Need help picking style of new shoes/boots for business casual
Currently I do not have a good pair of shoes to wear with chinos. I’d like to find something that will work for either (A) business casual + formal (suit) or (B) business casual + casual (blue jeans). In other words, I want some versatility.
Me in current shoes with chinos (I wear these shoes with a suit but they are worn down and need replacing)
I have a lot of specific options picked out but need guidance on what style to select.
I’ve narrowed it down to:
- (A) business casual + formal (suit): brown oxfords, cap toe dress shoe, or derbies
- (B) business casual + casual (blue jeans): brown boots like these or these slightly taller ones
Not interested in Chelsea boots - I don’t think I could pull them off.
What style would you all recommend for the scenarios above?
- Budget: $200-$300 is preferred; $400 Max (I've found a lot that I like at Meermin and Allen Edmonds)
- Location: California
- Prefer shopping online
- Timescale: need in ~4 weeks or less
- Prefer to buy new
- 5’11”, 170lbs
I appreciate any guidance!
Me in current shoes with chinos (I wear these shoes with a suit but they are worn down and need replacing)
I have a lot of specific options picked out but need guidance on what style to select.
I’ve narrowed it down to:
- (A) business casual + formal (suit): brown oxfords, cap toe dress shoe, or derbies
- (B) business casual + casual (blue jeans): brown boots like these or these slightly taller ones
Not interested in Chelsea boots - I don’t think I could pull them off.
What style would you all recommend for the scenarios above?
- Budget: $200-$300 is preferred; $400 Max (I've found a lot that I like at Meermin and Allen Edmonds)
- Location: California
- Prefer shopping online
- Timescale: need in ~4 weeks or less
- Prefer to buy new
- 5’11”, 170lbs
I appreciate any guidance!
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