Dress shoes?

Flexin · 11-12-2009, 07:54 PM

Homeslice might be able to help with this. I need a nice pair of black polishable shoes.

Here is the catch. I want nice looking shoes that feel like Asics gel nimbus.

James

Homeslice · 11-12-2009, 08:11 PM

Well, "real" dress shoes have a hard leather sole that you can shine with edge dressing, but they're pretty stiff and you wouldn't want to try to run in them. For the best comfort, get a 100% rubber sole instead (not just a "combination" sole which is 50/50 rubber/hard stuff). Of course, you won't be able to shine a rubber sole, but whatever. As for brands, Rockport is pretty good at making walkable/comfortable dress shoes for $100 or so. They're kinda conservative looking though.

Flexin · 11-12-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Well, "real" dress shoes have a hard leather sole that you can shine with edge dressing, but they're pretty stiff and you wouldn't want to try to run in them. For the best comfort, get a 100% rubber sole instead (not just a "combination" sole which is 50/50 rubber/hard stuff). Of course, you won't be able to shine a rubber sole, but whatever. As for brands, Rockport is pretty good at making walkable/comfortable dress shoes for $100 or so. They're kinda conservative looking though.

I don't need to run in them. Thats what the Asics are for, I just need to be able to stand in them all day. I'm back into sales so I need to put away the work boots and put on some dress shoes. I'm using my brother in laws shoes that have rubber soles. I don't need to polish the edge of the soles.

There might be a pair or two that might be ok on the Rockport site but the closest store is almost an hour away so I won't have time to check on them anytime soon.

Next time I'm at the mall I will have to try on a new pair of the ones I'm wearing of my brother in laws. They have been worn a fair bit but still don't feel real bad so a new pair might be ok. I will have to try some out.

James

Avatard · 11-12-2009, 08:48 PM

James,

I went to Men's Warehouse, and the cat there set me up w/a pair of "Calvest" dress shoes, (I told him my feet were fubar). He said he puts everyone w/problem dogs in 'em, and that they're the shit. Gotta say; pretty fucking comfy.

Flexin · 11-12-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Avatard

James,

I went to Men's Warehouse, and the cat there set me up w/a pair of "Calvest" dress shoes, (I told him my feet were fubar). He said he puts everyone w/problem dogs in 'em, and that they're the shit. Gotta say; pretty fucking comfy.

Is Calvest the brand?

James

Particle Man · 11-12-2009, 09:02 PM

I have several pairs of Rockports (which feel like sneakers) that are like you described.

I also have a few pairs of of Belvedere shoes from Men's Warehouse

http://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp/...67_BLACK_10051

...between those and the Belvedere Marco line (I have a pair in brown and a pair in black) is probably the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned in my life.

http://www.belvedereshoes.com/catalog/catalog12.htm

Avatard · 11-12-2009, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Flexin

Is Calvest the brand?

James

Yes, made in Brazil, apparently (Brazil and Italy make the best shoes).

derf · 11-12-2009, 11:59 PM

Walmart, i bought a pair there last year, feel like sneakers, look like dress shoes, and I use a wipe on hard polish if I need to do the edge of the sole. I usually wear them with jeans and a dress shirt

LeeNetworX · 11-13-2009, 08:13 AM

I have a pair of Rockport dress shoes; another vote for them. I also have a pair of Kenneth Cole dress shoes that are very comfy and will take a polish - I think they are called Reaction.

z06boy · 11-13-2009, 09:05 AM

Rockports for me but I've also had some luck with Kenneth Cole and one shoe from Easy Spirits.

I may have to check out this "Calvest" brand since I've never even heard of it.

11-12-2009, 07:54 PM	#1
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11-12-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	James, I went to Men's Warehouse, and the cat there set me up w/a pair of "Calvest" dress shoes, (I told him my feet were fubar). He said he puts everyone w/problem dogs in 'em, and that they're the shit. Gotta say; pretty fucking comfy. __________________ Insert free thought here.

11-12-2009, 09:02 PM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	I have several pairs of Rockports (which feel like sneakers) that are like you described. I also have a few pairs of of Belvedere shoes from Men's Warehouse http://www.menswearhouse.com/webapp/...67_BLACK_10051 ...between those and the Belvedere Marco line (I have a pair in brown and a pair in black) is probably the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned in my life. http://www.belvedereshoes.com/catalog/catalog12.htm __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away. Last edited by Particle Man; 11-12-2009 at 09:06 PM..

11-12-2009, 11:59 PM	#8
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Walmart, i bought a pair there last year, feel like sneakers, look like dress shoes, and I use a wipe on hard polish if I need to do the edge of the sole. I usually wear them with jeans and a dress shirt __________________

11-12-2009, 08:11 PM	#2
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Well, "real" dress shoes have a hard leather sole that you can shine with edge dressing, but they're pretty stiff and you wouldn't want to try to run in them. For the best comfort, get a 100% rubber sole instead (not just a "combination" sole which is 50/50 rubber/hard stuff). Of course, you won't be able to shine a rubber sole, but whatever. As for brands, Rockport is pretty good at making walkable/comfortable dress shoes for $100 or so. They're kinda conservative looking though.

11-13-2009, 08:13 AM	#9
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	I have a pair of Rockport dress shoes; another vote for them. I also have a pair of Kenneth Cole dress shoes that are very comfy and will take a polish - I think they are called Reaction.

11-13-2009, 09:05 AM	#10
z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Rockports for me but I've also had some luck with Kenneth Cole and one shoe from Easy Spirits. I may have to check out this "Calvest" brand since I've never even heard of it.