The Seven Shoe Wardrobe

[nahtnoj]

One of my college-aged female interns just commented on how much she loves my Bean Ranger Mocs, and asked for a link so she could buy a pair. There is hope for the future.

[caleb]

I picked up a pair of AE Randolphs six or eight weeks ago that have turned out to be very versatile. I used to have a similar pair of full straps from Alden, but they went missing in a suitcase a few years ago.



A little chunky if you're still doing the super-skinny pants thing, but they work well with straightish leg pants.

[NYCfixie]

Well done with the Oxblood. Very professorial.

I picked up a pair of AE Randolphs six or eight weeks ago that have turned out to be very versatile. I used to have a similar pair of full straps from Alden, but they went missing in a suitcase a few years ago.



A little chunky if you're still doing the super-skinny pants thing, but they work well with straightish leg pants.

[Lionel]

Been impressed with Bontoni lately.

[ides1056]

Well done with the Oxblood. Very professorial.

never mind the bookshelf

I have boots my dad had made at John Lobb. Googled them and to my horror found they are available on Zappos. Whatever happened to bespoke?

[Lionel]

never mind the bookshelf

I have boots my dad had made at John Lobb. Googled them and to my horror found they are available on Zappos. Whatever happened to bespoke?

Well Lobb bespoke are not yet available on Zappos :)

[BikeHead]

Ugh, sambas belong with umbro shorts, back in the early 90s.

How about these for simple: New Balance 565 - New Balance - US

Sneakers don't belong in a "Nice" restaurant.... EVER ! ! !

[j44ke]

One of my college-aged female interns just commented on how much she loves my Bean Ranger Mocs, and asked for a link so she could buy a pair. There is hope for the future.

Unless she was being snarky. Kids these days. I can't even tell when their compliments are real.

[nahtnoj]

Unless she was being snarky. Kids these days. I can't even tell when their compliments are real.

No, she actually bought a pair. Or had her mom buy them for her as a birthday present, if I recall correctly...

[j44ke]

No, she actually bought a pair. Or had her mom buy them for her as a birthday present, if I recall correctly...

My high school wardrobe is returning from the dead!

I was considering a pair of these. Rancourt & Co. I like the red soles with that shade of leather. I'm missing a good pair of loafer/slip-on/venetians for summer.

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[nahtnoj]

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Excellent. I need something like that too, and soon. Probably gonna go LL Bean, just get the low version of my Ranger Mocs, though not having laces is appealing...

[rwsaunders]

I’m going to post a picture later this evening of a pair of Hanover wingtips in genuine Cordovan (horse’s arse muscle) leather that have lasted 35+ years with a re-sole and re-heel here and there. Heavy as hell, indestructible and not for the faint of heart.

[NYCfixie]

I’m going to post a picture later this evening of a pair of Hanover wingtips in genuine Cordovan (horse’s arse muscle) leather that have lasted 35+ years with a re-sole and re-heel here and there. Heavy as hell, indestructible and not for the faint of heart.

I think my father has a few Alden/Brooks-Brothers shell cordovan dress loafers that might be even older than yours.


Allen Edmonds Genuine Shell Cordovan Leather


How to care for Allen Edmonds Cordovan shoes

[Lionel]

Regarding summer loafers I have tried these Bontoni Capitano norwegian welt last week. Seriously awesome. Will most likely buy.

[rwsaunders]

In this corner, weighing in at 1,400g without shoe trees...

[nahtnoj]

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

Updates:

Redwing Logger 8210
Redwing Beckman 9016
Bean Jackman Ranger Mocs
Bean flannel lined slippers
10" Bean Boots
Crocs Clogs
Asics GT2020

[NYCfixie]

As I reach the mid-century mark, I am trying to dress more like an adult especially after coming off 18 months of grad school which consisted of mostly of wearing jeans, fleece, and trail running shoes (I was going for comfort and not style). Prior to grad school, I had a good collection of dress style shoes but recently found out 2 pairs of Johnston & Murphy shoes cannot be resoled.

Oldest to newest:
- Brooks Brothers (by Alden) Cap Toe Blucher - Black Calfskin
- Brooks Brothers (by Alden) Cap Toe Blucher - Walnut Brown Calfskin
- Brooks Brothers (by Alden) Penny Loafer - Black Calfskin
- Brooks Brothers (by Alden) Penny Loafer - Brown Calfskin

- Johnston and Murphy Medford Moc Toe - 1 Black and 1 Brown pair (only brown shown below)
*** These are both done. Leather/Rubber soles are worn through and cannot be replaced (cemented construction).
**** These were my go to shoes for work because they are business causal and could be worn with both wool trousers and chinos.

- Allen Edmonds Wilbert - Brown (more of a reddish brown)
*** These are mostly for weekends when I am wearing jeans (or chinos).

- Allen Edmonds Leeds - Brown Suede (special ordered this past weekend at Allen Edmonds trunk show)
*** They state 8-12 weeks before I get them. These will be good for both business casual work and jeans on the weekend.

I am trying to find a pair each of black and brown shoes (to replace my Johnston & Murphy Moc Toes) that would be good for a business casual work environment. I was thinking of getting the Allen Edmonds Leeds in both black and brown but worry that would be boring since I just special ordered a pair in suede. Another option is to use my Brooks Brothers penny loafers and not save them for special occasions. I know there are some shoe aficionados here and would like some advice.


Brooks Brothers Cap Toes



Brooks Brothers Penny Loafers



Johnston & Murphy Medford



Allen Edmonds Wilbert



Albert Edmonds Leeds - Brown Suede
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[AngryScientist]

IMO, the defacto business casual shoe is the AE strandmok with dainite sole. i'm wearing mine today.

[NYCfixie]

IMO, the defacto business casual shoe is the AE strandmok with dainite sole. i'm wearing mine today.

Funny you should say that as I got these Brown Strandmok from AE with dainite sole (website closeout) but my wife does not like the "pebbled" leather.
And your version is much more "business casual" than these.

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[slwrnu]

dainite soles are excellent, water repellent to a point. I have some brogue Church's from c 1986, before they sold out to an Italian fashion house, and some Lobb plain black, these have been re-soled at least 3 times. 2 pairs of Trickers suede ankle boots - very versatile, they go with casual wear and, if you are in a racy mood, you can wear them with a suit. Leaving aside sports kit, and assuming a bit of maintenance, i reckon these shoes and boots will see me out. Expensive to buy, but cheap in the long run.