Help with shoes to go with my suits: Black leather.

[Sauce]

Hi, I was wondering if you guys have some suggestions for black leather dress shoes to go with suits. I'm looking for something that is very acceptable (to meet with clients or go to court) yet with some style. I already have a cool pair of John Fluevog that would work, but I need another pair to rotate when I start to work. I'll take any recomendations for brand or a specific shoe.

Here are the requirements:

1) Appropriate for professional situations

2) Black leather

3) Must go with a suit

4) Stylish, either in the shape or some cool detail

5) Not too uncomfortable

6) Preferably under $300

Thanks.

[RobbertJan]

just buy some italian designer stuff it's all on sale anyway, for formal stuff go with gucci

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[triniboy27]

I know you said you had a pair of fluevogs already but I was contemplating picking these up over the xmas...

http://www.fluevog.com/code/?w=sale&pp=5&view=detail&p=41&colourID=1424

And oh, they're on sale now too...

[djrajio]

My partial to converse. I think a pair of black leather converse with some constrast stitching and a tight black suit is killer.

[Handlethevibe]

You should post this in styleforum.

[ejquin]

The nicest, best made shoes you can get for under 300 are Allen - Edmonds. They aren't the most modern shoes, but they are classy and well made. You can get them at an Nordstrom or online at the Nordstrom site.

[SENDkylHISPASSWORD]

go to Bloomingdales/Nordstroms/Saks/Neiman Marcus and there should be so many. It's not that complicated. I am partial to some sleek slip on Pradas, no crazy shit, just solid shoes.

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[complice]

Yes, Prada S/S 2006 has some very nice & simple black shoes. Great shape, and perfect amount of point to the toe.

[levistrauss]

those fluevogs would not be appropriate to wear with a business suit. the would look odd in an office environment and draw the wrong kind of attention.

you should buy a a classic model (oxford, brogue, etc) from an established maker of men's shoes (not a trendy label like fluevog). Alden and Church are two good companies always worth looking at.

when buying shoes, you should try them on with your suit pants, the cut of your pants will determine which shoes look best.

good luck.

[coolhunter]

Paul Smith always got some nice shoes

[Sauce]

thanks for your suggestions. those paul smith looks nice. As for some of the other suggestions: the shoes have to be formal enough to go court, so the "street meets formal" style ain't going to work.

Edited by Sauce on Jan 8, 2006 at 05:12 PM