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What exactly you call this Shoes toe? Is it elegance enough to wear?

mottykytu

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Looking for some Italian shoes maker and found this toe type (seem like only italian shoes maker do this type), it is not exactly square but also not round ! How will you call it ? Is it elegance to wear in real life ?
 

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Most call it either a squared off or soft square.

Plenty of gentlemen like this style, though I personally think it looks like an upscale Payless model.
 

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Most call it either a squared off or soft square.

Plenty of gentlemen like this style, though I personally think it looks like an upscale Payless model.
Any Particular reason? seen it seem ok in the pic, don't know how it is in real life ,
 

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JohnMRobie

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Looking for some Italian shoes maker and found this toe type (seem like only italian shoes maker do this type), it is not exactly square but also not round ! How will you call it ? Is it elegance to wear in real life ?
IMG_0664.jpeg

I have a pair similar to the ones you posted. It’s a dressier loafer that works with a suit or trousers and a jacket. Wouldn’t wear them with anything more casual than that.
 

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Any Particular reason? seen it seem ok in the pic, don't know how it is in real life ,
Check out/google the Berluti "Andy".
Probably the most well known version of this style.
Many hate on it, but I've always had a soft spot for it. I've come close to picking up a pair a few times.
 

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Any Particular reason? seen it seem ok in the pic, don't know how it is in real life ,

When I see square toes, I think of bad square toes. Something like:

MW40_41PX_02_JOSEPH_ABBOUD_BLACK_MAIN


I like round/almond. Not everyone agrees. That's fine. This is merely an aesthetic opinion.

Do I think the soft square of the shoes you mention are as bad as the above? No, I just don't like the family resemblance here.
 

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