[kvit]

Can't decide between these two - they both look pretty similar...

any thoughts...

http://www.next.co.uk/x493630s3

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/me...d-shoes-253244

thanks

[dslc]

(Original post by kvit)
Can't decide between these two - they both look pretty similar...

any thoughts...

http://www.next.co.uk/x493630s3

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/me...d-shoes-253244

thanks

River Island

[cosmobear92]

(Original post by kvit)
Can't decide between these two - they both look pretty similar...

any thoughts...

http://www.next.co.uk/x493630s3

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/me...d-shoes-253244

thanks

River Island ones, but from my personal experience the quality of clothes/shoes isn't that great so maybe go with Next just for quality sake.

[py0alb]

The first ones look better, I find the detailing around the sides of the RI ones a bit ugly.

[cuppycake08]

(Original post by kvit)
Can't decide between these two - they both look pretty similar...

any thoughts...

http://www.next.co.uk/x493630s3

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/me...d-shoes-253244

thanks

Go for the ones from next. They look better and they'll last longer, considering how river island skimp on quality.

[Scipio]

Try and find something with a rounder toe.

[geetar]

Next.

[Alex_K123]

Depends what type of office surely? A trading floor in the city is going to be different from a creative agency.
Just go with what ou like the most, ignore the people here

[youngtory]

(Original post by kvit)
Can't decide between these two - they both look pretty similar...

any thoughts...

http://www.next.co.uk/x493630s3

http://www.riverisland.com/Online/me...d-shoes-253244

thanks

Are you sure you want perforated shoes? I don't think they look particularly professional, they remind me of sports shoes in some ways!

I don't think you can go wrong with something traditional like these:

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...OXFORD%2BSHOES

Or if you want something with a pointed toe:

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...NTED%2BBLUCHER

They cost a little more but they'll last longer and in my opinion are a lot smarter. Just a thought!

[The Rusty Spork]

(Original post by youngtory)
Are you sure you want perforated shoes? I don't think they look particularly professional, they remind me of sports shoes in some ways!

I don't think you can go wrong with something traditional like these:

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...OXFORD%2BSHOES

Or if you want something with a pointed toe:

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...NTED%2BBLUCHER

They cost a little more but they'll last longer and in my opinion are a lot smarter. Just a thought!

How do you know they will last longer

[youngtory]

(Original post by Mess.)
How do you know they will last longer

From experience I feel that Zara's clothes and shoes are of a better quality than those from River Island, and many people have advised against RI on here for that same reason!

[The Rusty Spork]

(Original post by youngtory)
From experience I feel that Zara's clothes and shoes are of a better quality than those from River Island, and many people have advised against RI on here for that same reason!

I thought you were comparing next to the Next ones as well

I would completely agree with you on not getting the perforated ones though, they shouldn't be anywhere near an office.

[youngtory]

(Original post by Mess.)
I thought you were comparing next to the Next ones as well

I would completely agree with you on not getting the perforated ones though, they shouldn't be anywhere near an office.

Next are generally quite dependable - and they do seem like the ultimate officewear store :P

What do you think of the pairs I suggested for officewear? I don't think perforated works in any situation personally but at the very least they shouldn't be in a professional environment!

[MancStudent098]

When did men's shoes get so damn pointy? Surely the point of being a man is that you don't have to squeeze your feet into insanely uncomfortable footwear for the sake of fashion.

[youngtory]

(Original post by MancStudent098)
When did men's shoes get so damn pointy? Surely the point of being a man is that you don't have to squeeze your feet into insanely uncomfortable footwear for the sake of fashion.

I agree. That's why I prefer things like Oxfords, timeless formal shoes which you won't regret 5-10 years down the line! Men's feet are not pointed...

[Luxray]

(Original post by youngtory)
I agree. That's why I prefer things like Oxfords, timeless formal shoes which you won't regret 5-10 years down the line! Men's feet are not pointed...

How come you recommended these

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...OXFORD%2BSHOES

over these:
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...WITH%2BCAP-TOE

I ordered second pair recently simply because they 'look' a little bit better quality and I'm hoping the higher price is there for a reason

[youngtory]

(Original post by Luxray)
How come you recommended these

http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...OXFORD%2BSHOES

over these:
http://www.zara.com/webapp/wcs/store...WITH%2BCAP-TOE

I ordered second pair recently simply because they 'look' a little bit better quality and I'm hoping the higher price is there for a reason

I've actually gone for the second pair myself. They look a lot better. I only started looking properly after posting the first comment.

Good choice. What are you wearing them for?

[sb123303]

The next ones look better in my opinion

[Luxray]

(Original post by youngtory)
I've actually gone for the second pair myself. They look a lot better. I only started looking properly after posting the first comment.

Good choice. What are you wearing them for?

I'm going to use them for interviews and formal events. Is that ok?

[TitanicTeutonicPhil]

I actually have the pair from Next. Only wear them on casual Fridays with smart jeans though.
Bein a management consultant, these are too casual to wear when meeting clients. You'd need
something with a rounder toe box and less frills for that.