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mfer · 26 March 2017, 05:04 AM

So, you guys helped me pick out my suit, now what are your thoughts on shoe color?

So Allen Edmonds Park Avenue
Dark Chili (left) or Oxblood (right). Which color is more versatile? I don't have a need for a lot of dress shoes. I'm not the best fashion person and not the best with colors. Will Oxblood go with more colors? I "think" the Dark Chili looks better with the blue suit, but what do I know. I ask for fashion advice on a watch forum.

For now, just going with a blue suit

Another picture with chili on the left, oxblood on right. These pants are close to color of suit I have, but a little lighter.

One Ping Only · 26 March 2017, 05:12 AM

I'd vote Oxblood, more traditional and easier to match belts, unless you buy an AE belt in Chili

mfer · 26 March 2017, 05:13 AM

I can get a belt from them. They are $98. Not bad.

swils8610 · 26 March 2017, 05:18 AM

What about black?

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Abdullah71601 · 26 March 2017, 05:54 AM

Brown goes with anything. But the oxblood lends itself to casual attire a tad better.

Though both these oxford cap toes tend to lean dressier than a plain toe derby would (AE LAX, for example).

superdog · 26 March 2017, 05:59 AM

You look pretty god damned good in that suit.

mfer · 26 March 2017, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by superdog

You look pretty god damned good in that suit.

That's because I cut off my head!

Thanks for the replies.

droptopman · 26 March 2017, 12:23 PM

Both are pretty versatile but I like the chili

better.
Good looking suit and shoes

Medium browns and tans work with blue suits as well.

cop414 · 26 March 2017, 12:28 PM

Mik, I'm always partial to the AE chili color even though I don't have a pair. (yet)

Wesley Crusher · 26 March 2017, 12:31 PM

Buy both.

mfer · 26 March 2017, 12:33 PM

The wife likes the chili also. Gonna take her to the store tomorrow and make the decision. I'm partial to both. There is more depth in the oxblood (variations) but I do like the hili a lot also. Thought choic and probable no bad choice either.

mfer · 26 March 2017, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Wesley Crusher

Buy both.

Spoken like a TRF'er. I think if I did that I'd get a different style at least!

greggsiam · 26 March 2017, 12:40 PM

Brown goes with most pants colors, except black. Oxblood looks a bit more casual. If it were me I would get Dark Chili, but it would depend on what pants/suit colors I owned. The safe choice is going to be the Dark Chili. I love brown shoes with a blue suit, so yes it matches perfectly.

tritium8 · 26 March 2017, 01:18 PM

Just bought the dark chili (AE park avenue). It was the one that caught my eye and got the wife's approval. I ordered with the road warrior sole. They should be here in about 2 more weeks.

Wesley Crusher · 26 March 2017, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Spoken like a TRF'er. I think if I did that I'd get a different style at least!

Great idea. Might I suggest the Strand? It's a very popular AE model.

Jack T · 26 March 2017, 01:21 PM

My Park Avenues are merlot, close to oxblood, but I also like chili.

Investr · 26 March 2017, 01:24 PM

Go with a medium brown. Look at the color AE calls walnut. No charge for my advice.....

vladamir15 · 26 March 2017, 02:00 PM

My vote is oxblood! Looks great!

dddrees · 26 March 2017, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abdullah71601

Brown goes with anything. But the oxblood lends itself to casual attire a tad better.

Though both these oxford cap toes tend to lean dressier than a plain toe derby would (AE LAX, for example).

Agreed.

.db · 26 March 2017, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Investr

Go with a medium brown. Look at the color AE calls walnut. No charge for my advice.....

Between these two, dark chili. But I second walnut, too!

mfer · 27 March 2017, 12:58 PM

It was a dead heat. 11:11 My wife submitted the final vote. Chili. She did want a different style but I stuck with the park avenue. Incoming in a week I guess.

Thanks TRF.

.db · 27 March 2017, 01:22 PM

Well played. What style did she want?

Star Ferry · 27 March 2017, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfer

It was a dead heat. 11:11 My wife submitted the final vote. Chili. She did want a different style but I stuck with the park avenue. Incoming in a week I guess.

Thanks TRF.

Nice

I think the chili color is more versatile. The oxblood looks more red than brown

520Matt · 27 March 2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Star Ferry

Nice

I think the chili color is more versatile. The oxblood looks more red than brown

X2 good choice

1William · 27 March 2017, 09:50 PM

The wife made the decision. Good deal, Allen Edmonds are great shoes and if you take care of them they will last decades.

mfer · 27 March 2017, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by .db

Well played. What style did she want?

Carlyle plain toe oxfords

http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/me...=8830#start=14

Abdullah71601 · 28 March 2017, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by mfer

Carlyle plain toe oxfords

http://www.allenedmonds.com/shoes/me...=8830#start=14

She was right. This style would be a better casual style than a cap toe oxford (which is inherently formal).

But the shoes you bought are a nice choice. Congrats!

cruise_bone · 28 March 2017, 04:47 AM

I prefer the OxBloods BUT the chili brown will look better with the suit and with jeans. The brown is actually more versatile than the Ox. They are pretty equal when it comes to pairing with Suits and Casual business attire.

But currently Browns are more hip than Reds outside of that narrow realm.

View Poll Results: Which color?
Dark Chili	18	51.43%
Oxblood	16	45.71%
Other	1	2.86%
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26 March 2017, 05:04 AM	#1
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	What color shoes So, you guys helped me pick out my suit, now what are your thoughts on shoe color? So Allen Edmonds Park Avenue Dark Chili (left) or Oxblood (right). Which color is more versatile? I don't have a need for a lot of dress shoes. I'm not the best fashion person and not the best with colors. Will Oxblood go with more colors? I "think" the Dark Chili looks better with the blue suit, but what do I know. I ask for fashion advice on a watch forum. For now, just going with a blue suit Another picture with chili on the left, oxblood on right. These pants are close to color of suit I have, but a little lighter. __________________ member#3242

26 March 2017, 05:12 AM	#2
One Ping Only "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Ken Location: WI Watch: several Posts: 1,639	I'd vote Oxblood, more traditional and easier to match belts, unless you buy an AE belt in Chili __________________ I have far too many expensive hobbies to even consider another one.

26 March 2017, 05:13 AM	#3
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	I can get a belt from them. They are $98. Not bad. __________________ member#3242

26 March 2017, 05:59 AM	#6
superdog 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Real Name: Seth Location: nj Watch: Omega Posts: 24,685	You look pretty god damned good in that suit. __________________ If happiness is a state of mind, why look anywhere else for it? IG: gsmotorclub IG: thesawcollection (Both mostly just car stuff)

26 March 2017, 05:18 AM	#4
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26 March 2017, 05:54 AM	#5
Abdullah71601 Banned Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Calumet Harbor Watch: ing da Bears Posts: 13,568	Brown goes with anything. But the oxblood lends itself to casual attire a tad better. Though both these oxford cap toes tend to lean dressier than a plain toe derby would (AE LAX, for example).

26 March 2017, 12:23 PM	#8
droptopman "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: Mark Location: Washington State Watch: SUBS and GMT's! Posts: 9,664	Both are pretty versatile but I like the chili better. Good looking suit and shoes Medium browns and tans work with blue suits as well. __________________ Judge Smails: Ty, what did you shoot today? Ty: Oh, Judge, I don't keep score. Judge Smails: Then how do you measure yourself with other golfers? Ty: By height.

26 March 2017, 12:28 PM	#9
cop414 TRF Moderator & 2024 DATE-JUST41 Patron Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Tim Location: Pennsylvania Watch: 14060M Posts: 71,824	Mik, I'm always partial to the AE chili color even though I don't have a pair. (yet) __________________ Rolex Submariner 14060M Omega Seamaster 2254.50 DOXA Professional 1200T Card carrying member of TRF's Global Association of Retro-Grouch-Curmudgeons TRF's "After Dark" Bar & NightClub Patron P Club Member #17 2 FA ENABLED

26 March 2017, 12:31 PM	#10
Wesley Crusher "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Real Name: Wes Location: Holosuite Posts: 6,345	Buy both.

26 March 2017, 12:33 PM	#11
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	The wife likes the chili also. Gonna take her to the store tomorrow and make the decision. I'm partial to both. There is more depth in the oxblood (variations) but I do like the hili a lot also. Thought choic and probable no bad choice either. __________________ member#3242

26 March 2017, 12:40 PM	#13
greggsiam "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Real Name: Gregg Location: Bangkok Posts: 694	Brown goes with most pants colors, except black. Oxblood looks a bit more casual. If it were me I would get Dark Chili, but it would depend on what pants/suit colors I owned. The safe choice is going to be the Dark Chili. I love brown shoes with a blue suit, so yes it matches perfectly.

26 March 2017, 01:18 PM	#14
tritium8 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Real Name: N8 Location: L.A. Watch: 216570 Posts: 1,745	Just bought the dark chili (AE park avenue). It was the one that caught my eye and got the wife's approval. I ordered with the road warrior sole. They should be here in about 2 more weeks.

26 March 2017, 01:21 PM	#16
Jack T "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Real Name: Jack Location: The Triangle Watch: Several Posts: 6,623	My Park Avenues are merlot, close to oxblood, but I also like chili. __________________ Sub 116613 LN; GMT 116710 LN; Sinn 104R; Exp 214270; GS SBGM221; Omega AT

26 March 2017, 01:24 PM	#17
Investr Banned Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Rick Location: LSU Watch: Constantly changes Posts: 3,815	Go with a medium brown. Look at the color AE calls walnut. No charge for my advice.....

26 March 2017, 02:00 PM	#18
vladamir15 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: N/A Watch: AP, VC, Breguet Posts: 1,580	My vote is oxblood! Looks great! __________________ The Most Valuable Commodity is Time Audemars, Vacheron, Breguet, Jaquet Droz, JLC, Rolex, Omega, Cartier

27 March 2017, 12:58 PM	#21
mfer "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Real Name: Mik Location: USA Posts: 13,723	It was a dead heat. 11:11 My wife submitted the final vote. Chili. She did want a different style but I stuck with the park avenue. Incoming in a week I guess. Thanks TRF. __________________ member#3242

27 March 2017, 01:22 PM	#22
.db "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California Posts: 398	Well played. What style did she want?

27 March 2017, 09:50 PM	#25
1William 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: North Carolina Watch: Rolex/Others Posts: 44,659	The wife made the decision. Good deal, Allen Edmonds are great shoes and if you take care of them they will last decades.

28 March 2017, 04:47 AM	#28
cruise_bone "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Real Name: John Location: Atlanta Posts: 982	I prefer the OxBloods BUT the chili brown will look better with the suit and with jeans. The brown is actually more versatile than the Ox. They are pretty equal when it comes to pairing with Suits and Casual business attire. But currently Browns are more hip than Reds outside of that narrow realm.

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