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need some recommendations for new brown smart-casual work shoes/boots.
Ideally waterproof or robust as I do have to head into plant rooms and do walk a lot around site. (don't need to be safety shoes)
Budget is no more than £50 as i'm a bit skint at the moment
Shoes for under £50? Get down to Clarks?
smart casual and brown??? WTF?
Black shoes or boots whatever is comfortable or just get them to buy you some safety shoes.
+1 Clarks actually make some really good shoes, they just suffer from brand image as they were the school shoe kings.
Ohh, this thread'll be fun... 😆
What size are you?
Have two brand new pairs of clarks UK 8 sat here waiting to go on ebay - one brown mid ankle style, one black usual shoe style.
Bothe Gore-tex lined.
Ohh, this thread'll be fun...
ahh subtle difference between '.. smart[b],[/b] casual...' something that is informal buy tidy and 'smart casual' as a category of western dress code which basically means dressing like the royal family on their day off.
Theres a more alarming subtly between 'Undress' in dress code terms and 'Naked' too. I discovered this around the same time that I also learned that 'Stripped to the waist' means to strip [i]down [/i]to the waist, not up.
These with new laces work for me (only thing I buy from M&S honest)
Comfy / Waterproof / Sturdy / Work with Jeans or standard issue IT chinos.
Also seem decent value and mine are lasting well
http://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-lace-up-gibson-shoes/p/p22396490
My first thought was a brogue but the waterproof bit threw me.
[url= http://www.marksandspencer.com/leather-lace-up-brogue-shoes/p/p22271715 ]This [/url]may work, albeit it's more than £50.
[url= http://www.tkmaxx.com/new-in-mens-shoes/brown-leather-full-brogue-oxfords/invt/27247318 ]These [/url]at a push? Not something I'd buy but I guess I can see the merit in them.
smart-casual [b]work[/b] shoes
brown
Never wear brown in town, dahling.
Shoes for work should be black.
/end thread.
Shoes for work should be black.
Hmm, I've been wearing blue Salomon trainers all year at work.....
I wear slippers..
But then I own the company
and I work from home 😛
TK Maxx always worth a look.
My first thought was a brogue but the waterproof bit threw me.
Brogues are designed for getting wet - the broguing (the zigzag edges and punched holes) is so the leather can dry out more efficiently.
My first thought was a brogue
How many times?
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Chelsea boots - with waterproofing for extra practicality
Hmm, I've been wearing blue Salomon [b]trainers [/b]all year at work.....
They are not shoes. You can wear any colour you like. I have blue Addidas on at present.
[b]Shoes[/b] are a different matter.
Anyway, why am I giving out sartorial advice? I am a 42 year old with more fleece gear than smart stuff...
Rockport do a good waterproof Chelsea boot in black or brown, usually about £50 via Amazon or other places. I've had a couple of pairs over the past four years but I've worn them on jobs where I shouldn't and scuffed them up.
Rockport do a good waterproof Chelsea boot in black or brown
Tracky bottoms tucked into your socks?
I've gone all middle-aged man /schoolboy and ordered some BROWN clarks derby's
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They'll go fine with my standard attire of chinos and check shirt
Have a shufty at a brand called Red Tape for brouges, chelsea boots etc - I've had a few pairs and am very happy with the quality despite the low price...
currently wearing a pair of Red Tape shoes that have disintegrated over the last couple of months, something more sturdy was required