Plain Toe Blucher

I've had my mind on a brown plain toe blucher for some time now. I've not liked the ones in my price range (AE and Loake1880). I've just run into these, though, and I'm very interested.

Meermin is a relatively new offshoot of Carmina, a famous Spanish Shoemaker. These price is good, although I'd like to see some in person.

....a favorite website

Classic Shoes for Men is a fantastic resource for men interested in classic footwear. This site is a great place to find and buy wonderful (and often new or near new) vintage shoes. The proprietor is also a big fan of my favorite classic shoe, the Florsheim Imperial. Check it out.

in search of a multifunctional casual shoe

My wardrobe varies considerably from day to day, but it's almost always towards the casual side. I never wear a suit and rarely wear a sport coat. I usually wear slacks and a dress shirt. I sometimes wear chinos. I'll occasionally wear denim. So I'm always on the lookout for versatile casual shoes. Here are a few examples I've been thinking of recently.  

Allen Edmonds Stewart

Simple. Masculine. I think this is an excellent choice for chinos and denim.  







Allen Edmonds Finch 

Classic and fun.





 Alden Indy Boot 

This would fill a big gap in my collection. I could really use a boot, and this is a classic, gorgeous example.  





Allen Edmonds McTavish

 I like this shoe a lot. I like the black, but am not sure of the versatility. I prefer brown for casual shoes, but the natural wax is a bit light for my taste.

Alden Tassel Moccasins

I got these on ebay for a steal. There were only a few pictures, and it was clear that they needed a new shine, but I was stunned at how nice they were. The upper is in fantastic condition, and a little Kiwi polish really made them sparkle. The soles are in worn condition, but are in good shape and have wear left. I don't wear slip-ons. Never have and I don't think I ever will. I bought these with the idea of resale. These retail for $452 new at ShoeMart, so I think I have the potential to make a few bucks (and help finance more shoes).
 

vintage Florsheim Imperial longwings

I bought these on ebay a few weeks ago. The pictures on the listing weren't great, and it was hard to get a sense of wear. The price was good, though, and I thought a little elbow grease might turn these into a fun shoe for mocha-colored slacks and even denim. I was pleasantly surprised when these arrived. They're in great shape. A little polish and sole edge dressing really made these things look nice. The v-cleat soles are indestructible, of course, and have decades of life left. The shoes are just a tad narrow for me, though, so I'm going to try to flip them. If I can't sell for profit, then I'll stretch and keep in my collection.