Hi, I was wondering what style of shoes are acceptable for a first year analyst up till associate. Im currently finishing up college and own mostly driving loafers and boots that i used through out college etc. What would be appropriate?
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the best option imo is taboot new york. not cheap , not too flashy
Why do Middle Eastern males always wear drivers?
I'm not middle Eastern but I did grow up in the tropics. Drivers are comfortable, casual yet still smart...
Allen Edmonds Shoe Bank.
I'll check them out
Get started with a pair of black Oxford if you're new to the game. Nordstrom is having an Anniversary Sale so you can get the staple Allen Edmonds Park Avenue at like $275, which is a real steal.
I second this. They'll last for years if you take care of them and don't wear them everyday.
I used to work in a shoe store while I did my undergrad, so I'm coming at this more from a retailer's POV than a banker's, but my one piece of advice would be: don't be afraid to spend a bit more than you otherwise would. Get a pair of plain cap-toe oxfords/balmorals but- and this is the crucial bit- make sure you get a pair that are goodyear welted.
In terms of brands, Allen Edmonds are pretty good, but if you want to push the boat out then go for Crockett and Jones or Alden. They'll run to maybe $480-600 (I'm in the UK, you'll pay £360-450 for that level here). The quality of leather is better, which means they don't look ratty after you've worn them for a few months if you polish them regularly, and the goodyear welted construction means you can get them repaired over and over again. They'll last much longer than a cheaper blake-stitched or glued-sole pair, and they also (IMO) look nicer. On a cost-per-wear basis, they come out cheaper.
Oh yeah, and use shoe trees. It's the one simplest thing you can do to make them last longer. Seriously. There was a reason I always upsold them in my job at the shoe place, and it's not (only) because I was on commission. Although I was on commission.
Bruno Magli loafers if bought on Nordstrom Rack or Saks Off Fifth. Usually found very discounted for ~$180. Extremely comfortable for the long days (even more so that many of my more expensive pairs)
shit i spent 2x that for my bruno maglis haha but I second - they're great shoes
Haha no reason to man - more often than not, you can find them discounted. Can tell you that in NY right now Saks Off Fifth has many.
Harvard needs to create a course "Sh*t that normal people wear", otherwise all ivy league kids keep coming here asking for advice on what color their socks should be.
Hahaha +1 for you on that one.
I was on a bit tighter of a budget than some of the previous comments because I am also in college, and I went with Johnston & Murphy (black cap-toe). They aren't flashy and have lasted longer than I expected. They are easy to break in and are comfortable.
Get over to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and grab AE Park Aves. You can also go into an AE store and while a student can get Park Aves / Strands / McAllister + matching belt + shoe tree for $350! This isn't a short time sale either, been doing it for about a year.
Depending on your office you will want some loafers as well (if you are not wearing a tie). Nordy has some on sale right now too.
This bullshit again..... Jesus people.
sketchers shape ups, flip flops and crocs
http://www.businessinsider.com/how-to-dress-the-part-on-wall-street-201…
Annoyed with the spam - Buy these. Take care of them with shoe trees and good polish once a week they will last you your entire IB stint;
http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/shoes/derby-brown/FW165126.html
http://us.suitsupply.com/en_US/shoes/black-derby/FW142120.html?cgid=Sho…
First year analyst. I own 3 pairs of shoes: - Dark Brown Weltline Loafers from Rancourt - Black Plain Captoe Oxfords from Kent Wang (Same price as Allen Edmonds, but with a little better construction and more modern shape) - Dark Brown Allen Edmonds boots that I wear on casual Fridays
Check out Meermin shoes, I have the black calf oxfords and dark brown calf oxfords. Meermins oxfords also aren't as bulbous as AE Park Aves - they are an amazing deal for quality leather and goodyear welted shoes.
Hi, you should go for Meermin, an old brand out of Spain that makes great Goodyear welted shoes (I own 2 pairs). Prices are reasonable as well - $200 - $300, no VAT for non-EU countries. https://www.meermin.es/familia.php?idFamilia2=1
who cares, just wear black shoes
Smoking. Slippers.
Monk strap shoes!
Toms imo safest route
Meerman shoes are great. Only qualm is that I'm in the US and I got some import duty for the purchase from Uncle Sam a few months after buying two pairs.
I am a big fan of drivers if they are made for the city walking and not just for driving, If they are just for driving you are going to destroy your knees and shins. However, they look the part and are quite comfortable. Not to mention 99% of loafers dont fit me but drivers do.
Shoes for trading analyst (Originally Posted: 07/21/2014)
Hey guys, looking to add a pair of brown shoes (preferably loafers) to the collection. Hopefully something that goes well with a navy suit. Nordstrom is having a sale and these are the ones that I like so far:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-felix-plain-toe-leather-de…
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-harper-driving-shoe-men/37…
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mephisto-edlef-slip-on-men/3007311?origin=c…
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ecco-classic-moc-slip-on-men/3224016?origin…
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/to-boot-new-york-brandon-cap-toe-oxford-nor…
Recommendations? Are these not conservative enough?
None of those loafers are appropriate for a suit
I don't normally chime in on fashion posts but those loafers are not appropriate for suits unless you work in the fashion industry. The first and last shoes are good, I may actually pick up a pair of those last ones myself.
I'm not the end all and be all of fashion by any means, but when it comes to loafers and suits I like these http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/santoni-tristan-penny-loafer-men/3794215?cm… and that general loafer style for suits.
Those look pretty nice, are they comfortable?
Agree w/ the above posters. Maybe the last pair are passable, but the rest are too much like drivers. You need either a laceless Alden type loafer in black, or the Gucci horsebit type loafers as the riskiest. Otherwise you can always go safe with black lace ups.
If you want brown lace ups, I'd go with Allen Edmonds for the cheapest of the nicer/acceptable types. After that you're looking at John Lobb, Church's etc. & it doesn't sound like you're looking to spend that much.
Full disclosure: I don't work on Wall Street but have spent enough time around the culture to pick up on these things.
Black lace ups are the safest all around.
Thanks guys these are the first pair of shoes im buying for myself so I guess I was way off lol. Have a pair of black lace ups that my dad bought for me.
@"Dingdong08" thanks those are nice but I wish I could afford them.
@"Prof. Hathaway" Yeah not looking to spend too much. I might actually get the AE park avenue.
They're expensive but I meant more along the style of loafer that could be worn with suits, in my opinion. But those are great shoes.
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Are these shoes okay for a first year analyst. (Originally Posted: 03/07/2015)
Hi all, I accepted a job as a credit research analyst position. I have a pair of Allen Edmonds park avenues I plan to wear, but I want to alternate with this pair. What does everyone think? Are these square toed? I don't really think they are. Thank you in advance for the info.
They're fine. Next time please post this on the wall st. fashion forum, and honestly don't worry so much.
Great! Thank you, will do.
Are you serious? hah... yes they are fine. No one cares as long as they are clean. You should be more worried about your debt knowledge.
Agreed. It's not even a client facing role at the junior level.
Are these shoes okay for a first year analyst? (Originally Posted: 03/07/2015)
Hi all, I just accepted a Credit Research analyst position. I have a pair of Allen edmonds park avenues that I will be wearing, but I want to alternate it with other pairs of shoes. The picture is one of the pairs. Are these squared toes? I don't think they are , but want to get everyone's input. Thanks in advance for the info.
Yes those are square toed shoes. I recommend investing in a nice pair of pointy black shoes if you can spare the money.
they look square to me. lol
Calvin Klein...
Those are square and absolutely awful. Invest in a clean pair of cap toe or similar oxfords. Not drug dealer pointy at the end but not squared either. Don't have $500 to spend? No problem, check out Cole Haan's upper line. You'll get a full leather under sole, calf skin back so they don't move, and of course hand stitched leather all around.
Thoughts on these shoes for IBD analyst (Originally Posted: 08/13/2014)
What are your guy's thoughts on these shoes in both, brown and black:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bruno-magli-raging-loafer-men/2953850?origi…
Thanks
I wouldn't wear them myself, but generally ok. Extremely over priced for what they are. I would not recommend purchasing at that price. 50% less, sure.
I would never pay that much for a shoe with a rubber sole. Not to get off topic but in general nobody is going to care what brands your wearing as long as your in dress code and get your job done.
be a man, make your own decision. also, both are horrible.
Depends on what you'll be using them for. If for the office: never buy loafers, only laces will do, and square-toed shoes don't look good.
If not for the office, these shoes still suck. They have rubber soles and priced WAY too high. Considering you could pick up a pair of Allen Edmonds for ~$200+ and end up with a pair that's 1000000x better, I wouldn't get these.
Nothing will get the ladies at the office 'Raging' like sick pair of rubber soled loafers.
Brown shoes for the office?
I just took a raging loafer and I will sell it to you for a lot less than that.
Get Cole Hann shoes, amazing comfortable and in the $100-$250 price range for good ones.
They are both dorky. Go for more sophisticated, and like everyone else has said, not a rubber sole.
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