Good Value Brown Dress Shoes

[AlexE]

Hey all,

Long time listener, first time caller.

I'm looking for a second pair of dress shoes to agument my medium brown cap-toe Oxfords - preferrably an Oxford or brogue, and I really like perferration like on AR Strands. BUT, I don't have $335 bucks sitting around for them. $120 is probably all I can spend.

What are some of the best deals around for classic, yet still a bit trendy, dress shoes?

[vinh]

If these are ever in stock again, they'd be a good bet: http://www.dsw.com/shoe/giorgio+brut...?prodId=246563

Runs a little long and the medallion isn't nearly as nice as the AE Strands (a little clumsy looking in comparison) but I still like them.

[bremersm]

Under $200 - http://dappered.com/2012/05/the-best...s-under-200-2/
Under $125 - http://dappered.com/2011/11/the-best...toe-under-125/

I also can't say enough good things about buying shoes on ebay. Of the last 4 shoes I have bought three were from ebay. All were AEs and all were well under $125.

[bjmcgeever]

Under $200 - http://dappered.com/2012/05/the-best...s-under-200-2/
Under $125 - http://dappered.com/2011/11/the-best...toe-under-125/

I also can't say enough good things about buying shoes on ebay. Of the last 4 shoes I have bought three were from ebay. All were AEs and all were well under $125.

Seconded.

[AlexE]

Thanks for the links.

I've looked at those Giorgio Brutinis (which sounds like a weird Italian martini) before. Looks like I should have pulled the trigger.

For Ebay, are there any other brands I should seek out besides AE? I know they are the pinnacle, but are there others in that range?

[bremersm]

Alex, vintage Floreishm Royal Imperials are worth a look on ebay. I love the ones I just picked up.

[Sandpointe]

I'm in the same boat. Long time lurker, and looking for some best value for about the amount. I found some options that appear to be decent and at good prices. Can anyone speak to the quality of these?

http://www.yoox.com/us/44444607OS/it...4607OS&sizeId=
http://www.yoox.com/us/44444609QX/it...4609QX&sizeId=
http://www.yoox.com/us/44437617GU/it...7617GU&sizeId=

[AlexE]

What are your thoughts on these Ben Sherman shoes?

http://www.lastcall.com/p/Ben-Sherma...7&cmCat=search

I really like the idea of Ben Sherman but haven't had a lot of luck with their clothing.

[Acousticfoodie]

@Alex: For 83 + tax you could probbaly do better.

[Johdus]

If you're like me and don't like buying used shoes.... try the JCrew Preston wing tips or bluchers. Some around here don't like them, but they're goodyear welted, comfortable and have a classic American oxford shape.

They're $225 at JCrew, but you can get them new for $120 - $140 at ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...r=Browns&rt=nc