Recommendations for kick-around wingtips

[thebikingengineer]

So, with spring coming up I'm looking to get a nice pair of day-to-day wingtips. I'd like something very much like these:

http://www.lodgerfootwear.com/media...30972d/C/o/CountryBrogueShoe-Chocolate-01.jpg

The problem with these is twofold, I would have to come up with quite a lot of money to buy them, and I would have to travel to New York to get fitted (not a huge problem actually). I'd like something in a similar shade of brown (maybe a bit redder, not too particular really) that I can wear most days. I'd like them to be leather soled, but a goodyear-welted rubber sole would be fine as well.

Any suggestions?

 

[mparker762]

Maybe these or these or these?

 

[Jim]

Double oak and vibram sole, very rustic and with the pebble grain. Just add plus fours!

 

[thebikingengineer]

That's what I was thinking, the look is perfect but the price is a bit much for my un-graduated status. I really like the pebble grain leather, but the only other shoes I've found with that are a pair of Thom Browne for about twice the price. I may have to go to my local Alden dealer and see if they have any of that third one in my size. I really liked the Mark McNairy New Amsterdam brogues, but I'm not a fan of the longwing brogueing.

 

[my19]

Check out the Grenson Archie brogues. They do come with double soles, though I doubt one of 'em is by Vibram. But it's a good-looking English country shoe, and it looks like it would cost much, much less than the Lodger ...

 

[thebikingengineer]

Those do look nice, definitely the look I'm going for. I certainly don't mind leather soles, they'll get some nice shoes trees at all times so drying out shouldn't be an issue. It seems that I might have some trouble finding them here in Ohio though. Any sources over here that you know of?

 

[thebikingengineer]

I'm liking the looks on a couple of Loake models. This one, the Badmington 2:

or this one, the 641:

Best part is I think I've got a dealer in my area. I'd probably lean towards the Badmington but both look just right.

 

[Jim]

Nice!

 

[rgc]

Maybe one of the new Florsheim by Duckie Brown lace-less wing tips. I believe the Duckie Brown shoes are made in the USA.

http://www.zappos.com/product/7629414/color/184651

http://www.zappos.com/product/7629407/color/764

 

[thebikingengineer]

Those Florsheims are nice but I'm looking for something with a chunkier sole, preferably a double if I can find it (which I think I might have). Maybe wingtips aren't the right term, English Country Brogue Halfwings is more what I'm thinking.

 

[VR6ofpain]

OMG, those are the coolest boots I have seen yet:

The English really have the whole classy boot thing down. I wish more of these were easily available state side.

 

[VR6ofpain]

Not the exact same color, but nice wingtips.

Alden Longwing:

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Men...ry/shoes/AldenForJCrew/PRDOVR~18582/18582.jsp


Allen Edmonds MacNeil:

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonlin...0001_-1?categoryId=123802&top_category=120552

Allen Edmonds BelAir:

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonlin...0001_-1?categoryId=120552&top_category=120552

 

[Austin]

OMG, those are the coolest boots I have seen yet:

The English really have the whole classy boot thing down. I wish more of these were easily available state side.

I'm liking those boots.!

 

[Doc4]

The English really have the whole classy boot thing down. I wish more of these were easily available state side.

Too true.

Keep your eyes on Brooks Brothers ... their Peal & Co. shoes are made by Alfred Sargent and Crocket & Jones of England ... excellent manufacturers. BB often has one or more dress boot from this line on offer (although not right now ... ... I guess we have to wait for the winter line to come out this fall. )

 

[VR6ofpain]

Keep your eyes on Brooks Brothers ... their Peal & Co. shoes are made by Alfred Sargent and Crocket & Jones of England ... excellent manufacturers. BB often has one or more dress boot from this line on offer

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Alacrity59]

It may sound strange but I've had to own safety shoes where I work and sure enough there are safety shoes that are a bit of a cross between a running shoe and a wing tip. The pair I had lasted a good long time . . . great rubber sole . . . and despite the steel toe were very comfortable.


On the other hand . . . what does kick around mean? I have two pairs of Dacks that have seen daily wear for decades. I bought my new pair back in 93 just before I got married. A good shoe can stand up pretty well. shoehorns and polish . . . a resole from time to time.

 

[thebikingengineer]

I was picturing a day-to-day wearing shoe as kick around. Something that I take care of, but don't hesitate to wear in the rain or through a bit of mud or something like that. Basically a country shoe is what I'm after.

 

[Suzuki]

I was picturing a day-to-day wearing shoe as kick around. Something that I take care of, but don't hesitate to wear in the rain or through a bit of mud or something like that. Basically a country shoe is what I'm after.

Then you likely want something with a rubber sole.

Nice shoes, clearly you have more cash than I did when I was in school!

You might try Allen Edmonds - they have some nice chunky brogues with a grained leather and a double sole. Also, I believe they have a reasonably priced custom shoe program that lets you pick a shoe you like and specify certain elements (colour, leather, sole type, etc.).

 

[thebikingengineer]

I wouldn't say I've got more cash than my peers, I just spend way less of it on beer than they do. Also I've built up my credit quite a bit and I've been overhauling my wardrobe, approaching it as a business expense. I'm not having too much trouble with post-graduation employment, so it's not really an issue. Also, I work 25 hours a week. The Loake's I was looking at are right around $200, not bad at all for a semi-investment shoe like that.

 

[VR6ofpain]

The Loake's I was looking at are right around $200, not bad at all for a semi-investment shoe like that.

A little cheaper than the $600 Lodger stuff. Very nice, but too steep for my pocketbook.