Two-tone spectator search

[Isshinryu101]

Those Madison boots were among my first "vintage" purchases. I was thrilled, until I found out I could have ordered them from Stacy Adams cheaper! I have them on today, just to remind me to combine a little research and thought with my emotion, and that greed is not a good thing!

HA, my friend! On this, we are the same. I purchased the shoe version, though.

http://www.stacyadams.com/shop/style/00012-40.html

I thought they were kangaroo or kidskin and felt great about my purchase. 2 weeks later, the leather started to separate around the lacing and the glue on the sole loosened near the heel. UGH!

[LoveMyHats2]

nooo, no tux! going with suits for myself and groomsmen.

Undertow, no we're actually getting married in North Dakota. know where Bottineau is? wayyyy up north and cold. hah. congrats on your wedding as well!!

this is kind of what the suit looks like. http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/d...6-_-image_link

it is not the slim, however, but it is a slightly trim cut. at least i hope to get this suit. have to decide by tomorrow afternoon.

anyway, consensus seems to be away from the spectators and towards a plain. captoes, wingtips. any specific suggestions?? i'm open to anything. thanks fellas. this has really helped!

On the spectator end of your search, not sure if you would want to "dabble" in doing a conversion from an all black shoe, but there are a few very nice NOS and vintage shoes on eBay currently that are in your size, that you could apply the white acrylic Angelus leather paint on and make them be a spectator shoe. The process is somewhat time consuming, but if you take your time you will be very happy with the end results. I would however not suggest you buy cheap shoes like the Stacy Adams, (sorry I am not wanting to hurt anyone's feelings), but they just are not worth the money in my best heartfelt opinion. You can always find a decent pair of pre-owned shoes on Etsy or eBay and find a full leather well made shoe that will be more supportive, comfortable and if need be you can have a cobbler do the heels or soles. I have found some very decent bargains on things all you have to do is just keep on the look out. There are right now some vintage "continental" NOS in size 11d (look and you will find them) that would be very perfect for wearing to a wedding, all shiny black and for the price of $39.00 plus shipping....and they are well made all leather. I may find them and post a link for you later or tomorrow they have been on eBay for a long time, (I was going to buy them myself)! I am extra picky about buying shoes, and quality and how well they are built mean more to me than a brand name or how old they are. But I do have to admit, shoes made "back in the day" seem to be made better than most modern shoes. You can still get a decent pair of wingtips from Florsheim if you buy the Kenmore model. Again just my heartfelt opinion.

[SamMarlowPI]

i would love the link for that ebay item and more information on NOS (not sure what that means ) and finding vintage shoes to match my suit.

[countryclubjoe]

I see some older stacy adams angle boots bringing decent money on ebay. Was there ever a time where they SA made a good shoe/boot?

OP - best wishes on your wedding and I hope you find just what your looking for in terms of your wedding party. I'm sure you found the right partner.
Best regards
CCJ

[Thunderball]

NOS = New Old Stock

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I have them on today, just to remind me to combine a little research and thought with my emotion

Rudi agrees with you! LOL