Please help: Thoughts on this shoe?

[DK]

http://www.zappos.com/bedstu-cosburn-brown


I know quality might not be top notch, but I want a nice, brown, oxford (cap toe or not, suede or not) that is *sleek*. Nothing chunky or overly round.


I found what I linked to above, but haven't tried it yet. It'll be the third shoe I've tried.


Why is it so hard to find a shoe like this for around $100? Any pointers here? (Preferably available on Zappos)

[robert12]

I have a soft spot for Bed Stu... the distressed leather is visually entertaining, and they really are comfortable, casual shoes. Emphasis on casual.

[MaxMan]

for what your looking for, i see nothing wrong with those. The shoe screams "smart" casual. Out of curiosity what you plan on wearing it with?

[Ryan87]

They're not bad looking. If your into them I say pull the trigger. I, on the other hand, am looking for some wingtip leather boots for the fall/winter such as the stafford camlins or sebago hamiltons

[DK]

I would like to wear them with chinos, dress shirt, and sweater. Casual for fall. Maybe jeans, too. Would they go with Kahki colored pants?

[kbrown]

They'll be fine with anything but black slacks, close-but-not-quite the same shade of brown, or dress pants.


Make sure that the khakis aren't c. 1995 'relaxed fit' dockers so that you don't look like a used car salesman on vacation.

[alan]

FWIW, the sole looks rather thin. IMO, best case scenario, it's unusual. Worst case scenario, it doesn't last long.

[DK]

What about other shoe suggestions? I can go up to a max of, say, $140ish. I just want a freakin' brown basic oxford that isn't chunky.

[alan]

http://dappered.com/2012/05/the-best...s-under-200-2/