I gave up suits and ties in favor of a quality sport coat and open-collar dress shirt about two years ago. Definitely a better approach, imo. I don't need an arrow pointing to my crotch. I get along just fine without it.
Business dress shoes?
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These are my favorite shoes:I usually go cap toe oxford for business dress shoes - black, burgundy, British tan.
Thinking about trying Allen Edmonds; have been loyal Johnston & Murphy. Thoughts? Any other names you like better? Willing to spend money for quality - Not John Lobb or bespoke money, but good money. Thanks!
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I hate hate hate Johnston & Murphy. Something about how they're built just tears my heel to pieces, and I've never had a pair last a year. I finally ponied up for a pair of Allen Edmonds and they've lasted 3 years, just had them resoled. And you can ship them into AE to have them resoled and reconditioned (for a cost). The biggest selling point is the cork insole. They mold to your foot over time making them ultra comfortable. I'll never go back.
JM fit my feet great. Not the most expensive but good quality. Been considering AE recently though. But I was struggling to justify double the cost from what I could see.
I'm in an Am Law 200 firm as well. The only acceptable answer is Church's. I swear by their shoes. Yes, you may pay a bit more, but if you buy two pairs and rotate them daily, take care of them, put a tree in them when not worn, shine them once every two weeks, and get them resoled every two years, the shoes will last a decade.
Never used the cedar before. Will any cedar tree work or do I need a specific model or brand for my J&M size 14s?
Maybe I'm a poor but any cedar tree will do. I think one pair I have is from Target.
