Thoughts on Gucci wingtip loafer

[By the Way]

Hello,

I found a pair of brown Gucci wingtip loafers on the internet. They were a display pair so they've been reduced in price considerably down to £130. I wouldn't have thought their quality would be particularly affected by this. There's a link to some pictures of them here although they are in black here.
http://www.bluefly.com/Gucci-black-l...201/detail.fly

I'm 21 and at university so, although I recognise that in the grand scheme of things this isn't a lot to spend on shoes, it would be quite a bit for me to spend. Nevertheless I assume that spending a bit more will result in a shoe that would last longer but I'd appreciate feedback as I have not purchased a quality shoe before.

Additionally I found the same shoe on this website
http://www.bridalwave.tv/2008/11/gucci_cognac_le.html

It appears to be suggesting that this would be an appropriate shoe to get married in. Given that they are a brown loafer I had rather thought that they would be most appropriate for casual wear although I did think I might wear them with my grey suit for less formal but still suit-worthy occasions.

Any thoughts regarding the price, quality or appropriateness of the shoe would be appreciated.

I should perhaps stress that although Gucci may not be hugely popular on this forum it would certainly be a step up in quality for me and I would be unlikely to find a reasonably priced good shoe in my size (UK 12) otherwise.

Thanks

 

[fcuknu]

They're not bad. I use to own a few pairs of them. The last is pretty slim and sleek. They are blake stitched, so if you are planning on getting them resoled make sure you have a cobbler who can do it.

 

[sho'nuff]

i actually think gucci shoes are ideal for the 'superlative' shoe for the real world out there (not sf) and would be perfect to get married in (if you dont plan on the traditional black tuxedo and patent shoe) those shoes are great and the price is good too. gucci puts last season shoes at 40% off initiallly and then whatever is left goes to as low as 50% off at the outlets but still would amount to 250 bux per shoe for regular calf shoes. the rest you can get cheaper used or on ebay but usually the popular designs go fast by the 40% off time.

im still looking for the dark brown wingtip spectator loafer with brown suede vamp that was out in the fall/winter 05 season. i would kill to get that in a size 9 somewhere.

i say check it out once. buy it and if you live to regret the purchase that is far better than passing the special wedding occasion without venturing into something like this with a great opportunity in hand for a good price. you never know what you may have missed. at least with the former you will go forth knowing better what you want in the future.

gucci is one of the designers out there that consistently make some good shoes. not to the superlative construction and materials standards of JL, EG, CJ of course but still fun shoes to wear.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

gucci is one of the designers out there that consistently make some good shoes. not to the superlative construction and materials standards of JL, EG, CJ of course but still fun shoes to wear.
I tend to agree with this. I've only ever had very few pairs of Gucci shoes, but they have lasted a long time and one pair is among my favorite shoes.

 

[KObalto]

Wingtip?

 

[boarhill]

Thank you for the tip sir. I look forward to outbidding you on Ebay for the shoes

 

[By the Way]

Cheers for the feedback. Should probably mention I'm not actually getting married myself but came across that wedding website through some wild googling. I do have call to wear a suit on occasion but don't yet have a job that requires one. I'll probably wear the shoes with jeans or trousers for the most part if I use them to replace my current cheap loafers.

Originally Posted by KObalto

Wingtip?

Just realised the first link is actually to a slightly different shoe. Ignore that that one then.