Footwear recommendations

[Psmith]

For boots, hard to beat RM Williams (Australian brand). Something for most occasions, and they seem to survive almost anything.

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by anothernewphone

Thanks for the link, Clark. Those look like just what I'm considering. I like not wearing socks most of the time, and I can wear some chukkas when I need to.

Anytime, I really like them jeans/khakis/shorts. Gucci is a little weird with sizing so head to KOP and try a few on. They didn't have the light brown ones, shown in pic, when I went. Had to order them online/phone.
Hope this helps

[dddrees]

Received these just last week.

[locutus49]

Gucci with vibram soles.

[rr-nyc]

If you want a dress shoe that is timeless and will last a decade while not breaking the bank, go the Alden or even ferragamo.

If you want the best of the best, including fit, timeless design, and will last decades, go with Berluti.

Anything else; Gucci, Prada, and the like are simply overpriced amateurs. Any shoe that glues their sole on to the uppers, are practically the same and the name dictates the price


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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

If you want a dress shoe that is timeless and will last a decade while not breaking the bank, go the Alden or even ferragamo.

If you want the best of the best, including fit, timeless design, and will last decades, go with Berluti.

Anything else; Gucci, Prada, and the like are simply overpriced amateurs. Any shoe that glues their sole on to the uppers, are practically the same and the name dictates the price


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There are others in that same price range made from the same if not better quality and more so ylish in my opinion. But opinions on style are just that, opinions. The main point however is there are other options which include Enzo Bonafe, Vass, and Alfred Sargent.. All three of these certainly have their strengths as well.

[rr-nyc]

Originally Posted by dddrees

There are others in that same price range made from the same if not better quality and more so ylish in my opinion. But opinions on style are just that, opinions. The main point however is there are other options which include Enzo Bonafe, Vass, and Alfred Sargent.. All three of these certainly have their strengths as well.

I am it disputing that there are fantastic shoe makers that I didn't mention, I just gave the range. Alden is a world class product at a respectably price and it goes up from there. My point was that people should stick to shoemakers. Companies like Prada, Gucci, and even some lower end Tom Ford shoes are made in the same fashion, with the same materials, as shoes 1/4 of the price


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[dddrees]

Originally Posted by rr-nyc

I am it disputing that there are fantastic shoe makers that I didn't mention, I just gave the range. Alden is a world class product at a respectably price and it goes up from there. My point was that people should stick to shoemakers. Companies like Prada, Gucci, and even some lower end Tom Ford shoes are made in the same fashion, with the same materials, as shoes 1/4 of the price


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I understand however my strong preference for the other shoemakers probably got in the way. I did get your point but I also wanted to mention the others as well.

[BNA/LION]

I prefer Ferragmo and Cole Haan shoes fit me well so I buy them too! Ecco for walking shoes.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by BNALION

I prefer Ferragmo and Cole Haan shoes fit me well so I buy them too! Ecco for walking shoes.

I agree with Renato, I am not much for the glued shoe approach.

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Life is too short to wear lousy shoes!
I vote for Allen Edmonds, Mephisto, Alden......they're made well & last forever, most of their models can be resoled

X2 Mephisto are my daily wear shoes and have been for 15 years....the "match" is my fav and have 2 pair.....love em.

[mjclark32]

Thought I'd update as I ended up getting the darker brown ones too:

[swils8610]

Great looking loafers!! Congrats!! What model are those?

[mjclark32]

Originally Posted by mjclark32

Ive got four or five pairs of Gucci loafers and drivers. I wear jeans most of the time and these go well with them http://www.gucci.com/us/en/pr/men/me...s/Mens-Drivers
Also, look at the ferragamo parigi, I wear those with jeans too.
Live look:

Originally Posted by swils8610

Great looking loafers!! Congrats!! What model are those?

Thanks. They're the darker brown version of what I posted on page 1, above.
http://www.gucci.com/us/en/pr/men/me...riationOverlay

[anothernewphone]

Clark, those look awesome!

[Draxler]

Grenson Triple Welt

[Draxler]

My top ten brends in shoes industry are:

1. John Lobb
2. Grenson
3. Cheaney
4. Church's
5. Edvard Green
6. Trickers
7. George Cleverley
8. Officine Creative
9. Alberto Fasciani
10. Loake

[s14roller]

Driving shoes should do the trick for you...Ferragamo, Gucci, Tods. I like Allen Edmonds as well, but it's usually a dressier shoe. Crockett and Jones even nicer, but again, dressier.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Draxler

My top ten brends in shoes industry are:

1. John Lobb
2. Grenson
3. Cheaney
4. Church's
5. Edvard Green
6. Trickers
7. George Cleverley
8. Officine Creative
9. Alberto Fasciani
10. Loake

Wow, Edward Green number five, and after Grenson??

No St Crispin or Gaziano & Girling??

[UNLVino]

Ferragamo for me

[the_Hunter]

Originally Posted by Dr. Robert

Life is too short to wear lousy shoes!
I vote for Allen Edmonds, Mephisto, Alden......they're made well & last forever, most of their models can be resoled

You can end the thread here. I had a ton of knee and foot issues until I discovered good shoes. I have 15+ pairs of AEs in everything from drivers to boots to dress shoes

[dddrees]

Sorry but Edward Green for me.

[Star Ferry]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Wow, Edward Green number five, and after Grenson??

No St Crispin or Gaziano & Girling??

Agreed. On a topic like shoes, I think rankings are difficult to put together. At best we could make a list of brands that are generally good.

Of the less famous brands, which do you recommend trying first?

Plus, even within a single brand, I'm not sure quality is consistent. I've heard that Church's used to be a lot better. Meanwhile C&J can vary a bit depending on model and bench grade vs. hand grade. Allen Edmond's quality varies a lot in my experience - I once received a new pair with tool marks all over. Meanwhile some pairs of AE are the best $300-$400 shoes that money can buy.

[skprd13]

Nothing like a great pair of Redwing boots!

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by skprd13

Nothing like a great pair of Redwing boots!

For that price range and for that style I would agree.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Agreed. On a topic like shoes, I think rankings are difficult to put together. At best we could make a list of brands that are generally good.

Of the less famous brands, which do you recommend trying first?

Plus, even within a single brand, I'm not sure quality is consistent. I've heard that Church's used to be a lot better. Meanwhile C&J can vary a bit depending on model and bench grade vs. hand grade. Allen Edmond's quality varies a lot in my experience - I once received a new pair with tool marks all over. Meanwhile some pairs of AE are the best $300-$400 shoes that money can buy.

Opinions may vary with regards to which are people's favorites, however amongst those who have experience with a number of different brands there is room for a lot of agreement actually. Especially with regards to which shoemaker does certain things best and which tend to use the best materials.

[Wesley Crusher]

Got these the other week. Alden color 8 cordovan cap toe boots.

Sorry for the lousy pic. I took a picture as soon as I removed the boots from the box.

[dddrees]

Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Got these the other week. Alden color 8 cordovan cap toe boots.

Sorry for the lousy pic. I took a picture as soon as I removed the boots from the box.

Good choice, Congrats!!

[Wesley Crusher]

Originally Posted by dddrees

Good choice, Congrats!!

Thanks, Dan. These are the 4070s, made specifically for Alden San Francisco. Compared to the standard 4060s, these are on the barrie last, have a 360 degree welt, and have speed hooks. They're all small details, but really help to make the boots a bit more casual.

[wisemenofgotham]

I recommend the brand Carmina, around $500, but the shoes/boots have a more attractive last and better leather quality in my opinion.