Don't underestimate the value of your local thrift stores in improving your shoe collection. My entire collection of hardbottom shoes is thrifted, including Florsheim black oxfords which are, quarter brouge notwithstanding, textbook formal shoes. This in a low style rural area. The thrift game can be tough sometimes, but one can make a killing on the right day. Godspeed.
EDIT: Poor word choice. All apologies.
EDIT: Poor word choice. All apologies.
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