what black shoes w/ jeans etc. for going out

[cpac]

I know there are a lot of nice brown options out there, but sometimes, particularly here in NYC, brown just can't work after-hours; you need black. Assuming we're not talking boots here (I'm aware of the R M Williams chelsea option), what black shoes would you wear to go out?

Can/would you wear basic black penny loafers in this situation?

(Picture them paired with a dark, slim jean, possibly a dark shirt or jacket)

 

[teddieriley]

Find something that makes the black shoe less casual - in a blucher style, more broguing, actually I think a nicely chiseled monkstrap would work great in that situation. A monkstrap with a medallion, with a captoe even.

I'm not a fan of penny loafers, and if you do get them, I would certainly get it with the most interesting brown antiquing i can find.

 

[philosophe]

I'd go with monks or chelsea boots.

 

[Leaveitothexperts]

Originally Posted by cpac

I know there are a lot of nice brown options out there, but sometimes, particularly here in NYC, brown just can't work after-hours; you need black. Assuming we're not talking boots here (I'm aware of the R M Williams chelsea option), what black shoes would you wear to go out?

Can/would you wear basic black penny loafers in this situation?

(Picture them paired with a dark, slim jean, possibly a dark shirt or jacket)


I'm pretty sure most will not agree with you. In no situation is black more called for on jeans than brown, IMHO. I presonally prefer brown chukkas (suede if possible). Maybe that's just me - I feel a jean calls for a higher ankle than do dress pants . . .

 

[VMan]

Chelsea boots.

Maybe a monk with a chisel toe, thicker leather sole, and a lightly pebbled or grained texture.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by Leaveitothexperts

I'm pretty sure most will not agree with you. In no situation is black more called for on jeans than brown, IMHO. I presonally prefer brown chukkas (suede if possible). Maybe that's just me - I feel a jean calls for a higher ankle than do dress pants . . .

I prefer black when going out at night. Shades of the old London rule.

I usually wear black monkstraps or black boots with denim at night.

 

[southbound35]

Originally Posted by cpac

Can/would you wear basic black penny loafers in this situation?

(Picture them paired with a dark, slim jean, possibly a dark shirt or jacket)

I think it really depends what you mean by "basic black penny loafers".

If you mean the style linked below, I would say, "no, they don't work with jeans".

http://sebago.com/Product/RCSZZZ/Cla...1/Classic.aspx


But, if you chose a more modern take on the penny loafer, I think this would work.

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...d=prod29790007


Here is a non-penny loafer that I think would be fine with dark, slim denim

http://www.neimanmarcus.com/store/ca...550cat10580743

 

[kitonbrioni]

Post a picture of your outfit and then it will be clear what want to do.
Nevertheless, if it's black shoes you feel you must wear with jeans, then have a great time on your night out.