Help me find new shoes

January 10, 2007 12:11 PM

ShoeFilter: I am looking for a new casual work shoe. I currently have Simple Barney and love them to death but want something new.

I am looking for a similar style shoe or boot. Pref black or brown, something comfy but nice looking. Oh and if it is under $80 even better. Thanks for any suggestions

posted by ShawnString to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (14 answers total)

I hesitated before buying, as it definitely doesn't match your desired price point, but my current work shoes are a pair of Ecco shoes. They're the single best work shoes I've ever owned; I got them a little over six months ago, put an average of 4 miles on them each workday (that's not counting walking-around time at the office; my bus stops aren't the most convenient you see), and they're still absolutely solid and comfortable.
posted by Drastic at 12:26 PM on January 10, 2007

I've got a pair of Rockports that I love. They are comfortable, waterproof and not outrageously overpriced (I think I paid $60 or $70 for them). I got them at Macy's and this is my second pair so that might tell you something.

I tried to find them on the Rockport site but their site is all flash and incredibly annoying to try and navigate.
posted by fenriq at 12:44 PM on January 10, 2007

Seconding Clarks. I stumbled onto a pair at a garage sale. Glad I didn't have to pay retail, but *dang* these are some quality shoes!
posted by Wild_Eep at 12:49 PM on January 10, 2007

I was going to come in here and reccommend the Clark's Wallabees. It looks like I didn't have to, but I think that all these strangers telling you that these are amazing shoes probably speaks volumes.
posted by tjenks at 1:34 PM on January 10, 2007

Response by poster: looks like I am going to go check out some Clarks now. thanks guys.
posted by ShawnString at 1:45 PM on January 10, 2007

I've owned Ecco's, I've owned Clarks, but the shoes I love the best are the classic Bass Weejun mocassin -- preferably in the Leavitt style.

I've got a friend coming over from the US soon. I'd better ask her to bring me a couple of pairs as my current ones are dying.
posted by PeterMcDermott at 2:34 PM on January 10, 2007

Keen shoes, which I have only ever seen in the Pacific Northwest are hands-down the most comfy, cool-looking shoes I own.
posted by Invoke at 3:04 PM on January 10, 2007

fifthing clark's wallabees- they're awesome. my dad wore them when i was a kid- tres retro cool. they come in lots of colours, too. recently, i saw a kicksass pair in a subtle tweedy brown plaid- the kind of pattern you'd wear in a pair of funky-old-man dress pants. i complimented their wearer and he said it was the sixth compliment he'd gotten on them that afternoon.
posted by twistofrhyme at 3:18 PM on January 10, 2007

Blackspot V2
posted by Sara Anne at 5:04 PM on January 10, 2007

Both my bf and I have found Camper shoes to be comfy, well-made, long-lasting, and quite cool looking.

They're not for everyone, style-wise, but worth a look.
posted by jasperella at 7:33 PM on January 10, 2007

My husband wears the Keen Portsmouth to work.
posted by candyland at 7:44 PM on January 10, 2007

Seconding Clarks. Great shoes.
posted by YoBananaBoy at 9:45 PM on January 10, 2007

I like Born shoes, personally.
posted by electroboy at 9:40 AM on January 11, 2007

Clarks, for real. I hiked, walked and generally tried to destroy mine without any luck.
posted by fieldtrip at 9:35 PM on January 11, 2007