The beginnings of a shoe collection

[rapide66]

Hi guys,

Keeping in mind I'm still in my last year of undergrad and soon to join the workforce in front office finance as a full-time, what are your thoughts on my current collection and what I can add over the next few years. Also note that I-banking can be very conservative. As such, would you guys think a shoe with slight patina or antiquated leather (like Edward Green's cloud calf) would be too showy for a 1st year Analyst?

Top right -> Clockwise
Edward Green 888 Gladstone
Crockett & Jones 348 Edgware
Crockett & Jones 348 Hallam
Carmina Alcudia Adelaide

 

[Makoto Chan]

Those are very nice shoes for a first year on the job, not to mention for an undergrad student. You'll be fine - but I think you should expect to wear black shoes almost every day, so plan your next pair accordingly.

 

[rapide66]

Yeah that's a good point, but even if I go grab another black one sometime later, would you recommend a derby or single monk just for the sake of diversity?

 

[starro]

Maybe a black plain toe for dressy evening functions?

 

[Shawl Lapel]

Um, looks like a pretty good shoe collection for a grad student to me. You could probably get away with something in a brown museum though if you wanted to add some diversity.

 

[apack]

I would go with a wholecut, something like
https://meermin.es/articulo.php?idArt=4630

Or perhaps a dress boot that you can wear in bad weather.

 

[jonathanS]

Very impressive for an undergraduate student, you will add more over time. No need to purchase any more shoes unless it is a great price. The only thing I would recommend more is a shoe tree for that C&J without a shoe tree.

 

[pravda]

I agree. Kudos to you on the shoe collection. I can tell, you got the bug.

 

[Testudo_Aubreii]

Those are all very dressy/formal shoes. I'd say you need something a touch more casual, and it'd be good if it were a boot (for rainy days etc.): Dark-or-mid brown calf wingtip, dark-or-mid brown calf semi-brogue, or dark brown suede plain toe or stitch cap.

P.S. All four of your pairs are nice.

 

[chogall]

1st year analyst? Stop pimping shoes.

Get more black shoes. Consider traveling shoes as well.

Stay put before you show up at working in full menswear mode.