I just always have several pair on hand for when I blow them out and keep the leather in good condition.

Just purchased my first set of dress shoes (well, boots) a few days ago. Always used hand-me-downs before. I feel like a big boy!  

Dress boots?

Ostrich boots ain't dressy unless you're R2 or a texan.

Manta ray maybe. Fish boots might be ok.

Dress boots?

Ostrich boots ain't dressy unless you're R2 or a texan.

 

Real men wear snake skin:

 

Dress shoes are important. I sadly don't know much about dress shoe brands.

12 4E doesn't fit will with most. I wear 13s and try to find wider toes.

You are a prime candidate for Allen Edmunds.  Spendy, but they come in your exact size.  Regrettably not the trendiest, but they are bombproof, rebuildable and come in 4E

Real men go barefoot or at worst wear flip flops

Dress boots?

Ostrich boots ain't dressy unless you're R2 or a texan.

 

I love my pair.  Lucchese makes a fantastic boot.  I think I'm on my 4th? pair of soles on them.  

Manta ray maybe. Fish boots might be ok.

 

Sting ray boots are pretty neat.  

 

Next pair I get will be Elephant though.  

Dress shoes are important. I sadly don't know much about dress shoe brands.

12 4E doesn't fit will with most. I wear 13s and try to find wider toes.

You are a prime candidate for Allen Edmunds. Spendy, but they come in your exact size. Regrettably not the trendiest, but they are bombproof, rebuildable and come in 4E

I will check then out!

Manta ray maybe. Fish boots might be ok.

Sting ray boots are pretty neat.

Next pair I get will be Elephant though.

Isn't elephant endangered?

I prefer the taste of baby elephant

 

Manta ray maybe. Fish boots might be ok.

Sting ray boots are pretty neat.

Next pair I get will be Elephant though.

Isn't elephant endangered?

 

Not a clue, but its not that uncommon of a boot or leather good material.  Heck I've got a shark skin leather belt, that dang thing is tough.  Elephant will last 20+ years in a boot in a daily environment   

Going to be paying 300-400$ probably for a decent pair though.  

I prefer the taste of baby elephant

The veal of the pachiderm(sp) world.

Must be a slow news day:

 

 

 

There’s a new sheriff in Philadelphia, and he plays by his own rules.

Jeannine Edwards reported from Eagles camp on SportsCenter this morning, highlighting the extent to which new head coach Chip Kelly has autocratically encroached on his players’ inalienable rights.

 

“Everything in the cafeteria has been re-made, and everyone in the organization from upper management to the staffers to the players are commenting on it,” Edwards said. “You go in the cafeteria and you see nothing but healthy food choices because Chip Kelly believes elite athletes need optimal nutrition.”

 

Unbelievable.

And it gets worse.

 

“Gone are things like Taco Tuesdays and Fast Food Fridays, which the players are not too happy about,” Edwards continued. “Pizza, chicken wings, fried foods — and even red meat — are off the menu. [Kelly wants] nothing but organic hormone- and antibiotic-free lean meats.”

All teams should be doing that.

...well... time to go buy a new phone.

No red meat makes Penguin something something

Must be a slow news day:  

 There’s a new sheriff in Philadelphia, and he plays by his own rules.Jeannine Edwards reported from Eagles camp on SportsCenter this morning, highlighting the extent to which new head coach Chip Kelly has autocratically encroached on his players’ inalienable rights.

 “Everything in the cafeteria has been re-made, and everyone in the organization from upper management to the staffers to the players are commenting on it,” Edwards said. “You go in the cafeteria and you see nothing but healthy food choices because Chip Kelly believes elite athletes need optimal nutrition.” Unbelievable.And it gets worse. “Gone are things like Taco Tuesdays and Fast Food Fridays, which the players are not too happy about,” Edwards continued. “Pizza, chicken wings, fried foods — and even red meat — are off the menu. [Kelly wants] nothing but organic hormone- and antibiotic-free lean meats.”

All teams should be doing that.

He crossed a line. While I agree, they should strive to be as healthy as possible, it's still ultimately up to them what they put in their body. They are grown men.

I'm a man, I'm 40!

 

Must be a slow news day:  

 There’s a new sheriff in Philadelphia, and he plays by his own rules.Jeannine Edwards reported from Eagles camp on SportsCenter this morning, highlighting the extent to which new head coach Chip Kelly has autocratically encroached on his players’ inalienable rights.

 “Everything in the cafeteria has been re-made, and everyone in the organization from upper management to the staffers to the players are commenting on it,” Edwards said. “You go in the cafeteria and you see nothing but healthy food choices because Chip Kelly believes elite athletes need optimal nutrition.” Unbelievable.And it gets worse. “Gone are things like Taco Tuesdays and Fast Food Fridays, which the players are not too happy about,” Edwards continued. “Pizza, chicken wings, fried foods — and even red meat — are off the menu. [Kelly wants] nothing but organic hormone- and antibiotic-free lean meats.”

All teams should be doing that.

He crossed a line. While I agree, they should strive to be as healthy as possible, it's still ultimately up to them what they put in their body. They are grown men.

I'd disagree.  As long as the Eagles are paying for the food and putting millions of dollars in those men's bank accounts, the Eagles can decide what to serve in the cafeteria.

  They're nothing but employees, and employers can decide what food the company is going to serve in the company's cafeteria.

 

Now if he tried to dictate what they ate outside of the company cafeteria, I'd agree.  But on company property, company money and company time....company decides.

 

Must be a slow news day:  

 There’s a new sheriff in Philadelphia, and he plays by his own rules.Jeannine Edwards reported from Eagles camp on SportsCenter this morning, highlighting the extent to which new head coach Chip Kelly has autocratically encroached on his players’ inalienable rights.

 “Everything in the cafeteria has been re-made, and everyone in the organization from upper management to the staffers to the players are commenting on it,” Edwards said. “You go in the cafeteria and you see nothing but healthy food choices because Chip Kelly believes elite athletes need optimal nutrition.” Unbelievable.And it gets worse. “Gone are things like Taco Tuesdays and Fast Food Fridays, which the players are not too happy about,” Edwards continued. “Pizza, chicken wings, fried foods — and even red meat — are off the menu. [Kelly wants] nothing but organic hormone- and antibiotic-free lean meats.”

All teams should be doing that.

He crossed a line. While I agree, they should strive to be as healthy as possible, it's still ultimately up to them what they put in their body. They are grown men.

I agree some, but so many of these guys are not taught to think for themselves even all the way through college.  They are trained to be ballistic football players, so many still need guidance.  Hell Tituts Young is a perfect example.  Many have criminal issues, so the average bear in the NFL is not going to be as knowledgeable on nutrition.

J, shirt color is personal preference.  For an interview I am typically prone to a mostly solid color.  What I mean by mostly is some pattern in the stitching or non-solid weave, but one color.

 

Again, if you want versatility your goal is to pick a color palette up front.  This will allow you to do neat things.

 

ie, I can usually wear a full suit during the day, dress it down by changing to a different pant (can't be a solid suit usually then, but the  pants have to have colors that compliment the pattern in the suit), dress it down one step further by swapping to jeans, one step further by removing the coat.  Gives you a multi-use setup.

 

Other than black I am horribly opposed to solitary color suits for this reason.  IMO everyone that dresses up should have a black suit, but outside of that finding ones that mix with the color palette you've selected works well.  For me that is greys  on the bottom.  Of course grey/black work so it integrates one step further.  It also allows a shit ton of flexibility in the top.  I regularly spend a week in an office and making everyone there feel like I packed 5 pairs of pants is the goal, but I do it with two.  No one can get beyond the shift from a muted tone shirt to a striped purple and notice you have the same pants on.  In particular if the pants just fit and disappear.

 

IMO the biggest flaw most people make is in their shoes.  Dress shoes should look the part.  I'd rather see someone in jeans wearing a pair of Mezlan's than someone in a suit wearing Clarks.  More often than not it is the other way around and looks fucking unprofessional and stupid.

 

As for the color for your shirt for the wedding.  I'd pick something muted and match the dress with a cheapo tie from TJ Maxx or the like.  Plain grey shirt can be matched with a mostly muted tie with a little color splash that highlights the dress of the woman you are with.  She'll be astonished at your planning.  Just make sure to pick the tie out first and find the shirt that goes with your suit and brings it all together.  And unless you are in the wedding party no flowers.

Sounds like a plan. Unfortunately we don't have a good shop around here unless I drive to Tucson, so I'll spend some time scouring Dillard's for the wedding. As for the shoes I will be avoiding Clark's as my feet hate them and I agree they are shitty.

I'll find something and ensure I post some pictures for review of my choices.

J