black oxfords are still the most formal.

Can't go wrong with that I think.

Both look like oxfords to me. Design wise canfield is definitely more conservative (which is usually good). But it looks wider and chunkier than whitworth. I'd go with canfield between the two.

Aldos are not considered real men's shoes.

I remember seeing a higher line bata in singapore. I think it was called Ambassador. The shoes are not bad for it's price range. Many times more value than Aldo, Pedro and etc. But I've never seen them in Malaysia. Even went to the shop in singapore last week but they're no longer there. =/

dvlsplayground, if the shoes are not so urgent, then I suggest you wait till you can afford better shoes. I have been wanting brown leather shoes for 3 years now. Still counting. I have only just started my first job, so I figure my shoes will still be some years ahead. For now, my black KK wingtips (with a shitload of starwax) will have to do.

This post has been edited by Cheenoo: Nov 15 2011, 09:41 PM

I bought suede loafers to close that gap..

Can be done lah but you have to be willing to go sockless in those expensive shoes.

Are you serious? dark brown leather shoes can go with anything.

I think HPs are overpriced. Their designs are always 'not quite there' for me.

I hear they can last a lifetime..

Do you have a photo of it?

You can't expect much from a RM120 shoe. But I can tell you they look much better than anything I can buy here for less than RM400 (i'm serious). Even better with a good layer of starwax.

Actually I think it's a good thing.

Brown leather is different from black leather. With brown leather, you can't hide the texture and character of the leather, even when it has none. Which is why with low end leathers, black tends to look better than brown.

edetal.sg, prices start at SGD 500 iirc. do check it out.