Opinions on these Dack's Brogues - Keep or Return them?

[korce]

Hi Gents,

I recently purchased a pair of the Dack's "Turner" Brogue in Dark Leaf Burnished Calf. I quite like the shoes, but am curious to have others opinions. I believe Dack's are now made by Cheaney, which many on here are not fond of (perhaps because they sometimes use grain-corrected leathers?), but I would think this pair is an exception...

They were purchased at 50% off retail, so I paid $237.50 CAD + tax. Not bad considering that AE retail for $300-400 CAD up here (and our dollar is quite weak right now anyway).

The question is, given the cost and look of the shoe, should I keep them or return them? Despite the fact that they were on sale the SA assured me I could return the shoes if they were not worn outside.

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[anon]

look fine to me. if you have nothing against them, just keep them.

who cares what the SF groupthink says. you're the one wearing them.

 

[Ich_Dien]

I like them.

 

[emmanuel]

They look good.

 

[guster]

I like them

 

[davidmross]

Tres sharp!

Why the post-purchase dissonance??

 

[korce]

^^ The only thing holding me back is that the toe on them appears just slightly wider than I would like. From afar the shoe still has a relatively slim profile, but I wouldn't mind if the toebox was just a bit more slender.
Overall I quite like them though.

 

[330CK]

I like them.

 

[gnatty8]

Very nice, especially for the price.. I say keep em..

 

[jmix1]

Love the color. Keep em.

 

[chomeo]

Nice! It's a great color to pair with charcoal gray.

 

[NoVaguy]

Nice looking shoe. Keep them.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Keep them.

 

[ManofKent]

I'd be happy with them.