Where does everyone get their dress shoes?

[dissentowner]

I find you can get some real quality shoes from fresh graves.

[GGG]

I find Kenneth Cole shoes to be very comfy and if you go do the states you can get them in the outlet malls for around 100. I have a black and brown pair which are still in good shape after 3 years.

[Travis Munroe]

^ Kenneth Cole are by far the most comfortable pair I have

I have a pair of Johnston & Murphys which are basically impossible to ruin.

Couple pairs of Mezlans (best if found on sale at Oconnors) which seem as though they will last 10+ years although I find them to be a bit stiffer than I like.

Where do you guys get your shoe trees / how much / what material?

[Buff]

Originally Posted by Inglewood Jack

Would someone actually want a shoe to last 10+ years? You know, with changing styles, age, job position, taste, etc.

Old people, like Cheese, don't care about changing styles anymore.

[4X4]

I didn't realize sketchers are so frowned upon. Good thing I don't work in an office, and don't give a f*** about what people think.

[Calgary14]

Originally Posted by squiggs96

Aldo shoes are made terribly and do fall apart that quickly. I used to hate spending money on shoes, but when you add up how much you spend on Aldo shoes, and the replacements, you are spending much more money there.

Try ecco shoes. They are comfy and a good entry level shoe. There are usually sales on them and would cost around $200. I have two pair, one of which is over five years old, and the other pair is two years old. They both still look like new.

If that is too much for you, look at Cole Haan. They are really comfy, as they are owned by Nike. The downfall is they aren't as dressy as most dress shoes, and are a little dull.

If you want to splurge, look at Allen Edmonds. They are awesome and should last forever if you get them resoled. They have pairs starting around $350 and can be bought at Harry Rosen.

I've bought my last couple pair at Aldo since I didn't see any other options available (I'm no show expert). They didn't last long and I wouldn't recommend them. I will have to check out Ecco

[Wood]

My favorite dress shoes I own are from Rockport

[PsYcNeT]

Brown's usually.

[Brewmaster]

Originally Posted by sun

Get Allen Edmonds at half off retail. They are decent. Infinitely better than aldo (and 90% of other shoes) for sure. Should last you a few decades if you care for them. Not really my style, but:

They have a shoe size guide you can print on their site since you are unsure of your size.

Aldo is so bad. It would be understandable if they looked good, but most are hideous.

When can you get them half off retail? Do you mean the factory seconds that Worth posted?

[bomber317]

Add another for Allen Edmonds.

I also have a pair for Aldens as well. Got both pairs from O'Connors on 15th Ave.

Make sure you get your foot measured to get the proper sizing. I was wearing the wrong size for too long to say.

[cam_wmh]

Originally Posted by Buff

Old people, like Cheese, don't care about changing styles anymore.

Old people? You must mean, with age comes experience & wisdom.
I'm relatively quite young but I wear Allen Edmonds.

Sorry may have missed it, which shoe do you suggest?

[Regular_John]

So just out of curiosity, how many of you have actual resoled a pair of shoes and what was your experience?

On paper dropping $300-$400 a pair of shoes that'll potential outlive you with some maintenance sounds great, just wondering how many guys are actually finding a repair place for a 10 year old pair of shoes?

[Red John]

Came for peter12 sighting.

Left disappointed.

[Travis Munroe]

Originally Posted by jaydorn

So just out of curiosity, how many of you have actual resoled a pair of shoes and what was your experience?

On paper dropping $300-$400 a pair of shoes that'll potential outlive you with some maintenance sounds great, just wondering how many guys are actually finding a repair place for a 10 year old pair of shoes?

I just had a pair done by the guy in lakeview. They were only a few years old but worn as the day to day shoe. The weather this city brings makes it difficult (for me anyway) to maintain a nice pair of shoes.

Any tips other than the usual shoe tree/wipe down?

[psicodude]

Originally Posted by jaydorn

So just out of curiosity, how many of you have actual resoled a pair of shoes and what was your experience?

On paper dropping $300-$400 a pair of shoes that'll potential outlive you with some maintenance sounds great, just wondering how many guys are actually finding a repair place for a 10 year old pair of shoes?

I have heard lots of compliments about Dr. Shoes downtown on 6th ave between 8th and 9th streets.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by jaydorn

Come on man, it's a thread about dress shoes and you post these hiking/outdoor kicks? The copy from the Skechers page even goes to great lengths to explain just how "casual" these shoes are.



These aren't even in the realm of clean/classic runners that can be dressed up a bit, I'd wager they'd be out of place in 99% of offices, even the cool ones where you can wear t-shirts & jeans.

well it appears i have been taken to the woodshed both online and i asked my wife for her opinion and she said the shoes don't work with a suit.....

I do work in an office where we can wwear jeans and t's; however, the office is not cool......

i hang my head in shame and await a pummling from those of you who are more fashion concious....

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

well it appears i have been taken to the woodshed both online and i asked my wife for her opinion and she said the shoes don't work with a suit.....

I do work in an office where we can wwear jeans and t's; however, the office is not cool......

i hang my head in shame and await a pummling from those of you who are more fashion concious....

In the interest of full disclosure, I wear a pair of these most days at the office. But I work in advertising, so it's pretty casual.



But I also wouldn't in my right mind recommend Chuck Taylor's as a dress shoe, they fly in some offices, but are far off from what most people would consider a "dress shoe for work".

[rotten42]

I usually buy them from Moore's. They have sales on all the time but most importantly I can find shoes that fit me there. I have a very wide foot so I have troubles with that.

[me_dennis]

I have two pairs of dress shoes that I wear at work.
Each pair cost me less than $200, but I have worn these shoes daily for years, and they still look great. Instead of spending $80-100 every 3 months, spend the money up front and buy a pair that last. I used to buy shoes from Aldo as well, but like you, I found myself replacing them twice a year (either due to them falling apart, or them being too "Trendy" for work).

Cole Haan Lenox Hill Cap Oxford (Black) - $200

http://www.colehaan.com/lenox-hill-c...rkshop&start=4
It cost me around $200, but I find that I wear my black shoes more often, so I didn't mind spending a little more. I've had them for 3+ years, and I've only had to get the soles re-soled ($20) once. The upper part is still in great condition with periodic cleaning/polishing. These are extremely comfortable, due to a slight air cushion in the heel (made by Nike). When I got these re-soled, I added a Vibram Heel cap to it so it gives it better traction.
You can find Cole Haan's at Town & Shoes or Holt Renfrew.

My second pair of shoes are Johnston & Murphy Tyndall Wingtip (brown):

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/produc...1667&VID=81667
I bought these in Vegas on sale for around $160USD, but there's a Johnston & Murphy outlet store in Crossiron Mills, and I've also seen these at the Bay and Town&Shoes.
These are super comfortable as well, and they come in wide sizes too for those of you with wide feet like myself.

I switch between these two, depending on my outfit. I use a wooden shoe tree (bought from Johnston& Murphy) in the pair that I'm not wearing.

Always match the color of your shoes with the color of your belt. Well made shoes may cost more, but are meant to last for years (the leather part anyways). Soles can be replaced at any shoe repair store for under $30. Keep your shoes in good shape by using a shoe tree (keeps shape and soaks up the moisture), and periodic cleaning and polishing.

It may be trivial, but shoes are an integral piece of your outfit. You will never see anyone in upper management wearing casual sketchers, thick rubber soled clunky shoes, or square toed shoes that curl up like something the Genie would wear.

[me_dennis]

Originally Posted by jaydorn

So just out of curiosity, how many of you have actual resoled a pair of shoes and what was your experience?

On paper dropping $300-$400 a pair of shoes that'll potential outlive you with some maintenance sounds great, just wondering how many guys are actually finding a repair place for a 10 year old pair of shoes?

I've gotten my shoes re-soled once. It was fairly cheap ($20-30). My soles were worn more on the inner side of the heel, and I almost slipped and fell a few times walking in the plus 15. After getting re-soled, the shoes were as good as new. I just went to a place in the Hanover Building +15 (between Suncor Energy Centre and the Art Central building).

I only wear my dress shoes indoors. I wear my sneakers while commuting into work, and change into my dress shoes when I get in. This helps keep the shoes in good condition. I do wear them outside the odd time when I need to go to a different building for meetings, or going for lunch. My shoes get the most wear in the soles, which can be replaced for a reasonable price.