shoe dilemma

[kraftar]

I'm deciding between 2 alden shoes in cordovan, color 8 .... the Long Wing Blucher

or the Plain Toe Blucher .

I'll normally wear them with business-casual attire (sport coat, etc.) but would like to be able to wear them with a suit (grey and/or charcoal)... would either work with a suit? If not, any other recommendations *needs to be Barrie last and come in and E width).

thanks

 

[Cant kill da Rooster]

Blucher. I actually have that shoe on my list.

PS, I am also biased. I hate longwings.

 

[Papa Doble]

What are the other shoes in your collection? Not taking this into account, I prefer the longwings. Either would be fine choices though.

 

[bourbonbasted]

Blucher is far more conservative and easier to pull off IMHO. Especially if you find yourself in a work environment, longwings can appear very ornate and over the top. Not good with clients. Additionally, when I think of longwings I think of either polished/formal suits or a beat up pair with jeans. Don't see them working out well with a biz casual look. Could be wrong, just my $0.02.

 

[JamesX]

For what you want I would go with the plain toe.

But keep in mind even then they are second choice for formal attire.

 

[ddonicht]

I would have to agree about the plain being far more versatile. It is easier to dress up and down.

 

[Sanguis Mortuum]

I don't like PTBs, so I'm going to be the voice of dissent and say that I would get the long-wing.

 

[sbergl]

Biased heavily toward the long-wings. I'm with Sanguis Mortuum, go with them.

 

[kraftar]

Thanks for the feedback. So far it's 5-3 for the PTB's.

 

[lemmywinks]

PTB for me too. That's like one of my grail shoes.

 

[Chris Waffles]

Longwings!

 

[DrZRM]

Not a fan of PTB so I'm an outlier too. Longwings for sure.

 

[JohnGalt]



Blucher. I actually have that shoe on my list.

PS, I am also biased. I hate longwings.

+1

 

[kraftar]

thanks again! now 7-5 for the PTB's.

 

[LanceW]

Longwings