OT: most comfortable -office- shoe?

[Dired]

Can we talk about office friendly socks for summer that double as commuters, next? I ran through all the lightweight models of darn tough and they don't hold up at all.

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by pdonk

If not too formal of work place, alden chukkas. Come in a variety if colours, leathers and soles.

Next pair of shoes will likely be a Norwegian split toe.

I like aldens due to the variety of lasts and styles.

so I looked these up.. seems we're getting into fancy watch thread waters here.. definitely too rich for my blood!

[pdonk]

Originally Posted by fourflys

so I looked these up.. seems we're getting into fancy watch thread waters here.. definitely too rich for my blood!

Yes spendy, my chukkas are going on 12 years old so price per wear is not too bad. They've been resoled 3 times and likely 6 sets of heals.

Shoes, jeans and bikes is where I spend my money.

[Ken Robb]

Originally Posted by tellyho

I feel like sneakers and dress casual are pretty much the thing now. I have half dress shoes and half work sneakers for my wardrobe (but I teach small people). EG Stan Smiths, Pumas, Onitsuka, Chucks. Barring that, a well-fit pair of Allen Edmonds are super comfy, once broken in (5 years

As a former shoe salesman let me suggest that if you buy the right size shoes they won't need "breaking in" because the shoe will bend where your foot bends from the first day. Once we lost many old-time shoe stores that stocked a range of sizes like 7-13 in b,c,d,eee widths with a widths a few select sizes so many guys were told to buy smaller sizes in wider widths than they should have had.

Shoe widths are ratios not absolute numbers so a 10c may be the same actual width as a 9d. This allows shops to carry only d or eee widths and tell customers that as long as their toes aren't rubbibg they have the right size when they really should have about 1/2" clearance up fron for toes. Look up Brannock Device to learne about fitting shoes.

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by Dired

Can we talk about office friendly socks for summer that double as commuters, next? I ran through all the lightweight models of darn tough and they don't hold up at all.

I wear Boardroom merino over-the-calf socks both for commuting and at work. They’re made in USA and hold up very well.

[fourflys]

Originally Posted by pdonk

Yes spendy, my chukkas are going on 12 years old so price per wear is not too bad. They've been resoled 3 times and likely 6 sets of heals.

Shoes, jeans and bikes is where I spend my money.

fair enough! I do love a comfy pair of shoes! does sound like a good ROI..

[redir]

I generally find most shoes comfortable. Wearing Keens now. But what I have found is that I very much like 'slip in' shoes with no laces. Just get up and go.

[Dired]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

I wear Boardroom merino over-the-calf socks both for commuting and at work. They’re made in USA and hold up very well.

Thanks! Are they a fine/thin merino like a typical dress sock or have some cushioning?

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by Dired

Thanks! Are they a fine/thin merino like a typical dress sock or have some cushioning?

Medium thickness, thicker than average European dress socks. They’re thick enough that they stand up very well to wear and washing.

[djg21]

Originally Posted by Dired

Can we talk about office friendly socks for summer that double as commuters, next? I ran through all the lightweight models of darn tough and they don't hold up at all.

I have had good luck with Olukai slip-on loafers.

[Dired]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

Medium thickness, thicker than average European dress socks. They’re thick enough that they stand up very well to wear and washing.

Excellent - thank you very much. Will grab some for BF.

[Likes2ridefar]

Originally Posted by Dired

Can we talk about office friendly socks for summer that double as commuters, next? I ran through all the lightweight models of darn tough and they don't hold up at all.

I’ve used the lightweight crew/lifestyle for many years as my work and cycling socks and haven’t had a single pair wear prematurely.

The most recent 3 pairs…all still going strong and wear them very frequently.

[Dired]

Originally Posted by Likes2ridefar

I’ve used the lightweight crew/lifestyle for many years as my work and cycling socks and haven’t had a single pair wear prematurely.

The most recent 3 pairs…all still going strong and wear them very frequently.

Men's Solid Crew Lightweight Lifestyle Sock

I bought a few pairs of these and unfortunately, they all wore thin around the Achilles area. The wear only affected the wool, leaving the socks almost transparent in that spot. The cushoned boot and ski boot socks I have are excellent for many years.

[Bob Ross]

These might be considered a bit too casual for some offices, but a decade or two ago I happened to try on a pair of Mephisto Match shoes and I was gobsmacked at how comfortable they were! Like, orgasmically good feeling to walk around in.

If I actually needed a pair of comfortable office shoes they'd be the first ones on my list.

[T-Crush]

I have battled PF on and off over the years and have found Cole Haan Zerogrands do the trick for me. I've got a couple of pairs I wear to the office and no issues.