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mfad10mo ago
HaveanA1day

Could this work for black tie shoes?

I have been looking for a pair of ooera pumps, but have been unable to find one wide enough for me (US E/UK G). Allen Edmonds has the James pair, but it's more of a loafer than a pump and the vamp isn't very low. Could this work or should I keep trying to find a pair of pumps? https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/mens-james-dress-loafer-3028293
James Dress Loafer | Men's Dress | Allen Edmonds
Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Men's James Dress Loafer by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+
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jarmul22
jarmul2210mo ago
Those would definitely be fine for a black tie shoe by today’s standards — though if you prefer pumps, I’d say to hunt for pumps
Küther
Küther10mo ago
I think these look terrible.
HaveanA1day
HaveanA1day10mo ago
Why?
Küther
Küther10mo ago
The vamp being high makes it look very casual, 360° makes it look chunkier. The last looks very round and inelegant. All things that I would look for in an opera pump. It's just such a bad execution of an opera pump. To be constructive: what about Carmina MTO, surely they can do wide fit pumps? Additionally for me: I ballroom dance in my patent shoes and if I'm not wearing dancing shoes I wear leather soles but not with a full rubber heel cover.
HaveanA1day
HaveanA1day10mo ago
Holiday James Dress Loafer | Men's Dress | Allen Edmonds
Handcrafted Since 1922. Shop the Men's Holiday James Dress Loafer by Allen Edmonds. Luxury footwear, apparel & leather goods. Free shipping on orders $100+
Küther
Küther9mo ago
Even worse. May I ask why you want an opera pump? If you are really set on wearing an opera pump I'd look for a "true" opera pump because imo with black tie it's all about nailing the basics.
HaveanA1day
HaveanA1day9mo ago
Patent leather oxfords seem taky to me, but I wonder if it's fine to wear my unpatented Oxford wholecut.
Küther
Küther9mo ago
It is, you could also mirror shine the tip if you want.
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