Recent content by TheBronze

Thanks for all the replies. After much consternation I spent a day trying on different shoes. It turns out the Bates 962 fits me really well as long as I take the squishy insoles out of them. They were too thick to let me feet go all the way into the shoe. I simply replaced them with a thin...

I'll look at shoebank.com. Thanks for the tip! I've got an odd shaped foot. I have two pairs of Allen Edmonds and that at 8.5 3E! I have a slightly narrow heel though so I tend to have a tough time finding shoes that really fit. The Bates I got are Medium width to keep the heel from slipping but...

I'm looking for a good quality, plain toe oxford type uniform shoe that would go with a police uniform. My current assignment has me working an administrative role and looking sharp is really important. I've looked at the standard issue Bates brand shoes but the quality is kind of lacking...

Ah yes, shoe trees! Thanks for reminding me. I'm off to eBay

I wore the Bostonians today and they were very comfortable! Since I'm going to be wearing suits and shoes now on a regular basis I think I may end up saving for a pair of something better so I can rotate them. I think I prefer the burgundy color to black. They just seem to go well with everything!

Well Gentlemen, thank you all for your insights. I have recently aquired a pair of previously owned, but never worn, pair of Bostonians from Ebay. They are the ones with the leather soles and fit me perfectly. I got them for only $60 so it was kind of a no brainer bargain. Still keeping the...

Hmm...I have to wear a 100% wool uniform everyday and for years have wished they would make it in a wool/poly blend. The pure wool uniforms are prone to wearing through in places and a small amount of polyester makes them tougher. That said, in a suit I'm sticking to 100% wool. I think its just...

6 Suits 3 Sport Coats 4 Trousers 3 Pr Shoes Need an overcoat badly!

No Worries Not that I blame anyone for wanting to stay away from chemicals but this kind of puts things into perspective: http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/antiperspirant-facts-safety Better living through chemistry!

Wow! Those Alden's look amazing! That's what I had in my mind when I thought of burgundy colored wingtips. Maybe after I sell one of the kids....

Haahaa, no fedoras out here! But maybe I should start a new tradition??

I'm a police officer and have been working in uniform for 22 years. I will be transferring to detectives in July and have started putting together my suits and shoes. I've never had a job wear I have needed to dress in business attire before so this is all very new to me. I'm wondering if...

RE: Hats Ah...but I love hats! The natural head cover left me about ten years ago so I have to supplement or burn! I rarely work undercover. I have the face, body and mannerism that just scream "COP" so its hard for me. The times I have work undercover I alway seem to play the part of a...

The Hat Squad That picture reminds me of something. When I was a young Deputy Sheriff with LA County I had the opportunity to work as a bailiff for Judge Harold N. Crowder in Division 83. He was with LAPD in the 50's and 60's and was one of the members of what came to be called "The Hat Squad"...

Doc Marten's http://www.dmusastore.com/p-2307-ian.aspx Doc Marten's...I'll be darned. I'd never have thought it but those aren't bad looking! I may survive this assignment after all!