Plain-to brown blucher (sub-$150)

[bj]

I've been thinking about getting a pair of these type of shoes for a while. Also, Joe posted about the AE Kenilworth today.


I'm curious if anyone has any suggestions for under $150.

[tomservo]

If you're looking on the casual side check out Sebago Salems. Won't go with a suit. I think Sebago makes an amazing quality shoe for the money.


Should be able to find Cole Haan's (colton maybe?) at that price point on sale.

[Sigtweed Corduroy]

Bass is far below $150 and mine have held up well. They have a pretty broad range of colors in suede.


I'd definitely check out Cole Haan and Johnston Murphy sales right now...

[bremersm]

I bet you can find a pair of the Kenilworth's in your size for that amount on Ebay.

[jicarv]

Here are a couple from Florsheim:

http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/14097-200.html

http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/13163-200.html


Coupons here:

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/florsheim.com

[jessy_diamond]

http://bostonian.clarksusa.com/eng/p.../reserve/28756


Okay, $160 instead of $150, but they look nice.

[bere09]

I know they're not plain toe, but these could be a steal if they're anything like the Stafford Brown Wingtips....


http://www.jcpenney.com/dotcom/staff...tType=Featured

[jessy_diamond]

Apparently you can get the AE Kenilworth from Amazon for under $200 if you sign up for their shoes newsletter.


http://dappered.com/2012/08/the-sugg...brown-lace-up/

[kenneth]

I would strongly wave people away from Bostonian, Cole Haan, Stafford, and the lesser Florsheims. Pay the extra few bucks for the AE quality, man. You'll be happy you did.

[Sigtweed Corduroy]

Certainly, the shoes suggested aren't of the same quality as an AE, no one is suggesting that and the prices reflect that. But to be fair, I think it sort of depends on what the OP is looking for, an every day wear type of shoe or an augment to similar shoes.

[bj]

@Kenneth - Yeah, yeah, yeah. I have five pairs of AEs so I'm very familiar with their quality. However, I don't have infinite stockpiles of cash. I would, at this point, rather spend less than $150 on a pair of shoes and use the money I saved by not buying AEs on something else.

[mixto]

speaking of ptb, just got my AE kenilworth and they got that bowing issue as mentioned on AE. Too bad because I like the burnished brown, but the issue is unflattering.

[jordan]

Ive got a pair of Cole Haans, and while definitely not AE quality they aren't crap either. $125 or less is a pretty fair price for the higher end CHs.

[n0rm]

If you're okay with buying used, how about some made in the US old Florsheim Imperial, Hanover or Nettleton? For $150 you can get yourself a pair that would be in excellent used condition or even NOS. Heck, I've seen shell go for less.


Vintage Florsheim Imperial, Hanover, Nettleton >>>>>>>AE IMO.

[RiveDroit]

Not to sidetrack, but the boot version of those Florsheims look nice! http://www.florsheim.com/shop/style/14098-200.html