Shoes of 2023

Barker English Shoes Cornhill Cap Toe This is a traditional black hi-shine cap toe dress shoe made in Northamton, England crafted using high-grade polished leathers. Goodyear Welted construction. Full leather insole and lining. Hand-stitched detailing. Single leather sole. Fitting type: G, last shape 69. I have a thing for black hi-shine dress shoes. They give me a hard-on every time. These make my 10th pair of Barker English Shoes.

Paul Evans "The Cagney II" brown cap toe oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. These dressy shoes are super sexy as well as comfortable after a day's break-in wear. The permanent shine on these shoes catches my eye, as well as other guys who can't stop staring at them. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes look really sharp with any suit in my wardrobe. I am a big fan of Paul Evans shoes for their quality, design, and damn sexiness. Give me a hard-on every time. These make my 19th pair of Paul Evans.

Allen Edmonds Siena cap toe shoes in walnut. These are lace-up cap toe oxford dress shoes of Italian design with a low-profile appearance. These classically elegant dress shoes go well with the many fine men's suits I wear. This color completes my Siena dress shoe collection. These add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #80 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Strand shoes in navy. This color was introduced for the Strand style in Autumn, 2023. I enjoy the traditional look of the Strand with a brogued cap toe. Well-made and comfortable -- I own and wear many Strand colors. These add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #77 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Strand shoes in chili (the only color I didn't have). I enjoy the traditional look of the Strand with a brogued cap toe. Well-made and comfortable -- I own and wear many Strand colors. These add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #79 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Siena cap toe shoes in burgundy. These are lace-up cap toe oxford dress shoes of Italian design with a low-profile appearance. These classically elegant dress shoes go well with the many fine men's suits I wear. This color was introduced for the Siena cap toe style in Autumn, 2023. I love the color, but hate the slick soles. These add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #78 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Carlyle Walnut. I bought these classic wholecut dress shoes on an "F2" sale (slight imperfections.) I ordered them in size 10E to see how they fit and closed the lacing gap I have with Allen Edmonds dress shoes. Got a great sale price. I already have a pair of these shoes in this color that I bought in 2019, well before I knew much about the dress shoe market. The older pair got a bit trashed, so I replaced them.

Meermin espresso (dark brown) brogued cap toe. I bought these shoes in August 2023. Designed on the ROIS last, narrow waist, and a longer & almond-toed last with a slightly higher instep. Made with French antique calf and finished with single leather closed channel soles. They have full grain calf lining and thick vegetable tanned leather insoles. Goodyear Welted. UK fitting 9E (medium).

Barker hi-shine black brogued cap toe oxford. Size 9 UK, the Wilton is a cap toe Oxford with punched quarter detail (aka "brogued cap toe"). An excellently refined shoe for business attire. Designed and made in Northampton, England. Goodyear Welted construction; full leather insole and lining; calf leather with hi-shine finish; hand-stitched detailing; single leather sole. Another really nice black formal oxford dress shoe that I wear with my suits. Bought on sale in July, 2023.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Chili. I bought these classic dress shoes on an "F2" sale (slight imperfections.) I ordered them in size 10E to see how they fit and closed the lacing gap I have with Allen Edmonds dress shoes. Got a great sale price. I already have a pair of these shoes in this color that I bought in 2020, well before I knew much about the dress shoe market. These shoes dress up well and are very comfortable.

Barker hi-shine black semi-brogue cap toe oxford. Size 10 US, the Gatwick is a classic semi-brogue oxford dress shoe made on the 413 last from high grade polished leather on a single leather sole. Made with Goodyear Welted construction, full leather insole and lining, calf leather with hi-shine finish, hand-stitched detailing, single leather sole. Another really nice black formal dress shoe that I wear with my suits. Bought on sale in July, 2023.

Barker hi-shine black cap toe oxford. Size 10 US, the Winsford is a trademark Oxford style crafted using high-grade polished leathers. Designed and made in Northampton, England. Goodyear Welted construction, full leather insole and lining, calf leather with hi-shine finish, hand-stitched detailing, single leather sole. Another really nice black formal oxford dress shoe that I will wear with my suits. Bought on sale in July, 2023.

Thursday Boot Co. Chairman Cinnamon   These are a new introduction from Thursday Boots -- a classic cap toe dress shoe. These shoes are made from hand-finished full-grain leather in Spain, have Blake stitch construction, leather interior, comfortable shock-absorbing insoles, leather outsoles.

I bought these shoes in June 2023 when they were introduced. The initial offer price couldn't be refused. They look hot with a navy suit in this light brown color.

Allen Edmonds Corwallis Burgundy   These are medallion toe dress oxford shoes with brogue detailing and are made from premium European calfskin leather. Made with 360° bench welt construction for durability and stability. Leather lined interior with single layer, vegetable-tanned leather soles. These shoes have CustomCork insoles that mold to my foot when I wear them. Built on the Allen Edmonds 1943 last, these shoes have a lined calfskin leather upper, "CustomCork" insole, and 360° bench welt construction. They are made in Port Washington, WI.

I bought these shoes in May 2023 on a trunk show offer to make them in this custom color. The shoes were delivered in mid-July. They add to my ever-expanding Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #73 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Velasca "Giacalustra" Brown Cap Toe   These are high-quality dress shoes made in Milan, Italy. They are classic, elegant, dress shoes that have a minimalist design and go well with any suit in my wardrobe. I bought them online in June, 2023. Very impressed with the style, design, and comfort of these shoes.

Allen Edmonds Black Siena with medallion toe. These are Italian design dress medallion toe oxfords with a low profile. I bought them during the Allen Edmonds 2023 Father's Day sale to complete my Siena collection. The Italian low profile of this shoe go well with the many fine dress suits I wear. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #75 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Note: with this purchase, half of my dress shoe collection is composed of Allen Edmonds shoes. The other half of the shoes in my dress shoe collection are made by other shoemakers.

J. Fitzpatrick "Stefano" saddle shoes  These are shoes sold by J. Fitzpatrick of New York. They caught my eye for their design, style, and colors. The company calls them saddle shoes; however, to me, they look like spectators. Anyway, they are interesting and a bit different.

These shoes are size US 10D. Built on their JKF Last, calf leather sourced in Poland, and feature single leather flex soles. They have a hand-lasted waist, are fully leather lined, and have leatherboard heel stiffeners. The shoes are Goodyear welted and have 7 brass indented nails in the toe. They are made in Spain.

Allen Edmonds Patent Leather Park Avenue   These are formal cap toe dress oxford shoes and are made from premium European calfskin leather. Made with 360° bench welt construction for durability and stability. Leather lined interior with single layer, vegetable-tanned leather soles. These shoes have CustomCork insoles that mold to my foot when I wear them. These shoes have a lined calfskin leather upper, "CustomCork" insole, and 360° bench welt construction. They are made in Port Washington, WI.

I will serve as a Best Man in a buddy's marriage ceremony when he marries his man. He wants to "dress-to-the-nines" so that's why he bought me these shoes. (Little does he know about my shoe fetish.) I will wear them with a a regular suit and not a tuxedo. These add to my ever-expanding Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #74 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Black  This is the most iconic dress shoe in the Allen Edmonds line. I bought a pair during the April Allen Edmonds sale. My first pair of these shoes is getting old and worn. Plus, I wanted all-leather soles. Great looking classics! These shoes look great with my Navy Pinstripe Suit. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #72 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Dark Chili Siena with cap toe. These are Italian design dress cap toe oxfords with a low profile. I bought them during the Allen Edmonds April 2023 sale. The Italian low profile of this shoe go well with the many fine dress suits I wear, especially with my blue sharkskin suit. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #71 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Allen Edmonds Dark Chili Siena with medallion toe. This is a new style from Allen Edmonds, introduced in August 2022. These are Italian design dress medallion toe oxfords with a low profile. I bought them during the Allen Edmonds April 2023 sale. The Italian low profile of this shoe will go well with the many fine dress suits I wear, especially my blue sharkskin suit. They add to my large Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection that I own and wear. Overall, this is pair #70 of my Allen Edmonds shoes.

Ace Marks cap toe Italian dress shoes in Bourbon Nicol. Hand-made from 100% premium calfskin leather. Durable blake flex construction with leather soles and waxed dress shoe laces. Cushioned insole, hand-dyed & burnished, calf skin leather linings, leather soles. These shoes will look sharp with nice-looking blue, navy, or grey suits. These shoes are made at the same facility in Naples, Italy, as Paul Evans shoes.

Girotti metallic brown cap toe  Crafted in Italy on a made-to-order basis. Classic cap toe dress shoe in a metallic brown color. Size EU43, these shoes are brilliantly shiny and have a painted appearance in a copper brown color on the vamp with a darker brown on the toe cap, facing, and quarters. They sure make a statement when I wear them. These shoes are comfortable and rather light in weight. They have a leather sole and are Goodyear welted.

Paul Evans "The Cagney II" oxblood cap toe oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. These dressy shoes are super sexy as well as comfortable after a day's break-in wear. The permanent shine on these shoes catches my eye, as well as other guys who can't stop staring at them. They are made from full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes look really sharp with any suit in my wardrobe. I am a big fan of Paul Evans shoes for their quality, design, and damn sexiness. Give me a hard-on every time. These make my 17th pair of Paul Evans.

Paul Evans "The Martin" black wholecut oxfords  Crafted in Naples, Italy. These dressy shoes are super sexy as well as comfortable after a day's break-in wear. The permanent shine on these shoes catches my eye, as well as other guys who can't stop staring at them. They are made from a single piece of full-grain Italian calfskin. They have a matching leather sole, black interior leather lining, and Blake construction. These shoes look really sharp with nice-looking blue, navy, or grey suits. I am a big fan of Paul Evans shoes for their quality, design, and damn sexiness. Give me a hard-on every time. These make my 16th pair of Paul Evans.

Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue Burgundy. I bought these classic dress shoes on a Black Friday sale in November, 2023. I ordered them in size 10E to close the lacing gap I have with Allen Edmonds dress shoes. Got a great sale price. I have many pairs of Allen Edmonds Fifth Avenue dress shoes and like them alot. I did not have this color. These shoes dress up well and are very comfortable. They are pair #81 for my extensive Allen Edmonds dress shoe collection.

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