I have been scouring Union Square as of late in search of the perfect brown wingtip. This classic shoe an indispensable part of any man's wardrobe. Brown dress shoes go well with both gray and blue suits and are and just more fun than black dress shoes. My criteria for picking the perfect wingtip were 1) Price 2) Quality of build and 3) Versatility (you want a shoe you can dress up or down). Here were the best brown wingtips I found at different pricepoints...
Allen Edmonds Lombard Walnut $285
A stylish wingtip in a very versatile walnut color. Quality build at a good price.
Cole Haan Air Neroli Wingtip $398
A true bench-made Italian shoe that is very comfortable shoe due to Cole Haan's use of Nike Air technology. The Air Neroli is a deep chestnut color which gives it a more serious air than the other options.
Barker Black Archdale Wingtip Antique Chestnut $850
In a time where companies are obsessed with expanding their brand through more and more products (Prada skis - really?) you gotta love a company dedicated to doing one thing and doing it right. Barker Black has been making shoes for 125 years in a factory christened by the Queen herself. Granted nine hundred bucks is a lot to spend on a pair of shoes, but as long as you give them some tlc (namely resoling) these shoes will last you a lifetime. Plus there's a certain feeling of confidence that only a work of art like a Barker Black provides.
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