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[Old Red]

Was on the Internet last night when someone posted a photo of some fair isle socks with a pair of crocodile loafers.

Not a combo I'd wear. I'm not a patterned sock wearer so that might affect (effect?) my judgement. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have some crocodile loafers.

 

[othertravel]

$1100 for a tie? Oy!

It’s the Vicuña!

 

[smittycl]

It’s the Vicuña!

At that price it should be Panda Bear!

 

[DorianGreen]

$1100 for a tie? Oy!

Yes, quite ridiculous.

 

[DorianGreen]

Was on the Internet last night when someone posted a photo of some fair isle socks with a pair of crocodile loafers. Another fellow came along and gave the guy hell for the sock/loafer combination. I'm thinking one or both might be a style forum participant. In any event, I copied the photo with the thought that I'll ask the pros! Anyone care to comment?

Maybe not ideal, but I like it. I usually wear solid socks, or with more subtle patterns, but this Fair Isle one works here, as crocodile and alligator are more casual, in my opinion, to answer a comment above.

 

[RSS]

Not a combo I'd wear. I'm not a patterned sock wearer so that might affect (effect?) my judgement. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have some crocodile loafers.

The fellow objecting was talking about the thicker socks with what he thought of as light loafers. But I do agree with DorianGreen when he says casual socks casual loafers.

Ultimately I like the loafers in that style. I also like the socks but perhaps not together with the shoes. I think what caught my attention was the socks as I have a pair -- almost the same -- I wear with boots.

Thanks for the feedback Smittycl, Old Red, & DorianGreen.

DorianGreen, I used to to think of myself as Dorian Gray, but lately I'm Dorian Graying. Getting old sucks, especially in the health department. Keeps me away from the nice company here at Style Forum.

 

[barutanseijin]

Not a combo I'd wear. I'm not a patterned sock wearer so that might affect (effect?) my judgement. Now I'm thinking maybe I should have some crocodile loafers.

You have it right; effect is a noun and affect is a verb.

That combo might raise my eyebrows at a party. I would not say anything unless asked. I’d just ignore it online.

 

[Veremund]

Was on the Internet last night when someone posted a photo of some fair isle socks with a pair of crocodile loafers. Anyone care to comment?

Ugly a.f. in my opinion. 🤦🏻‍♂️

$1100 for a tie? Oy!

Some people have way more money than they need. 🤷🏻‍♂️

 

[LJ1891]

Was on the Internet last night when someone posted a photo of some fair isle socks with a pair of crocodile loafers. Another fellow came along and gave the guy hell for the sock/loafer combination. I'm thinking one or both might be a style forum participant. In any event, I copied the photo with the thought that I'll ask the pros! Anyone care to comment?

I would wear this combo 100%. Loafers are casual in nature and lend themselves to these kind of pairings.

🤦🏾‍♂️ I just realized I NEED a pair of crocodile loafers.

 

[mak1277]

Ugly a.f. in my opinion. 🤦🏻‍♂️


Some people have way more money than they need. 🤷🏻‍♂️

Most of the normal world would say that about almost anything discussed on this forum.

 

[circumspice]

Was on the Internet last night when someone posted a photo of some fair isle socks with a pair of crocodile loafers. Another fellow came along and gave the guy hell for the sock/loafer combination. I'm thinking one or both might be a style forum participant. In any event, I copied the photo with the thought that I'll ask the pros! Anyone care to comment?

These are a fairly tepid fair isle in the cosmic scheme of things. It it is a bit tough to assess with just what is shown - the loafers and charcoal trousers read sophisticated, the socks are a little country. If up top there is some navy cashmere DB sport coat with gold buttons, the socks might look a little unsophisticated compared to the rest of the rig.

 

[othertravel]

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Surprised That Varvatos had benchgrade shoes. The wholecut is nice.

Also, made by Sasseti, which makes RL’s purple label Italian shoes.

 

[clee1982]

Sasseti makes lots of stuff to various level though

 

[othertravel]

Sasseti makes lots of stuff to various level though

Their own label shoes don’t seem that amazing, funny enough.

Years ago, somebody posted the difference between a Sassetti wingtip, and an RL x Sasseti wingtip.

It was the exact same model across both brands, but the RL had much higher levels of finishing.

 

[Peak and Pine]

Was on the Internet last night when someone posted a photo of some fair isle socks with a pair of crocodile loafers. Another fellow came along and gave the guy hell for the sock/loafer combination. I'm thinking one or both might be a style forum participant. In any event, I copied the photo with the thought that I'll ask the pros! Anyone care to comment?

Culture clash maybe.
Fair Isles strike an Englishy tone. Crocs bang out Vegas. Why can't we all just get along. Below, a personal pairing. The loafs from Trask, the socks from David Wood, a prep shop here in Maine.