Dressy(somwhat) work shoes?

[frijoli]

I am looking for really comforatble shoes that can take a beating. I am an engineer, but I sometimes find my self under or in a piece of MFG equipment.

I usually wear a nice button shirt(short sleeve), usually a tie, and slacks, but I always end up with ugly sneaker style shoes for comfort, because dressy shoes hurt my feet from standing on cement all day.

I am hoping to find nicer shoes, without sacrificing comfort.

If you have similar experience, and have solved this issue, PLEASE help!

Clay

PS. Yeah I know the tie and short sleeves is nerdy, but I HATE things on my arms. (too much hair)lol

 

[Tomasso]

Try a rubber soled dress shoe from Ecco, Mephisto, Rockport, etc.....

 

[Flitcraft]

Check out www.zappos.com- they have a wide selection, great prices, and carry almost all the brands mentioned above at very reasonable prices.

Also, www.sierratradingpost.com- mostly overstocks and closeouts- but a great selection. I know they currently have some Allen Edmonds shoes on sale that would fit your requirements.
Good hunting!

 

[frijoli]

Thanks Guys.
Do you wear these? The reason I'm asking is I have 2 pairs of shoes now that are nice but absolutely KILL my feet and legs.

One is rubber soled(although thin) and the other is a Rockport Leather sole. The leather one I understand the pain, but I thought the Rubber sole Florsheim would have been fine.

I just don't want to start throwing money at shoes just to try them out on a whim.
Clay

 

[frijoli]

Check out www.zappos.com- they have a wide selection, great prices, and carry almost all the brands mentioned above at very reasonable prices.

Also, www.sierratradingpost.com- mostly overstocks and closeouts- but a great selection. I know they currently have some Allen Edmonds shoes on sale that would fit your requirements.
Good hunting!

Boy those Allen Edmonds are NICE!

 

[flat-top]

I just got these and I love them. They are by Clarks from their "Originals" line, which are reissues of their 1950's styles. These might be exactly what you're looking for.

 

[frijoli]

I just got these and I love them. They are by Clarks from their "Originals" line, which are reissues of their 1950's styles. These might be exactly what you're looking for.

They look very soft in the Sole!

Clay

 

[carebear]

Havana Joes oxfords.

http://www.shoebuy.com/havana-joe-rugged-casual-classic-0202/115901

Dress up or down, durable leather. Shop around for price. I actually use mine as a walking shoe, have them in black and brown.

The sole isn't the key to comfort, leather soles on quality shoes do just fine, it's the shoe bed. Have you tried cushioned inserts?

 

[Tomasso]

Thanks Guys. Do you wear these?

I wear these rubber soled Mephistos for inclement weather (snow, rain, ice, slush), when visiting construction sites and such. They're very well made using aniline skins and they're Goodyear welted so they can be resoled.

 

[Roadrunner]

Check out www.zappos.com and www.onlineshoes.com for Dansko's. Their Professional line isn't very dressy, but they have others that are and those soles are comfy.

 

[DavidVillaJr]

I wear these rubber soled Mephistos for inclement weather (snow, rain, ice, slush), when visiting construction sites and such. They're very well made using aniline skins and they're Goodyear welted so they can be resoled.

I've heard of having two left feet, BUT having FOUR RIGHT FEET must be equally difficultlol

dv

 

[frijoli]

I wear these rubber soled Mephistos for inclement weather (snow, rain, ice, slush), when visiting construction sites and such. They're very well made using aniline skins and they're Goodyear welted so they can be resoled.

Okay, that's like 1400 dollars in shoes. They're nice but it ain't happenin' for me unfortunately.

Clay

 

[pgoat]

these are not exactly stylin' but they are uber comfy....and horror of horrors - actually shaped for the human foot.

 

[frijoli]

I bought 2 pair of Eccos. I bid on ebay on a some Mephistos but was unsuccessful.
I'll see how these work out.

Clay