One thing that always surprises me in the US is the sneaker obsession. Especially NY. I’ll see well dressed people in a suit and then goofy ass sneakers. Looks awful.
A lot of those people commute into the city and walk several blocks to their building. Sneakers are just better for that. Most probably keep dress shoes at the office and change at work. Also makes your dress shoes last longer and keeps them all polished up.
A well made pair of leather dress shoes will eventually mold themselves to your feet. It’s a different feeling to a sneaker, not fabric and foam rubber obv, but they can be super comfy. I’ve even got a pair of Frye boots I’ve had for like 20 years that feel tight when you first pull them on but then they’re just like a second skin, you forget they’re even there
People have told me this about dress and other kinds of shoes. But it’s not true for me so far. I’ve only found a few types of shoes that I can walk comfortably in period, and even just sitting, the dress shoes I’ve worn feel very narrow for me and have a hard and uncomfortable sole.
Oh man I’ve got hammer toes on one foot and you’ve made me realize that one of them has gotten really bad since the last time I had to wear anything more than sneakers.
I’m actually dreading the next time I have to wear dress shoes now. And I’m a 14WW, it’s hard enough finding shoes without toe conditions adding on top. I think I just need to find a cobbler, at this point.
Reminds me of another thing I hate about dressing up. I once was chided heartily for wearing the “wrong” color of socks to a wedding. Why would anyone else give a shit that my socks were white instead of black? Apparently they do, and harshly judge me for it.
Really depends. They’ve dropped off in quality and there are better shoes, but in terms of pure comfort, Cole Haan uses the same cushioned inserts as Jordans in some of their dress shoes, as one example.
I will never understand chunky shoes. When I was young, people at school were picked on for having very big feet, getting called a clown or a t-rex or something.
Now it’s fashionable to wear shoes that are both oversized for your feet, heavier than they need to be, and make your feet look disfigured (not that I have anything against people with disfigured feet). What does having weird shapes on your feet achieve? Especially when the same people wear the same bland outfit-of-the-month as all of their fast fashion friends. Either lean into the avant garde or stay basic. You can’t pick both and pretend it’s cool.
EDIT: Not particularly bashing Elliot here. I don’t like the look but at least it’s mostly cohesive? And definitely on-brand for Elliot’s style.
One thing that always surprises me in the US is the sneaker obsession. Especially NY. I’ll see well dressed people in a suit and then goofy ass sneakers. Looks awful.
Grew up near Chicago…
A lot of those people commute into the city and walk several blocks to their building. Sneakers are just better for that. Most probably keep dress shoes at the office and change at work. Also makes your dress shoes last longer and keeps them all polished up.
“dress shoes” feel awful.
A well made pair of leather dress shoes will eventually mold themselves to your feet. It’s a different feeling to a sneaker, not fabric and foam rubber obv, but they can be super comfy. I’ve even got a pair of Frye boots I’ve had for like 20 years that feel tight when you first pull them on but then they’re just like a second skin, you forget they’re even there
People have told me this about dress and other kinds of shoes. But it’s not true for me so far. I’ve only found a few types of shoes that I can walk comfortably in period, and even just sitting, the dress shoes I’ve worn feel very narrow for me and have a hard and uncomfortable sole.
Oh man I’ve got hammer toes on one foot and you’ve made me realize that one of them has gotten really bad since the last time I had to wear anything more than sneakers.
I’m actually dreading the next time I have to wear dress shoes now. And I’m a 14WW, it’s hard enough finding shoes without toe conditions adding on top. I think I just need to find a cobbler, at this point.
Damn, that sounds rough. I hope you find some shoes that work for you!
It sound like you might have wide feet. I do, too, and have to look hard for good quality wide shoes. The sole should ease up with use.
I wear dress shoes with thick black athletic socks. They feel 1000x better. Who really looks closely at your socks anyway.
Reminds me of another thing I hate about dressing up. I once was chided heartily for wearing the “wrong” color of socks to a wedding. Why would anyone else give a shit that my socks were white instead of black? Apparently they do, and harshly judge me for it.
OK, white socks with a dark coloured suit would look rather silly.
My point exactly^
The fact that anyone would think let alone say this is the best argument I have for dressing up being a stupid obligation
It sounds like you’re just bad at dressing up.
It sounds like you think I care
You don’t need to care normally, but for events like weddings it’s expected for people to care a little more
Bad dress shoes feel awful. When I used to wear them at a dresser job, I loved my Bostonians.
Really depends. They’ve dropped off in quality and there are better shoes, but in terms of pure comfort, Cole Haan uses the same cushioned inserts as Jordans in some of their dress shoes, as one example.
They’re owned by Nike
Ha ha, my residual /r/MaleFashionAdvice instincts kicked in on this one.
:)
That’s where I got my start! Those heady days of yore. I miss having money.
Oh come on, they’re Balenciaga!
Looks more like New Balanceiaga to me.
They look like they’re wearing their dad’s suit.
I will never understand chunky shoes. When I was young, people at school were picked on for having very big feet, getting called a clown or a t-rex or something.
Now it’s fashionable to wear shoes that are both oversized for your feet, heavier than they need to be, and make your feet look disfigured (not that I have anything against people with disfigured feet). What does having weird shapes on your feet achieve? Especially when the same people wear the same bland outfit-of-the-month as all of their fast fashion friends. Either lean into the avant garde or stay basic. You can’t pick both and pretend it’s cool.
EDIT: Not particularly bashing Elliot here. I don’t like the look but at least it’s mostly cohesive? And definitely on-brand for Elliot’s style.
Same company that sells a canvas tote bag for $1700. Must be legit!