See title. I like to kick my shoes off under my desk, so no lace ups (also, I'm a lazy bastard). I bought a pair of Moreschi shoes over ten years ago that have elastic bands where laces normally go, which I still wear. Those are my all-time favorite shoes, but they don't make them anymore. Good loafers suggestions would be appreciated. Ideally not Allen Edmonds, Alden, Gucci, or Ferragamo, because I already know or own those. Brown or black is fine. No metal buckles (or whatever those are called). Also, do tassels make you look like a geezer?
Thanks.
You may already have some of these, but John Lobbs.
http://www.johnlobb.com/us/models/loafers
Awesome company but their shoes are above $1,200
Check out Vass: http://www.vass-cipo.hu/Eng/Modellek_04_Norweger/Modell_04_041_Kicsi.ht…
Unfortunately they're tough to find in the US
When you say metal buckles do you mean the horsebit?
For what it's worth, a guy who works at a Ferragamo store told me they have a lifetime warranty on the Gancini buckle.
You have a fine shoe collection.
Try Mephistos.
Bruno Magli
You're at the level where you can start balling out with your shoes. Since you yourself say you have fucked up feet, look into bespoke shoes from brands like John Lobb and Gaziano & Girling. If that's too much of a hassle for you, brands like Crockett & Jones, Edward Green, and Carmina are a step above the brands you already own.
http://www.gazianogirling.com/pages/bespoke
I think the shoe above suits your requirements (you can of course change the color of the leather and remove the motif on the toe if you so choose since it's a bespoke service).
Thanks for the suggestions everyone. Nobody answered this question: do tassels make you look like a geezer or are they ok?
Here were a couple I thought looked cool:
Black loafers: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/bruno-magli-evasio-loafer/3306654?origin=ca…
Brown loafers: http://www.zappos.com/magnanni-tevio-tobaco
Brown loafers: http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producti_SF6612_1…
Rubber shoes for the rain (black version): http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolde…
http://www.edwardsofmanchester.co.uk/edwardgreen-piccadilly-darkoakanti… http://www.edwardsofmanchester.co.uk/merton-e.html http://www.carminashoemaker.com/web/hom/coleccion_modelo_detalle.php?la… http://www.carminashoemaker.com/web/hom/coleccion_modelo_detalle.php?la…
It's a pretty good time to buy shoes from UK sites since the dollar is the strongest it's been against the British pound for a while now. You won't have to pay VAT, either.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but you're in your thirties at least (well, that's the impression that I get from your posts and your job status). This is up for debate, but personally, I think tassels would be fair game for you. I don't think they look fashionable at all, however.xoxo
If you buy a tassled shoe, I can guarantee you, whatever sex you think you might have in your future will go dramatically down.
Agree, unless you have a nice watch... Follow design's suggestion, he has great taste.
I bought my first pair of shoes with tassles after I got married. Ass is no longer an issue at that point, cuz I ain't gettin' none!
Love it! There's got to be a tassels/assless joke somewhere in there, but I can't put it together.
BTW, here in the South tassels are fratty as hell. Of course we also still wear bowties and seersucker suits.
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/johnston-murphy-shoes-knowland-penny… Shoe%26SHOE_TYPE%3DLoafer%26sp%3D2%26spc%3D107%26ruleId%3D61%26slotId%3D46
I don't know about you but I don't feel right if I buy something that's not on sale. These shoes are bad ass and have great quality. I'd put 10 toes down in these kicks.
Tassel loafers are the only loafers I'd ever buy. And I'm way below 30.
I know this is far from GQ but, tassled loafers are as in as they can be right now. Grab an Esquire or GQ at a mag stand and it's all you see.
Not sure if you're being serious or not but out of curiosity I just flipped through the most recent Esquire (Leo on the cover). 2 loafers were shown, neither had tassles.
Tassel loafers are seriously making a comeback. Here's a recent GQ article: http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2013/03/the-new-shoe-of-the-se… Anyway, I guess it's sort of a hate it or love it shoe.
How about something a little bolder? Something like this tells people you are above the fray and you don't have to play by their rules.
Kicking your shoes off under my desk is the best. I also have ADD so I am constantly slipping my feet in and out of the shoes or twirling them with my feet.
You enjoy it when other people kick their shoes off under your desk?
:( no...
I highly recommend Meermin if you want somewhat cheaper loafers that rival the construction quality of Alden etc. I have these myself, and I absolutely love them: http://meermin.es/ficha_articulo.php?id=1939
If you have a higher budget I'd go for Carmina shell cordovan loafers, these are my personal favorite: http://www.carmina.telemaco.es/articulo.asp?idarticulo=3476660
Tassel loafers won't make you look like a geezer at all, they're actually coming back in style.
whats wrong with some real shoes
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.sneakernews.com/wp-co…
swag
Timeless ^^^^^
Too late. I bought up the whole supply; now I'm going to set up my own retail website/app to sell them for double.
HBS here I come.
I think tassels look dope if pulled off properly.
Just buy they UGG slippers, they're kickable, comfortable, and don't make you look like a geezer.
I am well below 30 and I wear tassels all the time. Anyone who immediately says tassels (or any other type of nice dress shoe within reason) makes you look "geezerish" without seeing you or what you are wearing with them, probably wouldnt be able to appreciate it even if you had on something else anyways.
@SirTradesAlot, I just bought a pair of Gravati cap toe Balmoral and they are quickly on the way to becoming my favorite shoes.
http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/p/Gravati-Cap-Toe-Balmoral-Calfskin-Lace…
http://www.gucci.com/us/styles/307929BLM002535#
Tassels look like mini mops.
I don't care if I was a billionaire, I would never drop 6 bills on a pair of shoes. 1. You can get the same quality for much less. 2. Who gives a shit if it's Gucci. Just my 2 cents.
DON'T TOUCH JIMMY!!!!
Honestly, if I were in the position you were, I'd be wearing hunting boots to the office.
But that's me.
Take a look here: http://www.esquire.com/style/formal-shoes-for-men#/category2
To answer your original question though, I'd be rocking some Peal & Co.'s from Brooks Brothers, like the white and brown spectator loafers from their Gatsby collection. http://www.brooksbrothers. com/The-Great-Gatsby-Collection-White-and-Brown-Spectator-Loafer/MH00323,default,pd.html?dwvar_MH00323_Color=WHIT&contentpos=8&cgid= Perfect for Steeplechase!
Or, if you thought you might need to go for a swim right after work (and seriously, who doesn't?) http://www.brooksbrothers. com/The-Great-Gatsby-Collection-White-and-Brown-Spectator-Loafer/MH00323,default,pd.html?dwvar_MH00323_Color=WHIT&contentpos=8&cgid=
Did you see the cane? Most ballingest shit I've seen in a while, esp for $150. I kind of want that.
Sorry, no real advice for Sir Trades outside of my usual Allen Edmonds recommendation. I'd rather see the dude get some nice tassle loafers than the stupid horsebit loafers.
Full disclosure: I want the stupid horsebit loafers.
Dude I love the cane! I want the straw boater hat, burgundy stripe regatta blazer, and the tipped blazer. Any of that junk would be perfect for Steeplechase (Nashville's horse race) this weekend, but my sister-in-law graduates college. Apparently it's rude not to go to that?
I'll second the comment about hassle loafers being a southern thing. Super fratty. I rarely see a horsebit, with the exception of when I look at my own feet.
http://www.barkerblack.com/home/
Barker Black form the UK has some nice pairs
Church in the UK as well
http://www.church-footwear.com/en/UK/new-flexi-sole
Lastly Crocket & Jones
http://www.crockettandjones.com/Collections/US/Mens
bally loafers would fit your needs imo
Get a pair of Berluti. I will get a pair some day when I cannot resist the temptation anymore.
I have never met a man who can pull it off.
That's the problem. I've seen one guy so far who really rocked them. It was an Italian guy in a Boggi Milano store. In every other case, the dude looked pretty clueless in wearing them (in fact, these were exactly those "oh I've seen it in GQ they are hawt"-guys who look still more authentic wearing Air Jordans in a business setting).
Tod's are in Allen Edmonds price range, look at these: http://www.tods.com/us/shopmen/shoes/loafers/leather-penny-loafers-13
If you want something casual (read cheaper), but still decent, you can try Florsheim: http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/12087-221.html http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/17091-01.html
I own a pair of Florsheim loafers for casual wear, and they are very comfortable.
ANTONIO MAURIZI. Great shoes, comfortable, look beautiful, and aren't too expensive ($400-$700). Truly beautiful craftsmanship.
What a world.
hahaha
Armando Cabral shoes - http://www.armando-cabral.com/collection.php?collection_id=3&osCsid=jld…
These are gaining in popularity over the past few years and have attracted a lot of buzz in the fashion circles. Super comfortable and well-made.
I've always liked Brooks Brothers shoes. They're around $600 which is pretty reasonable, I've only bought one pair from them, but they've lasted me almost two years now, and they're pretty comfortable. Also if you've got serious foot issues you may want to go to a specialty running store and see about having them make you some custom fit inserts for your shoes. I had this done to my running shoes and I've noticed a huge reduction in my knee pain. Not quite sure if it will work the same for your foot, but it's worth a try.
I would say taking your shoes off under your desk would make you look like a geezer.
I actually also always take my shoes off under my desk. And I'm a woman. What does that make me?
It was a joke.
I have 3 pairs of Bruno Magli's and I like them alot, soft italian leather
For anyone who cares, I got these: http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_…
They are shoes made completely out of rubber that you can wear in the rain, but they look like patent leather. I had never seen anything like it before and thought it was a cool idea. Obviously, these really can't be used as primary shoes.
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