDE!

Suede gives a vibe of casual, elegant style with jeans or a suit. You stand out from the crowd but in a subtle way.

If you do get them, stop at the shoe repair store and get a waterproof spray for suede and a wire brush. Those two things should keep them looking good.

 

[free man]

Love the suede finsbury

 

[JohnnyCrockett]

Originally Posted by grimslade

For those purposes, I would probably get suede. You're not a 9.5 are you?

I know why you ask...

 

[Razele]

Originally Posted by pocketsquareguy

SUEDE!

Suede gives a vibe of casual, elegant style with jeans or a suit. You stand out from the crowd but in a subtle way.

If you do get them, stop at the shoe repair store and get a waterproof spray for suede and a wire brush. Those two things should keep them looking good.

Pocketsquareguy Speaketh the Truth.

Less Shiny = Less Formal

Jeans = Never, Ever Formal

I think suede also looks fantastic when wearing a suit without a tie.

I also think, that TaT would do well with suede.

 

[mrphrog]

suede +1