Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[LegendZenify]

What is Yanko? is it a model name?

sorry not familiar with many terms.

So far I only got 1 pair of working shoes from edetal.

Yanko is the brand name of a Spanish shoemaker company.
https://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/2ttiga/an_attempt_at_piecing_together_the/

 

[LegendZenify]

3 pairs

1) Brown balmoral oxford with straight captoe. No brogueing. This will function as the cornerstone of your shoe wardrobe. Same functionality as a conventional brown gooseneck captoe oxford, but I have always found balmoral oxfords particularly elegant. And it'll be a different design compared to the conventional black captoe oxford.

2) Black captoe oxford. Well, most Singaporean men still find that they want a pair a black shoes. Nothing wrong with that.

3) Adelaide oxford. Brogued. Brown. Just to add variety to the collection. Adelaides are a very balanced design imo.

If extended to 5-8 pairs

4) A "dress" chukka. Dark brown. 3 eyelets. Sleek last. Topied sole. Incredibly versatile. To wear with jeans, on travels (because you can wear it with casual and formal wear, reducing number of shoes to pack). And the topy allows you to wear it in rain and mildly wet weather.

5) A dress derby. Also dark brown. Smooth calf. 2 or 3 eyelets. Single leather sole. For days that you want a formal pair of shoes but oxfords bore you.

6) Brown double monks. Just for variety and for days you are just too irritated for laces.

7) Loafers in brown suede or calf. I prefer penny or string. Tassel loafers might be a little "dandy" for some. Just for dress down days, shorts, jeans.

8) A chunky ba***rd. Brown suede or grained calf, dainite soles, derby, semi or full brogue. For bad weather dress down days.

Just curious, what's your thoughts on burgundy/oxblood?

 

[thundermarch]

Just curious, what's your thoughts on burgundy/oxblood?

Dark, deep burgundy / oxblood is a nice colour, and pretty versatile. A touch loud though, which is why I don't wear it much. If the number of shoes is expanded to more than 10, I'd probably put in a burgundy pair somewhere.

 

[The Quarters]

i am thinking of using a service, not sure if it is too late for CNY

Hello wiz,

We provide shoe shine services/packages that suits what you are looking for. Do drop us a message on our FB or IG if you're interested! Cheers

 

[wiz]

The man is causing me regular wallet bleeding.

The Centurion has been staring at me for the last few days, good for me my size is not available.... something is wrong with me I have yet to wear the Yanko bought last week and already looking...

 

[thundermarch]

The Centurion has been staring at me for the last few days, good for me my size is not available.... something is wrong with me I have yet to wear the Yanko bought last week and already looking...

I know how you feel brother.
To some extent, we are probably all a little sick in the head. Lol

 

[urbanturban]

..... more shoes than what i need, but more wants than what i have ....

 

[ahhian]

Anyone here with Alden shoes experience

Whats your opinion on their shoes in general apart from being overpriced. LOL.

Really like the looks of the Alden Leisure Handsewn (LHS) Penny Loafer.

I wear UK 7.5 for the Carmino Lorenzo 910 (Rain Last). Any idea what the LHS will be in US size (Van Last)?

 

[Darknight55]

Carry one of these around and change to a new pair every few hours

 

[wrinklednails]

Hi bros, I am planning to get a good pair of shoes either monkstrap/loafers for work and casual purpose. But i lean towards to loafers just because I love the looks. I saw a pair of CNES black loafers and I wonder if you guys think it is okay for work?

I understand that loafers are just casual shoes but it seems like with a black socks it kinda blends well.

As for the monk strap I am thinking of this:
https://www.straitsestablishment.com/collections/cnes-solitaire/products/paul-double-monks-black

But i do not know if this will be casual enough with jeans/chinos/ dress down day. Or even with trousers that are cuffed.

In SG, the culture is not too strict on shoe styles for work. Leather shoes (or even faux leather) + socks usually would suffice unless your workplace is stricter/has set certain standards.

Would suggest more than 1 shoe for rotation and that Brown colour is more versatile than black for matching

 

[BalaPrince]

So you meant this loafer would suffice as working shoe? But a brown one would be more flexible in both formal/casual occasions?

 

[Darknight55]

So you meant this loafer would suffice as working shoe? But a brown one would be more flexible in both formal/casual occasions?

He meant colour coordination with pants. Black shoes only goes well with black pants. If you have a full wardrobe of black dress slacks, having all black shoes will be fine.

When getting new shoes, I always look at what pants I have first and if they go well with the shoes. If I just want those shoes/colour, and I don't have anything to pair with, I'll get new pants.

 

[All in a Day]

He meant colour coordination with pants. Black shoes only goes well with black pants. If you have a full wardrobe of black dress slacks, having all black shoes will be fine.

When getting new shoes, I always look at what pants I have first and if they go well with the shoes. If I just want those shoes/colour, and I don't have anything to pair with, I'll get new pants.

Actually I think black dress shoes can match most dark/mid-coloured navy and grey business pants (which are pretty much the norm business pants colours) and are still the safest choice for office purpose.

But I find that black dress shoes don't go well with more casual pants (e.g. chinos, jeans), regardless of the pants colour.

 

[ITretard]

Hello guys I believe I have to let go my Aldwych 1880 Black in size 8... Surprisingly I should've gotten 7. Can't exchange since I wore it once to an interview. (Didn't go that well I suppose, if you guys are curious)

Do pm me..

 

[eboy]

Anyother local shoemaker with reasonable rate for making a pair of green wingtip?

Visited Ed edtal they dont do green patina anymore due to supply issues

 

[wrinklednails]

So you meant this loafer would suffice as working shoe? But a brown one would be more flexible in both formal/casual occasions?

Yup, that's essentially what I'm saying!

Brown shoes easier to match with casual wear like jeans and chinos. Dare i say, loafers can pair well with shorts and berms too. Brown also easier to match with bolder colours like khaki, green, maroon etc

If you read @thundermarch's recent post, out of 8 styles only 1 was the quintessential black captoe oxford for formal wear, everything else recommended was brown

 

[wrinklednails]

Anyother local shoemaker with reasonable rate for making a pair of green wingtip?

Visited Ed edtal they dont do green patina anymore due to supply issues

Reasonable is subjective. Can check out Josh Leong at SB, oxfordable shoe co and custommade.

 

[The Quarters]

Anyother local shoemaker with reasonable rate for making a pair of green wingtip?

Visited Ed edtal they dont do green patina anymore due to supply issues

Hello eboy,

We offer what you are looking for! Apart from the new GMTOs by Portugese Shoemaker, Carlos Santos, which we have just launched over the weekend, we will also be offering a Patina Service Order. Basically, it is an individual Made-To-Order program where every client is able to choose from 12 different shoe styles with 12 different signature patina finishings by Carlos Santos.

If you are interested, please feel free to drop us a message on our Facebook or Instagram to find out more! Thank you

Cheers,
The Quarters

 

[BalaPrince]

This is because I wanted a black loafer for me to wear for work and also casually with fancier trousers like flannel pants/golf pants kinda look. So I dont know if the brown works well..

 

[geeeek]

I read so many pages and reddit so many different opinions...
Budget about 300+ can strech to 500

Like Allen Edmonds Fifth avenue cap toe oxford factory second but no size
Or should i look for local MTM

Any poison to recommend?