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School me on wingtips for jeans and sweaters (with pics)

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So, i live in the south of france (in marseille, sketchier than other areas along the coast) and wear dark blue jeans and and a button up shirt or a polo shirt, a t-shirt, or a sweater just about every day.

i am happy enough with my outfits except for my shoes. i lost some nice shoes on a plane and now i need to start from scratch.

i would like to pick up a pair of dark brown short wingtips in smooth leather to wear a lot, like 3 or 4 times a week. i would like them to be goodyear welted and last ages. my feet are big (sz 46), and i pronate--i prefer shoes that don't make my feet look humongous.

Right now here are some assorted thoughts on images of various shoes.

This weekend i will be in paris and am going to try to pick up a pair of shoes, maybe carmina, but if you have any other sugguestions please do let me know.

here are some musings on various shoes...



These look a little sleek, but this is the darkish feeling i'm going for here.


These look good for every day wear. i like how the brown sole stands brightens an otherwise dark boot.



Are these called short balmoral wingtips?



Would the suede shoe in the middle be good with jeans and a sweater? What about the shoes next to it?



These i like a lot-- sleek, blucher (right?), short wingtips. but they are not sufficiently worn-in to go with my style.



Originally wanted a pair of boots like this, but they're less and less appealing. still, could be good for winter and rain.




Are these a good style for the mediterranean coast?


i like this boot a lot, but is it way too dressy for jeans?



These boots are too dressy for anything i normally wear, but i like the style.


Thanks!
 
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If you want to visit some relatively inexpensive trad shoe stores go to Bexley, Loding, Markowski and Finsbury. Maybe start with a few pairs from these and see what you like...
 

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