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Casual Summer Shoes for Young looking guy who wears jeans

yfivan

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Hey guys,

I'm trying to look for a new pair of summer casual shoes. The complication is I look a bit young (20s), and I'm not sure if I'm comfortable with some of the more "elegant" styles.

My usual summer wardrobe is fairly simple - jeans, simple nice fit t-shirts, cotton blazers, or shirts.

I'm trying to find something that could replace sneakers (I think they're a bit kiddy). And was wondering if you guys have any suggestions?

I also didn't feel very right with the usual boat shoes, or espadrilles.


Thank you so much in advance.
 

jslade

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If you're a young guy, I'm sure you want young girls, right? If so, you need this type of casual shoe:

five-fingers-of-fug.jpg
 

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Just get some nice boots. The Wings+Horns Service Boot in black is a good one. They look great with jeans and a t-shirt, they're not "kid like", and they are definitely not "elegant".

And trust your instincts about boat shoes-- they really only work well for a very specific style. Odds are that's not your style.
 

roryben

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Originally Posted by jslade
If you're a young guy, I'm sure you want young girls, right? If so, you need this type of casual shoe:
five-fingers-of-fug.jpg

^^^ +10000000
 

Lane

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fall in line, yfivan
 

dan138zig

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more threads like this, please. they produce hilarity.
 

djlukin

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Get some boat shoes. Sperry Topsiders. Cheap and long lasting
 

whatever123

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Originally Posted by djlukin
Get some boat shoes. Sperry Topsiders. Cheap and long lasting

someone needs to burn all sperrys. such **** shoes ... even for cleaning up ****.
 

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Originally Posted by linkinwayne
Gareth Pughs

Elegant, sleek styling that won't be mistaken for being childish

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