Dress Shoes
An event has come up at my work where I need a pair of dress shoes. Somehow I’ve gotten away with not owning a pair for a long time and now I need to purchase a pair. Problem is, this event is happening on March 31st so I don’t have much time. If I had time, I would go to a store, find my size, order some factory seconds from Allen Edmonds or some Meermins but that is not possible given my time table. I live in the Midwest so what are the best options available for me given my budget?
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What is your budget?
what shoes do you have and what's the expectation of "dress shoe"?
My budget is under $400. Think Meermin and Allen Edmonds factory seconds. The only leather shoe I have are a pair of Stan Smiths. I’m wearing these shoes with a suit
to beans point, whats the expectation and dress code of this event? i wore cheap crap black oxfords to a work event and someone commented on my shoes thinking i got all dressed up. definitely spent under $100 at dsw or something. i never wear black oxfords but have this pair for the random event. i dont go to many "events". I spend my money on boots/shoes that ill be wearing much more often.
The dress code is suit and tie with appropriate footwear. I would also wear these shoes to funerals and important church services.
Suit color?
Haven’t decided. Going to JCrew to find one. Either charcoal grey or navy
More so I’m asking what brands I should be looking for given the shorter time where I’m buying in store
Grant stone, Meermin, Allen Edmonds (used), Alden (used)
And I can find those in a store near me most likely?
Idk where you are
Used obviously not in a store tho
no you cannot. you'll have to ebay or order online with expedited shippin
Didn’t think expedited was an option but glad to see it is! If I were to rank these in terms of quality, Alden/Allen Edmonds/Meermin? Grant Stone is unobtainable for me atm.
Alden >>> the rest but it really doesn’t matter. You’re splitting hairs and the aesthetic differences are far greater than any quality difference
You’re also on a time crunch so I’d consider just buying something that’s cheap and works. Could maybe thrift something
I mean even without my time crunch those 3 I mentioned are my budget and have expedited shipping. But thank you for the information. I plan to just get a pair of plain oxfords in whatever color best matches my belt.