Shoegaze: Can anyone find these men's shoes (or something similar)?

July 31, 2009 7:22 AM

Shoegaze: Can anyone find these men's shoes?

Hi all, I'm looking for these shoes or something similar: on NYC guy or Marc Jacobs guys (the ones with light-colored soles).

Something dark and leathery/shiny on the top and then white soles. The closest I can find are Puma Aqua Mostro L but it's not quite.

Any better ideas??

posted by That takes balls. to clothing, beauty, & fashion (6 comments total)

Not the same, but similar:

Vans Authentic Lo Pro with patent upper; of course you can switch out the laces. Pretty cheap too, compared with that the actual Marc by Marcs would cost you (I am wearing a pair of PLASTIC shoes by Marc Jacobs that cost me $150)
posted by Juliet Banana at 7:38 AM on July 31

Here are some PF Flyers with patent uppers. They're not exactly the same, of course, but for what it's worth I have two pairs of PF Flyers and they're the most comfortable sneaks I own and really durable and well made. Much better than Chucks. Also, they help you run faster, and jump higher, like Benny the Jet Rodriguez.

High tops in shiny patent

Low tops in coated canvas
posted by Juliet Banana at 7:43 AM on July 31

The ones in the Marc Jacobs link look a bit like Camper shoes.
posted by smcniven at 8:03 AM on July 31

You might like Converse's Jack Purcell line. You can switch out the shoelaces, of course. They don't have the color range of the others posted above, but they're probably cheaper.
Jack Purcell Specialty II (sort-of patenty-leather)
Jack Purcell with Leather on part of the shoe
Jack Purcell in a soft Leather
posted by sarahnade at 9:18 AM on July 31

Very Camper-y.
posted by kmennie at 9:22 AM on July 31

Thanks everyone for the suggestions and links!

It turns out those Marc Jacobs sneakers are like $150 if you can find them, which is a bit much for going-out shoes, so the cheaper alternatives are appreciated.
posted by That takes balls. at 11:39 AM on July 31