Right shoe for the casual setting?

hansw18 · Mar 13, 2011

Hello,
I am looking to the powers that be here on SF for a recommendation of a good quality brown shoe for a casual setting. I am 27 and would like to wear them with nice dark jeans and a button-down or navy dress/linen pants and a button-down. As of now the only pair of nice brown shoes I own is in a cap toe, which is too dressy for frequenting bars, restaurants, etc. I am looking to spend in the $200-$300 range, and any advice on style and color is more than welcome. Thanks in advance for the help.

cmacey · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by hansw18

Hello,
I am looking to the powers that be here on SF for a recommendation of a good quality brown shoe for a casual setting. I am 27 and would like to wear them with nice dark jeans and a button-down or navy dress/linen pants and a button-down. As of now the only pair of nice brown shoes I own is in a cap toe, which is too dressy for frequenting bars, restaurants, etc. I am looking to spend in the $200-$300 range, and any advice on style and color is more than welcome. Thanks in advance for the help.

Just a few ideas:

http://www.theshoemart.com/allen-edm...m_sanibel.html

http://www.theshoemart.com/allen-edm..._winnetka.html

http://www.theshoemart.com/allen-edm...san_marco.html

http://www.aldenshop.com/DrawOneShoe.asp?CategoryID=71

A little more than your cap:

http://www.aldenshop.com/DrawOneShoe.asp?CategoryID=64

http://www.aldenshop.com/DrawOneShoe.asp?CategoryID=118

phxlawstudent · Mar 13, 2011

SW&D will give you better answers. I like the Malvern from AE.

edit: Loafers with jeans!!!??? REally!!!???

cptjeff · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

edit: Loafers with jeans!!!??? REally!!!???

Why not? Simple leather shoes can go with anything.

alexanduh · Mar 13, 2011

how bout some alden indys?

Thanks SF (a new me) · Mar 13, 2011

...I think AE Sanford is back...a blucher with captoe brogue...you may want to check this out...Thinking about this myself instead of going English made for similar style and price points...

phailing101 · Mar 13, 2011

I love the Tricker's Country Collection (both boots and shoes) for casual settings:

Eustace · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

SW&D will give you better answers. I like the Malvern from AE.

edit: Loafers with jeans!!!??? REally!!!???

Suede loafers look awesome with jeans.

phxlawstudent · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by Eustace

Suede loafers look awesome with jeans.
Pics, or it isn't true.

ohdannyboy · Mar 13, 2011

probably a dumb question, but since it's on topic, i'll ask anyway. does anybody make slip-on bluchers?

Blackhood · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by ohdannyboy

probably a dumb question, but since it's on topic, i'll ask anyway. does anybody make slip-on bluchers?

I may be wrong but I would assume not. A blucher is defined by the open area at the bottom of a lace. If it has a lace then it wont be a slip on (traditionally at least), and if it doesn't have a lace then you can't make it a blucher.

ohdannyboy · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by Blackhood

I may be wrong but I would assume not. A blucher is defined by the open area at the bottom of a lace. If it has a lace then it wont be a slip on (traditionally at least), and if it doesn't have a lace then you can't make it a blucher.

that's why i thought it could be a stupid question, as i wasn't fully sure of what i was asking

i think a version of the question would be: does anybody know of any brands that sell brown leather slip-ons with no imbellishment and a rounded toe

phxlawstudent · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by ohdannyboy

that's why i thought it could be a stupid question, as i wasn't fully sure of what i was asking

i think a version of the question would be: does anybody know of any brands that sell brown leather slip-ons with no imbellishment and a rounded toe

Plenty. Santoni is one brand I had. Try Allen Edmonds or Alden, sorry for not knowing for sure, but I don't buy loafers.

ohdannyboy · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by phxlawstudent

Plenty. Santoni is one brand I had. Try Allen Edmonds or Alden, sorry for not knowing for sure, but I don't buy loafers.

thanks for the suggestion. unfortunately, i'm having trouble finding a pair without the "penny loafer" type strap (along the top of the foot). does anybody happen to know of any?

videocrew · Mar 13, 2011

Originally Posted by ohdannyboy

thanks for the suggestion. unfortunately, i'm having trouble finding a pair without the "penny loafer" type strap (along the top of the foot). does anybody happen to know of any?

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...ategory=120552

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...ategory=120552

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