Shoes to wear with a sports jacket

[max2013]

I have a sports jacket, but no shoes to wear with it.

I have looked at AE Park Ave, AE Leeds, Alden Longwings #8, etc. I liked AE Park Ave but I felt they remind me of a business setting too much (for which case I prefer C&J Westbourne by far). I found AE Leeds and Alden too bulky for my taste. I also looked at boots (AE Chukkas) but decided I really prefer shoes.

I guess I want something a bit more sleek? Not gaudy / flashy, just less "square" looking. I am sorry I'm probably very bad at describing what I'm looking for.

What would you recommend to look at, in the $300-600 range?

Thank you!

 

[glenjay]

If you want sleek and not gaudy, and you like C&J, what about the Alex?

 

[max2013]

Thanks. I like C&J Alex a lot, but I'm on the US west coast, so it's a bit difficult to get a pair. I'll try them on when I'm in the east coast or in London. Any other suggestions? =)

 

[SuitedDx]



If you want sleek and not gaudy, and you like C&J, what about the Alex?

The Alex might be too sleek; I primarily wear mine with a tux or dark gray suit. How about an Austerity wingtip? Carmina and Cheaney Imperial make some very one that are sleek yet casual enough with an odd jacket.