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OK Lunge, I need some fashion advice
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OK Lunge, I need some fashion advice

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Jun 5, 2023, 9:46 AM

I know some of you lean metro.... and KMS doesn't have the time to stay on top of men's fashion.

Need to buy husband of some casual shoes (meaning not dress shoes) for an upcoming vacay and I don't have all a lot of time to shop.

Need something comfortable, not too dressy but that can be worn with pants to dinner too.

He refuses to wear anything that looks like a Hey Dude (thank God).

Bonus points if it could be worn with shorts. If I don't intervene we are going to end up with driving mocs and I know there's got to be something better out there I don't know about.

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Cole Haan has nice sneakers

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Jun 5, 2023, 9:48 AM

https://www.colehaan.com/mens-grandpro-turf-sneaker/C29162.html


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He has these Cole Haan oxford sneakery things


Jun 5, 2023, 10:26 AM

https://www.colehaan.com/mens-2.zerogrand-oxford/C27947.html


But I was thinking something slightly more casual

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All Birds, or the classic Top Sider.***

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Jun 5, 2023, 9:48 AM



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drunk at the putt putt.


I didn't think of all birds, and I was looking for something

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:00 AM

different than just the old fashioned sperry.

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Allbirds are the ####.


Jun 5, 2023, 12:03 PM

Super light, and they have a couple new designs that look more like a casual shoe vs a sneaker.

In fact, i need to get a new pair for our upcoming trip in July.

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New Balance 574 (or 420) can be good for casual if

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Jun 5, 2023, 9:48 AM

tennis shoes are OK. Colors are what drives the appropriateness. I have some 420s that I got for REAL cheap that are great with khakis or shorts.

https://www.joesnewbalanceoutlet.com/pd/ul420v2/UL420V2-37844.html


I have the green ones and the white and orange ones from that link.

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I second this


Jun 5, 2023, 1:25 PM

Nice tennis shoes go with everything but a 3 piece suit

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Allen Edmonds has some nice casual shoes


Jun 5, 2023, 9:51 AM

these days and most are even recraftable


https://www.allenedmonds.com/mens-shoes/sneakers?icid=wk18_June_HomePage_Sneakers_Button

https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/mens-park-avenue-oxford-dress-sneaker-3023021/chili-ec4022202?icid=wk18_June_HomePage_ParkAveSneak

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Olukai

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Jun 5, 2023, 9:51 AM

https://olukai.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=search&utm_term=branded-men&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_ajBhCqARIsAA37s0zYmWVcKXU4yidcN6lWatGbKKIfX-vi5wtrwLCEziHkcVKuYgVw0fQaAsmpEALw_wcB

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WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER***


Jun 5, 2023, 9:52 AM



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You understood the assignment, thanks!***

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Jun 5, 2023, 9:59 AM [ in reply to Olukai ]



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Revised:


Jun 5, 2023, 10:04 AM

I didn't click the link on the OP. This link, and get these. Closed toe shoes on summer vacation are crual, unusual, and generally bullshid.

https://olukai.com/products/ohana-mens-beach-sandals-dark-java-ray?variant=32925961584739

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Well, he specifically can't wear flip flops if he wants to


Jun 5, 2023, 10:11 AM

have dinner with me

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Just kidding, dress code. Gotta wear pants to dinner too.


Jun 5, 2023, 10:18 AM

My 8 year old has complained enough for all of us, he might be eating room service in the room in his underwear.

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FLIP FLOPS?


Jun 5, 2023, 10:20 AM

FIRST OFF THESE ARE SANDALS, AND I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR THEM. IN FACT THEY COST MORE THAN YOUR WHOLE OUTFIT YOU ####!

That's how you Karen your way out of it.

They go GREAT with pants, most of them anyways. Or shall I say most of the ones he should be wearing to dinner on a warm weather summertime vacation.

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LOL, $75.. how much do you think I spent on my outfit?***

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:24 AM



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I'm saying that's how you Karen your way through

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:32 AM

someone complaining about a dress code violation. You say that to the restaurant enforcer.

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You're describing more of a Richard move that a Karen***


Jun 5, 2023, 10:40 AM



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Doesn't matter if you're calling them flipflops or sandals.

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Jun 5, 2023, 12:15 PM [ in reply to Revised: ]

Nobody wants to see your nastyass toes in a restaurant.

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exactly correct. Nobody wants to see a man's feet EVER


Jun 5, 2023, 6:20 PM

Anywhere. For any reason. Ugh.
They shouldn't make sandals or flip flops larger than a boy's size 13 or so.

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came here to say this....


Jun 5, 2023, 2:49 PM [ in reply to Olukai ]

Or Sanuk makes (ok...used to make, at least...I haven't checked) casual shoes that are comfy, suitable for most non-dressy occasions, and probably 1/2 the price of olukai



disclaimer, I've got 4 pairs of olukais to just 2 sanuks, but the sanuks are my go-to for summer

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I may retract the Sanuk thing after quickly perusing the web


Jun 5, 2023, 2:52 PM

seems like most of their 'shoes' category has reverted back to resembling those 90's baja ponchos

there's this tho..

https://www.sanuk.com/mens-washable-styles/shaka-lite-sl-mesh/1143551.html


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90's baja ponchos

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Jun 5, 2023, 2:54 PM

Almost bought one yesterday, still wish I would have gotten it.

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it wasn't a dig...just remarking that it's likely not what

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Jun 5, 2023, 2:56 PM

kms is asking for...


that reminds me, though...i have 3 pairs of sanuks...forgot about the 90's baja pancho mocs i've had for 15 years

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I have ONLY seen those Sanuks. I had no idea they made


Jun 5, 2023, 2:58 PM

anything else. I have none of them though.

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Re: I have ONLY seen those Sanuks. I had no idea they made

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Jun 5, 2023, 3:23 PM

yep....got these gray Sanuks (shit, make it 4 pairs), apparently, on the same day i got these brown olukais (couldn't recommend these more for simply comfortable shoes). Thanks, REI order history from 2016!





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I would have thought maybe you'd have some of these...


Jun 5, 2023, 3:25 PM [ in reply to I have ONLY seen those Sanuks. I had no idea they made ]

https://www.sanuk.com/sanuk-x-grateful-dead-collaboration/

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Allen Edmonds has some nice casual shoes


Jun 5, 2023, 9:51 AM

these days and most are even recraftable


https://www.allenedmonds.com/mens-shoes/sneakers?icid=wk18_June_HomePage_Sneakers_Button

https://www.allenedmonds.com/product/mens-park-avenue-oxford-dress-sneaker-3023021/chili-ec4022202?icid=wk18_June_HomePage_ParkAveSneak

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Re: Allen Edmonds has some nice casual shoes

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:28 AM

For the love of all things holy, the “dress sneaker” needed to die about 10 years ago

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I see them everywhere post COVID***


Jun 5, 2023, 10:53 AM



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Dark Sperry's ftw.


Jun 5, 2023, 9:55 AM

You can wear them with slacks, casual khakis, anything short of a suit. And/or casual in shorts without socks. I literally wear them to meet with attorneys and work in them every day. After a couple of years when those get old looking, they become my casual shoe and I buy a new pair that's nice and clean for work. When the casual set gets really worn, they become yardwork shoes.

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Sperry Billfish 3 eye boat shoe. I think they are


Jun 5, 2023, 9:56 AM

a required part of the uniform for dudes when our church goes casual in the summer.

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I think I'm on my 4th pair of those. maybe these instead.

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:21 AM

the classic design was great in it's day, but the 4th consecutive pair was too much.

https://www.sperry.com/en/sea-kite-sport-moc-boat-shoe/886129493349.html?&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwj_ajBhCqARIsAA37s0xe13GGopDm-0nEaB886RV2Cp6eFWkh6Pj8eL575B33F1Yf4afdp88aAo2ZEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds


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Zappo's is your friend...Great selection easy returns


Jun 5, 2023, 9:57 AM

And although I have 2 pairs of Hey Dudes, I call them Hey Don'ts. Comfortable as hayell, worst quality I've ever seen.

Their "planned obsolesce" window is 6-9 months, with lousy customer service and a horrible return/warranty policy.

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Very versatile.

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:00 AM



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Stick with the classics, that you can wear everywhere ...

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:24 AM



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I second the Cole Haan suggestion.

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:00 AM

Oak Street Bootmakers has good loafers and moccasins if you don't mind something a little pricier.

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cole haan leather drivers

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:16 AM

https://www.colehaan.com/mens-grand-laser-penny-driver/C36653.html


https://www.colehaan.com/mens-wyatt-bit-driver/C35784.html


I wear mine w/ shorts all the time to my wife's chagrin. something bout a grateful dead t-shirt, pfg shorts and these leather comfort boats just scream class to the peasants nomsayin?

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:26 AM

Agree w the drivers, but I prefer suede. And Cole Hann quality has gone way done since they started making everything in gyna

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Re: OK Lunge, I need some fashion advice

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:25 AM

Jesus Christ this thread is giving me angina with all of the hideous kicks and boomer shoes.

Loafers are a classic for a reason. Perfect for summer, go with shorts or chinos, dress up or down, and super comfortable. Go with a pair of suede drivers. If your budget is under $300 go with Oliver Cabell, if budget isn’t a major concern I’d go with Tods. I have a pair of the suede tie drivers from OC and they’re delicious.

Now if he needs to walk any distances in these shoes, disregard entirely. Get a breathable sneaker, like some Ons or Allbirds as above. Trying to find a walking shoe that also looks good with your shirt tucked in is a losing proposition.

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Has several pairs of ons, also driving mocs... was trying


Jun 5, 2023, 10:29 AM

to get something in between for walking but still looking nicer.

I also agree, I can't stomach the Sperry's because they are what my 80 year old dad has worn for 50 years and while a solid clemson tiger, he's no fashion plate.

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Re: Has several pairs of ons, also driving mocs... was trying


Jun 5, 2023, 10:32 AM

My insta has been serving me ads from a DTC company called Amberjack that makes a loafer in the shape of a Venetian, but with a little bit more sole than a driving loafer, something like that seems to be the one possible bridge between distance walking and able to dress up

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Re: Has several pairs of ons, also driving mocs... was trying


Jun 5, 2023, 10:34 AM

I might… might… wear something like this, but it’s leaning real hard into boomer sketchers territory. I think if you’re going to Europe and only can take one pair of shoes, this might do it. Otherwise, day shoes for walking and night shoes for wearing to dinner seems to be the best solution.

https://www.amberjack.shop/products/the-loafer-tundra?view=loafer

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Hol Up. You mocked hideous kicks and boomer shoes


Jun 5, 2023, 10:46 AM

but linked to THIS as something you might wear.

GTFOOH with that. Horrible shoe.

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Re: Hol Up. You mocked hideous kicks and boomer shoes


Jun 5, 2023, 12:32 PM

Like I said, these are about a half click away from being Merrell grandpa shoes. Bottom line there just isn’t a shoe to walk miles in that you can also dress up, it just doesn’t exist outside of the couple options presented here thus far, topsiders and loafers.

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There's a brand here locally that's gaining traction among

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:41 AM [ in reply to Re: Has several pairs of ons, also driving mocs... was trying ]

the country clubbers

https://riomarshoes.com/collections/mens?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIqomJqa6s_wIVTtOGCh0j9wxmEAAYASAAEgLSPPD_BwE

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Uuhhh

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Jun 5, 2023, 11:57 AM



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Re: There's a brand here locally that's gaining traction among


Jun 5, 2023, 12:35 PM [ in reply to There's a brand here locally that's gaining traction among ]

Look like serviceable enough boat shoes. I’m not a horsebit loafer guy personally, but they’re not offensive

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Would go great with a seersucker suit.***

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Jun 5, 2023, 12:50 PM [ in reply to There's a brand here locally that's gaining traction among ]



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I’ve got some of those and their legit.***


Jun 5, 2023, 2:30 PM [ in reply to There's a brand here locally that's gaining traction among ]



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Re: Has several pairs of ons, also driving mocs... was trying


Jun 5, 2023, 3:28 PM [ in reply to Has several pairs of ons, also driving mocs... was trying ]

Are driving Mocs and Crocs the same thing?

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I struggle with this constantly as I like to wear shoes

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:27 AM

with shorts but no socks.

I also need to be able to put a good sole insert in.

I settle on these and just keep the foot powder in them in the summer.

https://www.zappos.com/p/propet-viasol-grey/product/9252665/color/401


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Can't help much, but will say this - after Hey Dudes all


Jun 5, 2023, 10:32 AM

other summer casual shows feel super, super heavy. I am spoilt. My driving loafers and Sperry's feel like lead weights compared to the Hey Dudes.

So Ima second the All Birds suggestion and add (hear me out) maybe take a peek at Skechers. They're not as bad as you might think. For example:

https://www.skechers.com/mark-nason-razor---parke/222185_WSK.html?utm_term=222185-WSK&utm_source=rtbhouse&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=rtbhouse-retargeting&utm_content=PC&src=paidmedia

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I remember when I took off my shirt for you in the esso club?***

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:33 AM



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If she's a hollerer, she'll be a screamer.
If she's a screamer, she'll get you arrested.


These are all fine suggestions and everything but

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:43 AM

there's really only one correct answer here.



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Born shoes

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Jun 5, 2023, 10:54 AM

https://www.bornshoes.com/en/allan-10944.html?dwvar_10944_color=Dark%20Sea%20Lion&dwvar_10944_width=M

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Re: OK Lunge, I need some fashion advice


Jun 5, 2023, 10:54 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Camper-Mens-Sneaker-Navy-9/dp/B098PDX8RX?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1

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Re: OK Lunge, I need some fashion advice


Jun 5, 2023, 12:14 PM

Allbirds has casual sneakers that can be more with a lot of different attire.

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no doubt

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Jun 5, 2023, 12:37 PM

allbirds or olukai


and for the love of god stay away:
no sperry or hey ###### (mangey af)

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I for one am glad you are stopping. You are one of the most ignorant posters ever. You obviously think very highly of your own opinion, unlike the rest of us - RockHillTiger


today I was reminded once again

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Jun 5, 2023, 1:37 PM

of the lunge's unusually strong interest in shoes.

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You can design your very own Air Force Ones on Nike's

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Jun 5, 2023, 3:41 PM

website.

dubyadubyadubyadotnikedotcom

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This is my play

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Jun 5, 2023, 3:43 PM

I did not contribute, because I'm not an old white man.

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Or some quality Air Max 90s***

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Jun 5, 2023, 3:45 PM



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I got my Air Max's muddy today


Jun 5, 2023, 3:53 PM

sadface.jaypeg

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skip the hip, trendy brand crap, get the greatest


Jun 5, 2023, 7:25 PM

casual summer shoe of all time, a pair of low top Chuck Taylors. Timeless. Ageless. Old man or little kid. Male or female. Any color you want (but get "Natural"). Look good in shorts, jeans, even a suit. Socks or no socks. Get 'em dirty - just throw them in the washer, they are indestructible. Been around for 100 years and still look great in all environments. And still will 20 years from now.

If a place won't let you on wearing these, you don't need to go in there.

https://lookastic.com/men/white-canvas-low-top-sneakers/shop/chuck-taylor-70-vintage-canvas-sneakers-7265683

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I'm a high top,

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Jun 5, 2023, 8:15 PM

No tie, laced loosely, roll the top down, chuck Taylor kind of guy

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nothing wrong with that at all***


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