STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

minkiki · BCBG

Any men's dress shoe experts?

Collette · Chanel

My DH really likes Cole Haan shoes, especially for dress shoes. I would definately take a look there.

Farrah · Marc Jacobs

The BF loooooves Ferragamo for dress shoes.

Claudia · Gucci

I really like these Steve Madden shoes.

minkiki · BCBG

OMG, those Maddens are way edgy! Is this a common look for young guys, I guess I've never noticed? My DH likes Bruno Magli and sometimes Johnston and Murphy but I'm thinking his are so stodgy compared to this look. :) I'll definitely check out Cole Haan, love them for myself, Ferragamo too!

I know as a woman, even tho we have so many options for heels, shape of toe box ect. we pretty much know what works and what doesn't but I don't have a clue what is "the" look for young men. Are there any rules? He works in union management but it seems semi casual because he only owns two suits, one tan and one black and rarely wears them.

athomemeljo · Nine West

My Fiancee loves the Cole Haan Santa Barbara with Nike Air. He has three pair just alike so if they wear out or discontinue, he's safe....That kinda sounds like a woman, doesn't it?!!!

greendiamond · Marc Jacobs

My hubbys Kenneth Cole's are his most comfortable and are very nice. They were about the same price as Johnston Murphys.

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FashionPrincess · Hermes

Yup, my hubby loves Kenneth Cole for his dress shoes too and they have really modern styling.

Claudia · Gucci

minkiki wrote:

OMG, those Maddens are way edgy! Is this a common look for young guys, I guess I've never noticed?

They are way edgy! A few of my guy friends love those shoes. I know I got one of them the first pair for Christmas a while back. He loved them. He is a really fashionable guy. So I would say yes, it's a common look for young guys.

littlelatina · BCBG

You can't go wrong w/Steve Madden or Kenneth Cole. I would go with KC for a little added comfort. My husband has pretty unique and cool taste in clothes & Shoes, and he always goes for KC. Good luck!

minkiki · BCBG

Great suggestions, thanks so much!! What do you think of these? I like them but are they too boring? The KC styles might be better?
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Cole Haan

Cole Haan

DARN, I can't seem to copy and paste from the KC site but they do have some amazing shoes. I really had no idea b/c i always pass KC up for myself. I'm seriously thinking of encouraging my DH to get some snazzy new shoes biggrin

-- Edited by minkiki at 17:49, 2007-05-10

FashionPrincess · Hermes

I think those Cole Haan's are too mature looking.

Oh, and if you have a DSW nearby they usually have lots of KC men's dress shoes. And sometimes so does Bluefly (remember to use the link at the top of the page though).

-- Edited by FashionPrincess at 18:15, 2007-05-10

littlebean · Kate Spade

Yeah, from how you described him, I think he'd be happier with something edgier like the posted Steve Maddens or some of the funkier Kenneth Cole ones.

minkiki · BCBG

On a second look I see they are absolutley not what I should be pointing him to. I'm SO glad I have you guys to rely on and keep me from looking like an antiquated old aunt here :) Good tips re DSW/Bluefly FP, thanks!

erin · Chanel

sounds like a hipster. all he needs is a white belt

not sure if these are dressy enough, but my husband has a pair of these and i think they are an updated doc marten-ish kind of shoe:

(and although he'd never let me call him a "hipster"..if the ben sherman fits...)

ps the sole isn't clunky in real life. he has to dress up for work quite often, and i think they fit nicely with his dress clothes.

-- Edited by erin at 22:32, 2007-05-10