Do these shoes go with a black suit?

[Imp]

If you want to save money and be a hipster at the same time, you can buy Converse Chuck Taylors for $50 or less. Not sure if serious... but it's a thought.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Buy a pair of shoes that will last you a lifetime and be in-style forever - Sure they are gonna cost you $200 on sale from what is normally $300+ but your feet will thank you and everyone will know you are not basement dwelling neckbeard.

http://www.allenedmonds.com/sale/black-friday-sale/sale-shoes/ The Sanford for $199 is a great deal.

I own 6-pairs of AE's and have worn through the soles of a few but the leather is still like butter. It will be the last pair of dress shoes you buy, just take care of them by using cedar shoe trees and a good wax/polish. I

Good advice. I prefer an Italian leather sole shoe myself. Something along the lines of this.

http://www.paulfredrick.com/shop/shoes/product=FHL100D

 

[bononos]

those super shiny patent leather shoes you get with a tuxedo rental just don't go with a suit.

Its a matter of personal taste, but not something thats out of place in a black/white tie getup.

 

[dullard]

Buy a pair of shoes that will last you a lifetime and be in-style forever

http://www.allenedmonds.com/sale/black-friday-sale/sale-shoes/ The Sanford for $199 is a great deal.

I own 6-pairs of AE's and have worn through the soles of a few but the leather is still like butter. It will be the last pair of dress shoes you buy, just take care of them by using cedar shoe trees and a good wax/polish. I

The shoes you linked are only in style if you are a country hick in your 70s. Terrible pattern. Patent leather is for black tie events and children. Yuck.

 

[MrSquished]

The shoes you linked are only in style if you are a country hick in your 70s. Terrible pattern. Patent leather is for black tie events and children. Yuck.

I don't think those are patent leather. Just regular shine calfskin. I've been to the Allen Edmonds stores and most of their shoes are shined just right. They are very high quality.

Also that cap toe pattern is classic and stylish, nothing hickish about it. But generally I prefer a slightly simpler cap toe like the one I linked earlier in the thread, without that extra pattern on the toe. I think it's called the brogue. Simpler like this one: I prefer the cleaner look.

 

[Carson Dyle]

The shoes you linked are only in style if you are a country hick in your 70s. Terrible pattern. Patent leather is for black tie events and children. Yuck.

That's an absolutely timeless design. And that's not patent leather. Beautiful shoe.

 

[jman19]

The shoes you linked are only in style if you are a country hick in your 70s. Terrible pattern. Patent leather is for black tie events and children. Yuck.

Er, you replied to the wrong post, right? Because nothing you said fits the shoe Dr. Detroit posted.

 

[AznAnarchy99]

My friends are all telling me to get allen edmonds but i am not ready to drop 300 on shoes yet.

It's an investment because AE's will last pretty much forever.

 

[MrSquished]

It's an investment because AE's will last pretty much forever.

That's what they say, and I believe them having read the reviews for Allen Edmonds.

But I have a couple pairs of Massimo Mateo Cap Toes I found on Zappos that had good reviews. A double monk shoe, couple random pairs of dress shoes, a couple pairs of nice boots. They are all very comfortable so I'll wear some of them out then go and actually try on Allen Edmonds. Only when they have one of their good sales though. Not paying full price

 

[jman19]

It's an investment because AE's will last pretty much forever.

I can say that the 4 pairs of AEs I've owned have been worth the money. That's not to say there aren't other good shoe brands out there, but I've been very happy with the quality of the AEs - rock solid, and just requires some minor maintenance (polish, shoe trees).

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I can say that the 4 pairs of AEs I've own have been worth the money. That's not to say there aren't other good shoe brands out there, but I've been very happy with the quality of the AEs - rock solid, and just requires some minor maintenance (polish, shoe trees).

Yup and even if you abuse them a lot over time, they'll recraft your shoes too.

http://www.allenedmonds.com/our-story/recrafting.html

 

[The_Dude8]

No,
get the jcpenny Deacon wingtip boots in black,that should goes well with your black suit. I would recommend getting a navy blue or charcoal suit for the wedding, instead of black suit; since black suit is more of a funeral suit than wedding in my opinion.

http://www.jcpenney.com/stafford-de...04560043&catId=WebIds&searchTerm=deacon boots

 

[Herr Kutz]

No,
get the jcpenny Deacon wingtip boots in black,that should goes well with your black suit. I would recommend getting a navy blue or charcoal suit for the wedding, instead of black suit; since black suit is more of a funeral suit than wedding in my opinion.

http://www.jcpenney.com/stafford-deacon-mens-wingtip-leather-boots/prod.jump?ppId=pp5004560043&catId=WebIds&searchTerm=deacon boots

The charcoal and navy suits from the same suit line were too light for my liking so I'm going with black. I'm also not a boot person. =\

Edit: Colors available below

 

[dullard]

I don't think those are patent leather. Just regular shine calfskin.

Looked like patent leather on my cell phone. Sorry about the confusion. It is a horribly out of style pattern though. Looks like it belongs with ironed dark blue jeans and a giant belt buckle.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Can I glue something to it?

If you have to mod your shoes, then you shouldn't be buying them to begin with.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Just get a pair of either brown or black cap toe and be done.

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Nordstroms, lifetime warranty, just a thought.

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/calvin-...ory-personalizedsort&fashioncolor=BRITISH TAN

 

[Art&Science]

If you aren't the groom, the father of the bride, or a groomsman, you can show up naked. No one will be looking at you.

Also, sharpie will take care of the tan part.

Well I tend to agree, no one will be looking at him, it's no excuse not to look your best. My biggest grip these days is how sloppy and casual people have become.

 

[Herr Kutz]

It's my sister's wedding so I think I will have some part in it. I'm not from Kentucky so I won't be the groom.

 

[Carson Dyle]

Many people these days wear dress shoes to little more than weddings and funerals. They probably don't need $300 shoes that will last 30 years and be resoled a dozen times. If you actually want to spend that kind of money for a pair of shoes that you'll wear once a year, more power to you, but it's probably not the wisest investment.

 

[Herr Kutz]

I'm not looking to spend $300 but I wear dress shoes to work erry day.

 

[Carson Dyle]

I'm not looking to spend $300 but I wear dress shoes to work erry day.

You wear dress shoes every day and you don't have a pair of black shoes to wear with a suit? Is everything you own brown? I'm not sure we're talking about quite the same thing.

 

[OutHouse]

Perhaps Jos.a.Bank has some nice shoes? http://www.josbank.com/shoes

The Royal Formal Oxfords look nice. http://www.josbank.com/royal-formal-oxfords-by-jos-a-bank

that place is way overpriced.

 

[OutHouse]

those super shiny patent leather shoes you get with a tuxedo rental just don't go with a suit.

yea I have seen that done and it looks stupid.

 

[MrSquished]

I'm not looking to spend $300 but I wear dress shoes to work erry day.

The Massimo Mateos I linked on the previous page are very nice for $127.99 - I bought them at $150 and they were a solid purchase then. Read a lot of dress shoe reviews before I found that brand listed as one of the better for more affordable dress shoes.

They are true dress shoes with a quality leather sole, not rubber, that's fine in wet weather. You Just don't want to wear them if you'll be walking on a lot of ice. And you want your dress shoe to have a leather sole. Just looks better and they make the proper sound when walking.