The Seven Shoe Wardrobe

[Jacques]

I'm a huge fan of Vans Classics for sneakers. The simpler the better. Keds or some of the Seavees work for me too.

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If you're gonna own just one pair of casual shoes, these have gotta be it. All black, please.

[nahtnoj]

I'm getting there:

Redwing Beckman 9016
Topsiders (why aren't more people mentioning these?)
Black cap toe
Cordovan wingtips
New Balance something or other (gray of course)
Birkenstocks

I need some cordovan loafers, and a pair of lined 10" Bean boots or something from Caleb's list. Also want a pair of Red Wing 3140's.

[christian]

Topsiders (why aren't more people mentioning these?)

I don't have the good fortune to live on a boat.

[chasea]

Topsiders (why aren't more people mentioning these?)

I saw Darren rockin' some on Saturday.

Baller approved.

[maunahaole]

Darren can wear those because he is Darren. He is Baller, not the shoes.

[nahtnoj]

I don't have the good fortune to live on a boat.

I also don't have the good fortune to be a woodsman from Maine or a successful merchant from Red Wing, MN, but its not stopping me there, either.

[nahtnoj]

[QUOTE=chasea;418429]

Topsiders (why aren't more people mentioning these?)[\QUOTE]

I saw Darren rockin' some on Saturday.

Baller approved.

Which Darren? I understand there is more than one.

[chasea]

[QUOTE=nahtnoj;418629]

Which Darren? I understand there is more than one.

2/3, or a strong majority of the Darrens I know.

[davids]

My shoes need more attention. I just bought these, which are a big improvement over my old bucks:



They look great with chinos and will look great with jeans.

[defspace]

My shoes need more attention. I just bought these, which are a big improvement over my old bucks:



They look great with chinos and will look great with jeans.

Please tell us more... I'm digging those!

[davids]

Please tell us more... I'm digging those!

Nothing fancy - Johnston & Murphy Dolbys. I got 'em for 1/2 price at Macy's last week!

[Justin@BlackOakVelo]

Topsiders (why aren't more people mentioning these?)

I saw Darren rockin' some on Saturday.

Baller approved.

It's a CT thing. And I grew up on boats.

[caleb]

Double monks are growing on me, I don't care if I'm too square for them. Anyone know who makes a pair in burgundy calf with a plain toe for a semi-reasonable sum? Basically these, just without the cap.

[alexstar]

Johnston & Murphy has a few double strap options, no Burgundy though.

[Dmoeny]

To boot nyc has some monks, but also no burgundy. But I’m damn fond of mine in brown.

[nahtnoj]

I'm getting there:

Redwing Beckman 9016
Topsiders (why aren't more people mentioning these?)
Black cap toe
Cordovan wingtips
New Balance something or other (gray of course)
Birkenstocks

I need some cordovan loafers, and a pair of lined 10" Bean boots or something from Caleb's list. Also want a pair of Red Wing 3140's.

Current top 7:

Bean Jackman Ranger Mocs
Bean flannel lined slippers
Redwing Beckman 9016
10" Bean Boots
Black J&M cap toes
Cordovan J&M wingtips
Crocs clogs

Out of rotation:

Birkenstocks

In the trash:

nasty old boat shoes
all my sneakers

[AngryScientist]

whew this thread is old, and a lot has changed for my daily routines since 2012.

current top 7:

-AE Oak street cap toes with sweet dianite red soles - wearing today!
-Alden Indy boots, black
-Alden cap toes, cigar brown - probably my most worn shoe
-AE strandmoc
-AE park ave, black - the suit shoe, generally
-Red Wings beckmans, in that dark deep red. these are just starting to break in nicely
-New Balance ML754, red - i live in these on the weekends.

honorable mentioned goes to my Hoka one-one challenger ATR3's. best running shoes i've ever used. ran a half marathon in them this year and shooting for a full in 2018.

[WMdeR]

Okay, I cannot play this game. Here is why: Special use shoes (ignoring duplicates).

Road cleats
Mtb/cyclocross cleats
Eroica/legacy cleats
Running boots
Hiking/backpacking shoes
Skiing xc
Reinforced-toe work shoe
Waders
Knee boots

I haven't even gotten to "regular" shoes yet.

BTW, the op clearly lives in a paved environment, works an office job, and (his servants) spend way too much time with a boot brush. Even my Red Wings get beat up quickly just knocking around, and I take care of them.

Best Regards,

Will
William M deRosset
Fort Collins CO USA

[caleb]

Anyone know who makes a pair in burgundy calf with a plain toe for a semi-reasonable sum?

To answer my own question in case anyone else was/is interested, Paul Evans is doing a run: https://www.paulevansny.com/products...-strap-oxblood

Although the list price at $400 is a little steep, there's a 25% discount for pre-ordering, and a $50 discount for joining the email list. Assuming those discounts can be combined, they're only $250, which seems pretty reasonable given the reviews they've been getting.

[Bittersweet]

Paraboot “Michael” is a very versatile shoe to slot into the mix I find. In dark brown they can be dressed up or down depending on the circumstances.
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