I am looking for a good pair of casual shoes. Comfortable is the number one priority. Can any terbite recommend a brand and a store where I might find them. In the past, I've gone to the Bay and picked up a pair of Rockports. I might do it again, but I thought someone might suggest a good alternative.
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Cole Haan. Expect to pay more but expect more comfort and style.
Alternately try ordering from Allen Edmonds, Quoddy, Donald J Pliner or Rancourt out of the US.
If you are stuck on bland Rockports, try shoeme.ca
I didn't know Harry Rosen sold shoes. Is it only at Yorkdale? I am closer to other branches.
Okay, Cole Haan sounds interesting. Where do I buy them. The others all sound mail order. I don't think I want to buy shoes by mail order. I need to see them, feel them, and most importantly, try them on.
I'm not stuck on Rockports at all. They are my go to shoe, but only because I don't know any better. I want to change that.
Thanks for your suggestions.
One of the most comfortable shoes I've ever owned, and well made. Also, not the cheapest.
http://us.shop.ecco.com/men-dress/men-dress,default,sc.html
http://us.shop.ecco.com/men-dress/men-dress,default,sc.html
As mentioned above, Cole Haan has a store on Bloor between Bay and University. Also, you mentioned that you are closer to other Rosen branches. There is one across the street from Cole Haan. I haven't bought anything at Rosens because they are waaaaaayyy out of my price range and that most of the shoes are dress, as opposed to casual, which is what you seem to want. If you go to Rosen's there are some Allen Edmonds there that you can look at, and are the cheapest shoes going at about $350 a pair.
If you are in the area, you can try David's and Holt Renfrew. David's seems to carry a lot of "house" brands, or brands with which I am not familiar. The shoes most certainly look and feel good. Holts has a surprisingly good selection of fashion-forward casual shoes in the $300+ range. Avoid Town shoes - not a bad selection, but the quality IMHO compared to other shops around the area is not up to par.
Oh, another mail order option... I know you don't prefer it, but you may wish to consider Mantorii - custom built shoes made from your measurements and at a fairly reasonable cost. I haven't tried them, but at least you know you should be getting the right size.
Two things:
1) You never clarified if the manager is a man or a woman - just saying
2) Maybe she (assuming she's a female) has a foot fetish
Ceiling Cat has recommended his fave comfy pair in the past but I'm waiting for him to advise me of the best time to make a deal on them.
Ceiling Cat has recommended his fave comfy pair in the past but I'm waiting for him to advise me of the best time to make a deal on them.
Is Ceiling Cat still wearing the rubber boots made famous by Sheep Herders?
I understand your confusion but it is blackrock13 that lays claim to being the ultimate scotsman.
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