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Posted on 1/30/16 at 7:40 pm to Heisenberg
Bally
George´s
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George´s
Fratelli Rosetti
Posted on 1/30/16 at 7:41 pm to zmanthetigerfan
J and M
Posted on 1/30/16 at 8:07 pm to zmanthetigerfan
I'm not an expert, but people saying you can't tell the difference have never worn a high end shoe. Just lacing up a pair of AE'so compared to my previous Johnston & Murphys and equivalent and I saw the difference.
Other people do notice too. I have people ask about my shoes on occasion and never had that happen before. Not that it matters, just a fact.
Good thing about AE's (and likely other similarly crafted shoes) is that yes, they cost $350-$400, but they can be recrafted and should last you 15 years. I didn't do a good job and beat the hell out of them in the first year. I think I polished them once. And I wear them every day and walk a lot (in sales at multiple offices). They were in bad shape. I sent them back and for $120 they looked brand new. I now take care of them and they look great all the time. Should get 3 years before they need to be sent back as long as I actually use my shoe trees and polish every two weeks or so .
Other people do notice too. I have people ask about my shoes on occasion and never had that happen before. Not that it matters, just a fact.
Good thing about AE's (and likely other similarly crafted shoes) is that yes, they cost $350-$400, but they can be recrafted and should last you 15 years. I didn't do a good job and beat the hell out of them in the first year. I think I polished them once. And I wear them every day and walk a lot (in sales at multiple offices). They were in bad shape. I sent them back and for $120 they looked brand new. I now take care of them and they look great all the time. Should get 3 years before they need to be sent back as long as I actually use my shoe trees and polish every two weeks or so .
Posted on 1/30/16 at 8:56 pm to KG6
There is no comparison between Johnston and Murphy and Allen Edmonds.
Posted on 1/30/16 at 9:01 pm to Ders
quote:
Alden. Quality made in America shoes that will last you a lifetime. Anyone who says you can't tell the difference is a fool. Keep buying those $60 dress shoes every year or 2.
This is a good recommendation, but in truth, for this guy's situation, I'd recommend two (2) pairs of AE seconds or similar.
Posted on 1/30/16 at 10:22 pm to zmanthetigerfan
Simple:
Johnston and Murphy Meltons in black, burgundy and brown with matching belts.
They are not AE but for $175 a pair, you can't beat 17 years of great performance. I've had them resoled one time.
Key is rotating wear. Do NOT wear the same pair 2 days in a row.
That said, I'm about to buy some AEs.....
Johnston and Murphy Meltons in black, burgundy and brown with matching belts.
They are not AE but for $175 a pair, you can't beat 17 years of great performance. I've had them resoled one time.
Key is rotating wear. Do NOT wear the same pair 2 days in a row.
That said, I'm about to buy some AEs.....
This post was edited on 1/30/16 at 10:24 pm
Posted on 1/30/16 at 10:39 pm to zmanthetigerfan
Allan Edmonds
You can get nice shoes on sale on the website and get 2 pairs less than your budget for one.
There is also free shipping and no sales tax.
You can get nice shoes on sale on the website and get 2 pairs less than your budget for one.
There is also free shipping and no sales tax.
Posted on 1/30/16 at 10:45 pm to zmanthetigerfan
Baw
Posted on 1/30/16 at 11:08 pm to zmanthetigerfan
Testoni
Posted on 1/30/16 at 11:27 pm to zmanthetigerfan
because you had to ask...I think you should get some of these...
Posted on 1/31/16 at 6:43 am to Red Stick Tigress
Why would anybody down vote this?
I think I have to hit up a pair of wing tips. Thanks
I think I have to hit up a pair of wing tips. Thanks
Posted on 1/31/16 at 7:39 am to zmanthetigerfan
It depends. If by "big boy" job you mean you will be working in a corporate or professional culture where appearance is a factor in promotion, then I recommend AE as starter shoes until you can afford Alden's and English shoes. Shoes, ties, belt, cut of the suit all signal whether you are cut out to be part of the "club." Sure intelligence and productivity are more important, but the elite don't mix with average joes.
Good shoes last decades if you take care of them. Rotate several pair with black and cordovan being your starter colors. Store your shoes in covers and use cedar shoe trees. Air dry when wet. Learn how to properly clean and shine your shoes. If you don't want to send the shoes back to the manufacturer find a local cobbler.
Dress shoes are not all in one. Slip ons are generally casual dress, with exceptions, whereas lace ups are typically associates with suits, exceptions of course for suede and oiled finish shoes.
A proper gentleman's wardrobe takes years to assemble. No one in the corporate or professional world expects you to have one overnight.
Good shoes last decades if you take care of them. Rotate several pair with black and cordovan being your starter colors. Store your shoes in covers and use cedar shoe trees. Air dry when wet. Learn how to properly clean and shine your shoes. If you don't want to send the shoes back to the manufacturer find a local cobbler.
Dress shoes are not all in one. Slip ons are generally casual dress, with exceptions, whereas lace ups are typically associates with suits, exceptions of course for suede and oiled finish shoes.
A proper gentleman's wardrobe takes years to assemble. No one in the corporate or professional world expects you to have one overnight.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 7:47 am to runningdog
What elitist bullshite.
You read like a tailor trying to sell his high-end products while never setting foot in a corporate environment. While I agree with some of your shoe advice, pushing a propaganda of high expense is best left on TV. Elon Musk himself would shake his head at you.
You read like a tailor trying to sell his high-end products while never setting foot in a corporate environment. While I agree with some of your shoe advice, pushing a propaganda of high expense is best left on TV. Elon Musk himself would shake his head at you.
This post was edited on 1/31/16 at 7:51 am
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:26 am to Chris Farley
Allen Edmonds makes a rubber sole that is legit. I had my original pair recrafted with the new rubber sole added on and it is great. It's not your normal rubber sole.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 8:31 am to CharlesLSU
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What elitist bull shite. You read like a tailor trying to sell his high-end products while never setting foot in a corporate environment. While I agree with some of your shoe advice, pushing a propaganda of high expense is best left on TV. Elon Musk himself would shake his head at you.
Dude comes off as one of those guys that spends 99% of his free time on "e-gent" "sartorial" blogs and spends his entire Budge Rental Car (his first "real professional" job) paycheck on ties and tie clips.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 9:20 am to zmanthetigerfan
Cole Hahn Zero Grande Oxfords
Posted on 1/31/16 at 9:46 am to thesoccerfanjax
Well, he's right.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 9:51 am to Marco Esquandolas
Eh...in some cases. But not in most cases.
Most high level executive types are not into clothing or shoes. If you think they are then you have little real world experience and read too many blogs.
Most high level executive types are not into clothing or shoes. If you think they are then you have little real world experience and read too many blogs.
Posted on 1/31/16 at 9:52 am to runningdog
quote:
It depends. If by "big boy" job you mean you will be working in a corporate or professional culture where appearance is a factor in promotion, then I recommend AE as starter shoes until you can afford Alden's and English shoes. Shoes, ties, belt, cut of the suit all signal whether you are cut out to be part of the "club." Sure intelligence and productivity are more important, but the elite don't mix with average joes. Good shoes last decades if you take care of them. Rotate several pair with black and cordovan being your starter colors. Store your shoes in covers and use cedar shoe trees. Air dry when wet. Learn how to properly clean and shine your shoes. If you don't want to send the shoes back to the manufacturer find a local cobbler. Dress shoes are not all in one. Slip ons are generally casual dress, with exceptions, whereas lace ups are typically associates with suits, exceptions of course for suede and oiled finish shoes. A proper gentleman's wardrobe takes years to assemble. No one in the corporate or professional world expects you to have one overnight.
Can't argue with this.
The people that argue this will be the same arse clowns on another job search thread that say "dress for the job you want, not the one you have".
They sound angry they will have a life dressing like "baws" I suppose.
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