Sandford,
For a day wear event I prefer a slightly simpler looking shoe with a rubber sole like these in brown or black.

If I am going to be doing quite a bit of walking then I wear a pair brown on black Sperry Topsiders

I know these are supposed to be casual boating shoes but they are so comfortable on long walks that it would be illogical not to wear them (plus they match the colors on my Freelander Sporran perfectly)
I save my leather soled shoes for late afternoon / evening wear (or for dancing)
Cheers
Jamie :ootd:
-See it there, a white plume
Over the battle - A diamond in the ash
Of the ultimate combustion-My panache
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