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[Alex.C]

Hi all- heading to England and Spain in July and looking for recommendations for some good, casual shoes that can handle a lot of good walking. I know there's a big push towards white canvas sneakers, but I'm hesitant re: keeping them clean. Any other recommendations? Thanks!

White leather sneakers are easier to keep clean. Joe put the Adidas stan smiths in today's 10 best bets under $75. The also make some with he Boost sole (more $) but I'm not familiar with those and don't know how dirty the sole might get on the sides. Have fun on your trip!

[DocDave]

Hi all- heading to England and Spain in July and looking for recommendations for some good, casual shoes that can handle a lot of good walking. I know there's a big push towards white canvas sneakers, but I'm hesitant re: keeping them clean. Any other recommendations? Thanks!

I agree with the earlier comment about the Stan Smiths. I have a pair and they are definitely my favourite summer shoe for walking. Very comfortable. Mind you I'm not super anal about keeping them pristine white either. I mean I won't wear them running through grass fields or anything, but at the same time I'm not obsessive about avoiding possible situations where they might get a little dirty.

[listopisto86]

I agree with the earlier comment about the Stan Smiths. I have a pair and they are definitely my favourite summer shoe for walking. Very comfortable. Mind you I'm not super anal about keeping them pristine white either. I mean I won't wear them running through grass fields or anything, but at the same time I'm not obsessive about avoiding possible situations where they might get a little dirty.

Thanks @DocDave and @Alex.C. I appreciate it.

[Heafcliffe]

I have been eyeing this BR Olive Green Blazer for sometime now but at around $300 I easily passed. Now I am thinking about it with BR running a "50% off sale items" sale meaning this would come in sub $100. Much more doable.

Question: What would you wear with this? Both professionally and casually? BTW, I will not be purchasing the pants.


I already have in mind navy dress pants and a solid shirt but I'm hoping to hear more options as I am stuck there.

I am big fan of interchangeability regarding my clothing choices.

Thanks in advance.

[DrKenShu]

So I wear AE Park Ave's 9D...want to buy some AE Liverpooles, which size should I get for a 'proper' Chelsea fit (snug)?

[BestCoast]

I have been eyeing this BR Olive Green Blazer for sometime now but at around $300 I easily passed. Now I am thinking about it with BR running a "50% off sale items" sale meaning this would come in sub $100. Much more doable.

Question: What would you wear with this? Both professionally and casually? BTW, I will not be purchasing the pants.


I already have in mind navy dress pants and a solid shirt but I'm hoping to hear more options as I am stuck there.

I am big fan of interchangeability regarding my clothing choices.

Thanks in advance.

Gray and tan trousers should work well too.
Check this out: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/j...ations.317329/



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[Heafcliffe]

Gray and tan trousers should work well too.
Check this out: https://www.styleforum.net/threads/j...ations.317329/



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Hey thx! Never really thought of tan as an option. Didn't want to look too banana republic-ky....

[Arête]

Does anyone know what is better quality? A pair of Clark's desert boots or the Nordstrom Barrett chukka? I could get either for around the same price...

https://www.clarksusa.com/us/origina...ede/p/26107879

http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/1901-bar...ot-men/4331831

[thedrake]

@Arête Pretty similar quality. I've owned both. Wore out a pair of Clark's and replaced them with the Barret.

Clark's desert boot: overall more casual, unlined but thicker suede, stitch down construction, crepe sole, very comfortable after I broke them in a little.

Nordstrom Barret: overall leans more formal than Clark's, but still works with jeans and a button down shirt, thinner suede that is fully leather lined, cemented construction, rubber sole that mimics Dainite, less cushion in the sole and less comfortable especially if I'm walking a lot.

You probably can replace the soles on both of these, but you're probably better off just buying a new pair of shoes at that point.

[JBarwick]

So I wear AE Park Ave's 9D...want to buy some AE Liverpooles, which size should I get for a 'proper' Chelsea fit (snug)?

A little old but I would get your Park Ave size.