Thoughts on these shoes for tux?

[theyare]

Ferragamo patent loafer - Notte model I believe. Until now I've just been wearing lace-up captoes with my tux. Are these the kind of shoes I would want to step it up to a more complete black tie outfit?

 

[greekgeek]

I would start here instead. Maybe do the slip on for your second pair.

http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Edmonds-...2853724&sr=8-2

 

[jkw]

They slightly resemble the opera pump, but I'm not sure that I'd go with them. I'd get a pair of more appropriate lace-ups (oxford, balmoral?), seeing as you want a dedicated pair of fomal shoes.

 

[JLibourel]

I have often seen those Ferragamos for sale. They always struck me as a slightly modernized, perhaps slightly more "masculinized" version of the classic opera pump. I think they would be ideal for wear with a tux.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by theyare

Ferragamo patent loafer - Notte model I believe. Until now I've just been wearing lace-up captoes with my tux. Are these the kind of shoes I would want to step it up to a more complete black tie outfit?

http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Salvatore-Fe...em?refid=store
I also plan to step up my formal attire this fall with a new tux and appropriate footwear and accessories. My current tux is a bit too trendy and I've never had proper shoes. The 20 year old Cravate has inspired me.

 

[GeorgePaul]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

I have often seen those Ferragamos for sale.... I think they would be ideal for wear with a tux.
+1

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by JLibourel

I have often seen those Ferragamos for sale. They always struck me as a slightly modernized, perhaps slightly more "masculinized" version of the classic opera pump. I think they would be ideal for wear with a tux.

I agree with Jan. I personally wear patent leather lace-ups, but I think these are fine.

 

[Eustace]

Not to hi-jack the thread, but what do you guys think of black whole-cuts with a tux? I wanted something that I can wear on multiple occasions.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by DapperDave

Not to hi-jack the thread, but what do you guys think of black whole-cuts with a tux? I wanted something that I can wear on multiple occasions.
With a good shine, they should be fine.

 

[Antonio Centeno]

I like them. Go ahead and wear them with your Tux!

 

[alliswell]

Do get patent pumps. Don't get Ferragamo pumps. Patent is the one leather you can afford to skimp on. There's basically no difference in quality between $100 pumps and $500 pumps, so if you'll wear them infrequently, find cheap ones. I have these:

http://www.shoebuy.com/sandro-moscol...-_-none-_-none

which run 1/2 size small.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by letmebefell

Do get patent pumps. Don't get Ferragamo pumps. Patent is the one leather you can afford to skimp on. There's basically no difference in quality between $100 pumps and $500 pumps, so if you'll wear them infrequently, find cheap ones. I have these:

http://www.shoebuy.com/sandro-moscol...-_-none-_-none

which run 1/2 size small.

that's a good alternative. looks virtually identical, as well.

i wear the old AE Spencer, and you can sometimes find any of the NIB AE patent leather shoes (Ritz, Spencer, Coppley) for less than $100.

Also, there are a number of BB's and RLPL/EG's out there on ebay.

edit - here are similar and cheaper options relative to the ferragamo:
Allen Edmonds Ritz - size 9D

I like that sandro moscolini one, though.