Dressing Better Vol 2.0

[luong1209]

I am pretty picky with my dress shoes. Can everyone's thoughts on these? I dig 'em...There's also another pair of Magnanni I'm eyeing.

Is this brand/quality worth the price? I get 33% off of Nordstroms.







http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/neil-m-..._sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-3_23_B

 

[al audi]

pan fried and noodles

sounds great for a leg day, will do

carry on

 

[Hank Scorpio]

Did you guys know that allen edmonds seconds are really abou t 70 dolls at the rack?

Been to Nordstrom Rack a handful of times and I've seen some AE's around, but they're usually the loafers with the rubber soles or soles that are reconditioned.

I did find some nice Asics and Claks desert boots (sneaker sole) on the cheap.

With the exception of RFX, Hank, and maybe a couple others, most of us here are just white collar workers, my friend.

Don't know about @RFX45, but I consider myself to be pretty white collar. I do work with some people who are on a complete other level. Can't see myself dropping $1300 for a pair of oxfords or spending $5-7k for suits. They do look really nice though. To be fair, these guys are managing directors or senior advisors for groups--we're talking in the $2 MM+ bracket here

 

[scarsorscabs]

I am pretty picky with my dress shoes. Can everyone's thoughts on these? I dig 'em...There's also another pair of Magnanni I'm eyeing.

Is this brand/quality worth the price? I get 33% off of Nordstroms.







http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/neil-m-..._sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-3_23_B

Brand and quality aside (which I know nothing about so I can't comment on), I personally don't like the overall shape and I'm not a fan of the rubber sole.  Even from the profile, the rubber makes it look a little thicker and heavy.  They'd be about $150 and I hate to go back to the well but I think you could do a lot better with Allen Edmonds Seconds http://www.shoebank.com/

Do you have a preference between a balmoral and a blucher?  Balmoral is dressier.

In terms of lower price, I've had a couple pairs of To Boot NY that last a while, quality was pretty good and these have a rubber sole too but they're cheap if you get the discount on sale items too:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot...xford/3490437?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

Otherwise maybe check these out:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/john-w-nordstrom-lido-oxford/3167582?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/johnsto...-only/2787956?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cole-ha...derby/3665922?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/boss-hugo-boss-metost-derby-men/3280312?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

These the Magnanni you mentioned? (Oxford):

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/magnanni-federico-oxford/3155549?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

 

[flyknitlvr]

What does a $1,200 oxford look and feel like? Srs.

That just seems absurd to me.

 

[luong1209]

Brand and quality aside (which I know nothing about so I can't comment on), I personally don't like the overall shape and I'm not a fan of the rubber sole.  Even from the profile, the rubber makes it look a little thicker and heavy.  They'd be about $150 and I hate to go back to the well but I think you could do a lot better with Allen Edmonds Seconds http://www.shoebank.com/

Do you have a preference between a balmoral and a blucher?  Balmoral is dressier.

In terms of lower price, I've had a couple pairs of To Boot NY that last a while, quality was pretty good and these have a rubber sole too but they're cheap if you get the discount on sale items too:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot...xford/3490437?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

Otherwise maybe check these out:


These the Magnanni you mentioned? (Oxford):
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/magnanni-federico-oxford/3155549?origin=category&BaseUrl=Cap+Toe

Thanks. Personally, I'm not a big fan of the lengthy/skinny look or the sharp toe, or duck beak looking ones (as you can tell, I'm not familiar with the terms ).

Yes, the Magnanni ones are the ones I'm looking at after the Neil M. Thanks for taking the time to reply.

 

[scarsorscabs]

I don't even know which fit into that category, maybe the John W Nordstrom pair?  Too rounded or too square is no good.

Basically in terms of looks alone I'd go with any of those over the Neil M pair but that's just me.  If it comes down to it, my advice would be the Magnanni.  Not a fan of how the Neil M's sole is so wide, makes them look like Strength[emoji]8482[/emoji] Shoes from above.  Only person to review them was a 55-59 year old man which makes sense.

 

[Hank Scorpio]

What does a $1,200 oxford look and feel like? Srs.

That just seems absurd to me.

I've never worn or tried on these shoes, but I see them all the time when I go to Saks.


Edward Green Oxfords

John Lobb

 

[flyknitlvr]

Lol I thought you meant oxfords as in the shirt. Shoes make sense:

 

[naija nitemare]

Magnanni Federicos are look cheap as hell IRL because of the rubber heel and sole. Not worth the price.

 

[lburna8484]

I've never worn or tried on these shoes, but I see them all the time when I go to Saks.


Edward Green Oxfords




John Lobb

I've always dreamed about owning a pair of John Lobbs. 

 

 

[lburna8484]

Lol I thought you meant oxfords as in the shirt. Shoes make sense:

Oxford shoes are a style of shoes. Oxford cotton is a type of shirt. So they can be both.

 

[pinoy732]

Within the next few years, I plan on copping G&G.

Lobbs and EG's at some point too.

Spoiler

Bet y'all peasants ready for dem Bespoke 24kt Gold sole jawns doeeeee

http://www.theversatilegent.com/john-lobb-paris-bespoke-18k-gold-sole/

 

[nachobroadweezy]

zara linen suit $130

 

[wj4]

I've never worn or tried on these shoes, but I see them all the time when I go to Saks.


Edward Green Oxfords

John Lobb

I've handled a few when I visited Leather Soul in Beverly Hills. They look neat and all, but I can't see myself pulling the trigger.

Story of Leather Soul is pretty cool too. Owner used to love Jordan sneaks. Opened up a shop that sold niche shoes. Aldens were the most expensive stuff they had. Now they are the least expensive stuff

I believe you can get those shoes on discount so if you are patient, they can be had for under a grand. At least this is what I gathered from lurking at times on the CM section of SF.



Does AE have rubber sole shoes that make it to the 2 for $250 deal? Wouldn't mind copping some for winter.

 

[jamie dimon]

I want a pair of the navy/black galways but ain't got the bread for that yet [emoji]128557[/emoji][emoji]128557[/emoji]

 

[ooiron manoo]

Does AE have rubber sole shoes that make it to the 2 for $250 deal? Wouldn't mind copping some for winter.

The Brooks Brothers version usually are part of most sales, just need to hunt them down.

Can't be caught off guard the 2 days it rains in SoCal during the winter,

I have about 3 pairs, brown and walnut. Use them often, very comfortable.

 

[typerpinoy]

The rubber soled aes look orthopedic

 

[flyknitlvr]

typerpinoy - how tall are you? My CM coats came in. SO long. Gonna have to take them to the tailor to get them shortened. Otherwise an awesome buy!

 

[typerpinoy]

5'8". The website said 39 inches so it should hit right at my knee. I'll see when it comes in tomorrow

 

[Hank Scorpio]

zara linen suit $130

Clean suit.

 

[flyknitlvr]

5'8". The website said 39 inches so it should hit right at my knee. I'll see when it comes in tomorrow

I'm 5'11 and it hits closer to my ankles than my knee Fantastic coat though - well made, good weight (not too heavy). Enjoy!

 

[typerpinoy]

what size did you get?

 

[flyknitlvr]

M. Dont fret though - nothing a tailor can't fix. I just thought it was strange that the peacoat was listed as 39" as well but it hit much higher (right around the knee area - perfect IMO).

 

[typerpinoy]

word ill check it out tomorrow when it comes in