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Discussion in 'Fine Watches, Jewelry, & Clothes' started by BlazinBWF, May 11, 2009.

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  1. BlazinBWF

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    #1 BlazinBWF, May 11, 2009
    I find it amazing that so many professionals in America wear shoes with chunky rubber soles with their suits...they just look terrible...I do not understand why Americans are so poorly dressed. We have two of the best cities for shopping and advertisng in the entire world: New York and L.A. I work in Vancouver, BC every month and the difference between Vancouver and Seattle in terms of dress is just night and day...no idea why.

    For me I love Sutor Mantelassi, Edward Green, Vass, John Lobb, and Crockett & Jones.
     
  2. Coolhand

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    #2 Coolhand, May 11, 2009
    Salvatore Ferragamo makes the best shoes I've ever worn.
     
  3. BlazinBWF

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    #3 BlazinBWF, May 11, 2009
    Yes Ferragamo's Tramezza line is especially good.
     
  4. darth550

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    #4 darth550, May 11, 2009
    I've been a fan of Geox for a while now. They look and hold up just as good as some of the others that cost 3X more but I still love my Pradas. :)

    Mephisto makes the most comfortable shoes I have though.
     
  5. JLP

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    #5 JLP, May 11, 2009
    Tanino Crisci, A. Testoni, New @ Lingwood all make quality shoes.
     
  6. JasonMiller

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    #6 JasonMiller, May 11, 2009
    Buster Browns...
     
  7. CornersWell

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    #7 CornersWell, May 11, 2009
    Lobb's and Testoni's.

    For those who like Ferrargamo (and I have many, too), directly from my cobbler, "Ferragamo charges a big price, but the quality isn't there." Take it for what it's worth.

    CW
     
  8. BlazinBWF

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    #8 BlazinBWF, May 11, 2009
    It depends on the line really...the Tramezza line is good quality and generally use a goodyear welt...no they are not on the same level as any of the brands I mentioned but they are better than what 95% of the people I see at work.

    I like Testoni's but for me they have to be on a deep discount to be worth it as they generally a blake rapid construction...which looks nice but makes them difficult to resole.
     
  9. CornersWell

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    #9 CornersWell, May 11, 2009
    My favorite Testoni's are the Amadeo line, which are the truly hand-crafted ones. Very pricey. I, too, am cost conscious and don't splurge for them at full price unless they are a must have item. Otherwise, I can wait. Same for the Lobbs. On occasion, I'll buy a pair at full retail, but it's got to be something I can get the value out of.

    CW
     
  10. dsd

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    #10 dsd, May 11, 2009
    I'm not a shoe guy and certainly not high end, but in more formal shoes I have:

    Bally, Church's, and Johnson and Murphy. I like the J&M best but next stop is Mephisto. I need comfort not looks.

    -dsd
     
  11. Derek Trotter

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    #11 Derek Trotter, May 12, 2009
    It's the same here in the UK! :(

    I like my Oliver Sweeney shoes for casual wear and Church's for more formal occasions.
     
  12. jk0001

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    #12 jk0001, May 13, 2009
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    Several pairs of Bally's & Salvatore Ferragamo, they wear well and always look great.
     
  13. Phil@SFSportsCars

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    #13 Phil@SFSportsCars, May 17, 2009
    Michael Toschi is a friend and Ferrari owner. He makes amazing shoes that are extremely comfortable. I have a closet full and find them to be more comfy and better wearing then the Gucci, Prada, Ferragamo, Santoni, Bruno Magli that I also keep in the rotation. www.toschi.com check them out, many have styling cues inspired by italian cars.......
     
  14. CAS

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    #14 CAS, May 17, 2009
    Bruno Magli, but I can't wait to try a pair of Lobb's. Looked at the website the other day and they're just stunning shoes.
     
  15. GG

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    #15 GG, May 17, 2009

    Who dresses better?
     
  16. BlazinBWF

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    #16 BlazinBWF, May 18, 2009
    The Canadians
     
  17. GG

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    #17 GG, May 18, 2009
    You're insane. Vancouver has arguably some of the WORST dressed people in the world.
     
  18. BlazinBWF

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    #18 BlazinBWF, May 18, 2009
    Well maybe you need to come down to Seattle...I am not saying everyone in Vancouver is better dressed but overall they dress a lot nicer than the professionals in Seattle.
     
  19. Ferraribot

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    #19 Ferraribot, May 21, 2009
    So I'm curious, what is considered expensive for a pair of men's shoes?
     
  20. sf_hombre

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    #20 sf_hombre, May 21, 2009
    Depends on the depth of the person buying. At the low end, I expect it would be anything over $150. At the upper end, bespoke shoes can run $3-4,000. Median might be around $400-500
     
  21. sf_hombre

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    #21 sf_hombre, May 21, 2009
    Sorry, should have been "depth of the pockets" of the person buying...
     
  22. ThreeSixty

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    #22 ThreeSixty, May 22, 2009
    Salvatore Ferragamo, Allen Edmonds, Gucci, and Bally... yes, in that order :)
     
  23. BAKY

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    #23 BAKY, May 25, 2009
    I like my Chuck Taylors! LOL :D
     
  24. fish78

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    #24 fish78, Jun 7, 2009
    Although moderately priced, I am still a fan of good old American Aldens...simply, "the shoe" if you dress traditionally.
     
  25. arm7419

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    #25 arm7419, Jun 7, 2009
    Tod's are great
     
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