meta-david 💥| Building Scoop3
@metadavid
Not sure how much interest there is in this topic, but here it goes. If you want to get dress shoes, my STRONG recommendation is to make sure they're Goodyear-welted. The short version is these kinds of shoes will last a lifetime. You DO NOT throw them away. They're made of high quality leather, and the soles can be replaced by a cobbler. I think the best starter shoes would be Allen Edmonds. Look for Park Ave which is fairly neutral. Brand new, you can find them under $200 when they're on sale. If you're OK with buying used, you can find them under $100. This might seem a little steep, but remember, they last a lifetime. :) If you have questions about other brands or want other recs, let me know -- I love riffing about this stuff. https://allenemonds.com
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@jonathancolton
I'm an Alden guy, Shell cordovan or black loafers. Sadly these are 2x the price I paid for them.
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meta-david 💥| Building Scoop3
@metadavid
Those are absolutely gorgeous man. Alden is the better shoe…cost a bit more, haha I love the shell cordovan look but I never could get them to work for my feet, no matter how much brushing and crème I used. I ended up giving up and selling them all…except, I still kept this pair of vintage Florsheim. I had my cobbler friend replace the soles…unfortunately he did too good of a job, that I haven’t ever worn them. 🤣 They’re more like an art piece now.
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