Recommendations for men's dress shoes?

[Lorinz]

I was thinking about getting a nice pair of dress shoes, and wanted some suggestions on what shoes to get that fit my criteria. Namely really good quality leather with a really sharp toe; but at prices that are more reasonable and not designer prices. Does anyone have any recommendations for shoes that would fit what I am looking for? Also I'd greatly prefer a U.S. company, as I really don't like having to deal with international shipping with clothing items like this. I appreciate any suggestions given.

 

[Aloysius]

Can you give a specific price point target?

 

[ton312]

Dress shoes! Even the name sucks ass.
I refuse to own a pair. Made it 50 years that way.

 

[Tomalf]

Imo the best value (and one of the best makers in the world in general) is Winson.
It's an Indonesian company but the prices start around 400$ and the quality is comparable to 2000$+ bespoke shoes.
If you want something rtw enzo bonafe has some really good value handwelted dress shoes.
(I know none of the companies I mentioned is US based but I don't think there is a us based company that can even approach the quality to price ratio or those companies)

 

[Tomalf]

Imo the best value (and one of the best makers in the world in general) is Winson.
It's an Indonesian company but the prices start around 400$ and the quality is comparable to 2000$+ bespoke shoes.
If you want something rtw enzo bonafe has some really good value handwelted dress shoes.
(I know none of the companies I mentioned is US based but I don't think there is a us based company that can even approach the quality to price ratio or those companies)

Carmina also offers some nice pairs and they have stores in the US but their shoes are machine lasted and Goodyear welted in comparison to hand lasting and handwelting

 

[Lorinz]

Can you give a specific price point target?

I'd say from a few hundred dollars to around $500 or $600. For these kind of shoes I don't really know what the price points are for them to be worth it. I do know that I want to avoid going into the really high prices designer items get into, where you're getting into almost $1,000 and such.

 

[Aloysius]

I'd say from a few hundred dollars to around $500 or $600. For these kind of shoes I don't really know what the price points are for them to be worth it. I do know that I want to avoid going into the really high prices designer items get into, where you're getting into almost $1,000 and such.

I don't know how many people here would be advising you to pick up designer stuff anyway, with some exceptions maybe like RRL/RLPL on sale.

Do you prefer shoes or boots? Slip on or lace?

You've left the specifics pretty vague so far but your price point will cover a lot of good stuff.

 

[Lorinz]

I don't know how many people here would be advising you to pick up designer stuff anyway, with some exceptions maybe like RRL/RLPL on sale.

Do you prefer shoes or boots? Slip on or lace?

You've left the specifics pretty vague so far but your price point will cover a lot of good stuff.

I was looking for a men's dress shoe, admittedly I'm not very knowledgeable about that kind of shoe. I already have boots, its shoes I'm looking for. As for lace or slip on, I wasn't sure, I'd assume lace. I'm generally thinking of "gentleman" style shoes, if that makes sense, but with a sharper toe as opposed to a round or blunt shaped one. Hopefully that helps.

 

[Davidchee5]

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Dress shoes! Even the name sucks ass.
I refuse to own a pair. Made it 50 years that way.

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