I'm still in the market for pair of suede oxfords, preferably dark brown--either solid brown or with wingtip stitching--with lightweight, comfortable rubber "crepe" soles.
First question: What is the period appropriateness of these shoes? When were they first worn historically, and with what kind of attire?
Second question: Do you have additional suggestions to add to my list of contenders?
My feet are on the wide side, if that makes a difference.
Here's what my research has found thus far:
Bass Barclay
http://www.zappos.com/bass-barclay-black-sand-burnished-suede?zlfid=111
Bass Exeter
http://www.6pm.com/bass-exeter-brown-suede
Bass Brockton
http://www.zappos.com/bass-brockton-taupe-suede
Bass Buckingham
http://www.zappos.com/bass-buckingham-dark-brown-suede?zlfid=111
Florsheim Kearney
http://www.zappos.com/florsheim-kearny-gray-suede?zlfid=111
Thoughts?
First question: What is the period appropriateness of these shoes? When were they first worn historically, and with what kind of attire?
Second question: Do you have additional suggestions to add to my list of contenders?
My feet are on the wide side, if that makes a difference.
Here's what my research has found thus far:
Bass Barclay
http://www.zappos.com/bass-barclay-black-sand-burnished-suede?zlfid=111
Bass Exeter
http://www.6pm.com/bass-exeter-brown-suede
Bass Brockton
http://www.zappos.com/bass-brockton-taupe-suede
Bass Buckingham
http://www.zappos.com/bass-buckingham-dark-brown-suede?zlfid=111
Florsheim Kearney
http://www.zappos.com/florsheim-kearny-gray-suede?zlfid=111
Thoughts?