Gentlemen, can you recommend a comfortable "dress casual" shoe?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 22:34:10 -0500

The "research uniform" for my program is an Army-Baylor polo shirt, khakis and brown or black dress shoes. I have some black oxfords but they aren't great for all day wear. I want to find a dress casual shoe that's comfortable enough to wear and move around in. I was thinking maybe Clark's or Rockport. Any other suggestions for a good looking black shoe that won't kill my feet?

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 14 at 2017 10:38 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 22:38:19 -0500

Nunn and Bush makes a pretty damn good shoe. They can be found in black or brown, slip-on or laces. DSW is a great place to grab those. They have other accessories as well.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jan 15 at 2017 12:53 AM

LTC Stephen C. — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 00:53:25 -0500

CPT Private RallyPoint Member, don't wear black shoes with khaki pants. Get some brown slip ons, and make sure your belt is brown also.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2017 1:22 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 01:22:24 -0500

I recommend Rockport myself. They have always been the most comfortable and durable, in my opinion. Or, you can always go for the always comfortable military issue patent leathers...lol

Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Jan 15 at 2017 2:00 AM

CAPT Kevin B. — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 02:00:53 -0500

I'll add Timberland shoes to the good list already here.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jan 15 at 2017 3:08 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 03:08:22 -0500

You can never go wrong with Coroframs. While I liked a traditionaa Spit Shine. In DC Cororframs as the way to to. We did installations but in DC. Style matter more than Function.

Response by LTC Kevin B. made Jan 15 at 2017 7:59 AM

LTC Kevin B. — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 07:59:23 -0500

I'm partial to Rockport shoes. Nice and comfortable, and lightweight.

As a side note, I bet you have NO IDEA just how much we had to fight in order to get those casual clothes approved for wear while on duty. I helped fight those battles back in the 2007-2008 time frame there at the Academy of Health Sciences.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 15 at 2017 8:13 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 15 Jan 2017 08:13:36 -0500

http://www.zappos.com/bjorn#!/bjorn-men-oxfords/CK_XARC31wHAAQLiAgMBGAI.zso?t=bjorn

To the list I suggest Bjorn for long-wearing and Keen's for comfort (albeit a bit casual, but great for a wide foot).

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Response by SPC Erich Guenther made Jan 16 at 2017 4:24 AM

SPC Erich Guenther — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:24:34 -0500

Try Durham "Burlington" by New Balance leather shoes made in brown and black (Amazon has them). Like the old Army leather combat boots you have to work the leather a few times with kiwi polish to get the military spit shine but once your there they look really nice. The leather comes somewhat dull like the old Combat boots. If your not into doing the shine work yourself you can probably drop them off at a local shoe shiner to do it for you initially to save yourself time (google shoe shine and your city to find them). In regards to comfort with dress shoes, good luck on much on the interior in regards to comfort, my suggestion is you buy custom Dr Schoals foam inserts for the Durhams with arch support........works fine for me. I think some Walmarts have a custom Dr. Shoals insert measurement machine (google their locations as well). BTW, second favorite brand Cole-Hahn, very stylish casual line that will not bankrupt you. For keeping the shoes shined you can buy a Kiwi shoe shine kit on Amazon with brown and black kiwi and a brush for about $12. Also for all leather shoes you should get shoe trees as well.