TheLostSwede
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Hi,
I'm building up my classical wardrobe and have a few questions on shoes and quality.
At the moment I own three pairs:
Black toe cap oxfords (full rubber sole)
Brown semi brogues (leather sole)
Snuff suede tassel loafers (leather sole)
1. I'm thinking the next pair to be either a brown double monk or a derby that I can pair with any casual look, the problem is I can only find these models on leather soles, and I want to be able to wear them in the autumn/early winter without worrying about rain and weather every day. Should I keep looking for rubber alternatives or should I carry with me a pair of swims?
2. When speaking of bad weather, is leather or suede preferable on the upper shoe? Where I live they tend to use a lot of salt on the pavements in winter times.
3. What shoes look good in black apart from oxfords?
4. The shoes I currently own are from Meermin (I've heard they are great budget alternative), what would I gain from buying a much more expensive shoe, say Crockett & Jones? What justifies the 6-700 $ extra cost apart from more hand crafted details? Do they last longer?
5. How many wears can I expect out of a leather sole before it needs to be replaced, and how much does it cost (roughly) to replace one?
That's it for now
KInd regards
/TLS
I'm building up my classical wardrobe and have a few questions on shoes and quality.
At the moment I own three pairs:
Black toe cap oxfords (full rubber sole)
Brown semi brogues (leather sole)
Snuff suede tassel loafers (leather sole)
1. I'm thinking the next pair to be either a brown double monk or a derby that I can pair with any casual look, the problem is I can only find these models on leather soles, and I want to be able to wear them in the autumn/early winter without worrying about rain and weather every day. Should I keep looking for rubber alternatives or should I carry with me a pair of swims?
2. When speaking of bad weather, is leather or suede preferable on the upper shoe? Where I live they tend to use a lot of salt on the pavements in winter times.
3. What shoes look good in black apart from oxfords?
4. The shoes I currently own are from Meermin (I've heard they are great budget alternative), what would I gain from buying a much more expensive shoe, say Crockett & Jones? What justifies the 6-700 $ extra cost apart from more hand crafted details? Do they last longer?
5. How many wears can I expect out of a leather sole before it needs to be replaced, and how much does it cost (roughly) to replace one?
That's it for now
KInd regards
/TLS