Recommendations for men's dress shoes?

[ABCD]

If you wanna give it a try I’d say get a pair of Meermins

Their selling point is to offer Goodyear welted shoes for under €200 but the overall quality of materials and finish is quite disappointing. I'd rather get a pair of quality Blake stitched shoes instead.

 

[Hoanglong]

I bought 4 Santoni shoes for office work.

 

[rogueclimber]

I bought 4 Santoni shoes for office work.

Those are beautiful!

 

[wayose]

US makers are not known for sleek lasts or pointy toes. For that you’ll likely have to look else where, like Italy and Spain. Unless you’re looking for cowboy boots.

All GYW RTW & MTM shoes are basically made the same using the same materials, regardless of whether you pay 200 or 2000. Hand lasting does not produce better quality or longevity, hand welting will not last appreciably longer then GYW while being far more expensive to resole (as it needs to be done by hand). It’s really all mostly marketing and some elitism. Truly bespoke shoes are a completely different ballgame, but even here mostly because of fit & customisation, not so much durability.

You are really looking at pretty minor details like stich density, consistency in selecting good quality pieces of hide with few undesirable marks or scratches, sole & heel finishing, leather board vs celastic toe stiffness etc.
None of this is all that important & much of it is purely personal preference and aesthetics.

I’d say don’t use any sleep over it. I’d say the last is the most important thing. Make sure they use an actual veg tan insole and a natural filler like cork or leather. Once you get to that level they’re basically all the same welche schuhe bei Plantarfasziitis.

I find Carmina uses very sleek and elegant lasts that fit what you are looking for. Plus they offer a broad selection of models and lasts.

Hello.
Looking for recommendations on dress shoes for formal social events that:
a) are comfortable
b) are more on the classic/timeless side than trendy, seeing that I wear a suit maybe once a year.

I checked Larry's thread but docksiders aren't cuttin' it.

Thanks.

 

[Aloysius]

Hello.
Looking for recommendations on dress shoes for formal social events that:
a) are comfortable
b) are more on the classic/timeless side than trendy, seeing that I wear a suit maybe once a year.

I checked Larry's thread but docksiders aren't cuttin' it.

Thanks.

Budget?

 

[wayose]

Budget?

budget isn't an issue

 

[Aloysius]

budget isn't an issue

Everyone has a budget. If you give me one I can give suggestions.

 

[Tom71]

Hello.
Looking for recommendations on dress shoes for formal social events that:
a) are comfortable
b) are more on the classic/timeless side than trendy, seeing that I wear a suit maybe once a year.

I checked Larry's thread but docksiders aren't cuttin' it.

Thanks.

Plenty of options in all (many) price ranges. All of them mentioned in this thread. Just go back three pages and dive right into it...

 

[wayose]

US makers are not known for sleek lasts or pointy toes. For that you’ll likely have to look else where, like Italy and Spain. Unless you’re looking for cowboy boots.

All GYW RTW & MTM shoes are basically made the same using the same materials, regardless of whether you pay 200 or 2000. Hand lasting does not produce better quality or longevity, hand welting will not last appreciably longer then GYW while being far more expensive to resole (as it needs to be done by hand). It’s really all mostly marketing and some elitism. Truly bespoke shoes are a completely different ballgame, but even here mostly because of fit & customisation, not so much durability.

You are really looking at pretty minor details like stich density, consistency in selecting good quality pieces of hide with few undesirable marks or scratches, sole & heel finishing, leather board vs celastic toe stiffness etc.
None of this is all that important & much of it is purely personal preference and aesthetics.

I’d say don’t use any sleep over it. I’d say the last is the most important thing. Make sure they use an actual veg tan insole and a natural filler like cork or leather. Once you get to that level they’re basically all the same Is fiberglass insulation flammable?

I find Carmina uses very sleek and elegant lasts that fit what you are looking for. Plus they offer a broad selection of models and lasts.

Hello. I am looking for a pair of black slip-on dress shoes that could be worn with either khakis or a suit. Kind of an everyday work shoe for a business casual environment. I would like something durable for under $200. What brands or specific shoes should I look at? I don't have any special sizing or fitting requirements.

 

[wayose]

US makers are not known for sleek lasts or pointy toes. For that you’ll likely have to look else where, like Italy and Spain. Unless you’re looking for cowboy boots.

All GYW RTW & MTM shoes are basically made the same using the same materials, regardless of whether you pay 200 or 2000. Hand lasting does not produce better quality or longevity, hand welting will not last appreciably longer then GYW while being far more expensive to resole (as it needs to be done by hand). It’s really all mostly marketing and some elitism. Truly bespoke shoes are a completely different ballgame, but even here mostly because of fit & customisation, not so much durability.

You are really looking at pretty minor details like stich density, consistency in selecting good quality pieces of hide with few undesirable marks or scratches, sole & heel finishing, leather board vs celastic toe stiffness etc.
None of this is all that important & much of it is purely personal preference and aesthetics.

I’d say don’t use any sleep over it. I’d say the last is the most important thing. Make sure they use an actual veg tan insole and a natural filler like cork or leather Snaptube APK Latest Version. Once you get to that level they’re basically all the same.

I find Carmina uses very sleek and elegant lasts that fit what you are looking for. Plus they offer a broad selection of models and lasts.

Look into Allen Edmonds—they offer high-quality leather dress shoes with sharp toe shapes at reasonable prices, especially during sales or their Factory Seconds program. The Park Avenue (cap-toe) and Fifth Avenue (perforated cap-toe) are excellent options. Grant Stone is another solid U.S.-based brand with great leather and craftsmanship. If you want something sleek with a sharper toe, Beckett Simonon also offers well-priced, high-quality shoes, though they have a made-to-order model with longer delivery times.

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

Look into Allen Edmonds—they offer high-quality leather dress shoes with sharp toe shapes at reasonable prices, especially during sales or their Factory Seconds program. The Park Avenue (cap-toe) and Fifth Avenue (perforated cap-toe) are excellent options. Grant Stone is another solid U.S.-based brand with great leather and craftsmanship. If you want something sleek with a sharper toe, Beckett Simonon also offers well-priced, high-quality shoes, though they have a made-to-order model with longer delivery times.

Grant Stone may be US-based, but the boots are made in China. Not trying to hate, but just giving the full picture if MiUSA is an important factor.

 

[Bennarion]

Grant Stone may be US-based, but the boots are made in China. Not trying to hate, but just giving the full picture if MiUSA is an important factor.

They make high-quality shoes at a good price

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

They make high-quality shoes at a good price

Yeah I don’t have any issues with them - matter of fact I have 2 pairs.

But introducing a brand as US-based does not convey they’re made in China and distributed in the US

 

[rogueclimber]

Yeah I don’t have any issues with them - matter of fact I have 2 pairs.

But introducing a brand as US-based does not convey they’re made in China and distributed in the US

I do see they are quite clear on where their products are made

Each description has this posted:

"Every pair crafted on Xiamen Island, China"

 

[bigmanbigtruck]

I do see they are quite clear on where their products are made

Each description has this posted:

"Every pair crafted on Xiamen Island, China"

Was responding to someone else on the thread just saying they’re US-based.
Wasn’t aimed at Grant stone themselves or their product descriptions.

 

[大馬伕]

"USA based" could mean nothing more than a PO Box and a US area code phone number. If they even list a phone number at all. A lot of companies now claim to be US, with operations and manufacturing in other countries. It's not an indicator of product quality. It could be good. Or not.