Shoes for Casual School Wear - What to Buy Next?

[drichards2013]

Hey y'all. I'm new here. Thank for taking the time to view my thread. I'm a 16 year old high school student from New York, and I'm finally starting to pay attention to how I dress. I'm very happy I found this website; I'll learn a lot from it. I've been wearing these three pairs of shoes on a rotating basis. I'm willing to scrap the wingtips and the slip-ons.



My spending limit on a pair of shoes falls within the 150-200 range. Is what I have okay? I definitely feel like I need a new pair of oxfords. These are extremely low quality. If you were in my position, what would you buy?

 

[Karl_in_Chicago]



Hey y'all. I'm new here. Thank for taking the time to view my thread. I'm a 16 year old high school student from New York, and I'm finally starting to pay attention to how I dress. I'm very happy I found this website; I'll learn a lot from it. I've been wearing these three pairs of shoes on a rotating basis. I'm willing to scrap the wingtips and the slip-ons.

 
If you were in my position, what would you buy? 

Leather conditioner and shoe polish. What war did you fight those boots in?

 

[drichards2013]

The boots, "Gares" by Aldo, are sold in a rough, tattered state. I have conditioner and polish. Guess I'll apply some to them.

 

[Patek]

On the current BB sale you can get some nice Crocket and Jones (branded Peal and Co) wingtips or captoes for under $300. I would go with a pair or two of those in BROWN.

 

[ethanm]

Leather conditioner and shoe polish. What war did you fight those boots in?

The boots I actually fought a war in don't even look that rough!

 

[drichards2013]

On the current BB sale you can get some nice Crocket and Jones (branded Peal and Co) wingtips or captoes for under $300. I would go with a pair or two of those in BROWN.

Thanks! I'll check them out now.

The boots I actually fought a war in don't even look that rough!

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[drichards2013]

By the way, what is the "BB sale"?

 

[Patek]

Brooks Brothers after Christmas sale.

 

[drichards2013]

Thanks I'll check out the sales immediately.

 

[lostron]

wow... Am I the only one that sees something wrong with a 16 yr old high schooler wearing these? Its not a problem you want to dress better but I think you need some fashion sneakers at least. I went to a public HS in NY and never saw someone with these.

 

[drichards2013]

I've got like 15 pairs of sneakers.

 

[CYstyle]

get some desert boots. they work for 16 year olds

 

[drichards2013]

get some desert boots. they work for 16 year olds

Thanks CYstyle. I knew I needed a pair or two. I'll probably buy sand and gray.

 

[drichards2013]

I think I'm going to settle for the dark brown and beeswax Clark's Desert Boots.

 

[add911_11]

If you want rough boots, why not have a look at Red Wing GT or Wolverine 100 miles?