Associate Shoe Game

As a seasoned veteran getting ready to assume an associate position, I can't help but notice that my shoe game, while strong, is not up to par with other associates on my team.

I currently own:

2x Allen Edmonds Park Avenues (Black/Black)
1x Gucci Loafers (Black)
1x Zara Loafers (Casual, average looking, poor quality)
1x Church's "strap" style (Black)
2x Gucci casual loafers for weekend (blue/brown)

Any thoughts on the next set of loafers? I'd like a very nice pair or two of Ferragamo/Gucci loafers, but not too sure what to go with and where to buy. I'd also consider a pair of brown dress shoes, although I'm not a fan of brown shoes at all in the workplace unless on Friday or weekend.

Thanks,

Booger

 

john lobb, edward green, grenson , gaziano & girling and ferragamo are the best shoes in terms of quality .

Side note: I hope to God your loafers dont have any logos or obvious signs that theyre gucci

 

I'd get a pair of AE boots or something. That would look stylish. I have about 6 pairs of shoes (A&E, Testoni, Ferragamo, and Coach [about to be trashed]). I honestly wear maybe 3-4 regularly.

 

I have like 7 pairs of AE shoes and no shame in that (PA in black/merlot, 5th ave in walnut/burnished brown/black, Mcallisters in walnut, Rutledge in walnut) + sadly a pair of boots and casual shoes. The problem is that I wear the black or burnished brown Mon-Thurs... and 1 pair of the Walnuts on Friday.

I've also been tempted to get some John Lobb's but that price is ahh... think about how much you're paying pre-tax of your income (+ income tax on the shoes).

I'm not big into loafers tho.

 

Time to step up. St. Crispin's, Corthay, Berluti, Gaziano & Girling, Edward Green, Alfred Sargent, and Foster & Son are some of my favorite brands to window shop (I'm no baller associate...yet). I believe all of the brands I mentioned offer bespoke services, as well.

Browse Leffot for some ideas and then check out the store on 10 Christopher Street for size and fit.

 
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Time to step up. St. Crispin's, Corthay, Berluti, Gaziano & Girling, Edward Green, Alfred Sargent, and Foster & Son are some of my favorite brands to window shop (I'm no baller associate...yet). I believe all of the brands I mentioned offer bespoke services, as well.

Browse Leffot for some ideas and then check out the store on 10 Christopher Street for size and fit.

+1. I would also throw Lobb into that mix without a question (I assume you just forgot?).

I have a few pairs from some of those "baller" brands, but I love my Allen Edmonds just as much. I wear the shit out of them (they're my everyday/beater shoe) and they've held up extraordinarily well. At $300 a steal versus crap like Gucci/Ferragamo/Prada/Church's.

 
CrashCourse1:

You have to get some Christain Louboutin loafers.

Im no associate but a PE Partner introduced these to me. Have to have a little confidence/swagger but you will have best shoe game.

http://us.christianlouboutin.com/us_en/shop-online-3/mens/mens-loafers.html

Hahaha

These are amazing: http://us.christianlouboutin.com/us_en/shop/men/daddy-velvet.html

 

Crockett Jones. Personal preference but I find most A&E and Alden shoes way too bulky/old fashioned. English shoemakers have a great balance between quality and looks without being too fashion forward which is the case with so many Italian brands.

 

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