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01-24-2015, 11:26 PM
I'm kind of ashamed to say I've basically always worn sneakers, just because that's all I've known. I notice that some of the more stylish guys I see, like those studying finance, are wearing more respectable yet stylish kinds of shoes (while not being formal or business).
What are good alternative casual/semi-casual footwear options to sneakers?
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01-24-2015, 11:35 PM
I assume you are young. Start small. Get some converse or vans. They are cheap too.
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01-25-2015, 04:54 AM
The Chelsea boots, Black Converse, the Stan Smith, the bottom right pair of boat shoes all look eye-catching. So do the K-Swiss, but I usually steer clear from stark white shoes like those, seems like there are puddles everywhere in this dang city.
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01-25-2015, 05:04 AM
Monk strap shoes usually get attention and they can go with either casual or dressy.
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01-25-2015, 06:41 AM
Desert boots are the way to go. Can be worn year round, are casual and comfortable. Just don't wear them with shorts.
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01-25-2015, 06:53 AM
Start with casual shoes that have minimal "design" (code for low class) and zero logo / brand name, with at most 2 colours.
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01-25-2015, 04:41 PM
Desert Boots are cool, good suggestions.
There are also hybrid leather sneaker/boots combos which are a good compromise between sneakers and classic boots. Goes well with jeans.
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01-25-2015, 05:36 PM
Just get some nice casual loafers. Steve Madden sells a good selection that go well with a variety of styles.
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01-25-2015, 07:04 PM
A good pair of boots is a great first step if you live somewhere with real winter.
Other than that, dress shoes can be worn by anyone at any age. You will blow away your competition if you rock non-dorky dress shoes and a blazer.
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01-25-2015, 11:52 PM
Funny. In Bangkok every skinny, homo looking Thai guy wears Redwings. They are crazy popular here.