Finding a good casual/smart casual shoe

rs525 · Mar 8, 2023

I am going to try out a similar pair of "boat shoes" from Amazon Prime's try before you buy. I'll let you all know if I like the style or not.

medhat · Mar 9, 2023

Currently in my rotation for those purposes are smooth leather chuka's and a slightly more elegant loafer (like a streamlined weejun). I've had boat shoes before but probably a touch more casual than I wear routinely, for those similar occasions I'm probably wearing something even more casual like Allbirds or leather Chucks.

rs525 · Mar 12, 2023

So the shoes I've tried out from Amazon were the Eastland Falmouth camp mocs. And after trying them on my feet and with the socks and warm weather pants I normally wear, I was surprised how much I liked these. They actually feel more sturdy and comfortable than my J&M Cresswell Venetian Loafers. I got them in a 9.5D since I normally wear Size 9 Wides but they actually aren't that narrow or cramped. They look good and only cost $110. They're probably not as good as a Rancourt or a Quoddy and probably cannot be resoled but for $150-$200 less they're a good deal. I'm definitely keeping these at least until I can find some nubuck derbies or some elastic instep/side gusset slip ons.
https://eastlandshoe.com/products/mens-falmouth-boat-shoe-camp-moccasin?variant=42921715499220

Hayek · Mar 14, 2023

I have a pair of these, have been great, a nice go anywhere shoe, and you can comfortably wear them walking around all day:

Pinch Penny Moc -Heritage Brown

Pinch Penny Loafers in unlined Heritage Brown Pull-up leather.. These are our most lightweight and flexible loafers. They will break in and mold to your feet quickly, offering fast relief from other more rigid shoes and boots. Heritage Brown leather with lightweight Rancourt signature camp-moc...

www.rancourtandcompany.com

That said, the blucher mocs are also a great choice.

rs525 · Mar 14, 2023

Hayek said:
I have a pair of these, have been great, a nice go anywhere shoe, and you can comfortably wear them walking around all day:

Pinch Penny Moc -Heritage Brown

Pinch Penny Loafers in unlined Heritage Brown Pull-up leather.. These are our most lightweight and flexible loafers. They will break in and mold to your feet quickly, offering fast relief from other more rigid shoes and boots. Heritage Brown leather with lightweight Rancourt signature camp-moc...

www.rancourtandcompany.com

That said, the blucher mocs are also a great choice.

Thanks. I've tried penny loafers but I never cared for how they looked on me and I didn't like that they weren't secure on my feet. I definitely prefer the Blucher Mocs.

dou2ble · Sep 14, 2024

rs525 said:
Thanks for all the responses so far. I would like to add a bonus question since I don't feel like starting another thread. Which style of the following slip on shoes do you guys like best?

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For reference, the first picture is of a John Lobb Edward slip on that uses a piece of elastic over the instep of the foot under the vamp. This style of shoe was worn by James Bond with his suits in You Only Live Twice and by Ian Fleming himself apparently.

2nd picture is of an elastic side gusset slip on. This one seems to be the most common and readily available.

The 3rd one is basically Chelsea boot with the top chopped off. It was Bond's main shoe in Goldfinger and a couple of outfits in Thunderball.

The fourth one is of a "Romeo style" slip on, this one made by Greenspan's and for a good price. Similar to the third one but a bit easier to find.

What style do you guys like best and looks good with most outfits?

I have one similar to #1 except it has flat soles like sneakers. I wear them with jeans, shorts and chinos. Easy for travel.

andyderanger · May 7, 2025

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