Originally Posted by
berserkbishop
What do you all think of
these
I dont know if I am quite understanding the importance of having a leather sole. . . or am finding that as an option on many shoes.
That's a really nice, classic shoe. If you take care of them, they will last you for a long time and take you into any office situation with confidence.
The leather sole telegraphs more elegance and attention to detail - maybe it's the difference between a Lexus and a Camry. I tend to feel that they can be maintained longer than rubber soled shoes, but I had some Vibram soles on my olive suede wingtips completely replaced once, too, so it may just be my prejudices speaking.
I wouldn't sweat it so much. Young people can be given considerably more leeway than some of us more seasoned guys, particularly when they are summer interns, so find a pair of shoes that you like without being too trendy (square toes are trendy, IMO). Depending on what you are going to be doing on your assignment, say standing at the copier for hours or running down the block twice a day for Starbucks, you may want to shop for comfort as much as style.
A general rule of thumb at the office is to dress at the level to which you aspire. Like it or not, your shoes are a clue to others what that is.
On the question of the width of your feet, you sound "average" if you don't worry about it when you buy shoes off the rack without any trouble. But to be sure, go into any good shoe store and ask to be measured. No charge for that.
Regards,
Rex.
At any moment you must be prepared to give up who you are today for who you could become tomorrow.
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