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05-17-2011, 09:15 PM
I'm looking to get some nice black slip on shoes to wear when I dress up. I've asked around and it seems like shoelaces are out of style and the pointy slip ons are in. These are some brands I'm looking at
Colehan
Aldo
Steve madden
Gucci
Johnston and murphy
Balley
Anyone have experience with these? The steve madden's seem nice and aren't to expensive.
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05-17-2011, 10:12 PM
what's the most you are willing to spend
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05-17-2011, 10:36 PM
120 and that's pushing it. I want to stay around 100 if possible.
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05-17-2011, 10:49 PM
Don't get hung up on one particular brand. Go to the stores and try and feel the shoes, see what works best for you. You feel like a chik doing this but its the best way to pick out a good wardrobe. Also, its a little harsh to say that laces are out, nowadays, I mostly see slip ons with chinos.
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05-17-2011, 11:09 PM
i like DSW shoe warehouse because everything is out for you to try on so you dont have to deal w/the salespeople going into the back to bring everything out.
as you get a little older and make a little bit of coin and really know what you want you can start dropping some more money on the gucci's because shoes like that will last you at least 10 years if you take care of them. they almost become an investment at that point. but if you are just going to trash them at bars go to DSW and find something cheaper.
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05-18-2011, 08:38 AM
When you are Looking also look at these two brands.
1. Mark Nason: Boots and shoes both ( Expensive but everybody notices ) First time I saw some one wearing them , I had to stop that man and ask him...... and I also saw a Girl Opening him and complimenting on his shoe.
2.Robert Wayne: I have 2 pairs and get tons of compliments on both.
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05-18-2011, 09:28 AM
I got a decent pit of kicks for $90 a Macy's forgot the name but they're clean comfy and I've been complimented because of them
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05-18-2011, 09:56 AM
Johnson & Murphy is gonna cost more than $100 (probably $150-$225 range) but GREAT quality.
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05-18-2011, 10:03 AM
Quote: (05-18-2011 09:28 AM)Chad Daring Wrote:
I got a decent pit of kicks for $90 a Macy's forgot the name but they're clean comfy and I've been complimented because of them
I started getting into boots recently. Here's the last pair I bought. I get quite a few compliments and looks.
Mark Nason LA BAR Boots
Retail @ $179.99, got them new for $100 on eBay.
Just make sure you research boot sizes, they vary.
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05-18-2011, 05:25 PM
You should difenetly check out some of Louboutin studded high tops. I got that with silver studs, the peacock look. Several girls has opened on me(in the two saturdays, when I had them on). They love the shoes, know you got a steady job since you willing to spend 800$ on some sneaks, and they want to wear them. I never had expirienced so much more attention with any other item i bought, (Beats, Brietling Bathing abe). But the Loubotins makes the girls go nuts.
By the way sorry for my bad english.
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05-18-2011, 07:12 PM
I got a pair of real crocodile loafers in Cambodia for a cool $175, same shows here in the U.S. usually run any where from $500-1000. They are pimp as fuck, but unfortunately only match with a few outfits and are out of place at the dive bars I usually frequent. Need to hit up some upscale clubs in the city G-Manifesto style.
My recommendation are Clarks "Wallabees", gangster as fuck, and might as well be the official shoe of the Wu Tang Clan.
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05-18-2011, 07:17 PM
@Gmac are there any retail spots in DC that sell Nasson's so I can try em on before dropping money?
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05-19-2011, 12:39 AM
Not being a hater or anything but I'm just very anal about shoes, sneakers, whatever....Mark Nason shoes are just terrible, they belong on mystery or style or just any douchebag
Check out some boat shoes or a nice pair of loafers instead, much more respect from both genders, will make you look like you know what your doing
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05-19-2011, 07:13 PM
Brings about an interesting debate, do you forgo personal style tendencies to go with what gets noticed or do you say screw what gets noticed ... I wear what I like and they'll notice me more cause I'm comfortable within my gear.
I tend to be in the biz camp on this battle im picky when it comes to shoes, Nasons have a little more flare then I tend to like to put out there, same camp as the affliction ed hardy blinged out shirts. They work, I've seen them work but on a personal level the style just doesn't feel right on me. I know if I rocked it i'd be like what the hell am I doing in this and it'd come across to girls I'm hitting up. I'll admit that Fistos right, I rock some expensive shoes and boots and i'll get compliments once and a while but it's by a girl who knows fashion well, the average 21-28 year old that we're working is going to see Nasons and be like nice, see a pair of my gucci loafers for example and prolly think old man shoes lol
Khaleth, great casual shoes recommendations, I'll have to check out creative rec, never heard of them before, I'm not sold on the uggs but the rest are tight. Get those Diors man they're pimp.
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05-19-2011, 09:33 PM
To be fair, I don't wear ed hardy, affliction et al.
I use accessories and shoes for edge. An obnoxiously big ring. or a bracelet. not both. Maybe a big watch. The nason shoes are a bit much but not shirts that are so tight your armpits could get yeast infections with all that shit on them. It's a balance but, I think it gives me a look that separates me from the heard.
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05-20-2011, 09:53 PM
Well, I've narrowed it down to a few brands but now I'm stuck on whether to get slip ons or laces. Shit