Picking out new shoes.

[Mess]

(If this is in the wrong place then feel free to move it)

I am looking to purchase my first pair of quality shoes and would like a bit of guidance!
I currently work in Gieves and Hawkes so I can get 50% off any Harry's of London shoe or 60% off the new Gieves range made my Poulsen & Skone. However, this basically amounts to around the same price as a pair of Grensons in the Rose collection.

So in short, what would be the best to go for in terms of quality, durability and comfort?

I am also unsure what colour to go and what style. I am probably aiming more towards a full brogue in either Oxblood or black.

Any other questions feel free to ask!

 

[Mac]

By formal do you mean black tie formal? Or just standard dress shoes?

 

[Mess]

Originally Posted by Mac

By formal do you mean black tie formal? Or just standard dress shoes?

Just standard dress shoe.

I got given a pair of patent leather Cheanys for free for my black tie events.

 

[Mac]

I see. Well I'm not familiar with those brands so I'll leave that to others. Just make sure the shoes fit and don't buy anything too hastily before you know exactly what you're after.

 

[Mess]

Originally Posted by Mac

I see. Well I'm not familiar with those brands so I'll leave that to others. Just make sure the shoes fit and don't buy anything too hastily before you know exactly what you're after.

The price post-discount would come to around £200-£250. So is there any brands you would recommend at that price and why?

 

[Mac]

If you can push that budget up to ~£300—Carmina and Crockett & Jones. http://www.thearmourystore.com/shoes?limit=all

 

[Galix]

You can find some nice shoes for that amount either during sales time or buying them seconds. I saw some Church's for that money. Also AE should cost that. Maybe, if you're lucky, you can find other nice options from other brands like Carmina, C&J, Alden...

But... Maybe what you have been offered is a very good deal (never heard of the brand though)

 

[E TF]

A quick search of this forum reveals that Poulsen & Skone are not a manufacturer themselves, but are made either by C&J or possibly Edward Green (I'd guess C&J by the price). You could ask whoever is in charge of shoes at G&H - as you're an employee I'm sure they won't mind telling you (if you do, tell us what they say!). £200-250 is a pretty good price for either, so I'd go for that. I'm not a fan of Harry's of London myself (don't like the funny rubber soles).

 

[E TF]

In fact, now I think about it, that's an amazing price for a pair of C&J or Edward Greens, considering you'll have your pick from the whole non-sale range, and they won't be seconds. You must buy the Poulsen & Skone. I'd ask you to proxy a pair for me too, though that might get you fired!

 

[Mess]

Originally Posted by E,TF

A quick search of this forum reveals that Poulsen & Skone are not a manufacturer themselves, but are made either by C&J or possibly Edward Green (I'd guess C&J by the price). You could ask whoever is in charge of shoes at G&H - as you're an employee I'm sure they won't mind telling you (if you do, tell us what they say!). £200-250 is a pretty good price for either, so I'd go for that. I'm not a fan of Harry's of London myself (don't like the funny rubber soles).

I shall ask them and see what they say! The shoes are incredible to look at tbh and are so far above Cheany on comfort it is unreal.
However, I am incredibly dissapointed in their patent leather shoes. They are blocky and ugly.

For my first formal dress shoe designed to be worn with a myriad of suits what style and colour would you (and others) recommend?
I do like a full brogue in tan but as I wear navy and charcoal a lot it would cheapen the suit slightly. However, black is a bit ... *shrug*
We don't hae any P&S in oxblood in our store either so I can't check those out.

 

[Mess]

Originally Posted by E,TF

A quick search of this forum reveals that Poulsen & Skone are not a manufacturer themselves, but are made either by C&J or possibly Edward Green (I'd guess C&J by the price). You could ask whoever is in charge of shoes at G&H - as you're an employee I'm sure they won't mind telling you (if you do, tell us what they say!). £200-250 is a pretty good price for either, so I'd go for that. I'm not a fan of Harry's of London myself (don't like the funny rubber soles).

http://the-shoe-snob.blogspot.com/20...ollection.html

They appear to be Grenson Masterpiece.

 

[ajmanouk]

Originally Posted by Mess

I shall ask them and see what they say! The shoes are incredible to look at tbh and are so far above Cheany on comfort it is unreal.
However, I am incredibly dissapointed in their patent leather shoes. They are blocky and ugly.

For my first formal dress shoe designed to be worn with a myriad of suits what style and colour would you (and others) recommend?
I do like a full brogue in tan but as I wear navy and charcoal a lot it would cheapen the suit slightly. However, black is a bit ... *shrug*
We don't hae any P&S in oxblood in our store either so I can't check those out.

First dress shoe = black plain captoe oxford. Boring but a staple.