Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

[wiz]

budget include trees?

 

[All in a Day]

I would go for one pair of shoes at $3000 budget.
You can really see the difference.

Hey TM, the question was premised on a collection from scratch.

I am sure that a $3000 pair will be an eye opener, the level and number of fine details that a shoe at that price could present, but would probably go for a min of 3 pairs for decent rotation.

Currently I have just below 20 pairs but find myself wearing the same 5-6 pairs 90% of the time.

So if I were to re-set, I think about 5-7 pairs probably works best for me, averaging 1 wear a week on weekdays. And then work out the budget based on these numbers.

 

[wiz]

Hey TM, the question was premised on a collection from scratch.

I am sure that a $3000 pair will be an eye opener, the level and number of fine details that a shoe at that price could present, but would probably go for a min of 3 pairs for decent rotation.

Currently I have just below 20 pairs but find myself wearing the same 5-6 pairs 90% of the time.

So if I were to re-set, I think about 5-7 pairs probably works best for me, averaging 1 wear a week on weekdays. And then work out the budget based on these numbers.

20 pairs is quite a collection

I think 10 is "optimum" so i do not get into too much trouble

 

[thatshoeotaku]

I would go for one pair of shoes at $3000 budget.
You can really see the difference.

he wouldn't have anything else for comparison to see that difference

 

[thundermarch]

Hey TM, the question was premised on a collection from scratch.

I am sure that a $3000 pair will be an eye opener, the level and number of fine details that a shoe at that price could present, but would probably go for a min of 3 pairs for decent rotation.

Currently I have just below 20 pairs but find myself wearing the same 5-6 pairs 90% of the time.

So if I were to re-set, I think about 5-7 pairs probably works best for me, averaging 1 wear a week on weekdays. And then work out the budget based on these numbers.

Ah, OK.

If starting from scratch, I think the discussion might be a little different.

6 pairs at $500 would probably make more sense to give you a larger rotation. I think most people would want to take some time to build up to that $1000 shoe as well. It's still a significant mental barrier to hit the 4 digit mark.

 

[evangel21]

20 pairs is quite a collection

I think 10 is "optimum" so i do not get into too much trouble

That's what I said to myself too. But it's very hard to stay at 10 with so much poison around lol

 

[wiz]

Haha that is why awhile back I asked about what to do with shoes I no longer want (but still ok in condition)

That's what I said to myself too. But it's very hard to stay at 10 with so much poison around lol

 

[3ddicted]

Hi formal shoe sexperts, what would you suggest if i only have a $300 budget?
I like slip ons - previously was wearing a rockport that lasted me 3 years.

 

[thundermarch]

he wouldn't have anything else for comparison to see that difference

Touche.
I forgot to consider that. Lol.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Hi formal shoe sexperts, what would you suggest if i only have a $300 budget?
I like slip ons - previously was wearing a rockport that lasted me 3 years.

I'm probably one of the resident budget buyer.

You can look for Loake 1880 or Barker Creative series / tier during sales over at Robinson's Shoes. Will be within your budget of $300 or top up a bit.

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[wrinklednails]

Hi formal shoe sexperts, what would you suggest if i only have a $300 budget?
I like slip ons - previously was wearing a rockport that lasted me 3 years.

You can ask for LOAFERS at local makes like LLYR/Ed Et Al, retail shops like Seamless Bespoke/Carmina or go to departmental stores to ask for Blake Stitched/Goodyear welted shoes (those with leather soles are a good indication)

You may also consider MONK STRAPS, they can be 'slipped on' as well.

Try to avoid cemented shoes (glued on soles) at that price point because you'll likely be paying a premium for the branding and not build quality. I'll recommend adding a front rubber half sole (topy your shoes) if you're getting a pair of leather soled shoes for daily frequent wear

 

[3ddicted]

You can ask for LOAFERS at local makes like LLYR/Ed Et Al, retail shops like Seamless Bespoke/Carmina or go to departmental stores to ask for Blake Stitched/Goodyear welted shoes (those with leather soles are a good indication)

You may also consider MONK STRAPS, they can be 'slipped on' as well.

Try to avoid cemented shoes (glued on soles) at that price point because you'll likely be paying a premium for the branding and not build quality. I'll recommend adding a front rubber half sole (topy your shoes) if you're getting a pair of leather soled shoes for daily frequent wear

I'm probably one of the resident budget buyer.

You can look for Loake 1880 or Barker Creative series / tier during sales over at Robinson's Shoes. Will be within your budget of $300 or top up a bit.

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Thanks! I went online to browse and found these to my liking:

https://www.atelierllyr.com/collections/mens-goodyear/products/grant-pos

https://edetal.sg/collections/lion-the-star/products/flyerblake?variant=3529952329768

Carmina and Loake seems out of my budget - >$500

 

[fliegerhero]

Thanks! I went online to browse and found these to my liking:


Carmina and Loake seems out of my budget - >$500

yanko lazymans from skolyx.se

 

[TUV2008]

My budget is $800 per pair, office dress shoe , preferably some made to order kind, what is recommendation ?

 

[wiz]

$800 will cover a wide range of brands including some hand welt stuff. What is your definition of MTO?

Try looking at Antonio Meccariello, Enzo Bonafé, Vass, Corno Blu, Carmina, Yanko, Carlos Santos etc depending on your likes you can even go to the local makers and customised anything you want

My budget is $800 per pair, office dress shoe , preferably some made to order kind, what is recommendation ?

 

[TUV2008]

I have tried DW and et al, now looking for better similar options

$800 will cover a wide range of brands including some hand welt stuff. What is your definition of MTO?

Try looking at Antonio Meccariello, Enzo Bonafé, Vass, Corno Blu, Carmina, Yanko, Carlos Santos etc depending on your likes you can even go to the local makers and customised anything you want

 

[evangel21]

I have tried DW and et al, now looking for better similar options

Wiz has shared brands that are better than what you've tried and at your price point. The best is to go and try some of them which are available locally and decide.

 

[wiz]

Any recommendations for no show socks for loafers? I have tried various including Uniqlo and they tend to slip...

 

[myzzy1]

Anyone has a recommendation for a monkstrap ard 200-350?

Walked around taka and robinson, couldnt see anything nice.

 

[Shiro MS08th]

Any recommendations for no show socks for loafers? I have tried various including Uniqlo and they tend to slip...

Darn Tough have no show length socks too. Can give it a try.

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