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    Giles
    IHUK Crew
    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

    Personally I think nothing can beat these to be worn with an evening suit.  You can get the lined versions from Alden, but I love the unlined version even more…..I have had both the brown and the black versions and worn them both into the ground...

    http://www.brooksbrothers.com/Cordovan-Unlined-Penny-Loafers/034H,default,pd.html

    "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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      Sugar Mountain
      Joined: 18 Jan 2012

      Obviously if you are prepared to spend on dress shoes then the sky is the limit. If, like me, most of your clothing budget goes towards casual pieces but you still want to look good for the office, then I can recommend Loake's 1880 range. Made in England, quality materials, reasonable price. I've been impressed with my Buckingham shoes since I bought them in autumn 2012.

      For comparison, I take a 9 in the Loake and an 8.5 in Viberg (2045 last) and Alden (Trubalance last).

      last edited by 20 Nov 2014, 07:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        tigerpac
        Joined: 18 Apr 2012

        Loake 1880 is a good rec.

        Allen Edmonds makes good stuff at a good price, but can be hard to find outside of the US.

        Alden 975 is always a classic and works casual to suit.

        Carmina also makes beautiful shoes, which I find even higher quality than Alden.  But both are great obviously.

        last edited by 20 Nov 2014, 14:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Chris
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

          I have a pair of Tricker's that I got from their ebay account.  They sporadically sell seconds and random samples and returns, so if time is a factor, that might not help.  But if you're not in a hurry, you can find some solid deals on very nice shoes.

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            Seul
            Joined: 24 Nov 2009

            Here's the official Tricker's eBay store for factory seconds: http://www.ebay.com/sch/retricker1829/m.html?_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1

            last edited by 21 Nov 2014, 08:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Finn666
              Joined: 20 Jan 2011

              shit…way too much options 😠 thanks though guys, much appreciated!
              want/need something simple like the alden blucher's i've bought last year (too bad that they're half a size too big -.-)

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                Giles
                IHUK Crew
                Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                That is not a classic look with Evening Dress.  A classic look for evening dress is a pump, that is why I recommended a slip on, can be worn both with evening dress and with a business/lounge suit….

                "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                  mclaincausey
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                  I think derbies, brogues, or oxfords are the way to go if you're trying to be fairly formal. That said, I generally go the route of slip-one, though not loafers, with suits.

                  Think it, be it.

                  last edited by 21 Nov 2014, 13:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    tigerpac
                    Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                    I always thought slip ons were a no no for suits ?  Outside of opera pumps for black tie that is.  Ugh, I can't keep my old timey rules straight!

                    What about a nice alden cap toe balmoral?

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                      mclaincausey
                      見習いボス
                      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                      Yep @tigerpac that is the convention–however, I think slip-ons can look fine with the right last, and generally when I'm in suits I'm traveling, so I go for things which can be rapidly removed and put back on through airport security. I have some Maglis that are basically featureless (no tassels, penny holder, etc) aside from a simple strap and have a last that is more reminiscent of what you pictured than a loafer, and to me they are perfectly appropriate for a suit, even by conventional sartorial standards (which I admittedly often ignore).

                      Think it, be it.

                      last edited by 21 Nov 2014, 21:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Finn666
                        Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                        that's what i think/thought as well @tigerpac also not sure if i could pull off that look 😠

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                          Sugar Mountain
                          Joined: 18 Jan 2012

                          I think those Alden Blutcher are a shade too chunky to fit with a suit (am I right in thinking you want these for office use as well as black tie?). As I said before, look into Loake 1880. The Aldwych shoe is a plain toe with no broguing and looks elegant enough to pair with a variety of formal options.

                          And for the love of God, do not wear brown shoes with a business suit!

                          last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 01:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            mclaincausey
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                            You can wear brown or burgundy shoes with a suit as long as it is the right color suit.

                            Think it, be it.

                            last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 05:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Sugar Mountain
                              Joined: 18 Jan 2012

                              I really hate the look. To my eye, black is always a better colour for footwear whether your suit is navy, dark grey or a lighter grey.

                              last edited by 24 Nov 2014, 05:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                den1mhead
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                                Adidas Superstars RARE ""I Love Paris"" 35th Anniversary Model

                                Been wearing them whilst riding the Ninja which is a waste so time to pass them on;

                                http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/321641188996?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

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                                  thejohnnyxu
                                  Joined: 8 Feb 2015

                                  Just had these finished this morning.

                                  Red Wing Heritage 3104s garnished with an orange twist.

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                                    Some new AE MTO Leeds in Natural Shell Cordovan:



                                    last edited by 3 Mar 2015, 08:29 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • louisboscoL
                                      louisbosco
                                      啓蒙家
                                      Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                      wow the natural shell looks beautiful. reminded me why shell is my fav leather. do you know which tannery does AE uses?

                                      "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                      • Harvey Specter
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                                      • 4c4
                                        4c
                                        Banned
                                        Joined: 26 Nov 2013

                                        ^^ So nice

                                        ^ My AE's say Horween.

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                                          tigerpac
                                          Joined: 18 Apr 2012

                                          How in the heck did you get them to use natural shell?

                                          Was it from that MTO event?!

                                          last edited by 11 Mar 2015, 18:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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