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Gents shoes - slip ons v lace ups.

Slip ons or lace ups?


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Mad Cyril

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What type of formal shoe do you go for?

I am a 100% lace ups man because I think slip ons are just too used car dealer/Nick Berry as Simon Wicks circa 1986.

In my opinion the only people that can pull off the slip on look are the likes of Tony and Junior Soprano.
 
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From a feminine perspective, I think it has a lot to do with the occasion. Slip ons are great with smart casual but I really like the appearance of traditional lace ups for more dressy occasions.
 
From a feminine perspective, I think it has a lot to do with the occasion. Slip ons are great with smart casual but I really like the appearance of traditional lace ups for more dressy occasions.

Smart casual is where middle aged men turn up to work on Friday dressed like Jeremy Clarkson/a ****.

It is not a look I would entertain.
 
I always go for slip ons. No consideration of aesthetic value as I couldn't give a flying **** how smart I look at work, I'm just exceptionally lazy and they're much easier to put on and take off.
 
I always go for slip ons. No consideration of aesthetic value as I couldn't give a flying **** how smart I look at work, I'm just exceptionally lazy and they're much easier to put on and take off.

What he said. Slip ons are the way forward
 
What type of formal shoe do you go for?

I am a 100% lace ups man because I think slip ons are just too used car dealer/Nick Berry as Simon Wicks circa 1986.

In my opinion the only people that can pull off the slip on look are the likes of Tony and Junior Soprano.

I have to echo this. I briefly dabbled with tasselled loafers during my Mod years but always opt for a smart brogue now.
 
Lace ups all the way.

Always wanted to wear Chelsea boots but I am cursed with narrow ankles.
 
What he said. Slip ons are the way forward

I'm with these blokes. A long shoe horn is also helpful to take the strain out of having to bend down early in the morning.
 
I have an interview on Thursday so am in the market for a new pair of work shoes.

Unfortunately I have always struggled when buying formal shoes and always seem to end up with a pair of dambusters, something that would be laughed out of an orthopedic ward or something that looks like it was drawn by Roger Hargreaves.

Any advice - they have to go with a black suit?

I'm thinking of going for a pair pf black Heelies as I think it would make quite an impact if I glide into the foyer of my prospective employers.
 
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I have an interview on Thursday so am in the market for a new pair of work shoes.

Unfortunately I have always struggled when buying formal shoes and always seem to end up with a pair of dambusters, something that would be laughed out of an orthopedic ward or something that looks like it was drawn by Roger Hargreaves.

Any advice - they have to go with a black suit?

Is the interview with an undertakers?
 
I have an interview on Thursday so am in the market for a new pair of work shoes.

Unfortunately I have always struggled when buying formal shoes and always seem to end up with a pair of dambusters, something that would be laughed out of an orthopedic ward or something that looks like it was drawn by Roger Hargreaves.

Any advice - they have to go with a black suit?

I'm thinking of going for a pair pf black Heelies as I think it would make quite an impact if I glide into the foyer of my prospective employers.

Would a pair of Black Suede Creepers be out of the question Cyril? I seem to recall picking up a very reasonably priced pair at Victoria Shoes in the 70's. Might be worth popping in.
 
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