Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[josephkjc]

I think those are his casual shoes guessing from lace colour etc, the playful lacing is probably deliberate

Thats right, for casual so tend to lace it differently from my dress shoes. The 3rd pair came with red and cream coloured laces. Have yet to change to cream before.

 

[lucied]

Thats right, for casual so tend to lace it differently from my dress shoes. The 3rd pair came with red and cream coloured laces. Have yet to change to cream before.

Should have bought bluchers instead to show more lace. Using balmorals for casual use spoils the look IMO.

 

[pwillie]

Some of them GYW, some of them HW...

I believe the most formal black oxford will be the seam across the captoe. Brogueing or medallion will depend on the environment you works for. The general rule applies. The more decoration there are, the less formal it will be...

Well color choice for chukka depend on your general pairing as well... Color choice is up to individual. Navy is a nice color also

Actually the black oxford is my first pair of GYW and being an inexperienced shoe nerd when first started, I opt to go for more decoration since I am paying for the same price...

Also depend on how the pairing is for what occasion. Although black pair is meant for boardroom meeting, this is not happening to me as I am not in C level yet hehe

I usually wear my black captoe with medallion for interview which I believe is kinda acceptable. And my working environment don't warrant for a strict dress code for shoe unlike in law industries I believe...

I don't have a single pair of black shoes... That said I don't have black pants or suit as well...
Neither do I attend black tie events, save me some money

 

[Emospence]

It's just lacing. Do what you like imo

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[alvinquah]

I don't have a single pair of black shoes... That said I don't have black pants or suit as well...
Neither do I attend black tie events, save me some money

Good for you bro... I will say 90% of the guys here or any working executive will always start with black shoe as their first pair before getting on to other color... That's just the shoe wearing culture here...

Go to any company or even in CBD area, you will see majority of the people are still wearing black. That being say, black is still a good choice, but there are so many other colors to choose from (billion shade of brown, grey, navy, burgundy, green).....

 

[darthsid11111]

I don't have a single pair of black shoes... That said I don't have black pants or suit as well...
Neither do I attend black tie events, save me some money

I agree.. No need for black esp for young execs in Singapore as most dress codes are typically casual.. Black shoes for the office deserve to be categorised with black pants..

Everyone makes the mistake of getting them first when you actually don't really need them.

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[urbanturban]

Black shoes are versatile for most people.

So often I see people wearing tan shoes with trousers, shirts and belts that aren't right as an ensemble.
That's a lot worse. Trying too hard and getting it wrong.

 

[paladin]

Black shoes are versatile for most people.

So often I see people wearing tan shoes with trousers, shirts and belts that aren't right as an ensemble.
That's a lot worse. Trying too hard and getting it wrong.

I agree. Black belt, black pants, black shoes, no brainer in the morning. No need to waste time deciding. You just need to choose your shirt.

Also black shoes easy to take care, and good range of shoe care products. With brown, I still have to find the same shade of cream.

 

[darthsid11111]

I agree. Black belt, black pants, black shoes, no brainer in the morning. No need to waste time deciding. You just need to choose your shirt.

Also black shoes easy to take care, and good range of shoe care products. With brown, I still have to find the same shade of cream.

Now that's a combination I haven't worn since my days of waiting tables.

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[pwillie]

Black shoes are versatile for most people.

So often I see people wearing tan shoes with trousers, shirts and belts that aren't right as an ensemble.
That's a lot worse. Trying too hard and getting it wrong.

That could be me, I could never get the exact shade of tan to match my shoes and belt
Eh....watch strap and leather bag need to match also?
Darn it, so many rules...

 

[pwillie]

I agree. Black belt, black pants, black shoes, no brainer in the morning. No need to waste time deciding. You just need to choose your shirt.

Also black shoes easy to take care, and good range of shoe care products. With brown, I still have to find the same shade of cream.

Umm... Where's the fun?

 

[urbanturban]

That could be me, I could never get the exact shade of tan to match my shoes and belt
Eh....watch strap and leather bag need to match also?
Darn it, so many rules...

I don't match everything. I am referring to those who pair charcoal pants with tan colour shoes.

 

[basic___]

Got my first pair of GYW shoes for LLYR!
A Colin style burgundy shoes.. Any tips to preserve the shoe like brushing, polishing or waterproofing it?

 

[Drifting2Anchorage]

Got my first pair of GYW shoes for LLYR!
A Colin style burgundy shoes.. Any tips to preserve the shoe like brushing, polishing or waterproofing it?

Same page has the same topic you asked in thread. And llyr would usually creame and polish your shoes after you buy it. Didn't they provide any tips?

Get a burgundy shoe cream and shoe wax from saphir if you want. If you totally have no clue, Google or just got back llyr with your pair and they'll maintain it for you. Complimentary.

 

[Hir0shi]

Same page has the same topic you asked in thread. And llyr would usually creame and polish your shoes after you buy it. Didn't they provide any tips?

Get a burgundy shoe cream and shoe wax from saphir if you want. If you totally have no clue, Google or just got back llyr with your pair and they'll maintain it for you. Complimentary.

I also just gotten a pair from LLYR, no polish no anything after I made my purchase. Throughout entire time I was there the sales assistants were only just chatting among each other. I guess business too good for them to care?

 

[basic___]

Same page has the same topic you asked in thread. And llyr would usually creame and polish your shoes after you buy it. Didn't they provide any tips?

Get a burgundy shoe cream and shoe wax from saphir if you want. If you totally have no clue, Google or just got back llyr with your pair and they'll maintain it for you. Complimentary.

Yeah they did provide me with some tips about creaming' and polishing my shoes. They didn't help to creame and polish my shoes after I bought it though..didn't know I can do that. The service is still good though
I only bought Saphir Cream (color of my shoes) but I would still need a shoe wax right? In burgundy color.. In regards to water proofing my shoes, I would need a Saphir shoe conditioner? Pardon for the questions...its my first entry to GYW

 

[darthsid11111]

Yeah they did provide me with some tips about creaming' and polishing my shoes. They didn't help to creame and polish my shoes after I bought it though..didn't know I can do that. The service is still good though
I only bought Saphir Cream (color of my shoes) but I would still need a shoe wax right? In burgundy color.. In regards to water proofing my shoes, I would need a Saphir shoe conditioner? Pardon for the questions...its my first entry to GYW

Wax is not necessary. It doesn't condition leather just shines while drying out leather. It also imparts some water resistance to the leather.

Horsehair brush, cream and shoe tree should be sufficient.

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[Drifting2Anchorage]

Yup. Cream is enough. Will bring out some shine as well after buffing it with horsehair brush.
I only like to wax my shoes to make it slightly splash proof when I travel for work.

 

[Drifting2Anchorage]

I also just gotten a pair from LLYR, no polish no anything after I made my purchase. Throughout entire time I was there the sales assistants were only just chatting among each other. I guess business too good for them to care?

Hmm.. Sorry to hear about your experience with them mate. I had pretty good customer service from em. Only the girl in cap was more bored to be in store from what I noticed. Otherwise. Nas and Angel were pretty attentive.

 

[alvinquah]

Yeah they did provide me with some tips about creaming' and polishing my shoes. They didn't help to creame and polish my shoes after I bought it though..didn't know I can do that. The service is still good though
I only bought Saphir Cream (color of my shoes) but I would still need a shoe wax right? In burgundy color.. In regards to water proofing my shoes, I would need a Saphir shoe conditioner? Pardon for the questions...its my first entry to GYW

I've written a guide previously and hope this helps. Congrats on your first gyw!

http://aqatelier.tumblr.com/post/120516369193/part-1-taking-care-of-your-shoe-calf-leather