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    • GilesG
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      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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      • mclaincauseyM
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        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.

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        • tigerpacT
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          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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          • mclaincauseyM
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            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.

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            • Finn666F
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              that's what i think/thought as well @tigerpac also not sure if i could pull off that look 😠

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              • Sugar MountainS
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                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!

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

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • Sugar MountainS
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                    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.

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                    • den1mheadD
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                      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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                      • thejohnnyxuT
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                        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:



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                          • louisboscoL
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                            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."

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                            • 4c4
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                              ^^ So nice

                              ^ My AE's say Horween.

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

                                Was it from that MTO event?!

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                                  @tigerpac:

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

                                  Was it from that MTO event?!

                                  Hey Pac, long time no chat. How are you?

                                  Yes, they were from their recent trunk show MTO event where you could use exclusive and rare shell colors. I couldn't pass up the chance – natty shell is a bit of a unicorn (as they say).

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                                  • tigerpacT
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                                    ^Congrats!!  I didn't realize they were doing natty shell, I should have made it out to one of the shows!!

                                    I'm doing well, just got one of my unicorns, albeit as seconds.  Whiskey LWB, which are downright common compared to those bad boys but I'll take em 🙂

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                                      Woah, Pac! Those are absolute gems! Also 'corns if you ask me. I'm hoping to find a pair of Whiskeys myself. How'd you procure?

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                                      • tigerpacT
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                                        Thank you sir.

                                        So, one of the absolute nicest guys I know from some other forums is the same size as me and managed to get 2 pairs from the recent Shoe Mart batch that came through.  He knew I've been looking over a year for them so he gave me first dibs on the extra pair.  Nice nice guy!

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                                          Here are my Allen Edmonds Park Aves, had them for nearly six months now.  Wear them twice a week to the office (in rotation with Allen Edmonds Daltons), lovely shoes:

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                                          • tigerpacT
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                                            Can't go wrong with PAs

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