GashBandicoot
Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
@zeometer and @Fmkb Thank you both for the guidance. Feeling much more confident now as I shop my options!
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Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
Yeah I didn't realize loafers were so versatile until now. Adding them to the list to try on later down the line for sure.
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Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
Yeah sorry I wasn't clear on that. I'm willing to get two different pairs of shoes, one for A and one for B. Feeling pretty confident now about doing derby for A and a cap toe boot for B. Maybe I'll get the courage to try loafers or something else in a year or two.
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Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
Yeah I need a replacement for the shoes I currently wear with a suit, so derbies fit in there. Honestly I like these boots a lot so I might go derbies and boots. Sort of doing an overhaul on all shoes and clothes right now so I'm willing to up the budget a bit.
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Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
I think the socks are part of what scares me, haha. Just another factor to worry about but maybe I will work my way up to that. I'm sold on at least counting Oxfords out though, totally agree with you on that front.
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Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
Also curious, any particular reason why you would pick Derbies over Oxfords, of the styles I was looking at? Are Derbies more versatile?
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Mmfad
•Created by GashBandicoot on 1/4/2025 in #questions-and-advice
Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
Thank you for your input. Also great question... I tend toward the less formal side. My "formal" is a matching suit pants/jacket, sometimes with a tie and sometimes without (usually no tie for a wedding, business dinner, etc.). Business casual is usually suede chukka boots, jeans or chinos, button-up short sleeve or long sleeve, usually untucked when wearing with jeans. Casual is basically chukka boots or Sperry boat shoes, blue jeans, and a short sleeve button up (no tuck).
I agree the loafers work for you in all three scenarios and they look great. For some reason I don't think I can pull it off though.
I will definitely monitor the other threads some more to get more inspiration before purchasing.
I agree the loafers work for you in all three scenarios and they look great. For some reason I don't think I can pull it off though.
I will definitely monitor the other threads some more to get more inspiration before purchasing.
17 replies