If you look at the ad you can pick up a $250 pair for about a buck twenty. YOu can wear it 3 - 5 days without it wrinkling up on you. Shirt for $150 you can pick up for $50, same scenario and they both last 3x as long. Shoes feel like 10x better as well. Shoes last forever for me as I only wear them when clients are here or I am out. Sock guy

Yeah, that's more what I'm used to paying but I haven't worn anything that high end in years. If I ever need to again I have more than I'll ever need. I have shoes I've owned 12 years. That's what happens when you spend $200 on a pair of shoes. I'll get them resoled one day and probably wear them the rest of my life.

Yep, good shoes rock. What's changed is the quality of clothes in general. From a retail price scenario you have to spend 100% more to get the same quality you would have received just 5 years ago. Nordstom used to have quality clothing now they are nothing more than high end cheesy. Their slacks absolutely stink. They are not worth the trip down to even try them on.

I am going to pick these up when I get some spare change. What do you think?

http://www.clarksusa.com/eng/product/waterloo/70980

http://i.imgur.com/6pnZ2.png

Also if anyone has any better ideas for boat shoes in that color, let me know.

I'm not a fan of boat shoes.

Do you work on a sailing vessel? Clarks = good stuff. Boat shoes? Maybe in 1985.

What about a pair of Sperry's? Or are you going for a little more comfort with the Clark's?

What the hell are boat shoes?

Black and brown don't work well together, and there is a lot of black on those shoes. I'm not a fan of boat shoes either, though.

I'm in the market for a semi-casual brown shoe myself. It's tough to find something that looks good.

Sperrys are a fad that's about to end.

It's summer. I live in San Diego.
Um, I like the comfort of Clarks. The couple pairs I have now are so comfy. I wish that little black/red stripe wasn't on them, but I think they look pretty sharp from above.

Best fashion advice for a male - period.

Really? Why do you say that?

I feel you on the comfort thing... I have to agree on the black/brown thing being a bit of a faux pas, though

They've been around forever, and they got super popular again about 3 years ago. Something else will pop up and take their place. These trends generally only last for a few years.

Keep the spare change in your pocket. They look bad.

Seriously Buck? Don't ever wear put anything on your feet but this quality of a shoe.....seriously don't ever. It's okay to go higher but nothing less.

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/category.aspx?s=men

If you like the comfort of the Clarks then try something like this: http://www.onlineshoes.com/mens-born...i_sku=27375085

Born shoes are awesome. Keen too. Similar price range. Better comfort and longevity.

http://www.eddiebauer.com/catalog/pr...LAID=868237517

Don't be a heathen.

Hey, I'm a fan of J&M too. But I don't really care for any of their casual mocs. I like a little more bulk to my casual shoes.

I like that store a lot. I always wear my shoes a little too long...I suppose I get my moneys worth. But they wear well for the money.

For casual shoes I really like sketchers and/or hush puppies loafers. They look good with jeans & are comfortable.

http://cdn4.skechers-usa.com/img/pro.../61781_BRN.jpg

http://img.wolverineworldwide.com/is...lt=70&fmt=jpeg

Varvatos

Ebay

$77

http://i44.tinypic.com/1zduptl.jpg

Men DO NOT wear flip-flops, unless prison issued.

Says who?

I wear flip flops. I don't wear leather mandles, though.

Everyone in Florida wears flip flops. All the time. Not leather flip flops, FWIW.

Some SHOCKING fashion advice going on in here. Holy shit.

"dress" flip flops ftl.

You're from Independence. Just sayin.

How does that in any way negate the statement that MEN do not wear flip flops? :P

If you live near a coast, flip flops are probably very popular attire in your city.

I wear flip flops whenever I want to and I don't really care what anybody thinks. But anybody who wears crocks is gay. Not pitcher gay. Catcher gay. If you have dangling bits and you wear crocks then you are the girl part of your gay marriage. That's just the way it is. I'm sorry for you and your plus-size sphincter, croc-wearer.

ROFL Phob went all rogue smack talk on dress attire. Well done.

Yeah, those are sweet (and my tastes are generally different from yours, heh).

Either way, I don't wear them. Nothing wrong with a guy wearing flip flops, though.

I will say that good flip flops are incredibly hard to find. I got a pair from J Crew about 5 years ago that were the shit, and I've never been able to find another pair like them. They had a solid fabric strap (kind of like seatbelt material), and they had a thick (maybe 3 millimeters) rubber sole with light tread on the bottom underneath the foam.

They were comfortable as hell, didn't cause me to slide around, and they lasted a long time. I wish I had bought 3 pairs at the time. They were like $25 which is outrageous for flip flops, but they were worth it (although I probably got them on sale at the time).

If anyone knows what I'm talking about, let me know where to find them. I got a similar pair from Banana last year, and they're pretty good, but the rubber part of their soles aren't as thick.

these are really comfortable, durable, and have built in functionality.
can't go wrong with these

http://i.imgur.com/FUMWT.jpg

I just cant get into the "euro" shoes. This is what Germans have been wearing since the 1970s and they scream "Deiter" to me. But alas, I'm a country throwback. I wear flip flops, running shoes, or cross trainers in the spring and summer, and Danner boots in the fall and winter. Thats it. Pretty boring, but I'm married, look good regardless of the footwear I have on, so I pretty much say "eff em" regarding shoes. I want functionality and comfort. Danner or Redwing boots, Merrell cross trainers, New Balance running shoes, and pretty much whatever flip flops I picked up on my last vacation that are usually canvas or leather.

This might not be fashion advice but today at the gym the guy in the shower across from mine was shaving his balls.
In your opinion Red is it ok to publicly manscape?

I can't outrun buffalo, bears or indians in those flip flops.

Those are not made for me.

I apparently need a new pair of work dress shoes. My existing pair are approaching 10 years old.

They need to be black. I noticed this week that a lot of men are wearing "slip-on" shoes with "square" toes.

Recommendations, please?

Dude! Just, Dude! No it's not ok to shave your balls in public (saying a small prayer right now that whoever that guys is, cuts his testicular artery in the shower next time).

Why were you checking out the guy's nether region?

I'm not surprised at all. Did you ogle appropriately?

Thanks. I didn't think so either. I was drying off when out of the corner of my eye I see the dude across from me looking down with his hands on himself.
I did a quick half-glance to see WTF and was surprised as hell.
I'm thinking it's a gym, not your bathroom. You get in, you shower off, you get the hell out.

Nah. He was covered in mud and there were sharks swimming all around. Y ou know how it goes.

try these. they fit all your criteria

Ball so hard.

The heels seem a little high. But, I appreciate the suggestion.

ok, i think they are something like this no?

Yes, that is more like what I had in mind.

Price range?

I have these and like them:

http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/shoe...0083-mcgirr/97

Nothing fancy, but I don't wear them that often (I am wearing them right now, though, due to parent/teacher conferences today).

I've been wearing these for over 3 years. By far the most durable and comfortable dress shoes I have owned.

http://www.eccousa.com/shoes/mens/dr...l.aspx?color=2

Hey SR,

Serious Question. I love my flannel jacket, and i also love my camo pants. I should probably buy a different pattern of flannel if i choose to replace my current torn up flannel, as these are too similar in color.

My question is, what pattern of flannel goes best with my Realtree camo pants?

What you did? Oh, it was seen...

Ecco shoes are absolutely top notch. I worked at Sierra Trading Post writing their catalog copy for them. Much of my job consisted of researching the brands we carried, and we carried a lot of top notch footwear (Mephisto, Ecco, Trask, Trickers, etc.. ) because the owners were kind of anal about their footwear (and a lot of things, heh).

Just say no to squared toe!

I'm serious. Nothing says, "I work at Verizon" more than a square toed dress shoe. Not good.

I love your bolds.

I have no idea. Probably $200 max?

They look a little less formal than what I was thinking, but close. Thank you.

I like them, but that's more than I want to spend after thinking about it.

Speaking of flannel, the OG flannels from Never Again fit nicely and go with any kind of khaki. Good look for early year Royals and Chiefs games.

http://www.neveragainclothing.com/OG-Flannels_c3.htm

I pickup a pair of Crockett & Jones's two years ago and LOVE them. Worth every penny.

http://www.aldoshoes.com/us/men/mr-b...2368-laguer/97

These are badass. They're slipons with laces. I like the detail, but it's not over the top. Kind of a classic with a touch of modern. $150

Those are a little country/tacky for my tastes. If you're going for a laced up slip-on I like the look of these more:

http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-thin...l&tid=43356384


Don't know much about the brand or comfort level but on sale for $50 at Macys.
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/s...%26slotId%3D13

Not a fan of those. Not terrible, just too common. Also, Stacey Adams are a step below Steve Madden.

Also, don't ask a black guy on a bus to shine them, or someone's going to need an amber lamp.

LMAO

Yeah, know nothing about the brand. I wouldn't get that pair for myself, a little too cheapy looking.

That's the kind of shoe that will have hard creases through it after a week. Not sure if I'm explaining what I mean well enough, but they'll look like shit and might even crack.

NO SQUARED TOE, DUDES! Faux pas.

Stay conservative, Donger, to be safe. Updated look, yet conservative.

-May I present to you the Cole Haan 'Sheik Oxford'

About $219USD




http://i39.tinypic.com/a4bn1k.jpg

- made with vegetable tanned Italian leather

- Embossed logo on footbed and outsole

I'm a 36 year old guy and after my recent neck surgery my arms suddenly resemble that little smartass from tales from the crypt, that little cryptkeeper guy. Can you recommend a slick, sleeved shirt to help cover this?

What are your thoughts on purple and orange?