Spectator Shoes

[skyvue]

I won a pair of these Allan Edmonds Bel Airs on eBay last week, and if they're not unworn, they're as close as one could hope for. Like new, they are. And I got them for under $100.

But help me with the color -- what color can I get away with wearing these with? I usually have a good eye for color but these have me a bit flummoxed. And since I find spectators a bit on the flashy side (the good side of flashy, mind you), the last thing I want is to draw further attention to them by not wearing them in pleasing combinations with trousers and suits.

The brown's a bit brighter than it appears in that photo, hence the quandary. Sort of a caramel color.

 

[reetpleat]

They look a lot better in person, honest.

I got a redone pair at Nordstrom rack. I like em, but don't love em. White leather I hate, and the style is not my favorite. Kind of 20s 30s i guess. I might sell them and get the remix. those I love.

 

[John in Covina]

I won a pair of these Allan Edmonds Bel Airs on eBay last week, and if they're not unworn, they're as close as one could hope for. Like new, they are. And I got them for under $100.

But help me with the color -- what color can I get away with wearing these with? I usually have a good eye for color but these have me a bit flummoxed. And since I find spectators a bit on the flashy side (the good side of flashy, mind you), the last thing I want is to draw further attention to them by not wearing them in pleasing combinations with trousers and suits.

The brown's a bit brighter than it appears in that photo, hence the quandary. Sort of a caramel color.

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Wow those are neat. I wouldn't mind something similar to go with a tan to light brown camel hair jacket and ivory color flannel type pants.

 

[Flat Foot Floey]

But help me with the color -- what color can I get away with wearing these with? I usually have a good eye for color but these have me a bit flummoxed. And since I find spectators a bit on the flashy side (the good side of flashy, mind you), the last thing I want is to draw further attention to them by not wearing them in pleasing combinations with trousers and suits.

I also think all warm colors as tan, beige and (some) browntones could match this shoes. I don't think they go with cold and dark greys and blues. But if you already got them...why don't you just try?

 

[Tomasso]

WOW!!!

 

[sproily]

I was looking at those but the seller wouldn't ship abroad..

 

[rikrdo]

Well...............
I've just spent the last 3 hours scouring this thread from the beginning and I wanted to say "Thanks" to all who have contributed here. I learned plenty !
Being the impatient guy I am, to say I wanted some spectators yesterday would be putting it mildly so to satisfy this demon I pulled the pull on a pair of the Botany500's from www.Blair.com
I also picked up another pair of Botanys for next to nothing.

Anywho...........
there are some interesting Stacy Adams Specs there if you are a 15 and like exotic leathers.
Some other decent deals as well and there is a code for free shipping to help make the decision easier.

Thanks again and I am keeping an eye on this thread for idears for my...........sigh..........next pair.

 

[cookie]

Well...............
I've just spent the last 3 hours scouring this thread from the beginning and I wanted to say "Thanks" to all who have contributed here. I learned plenty !
Being the impatient guy I am, to say I wanted some spectators yesterday would be putting it mildly so to satisfy this demon I pulled the pull on a pair of the Botany500's from www.Blair.com
I also picked up another pair of Botanys for next to nothing.

Anywho...........
there are some interesting Stacy Adams Specs there if you are a 15 and like exotic leathers.
Some other decent deals as well and there is a code for free shipping to help make the decision easier.

Thanks again and I am keeping an eye on this thread for idears for my...........sigh..........next pair.

You must not have read the thread very welll 'cause you just made a big mistake....

 

[DapperDuck]

You must not have read the thread very welll 'cause you just made a big mistake....

No one expects quality leather, construction, and fit such a low price. I think he is trying out spectators for the first time and will get some quality ones later.

 

[rikrdo]

Yep.............
I surely dont expect these to be THE best ever, but they should keep me happy until I can score some AE's or a pair of Alden's for a song

 

[djgo-cat-go]

We are expecting a boy this summer so my girlfriend allready got him a pair of spectators

 

[Bruce Wayne]

We are expecting a boy this summer so my girlfriend allready got him a pair of spectators

One of the best pair of shoes on that someone has posted!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[rumblefish]

My three pairs.
Cole Haan, Bostonian, and Kenneth Cole.

 

[Guttersnipe]

I Bid at 2 seconds on those, got outbid myself. Bleh, that one hurt.

Aw, that hurts. To make it worse, I'm about 90% sure I saw them at Viva Las Vegas...

 

[J.J. Gittes]

Aw, that hurts. To make it worse, I'm about 90% sure I saw them at Viva Las Vegas...

Now that's a sin, such a fine pair of shoes . I was watching them since the moment they came up literally.

If anyone comes across a pair of size 8.5-10 captoes or spectators in brown and white ventilated or not, and you don't want them, give me a head up...

 

[cookie]

My three pairs.
Cole Haan, Bostonian, and Kenneth Cole.

Wonderful especially the Cole Haans....:eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

We are expecting a boy this summer so my girlfriend allready got him a pair of spectators

Diego: Those are some great shoes - and even better news!!!! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

My three pairs.
Cole Haan, Bostonian, and Kenneth Cole.

I'll take the pair on the right, Sir. And the same model again, but in black & gray, please! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Mario]

Alas, I have no spectators yet - but my time will come, mind you!

The only shoes I have that are getting close are these old Florsheim saddle oxfords I just bought:

 

[Matt Deckard]

Allen Edmonds

Brogue Suede and Walnut Calf.