Branded Leather Shoes

[Darkangel]

LOL..i dun spend so much on shoes nowadays because i know that sometimes will step on dog ****..used to buy branded shoes like romeo gigli but dun liao..

last time work in international plaza toilet flooring dark brown, when in and felt something sticky on the soles..lifted up is human ****..wow lau..

when back to office after spending 2-3 hours cleaning the shoes on the grass patch outside tanjong pagar MRT station..go back office still smelly..

then spray versace blue jean man on the soles..

Check TOTO result liao bo?

[leslie]

that was in 1998..no buy toto back then..

[Debbue96]

I believe in good shoes.

From timberland for work..3 pairs of different cokour n design to match my clothes.all are boots.
Prada boots too cos its a good buy at 50% discount..so i pay ard $650
Prada slipper for comfort.. Bally boots and black leather sneaker. All for comfort.
And not forgetting flip flops and sketchers for keeping fit while we walk.

[barra]

anyone into Berluti or Pierre Corthay?

[kermit e froggy]

I saw those Berluti. Freaking Gorgeous !

[barra]

I saw those Berluti. Freaking Gorgeous !

Yup. Leather is simply amazing and basic pair cost at least $1800 and can go up to more than $3000.

[coopster9]

I have 2 pairs of Raoul, 1 pair of Canali, 3 pairs of Prada...all interchangeable for work, which will last me a VERY long time...and I have the habit of buying matching belts too. My favourite? Canali.

For slippers, A/X and Fred Perry.

I find that LV is overpriced and loud, Bally is also a little pricey.

Shoes are important...not just for comfort but it also reflects your personal style.

[kermit e froggy]

I haven't checked out e Berluti price Bt seems very exclusive. Anything like above 500 on a pair of leather shoes r out of my range. Berluti is definitely on my Dream list ! Those Berluti shoes r really fine art pieces. Too beautiful to wear to walk IMO.

[patrickmaniac]

I have more shoes than my wife but my theory is you are wearing those for at least 8-9 hours a day so it really make sense to get a pair of good comfy shoes.

For leather shoes, so far have tried church, tods, ferragamo, Bally, rockport, timberland, doc mart ect.
My Fav are Bally and bought 4 pairs as they fit my feet well and are comfy all day long. Only thing is they are usually not Goodyear welter unless u get the scribe version so they do not last as long as church.

The church are the 2nd Fav, the leather is good and you can get wide sizes plus they are good English welter shoes.

The rockport are ahead of the ferragamo in 3rd, although made in china but very very comfy for the price.

[patrickmaniac]

Berluti makes straps for iwc. And they look really good.

I haven't checked out e Berluti price Bt seems very exclusive. Anything like above 500 on a pair of leather shoes r out of my range. Berluti is definitely on my Dream list ! Those Berluti shoes r really fine art pieces. Too beautiful to wear to walk IMO.

[minimerc]

Jeffry west?

Shoes comfortable can already... I paid $300++ for a pair shoe from Isetan, very comfortable but don't know what brand (some British brand I guess...)

[teou_family]

anyone into Berluti or Pierre Corthay?

Seriously expensive.

It actually depends on what kind of shoes one is looking at. Office wear or casual and of course one's budget.

I would spend more on 1 pair than buy several pairs which doesn't last. E.g, most under $200 shoes are using cement construction (i.e glued soles), although some branded one with astronomical prices are also cemented. The ones with welted soles (i.e stitched, so technically it will never perform crocodile) are more expensive ranging from $300 to 4 figures. The ones available here are either from US or UK with some European brand thrown in.

Some of my favorites (some not available here):
1. Ferragamo - Solid leather and construction, wait for Isetan sale, good discount
2. Church's - Isetan and Taka do carry some models. Church's in ION Orchard has more extensive range. Solid shoes.
3. Trickers - Solid UK brand similar in quality with Crockett & Jones. Can buy from Pediwear or Herring Shoes online.
4. Carmina (Spanish, ordered from HK, Armory)
5. Magnanni, good value for money (available in Taka) - MOST RECOMMENDED.
6. Johnston & murphy (basic US shoes, available in Isetan and Taka), very traditional & dated office shoes
7. Cole Haan (some category as Johnston) but dated designs
8. Giano (Tangs), someone mentioned this, quirky look but comfy
9. Allen Edmonds (same category as Johnston, bought it from Ebay)
10. Stefanobi - Bought from a bro to test it. I think they do shoes for Berluti. Not available here I think.
11. Regal - Available in Taka but I don't own any. I think they looks good. Much cheaper to buy in Japan.
12. Bally - Very very nice shoes, but I haven't own one....yet.


Casual shoes:
1. Tods - Very comfy driver shoes & boots.
2. Prada - They own Church's, superb construction. Pricey though
3. Red Wings - Indestructible. I have a pair which is 15yrs old with steel toe and still wearing it. Get the flat soles ones.
4. Camper - Dont buy here, get it in UK or Europe. much cheaper
5. Gucci - An impulse buy. But good quality nonetheless
6. Lecoq & some Nikes

Sum up, I think our stores offer very limited choices and seriously overpriced. If you are confident about your sizes, better to get from US/UK online stores. I don't think I will ever get a Berluti, it just looks too flashy and I can't afford it anyway.

There are some really good shoes on discount, such as Santoni in Isetan or Taka. Nice shape and construction.

End of the day, the shoes must fit you, both feet and wallet.

[m33pok]

anyone tried shoes from massimo dutti? they do not have a wide variety of shoes to from though
saw that the are having sales and much more people shopping there compared to non sales day

[PeeCeeBee]

Berluti makes straps for iwc. And they look really good.

I have an impression Santoni did the straps for the latest IWC Portofino 8 days. Did not know Berluti make straps for them too.
I love the patina on Berluti shoes but they are simply too unfriendly in terms of price haha.

[PeeCeeBee]

anyone tried shoes from massimo dutti? they do not have a wide variety of shoes to from though
saw that the are having sales and much more people shopping there compared to non sales day

Yes im wearing a pair of driver shoes from Massimo....not bad at all...but bought before the sale