Work shoes recommendation - male

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Hi all,

Need some recommendations for good quality black smart work shoes. Slip ons would be great but will also take laces. Will be doing a lot of standing and walking around the store in them all day so they need to be comfortable.

Would you recommend any of these from M&S?

http://www.marksandspencer.ie/Smart-Shoes/IE_SubCategory_9981519,en_IE,sc.html?intid=mw_bu_tile_2

I'm a size 10-11.

Any recommendations? Budget of no more than €100.

CJhaughey

I'd take a walk into a Clarks shop and see what they have to offer, some of their shoes have a Cushion sole which is extremely comfortable and if you are on your feet all day will be necessary.

BreadnBuddha

CJhaughey wrote: »

I'd take a walk into a Clarks shop and see what they have to offer, some of their shoes have a Cushion sole which is extremely comfortable and if you are on your feet all day will be necessary.

I've been disappointed with the quality of Clarks for a while. Ecco have some very neat alternatives and are light and very comfortable for all day wear.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

CJhaughey wrote: »

I'd take a walk into a Clarks shop and see what they have to offer, some of their shoes have a Cushion sole which is extremely comfortable and if you are on your feet all day will be necessary.

Will do that, thanks.

How do these look for €61? I have a discount code to bring them down to that price.

http://www.marksandspencer.ie/Leather-Lace-Up-Gibson-Shoes/000000022320514010,en_IE,pd.html?pagesource=cart

intheclouds

Marks and Spencer don't make good quality shoes. They make "fashion shoes".

Agree Clarkes have lost quality lately too.

You'd be better researching a brand that is marketed for comfort and trying them on.

CJhaughey

Some models of Clarks are not what they used to be, however the ones that I have been using for the last 3+ years are still going well.
I have found Ecco good for kids but for adults the sole units don't last that long in my experience.
I think for the money its hard to beat Clarks.

Irreverent

Rockport do very comfortable and long lasting work shoes. Made by Adidas with very comfortable soles. I get them in best menswear. They are normally €100 or so but can go down to €65 in sales. I usually buy two pairs then.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Irreverent wrote: »

Rockport do very comfortable and long lasting work shoes. Made by Adidas with very comfortable soles. I get them in best menswear. They are normally €100 or so but can go down to €65 in sales. I usually buy two pairs then.

Will look into these, thanks!

quadrifoglio verde

I second rockport shoes
Not the world's most fashionable brand of shoes (they don't really do trends) but by Christ are they comfortable. I generally wear a pair of them for at least 16 hours of the day five days a week and 9 of those is standing on my feet
I've tried similar priced shoes from other brands but none come close to comfort
One pair I bought fell apart after 5 months but they exchanged them straight away
Another pair I've had since 2010 and they're still comfy

mynameis905

If you're going to be walking and standing a lot I'd be looking at Ecco/Rockport etc. No, they won't last as long as look as good or last as long as 'proper' shoes from the likes of Loake/Barker etc but they are comfortable.

Ecco do some reasonably good looking shoes but avoid anything with a square toe.

Curb Your Enthusiasm

Thanks guys!

LinF

BreadnBuddha wrote: »

I've been disappointed with the quality of Clarks for a while. Ecco have some very neat alternatives and are light and very comfortable for all day wear.

Ecco are also my husband's first choice, 2nd choice Clarks but you must try on 1st there are good and there are bad.