Are these appropriate shoes?
I know that the "traditional" pair of shoes for the industry is a pair of oxfords (and loafers occasionally), but what are your thoughts on these? Would you ever wear them to the office?

I know that the "traditional" pair of shoes for the industry is a pair of oxfords (and loafers occasionally), but what are your thoughts on these? Would you ever wear them to the office?

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I really like these shoes and i think are perfect for different occasions. I don't think there should be any problem in wearing in a office.
Would not wear them but that's just my opinion. If you like that style and want to wear it to the office just get some regular wingtips.
Those shoes would look completely off in a London office (+ they look very cheap)
How sharp is a bowling ball?
Unless you work in a strip club, I would not wear them to the office.
If you work in Marketing or creative design maybe
I'd only think to wear them to the office on a Friday, prob not even tho. Nice going out shoes tho!
Id say no to work if you're a younger guy/gal, if you're looking to add more of a personal touch id stick more with a tie-bar and some printed socks (but don't go crazy here). Personally i just cant get over the black on brown, unless that's navy or midnight blue and my eyes are shot? Either way i would still just save them for on the town.
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