I Need a Black Shoe

[bigbris1]

Now I know I previously said (many times) the one black shoe should be the EG Chelsea on the 202. I know I said never to blutchers (especially ones that pretend to be elegant dress shoes). Right now I own: EG Midfort 82 dark oak (have box) AS Bristol milkshake/tan (have box) RL Redway/C&J Cavendish polo tan suede (have box) Magnanni Casillas tan penny loafer (have box) RL Stanton (about to toss), (have box) I ordered the EG Malvern in chestnut (just have to pay for them) so now I need a black shoe. Please talk me out of getting the EG Coombe and recommend (with pics and Edward Green) something alternative. Thanks

 

[alliswell]

First response and I'm already breaking the rules. Get a captoe. C&J Audley or Hallam. Go try them in the store off 5th.

 

[voxsartoria]

Saint Crispin's stitch caps, in black calf on their classic last:

- B

 

[TRINI]

If you're going to get one black shoe, at least get a bal, dammit.

 

[lee_44106]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

and recommend (with pics and Edward Green) something alternative.

Thanks

this is actually Edward Green?

the stitching job is TERRIBLE.

Acceptable on Allen Edmonds, definitely NOT on EG.

 

[forex]

I would get the Vass on F last,black cap toes,oxfords not bluchers.

 

[unjung]

Originally Posted by TRINI

If you're going to get one black shoe, at least get a bal, dammit.

That would be my thought as well.

 

[aj_del]

I recently bought the CJ Boswell in black and absolutely love it. Will order the Prestwood next month

 

[Grayland]

Originally Posted by voxsartoria

Saint Crispin's stitch caps, in black calf on their classic last:

- B

You stand just like Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

 

[bigbris1]

OK, this is working.

The only reason I haven't paid the $450 for the Coombe is that it's a blucher. No experience with Vass or St. Crispin and not in a position to test the waters, but thanks. I'm over C&J or else I would have gotten the Clifford form B&S that were almost free, but thanks.

gdl will say Iverness in black. EG said they have the Russell & Chelsea in black. Was hoping for something with some kind of brogueing. Oh, the dilemma.

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by Grayland

You stand just like Dr. Hannibal Lecter.

When I move, I move swiftly and without remorse.


- B

 

[voxsartoria]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

gdl will say Iverness in black. EG said they have the Russell & Chelsea in black. Was hoping for something with some kind of brogueing. Oh, the dilemma.

I always thought you were Lesbian and more confident.


- B

 

[pebblegrain]

CJ Belgrave

 

[forex]

Originally Posted by bigbris1

OK, this is working.

The only reason I haven't paid the $450 for the Coombe is that it's a blucher. No experience with Vass or St. Crispin and not in a position to test the waters, but thanks. I'm over C&J or else I would have gotten the Clifford form B&S that were almost free, but thanks.

gdl will say Iverness in black. EG said they have the Russell & Chelsea in black. Was hoping for something with some kind of brogueing. Oh, the dilemma.

Honestly,the ones you posted are just fine. I would get them if Brown had my size,I still kick myself for missing the brown ones,milfords I think. Those were great and at $450 were a bargain.

 

[bigbris1]

I shelled out 8 large for my Midforts (worth every penny) and am currently ducking UPS on the customs duties

The black Coombe are currently ~$450 and a steal (if they weren't a blucher, would kop)