Vote: my first dress shoes

[stu00a]

Hello
I'm getting my first dress shoes, but I'm not sure what should I get for my Dark Navy suit.
So, I searched and I found out that Allen Edmonds and Loake were just fit in my budget($200~$250). I would like youguys to vote on these three pair of shoes. I don't wear dress shoes that much, I usually wear them only for presentation or interview.

1. Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Dark Brown

2. Herring Shoe Handmade by Loake Knightsbridge Dark Brown

3. Loake 1880 Aldwych Dark Brown

I know there will be size error without trying them in store, but please don't mention the size matter.

Thank you.

 

[Bird's One View]

Any of those is fine but get it in black.

The unmentionable size matter is important.

 

[stu00a]

Any of those is fine but get it in black.QUOTE]

I already have Park Avenue in black... but I don't wear them that much.

 

[stu00a]

Originally Posted by Bird's One View

Any of those is fine but get it in black.

The unmentionable size matter is important.


I already have PA in black..

 

[Bird's One View]

How does it fit?

 

[stu00a]

Originally Posted by Bird's One View

How does it fit?

pretty well fitted

 

[lasbar]

How about some antique burgundy ? It is the best match with a navy suit...
If you do want to stay with brown , you need some dark oak ...

 

[lasbar]

How about some antique burgundy ? It is the best match with a navy suit...
If you do want to stay with brown , you need some dark oak ...

 

[stu00a]

Originally Posted by lasbar

How about some antique burgundy ? It is the best match with a navy suit...
If you do want to stay with brown , you need some dark oak ...

any suggestion of brand?

 

[bowtielover]

I like them all but usualy for a first shoe you want a black that you will be able to get more use out of.

 

[auto_pilot]

I like the coloring on the 2nd choice.

 

[Mr. Moo]

Black shoes? More use? WTF?

 

[Drydis Greis]

Originally Posted by Bird's One View

Any of those is fine but get it in black.

The unmentionable size matter is important.

+1...get the first pair in black then get a nice brown pair. As to the shoe sizing issue, when coverting US to UK, you could miss big time. I'm an 8.5D US, that's either a 7 or 7.5 UK; but I wear a 9E in EG and JL, and an 8.5E in GG. You have got to be careful. Talk to a store rep for sizing assistance.

 

[Don Carlos]

Originally Posted by Mr. Moo

Black shoes? More use? WTF?
+1 I wear my black dress shoes to interviews, weddings, and funerals. I wear my brown shoes to pretty much anything else. Needless to say, the anything else category outweighs the aforementioned occasions about 20 to 1. Also, Moo, you broke my heart by killing off your Anton Chigurh avatar. I didn't even realize it was you I was quoting until I looked at the name in my quote code. It's just not the same with your Mad Men Yourself avatar. Besides, Mad Men Yourself is a bit overplayed these days. It's on basically everyone and their grandmother's Facebook profile.

 

[KObalto]

If you already have a plain captoe in black like the PA, why not get something different for a second shoe? Maybe a wingtip or floating medallion in burgundy?