Quality mens shoes under $500

[dddrees]

Quote: Ben Silvers or http://www.bensilver.com/ is one, however you may want to check the Crockett and Jones thread on SF for potential other retailers here in the States. Keep in mind that Crockett and Jones will cost a good bit more.

 

[suited]

Kent Wang

 

[wmelton]



Cheaney for Herring.
Markowski
Loake 1880 (and some Shoemaker range shoes)
Cheaney
Septieme Largeur
Magnanni (Decent).

What is your opinion on altan bottier?

 

[CousinDonuts]

Based on the google images I am seeing for altan bottier, you are asking about a type of shoe that doesn't get much pub on styleforum. I have yet to see someone of the WAYWRN club to post green or bright purple shoes.

 

[BrooksLauren77]

Based on the google images I am seeing for altan bottier, you are asking about a type of shoe that doesn't get much pub on styleforum. I have yet to see someone of the WAYWRN club to post green or bright purple shoes.

I think a couple members have green shoes in shell cordovan.

 

[mrjester]

Based on the google images I am seeing for altan bottier, you are asking about a type of shoe that doesn't get much pub on styleforum. I have yet to see someone of the WAYWRN club to post green or bright purple shoes.

I think green goes with JUST shades of grey suits. Which is a shame. Only being able to wear a shoe with one kind of suit and no sport coats automatically gives it the boot from my wardrobe. I often see people post that they got green shoes, then they never post them in fits. Who the F*** would own purple shoes?

But.. I want to own this pair just to marvel at it.

 

[TOstyle]

Nah - I have a pair of green shoes, a tasteful dark forest green and a burnished toe, and it goes REAL well with all kinds of blue. And a tweedy brown too for that matter. Which reminds me, now that it's winter I should get them out of seasonal storage.

I also have a little grey-green suede pair of old Cole Haans that have been kicking around for 5+ years. They look great casually with blue jeans and dark brown cords.

Green isn't really isn't a limited colour, just not common. But that is just my opinion of course.

 

[Bill Dlwgosh]

Nobody has mentioned Meermin or J.Fitzpatrick. Also, keep an eye on the seasonal (including the soon to be arriving Christmas) sales at Brooks Brothers. If their Peal & Co. shoes are on sale then that might be a chance to get Crockett and Jones made shoes for under $500.

 

[mrjester]



Nah - I have a pair of green shoes, a tasteful dark forest green and a burnished toe, and it goes REAL well with all kinds of blue. And a tweedy brown too for that matter. Which reminds me, now that it's winter I should get them out of seasonal storage.

I also have a little grey-green suede pair of old Cole Haans that have been kicking around for 5+ years. They look great casually with blue jeans and dark brown cords. 

Green isn't really isn't a limited colour, just not common. But that is just my opinion of course.

pics.

 

[BrooksLauren77]

Nobody has mentioned Meermin or J.Fitzpatrick. Also, keep an eye on the seasonal (including the soon to be arriving Christmas) sales at Brooks Brothers. If their Peal & Co. shoes are on sale then that might be a chance to get Crockett and Jones made shoes for under $500.

+1
I knew I forgot a few brands.
Sanders Ambassador and Diplomat ranges
Carmina
I,ve read good things about Scarosso and Jack Erwin

 

[nyarkies]



Kent Wang

This.

They say that the handgrade line which is made by DC Lewis is comparable to Edward Green and the likes.

 

[Beane]

Grenson?

 

[agp]

One more vote for Magnanni.

 

[wj4]

Allen Edmonds are great while on sale. I wouldn't pay retail or over $250 for a non shell pair.

I would like to throw Trickers into the mix. I've had their country lasted shoes and boots for years but recently gave the city lasted ones a try. Quality is great and closed channel as well. I would like to say maybe slightly below C and J handgrade for quality?

 

[sparrow]



Grenson?

Isn't grenson now a nono ?