Quote Originally Posted by kavius
Alright, I think I have figured out my problem.

I checked out Hamishes picture album and studdied the shoes he has been wearing, as compared to the shoes I have been wearing.

Hamish Pictures

Typically, the style he has chosen is similar to the style I have chosen. The problem is the style of shoes I am wearing.

I have 5 pairs of shoes and the runners and hiking boots don't get to come to work with me. That leaves 3 pair:

1. Old dress shoes: need a lot of polish.
2. New dress shoes: they tend to flair out at the toe
3. My Boots (I love my boots)

The one pair of shoes flairs out at the toe (giving it the clown look). If you have a pair of pants falling down the sides of it, no problem. The newer pair of shoes show way too much foot. They are ment to be worn with a pant that covers their tops.

After studying Hamish's pictures, I think I need to find a shoe that comes a little higher up on the foot (at least in the front). I also need to find a shoe that has laces, shows the lace, but does not emphasize the lace (one pair of shoes has heavy laces... stay away from that).

Hey, I LOVE those boots. I have a few pairs of army boots, a pair of doc martens and a pair of Hi tec magnums. Plus assorted 'dress'boots.

As for your dilemma, try on a pair of ordinary black brogues. Or go for a standard black shoe with a commando sole. Try staying away from shiney leather. Go for nubuck or similar, then your not drawing attention to the shoe.

Al