Mahogany shoes with Charcoal Suit

[JonathanMc132]

I would not consider Mahogany really a dark brown so that is why I have to ask....I have a pair of Johnston and Murphy Mahogany Durst shoes and was wondering if they will be ok with charcoal and navy.

 

[Macallan]

Charcoal is very versatile, not as versatile as mid-grey (in my opinion) and mahogany shoes will go well with charcoal suits.

Personally, I find navy less versatile then charcoal but not by much and again, mahogany shoes will go well with navy suits.

 

[_ABB_]

Post a pic and let us decide!

 

[JonathanMc132]

http://www.styleforum.net/attachment...1&d=1302476657

 

[slaxer]

I wear mahogany with both navy and charcoal. I think it looks fine, and have never had anyone say otherwise. I say go for it.

 

[Manton]

Originally Posted by JonathanMc132

http://www.styleforum.net/attachment...1&d=1302476657

Mahogany + gray is fine but this is an ugly shoe.

 

[JonathanMc132]

Picked them up for $30 at a going out of business sale. Never wore brown shoes normally black so was going to try a different look.

 

[deem]

Originally Posted by Manton

Mahogany + gray is fine but this is an ugly shoe.

I agree, but I generally like the color combination (charcoal suit and mahogany shoes).

Originally Posted by JonathanMc132

Picked them up for $30 at a going out of business sale. Never wore brown shoes normally black so was going to try a different look.

Getting some brown shoes is a good call. From my brief time on the forum, I've learned that black dress shoes are not typically worn in the professional world (or in general) nearly as much as I thought. Also, $30 is a decent deal if you even remotely like them.

 

[alliswell]

Can't wear these with a suit - for work, as least. These are strictly a casual shoe.

 

[JayJay]

The color combo is good, but not with those shoes.

 

[JonathanMc132]

Goodness. That bad huh. How about some recomendations of a nice brown shoe under $200.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by JonathanMc132

Goodness. That bad huh. How about some recomendations of a nice brown shoe under $200.
Yes, that bad. What about AE or J&M dark brown cap-toe oxfords?

 

[JonathanMc132]

The J&M Cap-toe look good. Thanks!

 

[SirGrotius]

Ehh, the color combo work but that particular shoe does not.