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Friday, May 23, 2025

A Reader Question: Lace-Up Shoes for a Business Casual Workplace?

 A reader question:

Dear Editor,

Does anyone have recommendations for lace up shoes for a business casual workplace? I am ordering some chukka boots from Jadd shoes, but am looking for blucher or derby recommendations. Alden would be great, but are outside of my budget. 

Thank you, 

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3 comments:

  1. I have a couple pair of saddle shoes that fit the bill. the brand escapes me.

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  2. I really like Jadd shoes - I have a nice collection of their desert boots. For Blake soles, well priced, and all around decent shoes, I like Velasca (an Italian shoemaker) and right now they have 20% off. Carmina and TLB Mallorca (two Spanish brands, made in Mallorca) are also nice brands with Goodyear welt construction with ready to wear and MTO options. Septieme Largeur is a French brand and also reasonably priced and well made. I hope that helps.

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  3. If your price sensitive Cole Hann has numerous casual oxfords throughout the year. They look great with khakis and business casual.

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