Show us your new shoes

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technodup

7,576 posts

129 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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el stovey said:
Are you an old lady?
Definitely. It's the purplish feet/ankles that old women have that give it away.

Plus the ladies shoes obviously.

I might post a pair I'm waiting on later in the week, they're horrible but at least they won't make me look like a cross dresser.

InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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13m said:
For obvious reasons I've chosen a non-carpeted room.

No, I don't have elephantiasis in my left knee. It's because my knee is closer than my feet (see Father Ted for a full explanation of the difference between small and far away).

No, those aren't the trousers I'll be wearing with them.

What can possibly go wrong...

I will no doubt get a flaming for this however the sockless look is one that I particularly dislike. It comes across as trying too hard to appear laid back and cool; plus the idea of sweating directly into my shoes is not a pleasant one.

I can think of no other item of clothing that is so readily omitted (or accepted as being so) from an outfit in the name of style than socks.

Blown2CV

28,697 posts

202 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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ReaperCushions said:
13m said:
For obvious reasons I've chosen a non-carpeted room.

No, I don't have elephantiasis in my left knee. It's because my knee is closer than my feet (see Father Ted for a full explanation of the difference between small and far away).

No, those aren't the trousers I'll be wearing with them.

What can possibly go wrong...

Either a hipster or golf wker? Which is it?
can't be wearing golfy spike things on a wooden floor come on... he'd be stuck to the spot.






i've got 2 pairs of shoes like that.......

anonymous-user

53 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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arsenalmorris said:
Arrived yesterday. I am made up with these

Adidas Bahama's 1/50 pairs made for the collectors project

you would like the program casuals on netflix, serious trainer collection.

13m

26,271 posts

221 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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InductionRoar said:
13m said:
For obvious reasons I've chosen a non-carpeted room.

No, I don't have elephantiasis in my left knee. It's because my knee is closer than my feet (see Father Ted for a full explanation of the difference between small and far away).

No, those aren't the trousers I'll be wearing with them.

What can possibly go wrong...

I will no doubt get a flaming for this however the sockless look is one that I particularly dislike. It comes across as trying too hard to appear laid back and cool; plus the idea of sweating directly into my shoes is not a pleasant one.

I can think of no other item of clothing that is so readily omitted (or accepted as being so) from an outfit in the name of style than socks.
And yet about four pages back you posted this as your idea of a well-dressed man.



I am so confused.

Blown2CV

28,697 posts

202 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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The Spruce goose said:
arsenalmorris said:
Arrived yesterday. I am made up with these

Adidas Bahama's 1/50 pairs made for the collectors project

you would like the program casuals on netflix, serious trainer collection.
sounds a bit special interest for me.

whoami

13,151 posts

239 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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13m said:
I am so confused.
The shoes gave the game away.

InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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13m said:
InductionRoar said:
13m said:
For obvious reasons I've chosen a non-carpeted room.

No, I don't have elephantiasis in my left knee. It's because my knee is closer than my feet (see Father Ted for a full explanation of the difference between small and far away).

No, those aren't the trousers I'll be wearing with them.

What can possibly go wrong...

I will no doubt get a flaming for this however the sockless look is one that I particularly dislike. It comes across as trying too hard to appear laid back and cool; plus the idea of sweating directly into my shoes is not a pleasant one.

I can think of no other item of clothing that is so readily omitted (or accepted as being so) from an outfit in the name of style than socks.
And yet about four pages back you posted this as your idea of a well-dressed man.



I am so confused.
Sorry to have caused confusion - let me explain. wink

I posted that photo to illustrate the (seemingly impossible) point that you can be well-dressed whilst wearing shoes with tassels - I could have found others but that was the first I came across. Had the task of posting a photo of a well dressed man without the caveat he must be wearing tassel loafers been posed then I would not have chosen that photo or any photo involving tassels (or indeed loafers).

I still maintain that he is well dressed but that doesn't mean he doesn't look like he is trying too hard but as he is a model that is undoubtedly the case and to be expected.

Suede or fabric loafers (such as in the photo) on the other hand are more suited to the sockless look if that is your style whereas the polished calf loafers are more formal and look better with socks in my opinion.

wolfracesonic

6,940 posts

126 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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13m, are you going to tell us what shoes they are, or do we have to guess? Are they from Wynsors world of shoes?

ReaperCushions

5,951 posts

183 months

Monday 9th May 2016
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InductionRoar said:
13m said:
InductionRoar said:
13m said:
For obvious reasons I've chosen a non-carpeted room.

No, I don't have elephantiasis in my left knee. It's because my knee is closer than my feet (see Father Ted for a full explanation of the difference between small and far away).

No, those aren't the trousers I'll be wearing with them.

What can possibly go wrong...

I will no doubt get a flaming for this however the sockless look is one that I particularly dislike. It comes across as trying too hard to appear laid back and cool; plus the idea of sweating directly into my shoes is not a pleasant one.

I can think of no other item of clothing that is so readily omitted (or accepted as being so) from an outfit in the name of style than socks.
And yet about four pages back you posted this as your idea of a well-dressed man.



I am so confused.
Sorry to have caused confusion - let me explain. wink

I posted that photo to illustrate the (seemingly impossible) point that you can be well-dressed whilst wearing shoes with tassels - I could have found others but that was the first I came across. Had the task of posting a photo of a well dressed man without the caveat he must be wearing tassel loafers been posed then I would not have chosen that photo or any photo involving tassels (or indeed loafers).

I still maintain that he is well dressed but that doesn't mean he doesn't look like he is trying too hard but as he is a model that is undoubtedly the case and to be expected.

Suede or fabric loafers (such as in the photo) on the other hand are more suited to the sockless look if that is your style whereas the polished calf loafers are more formal and look better with socks in my opinion.
And when you say 'well dressed' do you mean 'y'?

13m

26,271 posts

221 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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InductionRoar said:
Suede or fabric loafers (such as in the photo) on the other hand are more suited to the sockless look if that is your style whereas the polished calf loafers are more formal and look better with socks in my opinion.
I don't disagree with you actually, though I would add in the structure of the shoe as another factor. I have some stiff suede loafers that look better with socks and some softer ones that look better without.

Not sure what socks to wear with those tan shoes and very pale blue narrow trousers. Suggestions?


Thankyou4calling

10,595 posts

172 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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13m said:
I don't disagree with you actually, though I would add in the structure of the shoe as another factor. I have some stiff suede loafers that look better with socks and some softer ones that look better without.

Not sure what socks to wear with those tan shoes and very pale blue narrow trousers. Suggestions?
https://sp.yimg.com/xj/th?id=OIP.Mad8ada978b75f148a71009b5209b22e1o0&pid=15.1&P=0&w=300&h=300

InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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13m said:
InductionRoar said:
Suede or fabric loafers (such as in the photo) on the other hand are more suited to the sockless look if that is your style whereas the polished calf loafers are more formal and look better with socks in my opinion.
I don't disagree with you actually, though I would add in the structure of the shoe as another factor. I have some stiff suede loafers that look better with socks and some softer ones that look better without.

Not sure what socks to wear with those tan shoes and very pale blue narrow trousers. Suggestions?
Obviously depends on the rest of the outfit but I would wear socks in a lighter colour than both the shoes and trousers. Solid colours can look a bit too blocky unless in a formal setting so as the trousers are plain I would suggest a slightly patterned linen sock such as these.

https://www.pantherella.com/havana

InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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ReaperCushions said:
And when you say 'well dressed' do you mean 'y'?
Do you always contribute to threads in such a 'well dressed' manner?

Goaty Bill 2

3,393 posts

118 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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13m said:
For obvious reasons I've chosen a non-carpeted room.

No, I don't have elephantiasis in my left knee. It's because my knee is closer than my feet (see Father Ted for a full explanation of the difference between small and far away).

No, those aren't the trousers I'll be wearing with them.

What can possibly go wrong...

Just about everything? smile

I have noticed when popping one's head into shoe shops in the more provincial towns/cities, there is a distinct lack of men's loafers on show.
Whereas a wander down Jermyn Street, at this time of year, one will find several pairs in the window displays in every shoe shop. I have even noted men wearing them in London with some frequency eek
Clearly it is more of a regional style thing.

I have never owned a pair myself, but might well consider them for certain occasions, but for me the no socks option would be unlikely.
Personally, I usually find a nicely designed tassel loafer more stylish than the much more common penny loafer.


13m

26,271 posts

221 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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InductionRoar said:
13m said:
InductionRoar said:
Suede or fabric loafers (such as in the photo) on the other hand are more suited to the sockless look if that is your style whereas the polished calf loafers are more formal and look better with socks in my opinion.
I don't disagree with you actually, though I would add in the structure of the shoe as another factor. I have some stiff suede loafers that look better with socks and some softer ones that look better without.

Not sure what socks to wear with those tan shoes and very pale blue narrow trousers. Suggestions?
Obviously depends on the rest of the outfit but I would wear socks in a lighter colour than both the shoes and trousers. Solid colours can look a bit too blocky unless in a formal setting so as the trousers are plain I would suggest a slightly patterned linen sock such as these.

https://www.pantherella.com/havana
The problem is the trousers are so light as to be almost off-white. Lighter would probably mean white, and I am not Michael Jackson.







arsenalmorris

415 posts

126 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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The Spruce goose said:
arsenalmorris said:
Arrived yesterday. I am made up with these

Adidas Bahama's 1/50 pairs made for the collectors project

you would like the program casuals on netflix, serious trainer collection.
Cheers mate just gave it a watch. Quite interesting

InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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13m said:
The problem is the trousers are so light as to be almost off-white. Lighter would probably mean white, and I am not Michael Jackson.
Ah I see - you have set yourself a conundrum there then... hehe

I still maintain that patterned is the way to go but as for colour/shade it is difficult without seeing the trousers and loafers together.

Maybe think towards the same colour as the jacket/shirt so not as to introduce too many colours?

It may well be that no socks is preferred in this instance though.

13m

26,271 posts

221 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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InductionRoar said:
13m said:
The problem is the trousers are so light as to be almost off-white. Lighter would probably mean white, and I am not Michael Jackson.
Ah I see - you have set yourself a conundrum there then... hehe

I still maintain that patterned is the way to go but as for colour/shade it is difficult without seeing the trousers and loafers together.

Maybe think towards the same colour as the jacket/shirt so not as to introduce too many colours?

It may well be that no socks is preferred in this instance though.
The jacket is Air Force blue, the shirt white and the pocket square off white (if I wear one).

I think air force blue socks might look too whacky and if white is going to be on show in the ankle area, it probably needs to be my skin.

How do you suppose a mid blue pocket square and similar colour socks might work?




InductionRoar

2,001 posts

131 months

Tuesday 10th May 2016
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13m said:
InductionRoar said:
13m said:
The problem is the trousers are so light as to be almost off-white. Lighter would probably mean white, and I am not Michael Jackson.
Ah I see - you have set yourself a conundrum there then... hehe

I still maintain that patterned is the way to go but as for colour/shade it is difficult without seeing the trousers and loafers together.

Maybe think towards the same colour as the jacket/shirt so not as to introduce too many colours?

It may well be that no socks is preferred in this instance though.
The jacket is Air Force blue, the shirt white and the pocket square off white (if I wear one).

I think air force blue socks might look too whacky and if white is going to be on show in the ankle area, it probably needs to be my skin.

How do you suppose a mid blue pocket square and similar colour socks might work?
I think that would work very well and I would probably go for the blue option in my previous link https://www.pantherella.com/havana as they would add an extra texture to the outfit too.

Do you think we need a new thread? hehe

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