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Opera Pumps: Show me your real world pics
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Here are mine , EG , last 100. I had mine cobbler dye the bow to black (GVH had them green ). Came out ok, like the last shape a lot. I want to wear them for the wedding, but wife wants me to get the patent lether lace up, so we will see.
I have two pairs of calf opera pumps that I always wear with black tie. One pair is EG, and one pair is Allen Edmonds (special order in calf rather than patent) While I like the look of the EG's, I find that I wear the AE more as it's a more substantial shoe.
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My main concern with opera pumps is their suitability for dancing. Do they stay on your feet? Flop around? I'd like to get a pair eventually, but this is holding me back.
I currently wear patent oxfords (Peal).
I currently wear patent oxfords (Peal).
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My main concern with opera pumps is their suitability for dancing. Do they stay on your feet? Flop around? I'd like to get a pair eventually, but this is holding me back.Originally Posted by greekonomist
I know it's popular legend that they were made for dancing, but like other loafers, they eventually enlarge, and the fit loosens. I've found they come off easily when dancing. If you're going to be dancing a lot, then get laceups.
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My main concern with opera pumps is their suitability for dancing. Do they stay on your feet? Flop around? I'd like to get a pair eventually, but this is holding me back.Originally Posted by greekonomist
I currently wear patent oxfords (Peal).
Mine are actually my preferred choice for dancing. The AE's I have fit me well and don't slide around like you might expect. I have another pair of Church's that are really too tight, so I don't wear them much.
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thanks for the responses and pics. i am still undecided if i can wear them with a straight face. but i prefer them to patent balmorals, which i am not a big fan of. suitingstyle's EGs on the 100 are pretty sleek and imo, better looking than their round toed brethren. Something like EG's Bamford loafer on the 100 last in black calf with grograin trim would probably be the ideal for me. It has the slip on aspect of an opera pump, but with no bow and a slightly longer vamp. Right now my finalists are in no particular order: 1)EG/RLPL Orset (as pictured by suitingstyle) 2)Barker Black opera pumps (as seen here) 3)Paul Stuart Formal Slip ons (as seen here) 4)Crockett & Jones Alex wholecut on the 348 last in black calf (with a high shine) (seen here) 5)Vass Plain Toe Oxford in black calf with "italian polish" on the U last 6)EG Bamford loafer on the 101 in black calf with grosgrain trim
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Here are mine , EG , last 100. I had mine cobbler dye the bow to black (GVH had them green ). Came out ok, like the last shape a lot. I want to wear them for the wedding, but wife wants me to get the patent lether lace up, so we will see.Originally Posted by SuitingStyle
O man.
those would be way too feminine for me
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How about these
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The first pair are from Shipton & Heneage; the second from Bowhill & Elliott. I'm sorry they're not real world pictures, but they might be an option for you. I know that Bowhill & Elliott will be very well made and they run at 110 pounds. S&H 129 pounds.
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