So there's this unspoken rule that I'm about to break. More or less, you shouldn't buy sub-$100 shoes after college. This goes for all forms of shoe, running, dress shoes, casual shoes, $100 will get you a decent pair of kicks in any category. There is always the Chuck Taylor exception to this rule, where you think it's acceptable to drop $40 on a pair of classic chucks...Don't. Upgrade to Jack Purcell's for an extra $20 OR danger like I do and get something like this.
Jack Purcell Brogue Leather | $85
Broguing is just such a money-look on a good set of shoes, but I digress. So I was kicking around looking at shoes as usual and came across a pair of $70 marked down to $50 Docker Oxford's that I think are worth it. They are at Macy's and they are a classic, simple, brown oxford that may not last you as long a a $100 pair, but a go to pair of shoes you don't have to worry about, that also match 99% of your wardrobe seems like a decent idea to me.
Dockers Gordon Cap Toe Oxford | $50 (macys.com)
A brown cap toe oxford will never go out of style, matches nearly every set of pants you own, and can be dressed up or down for work or a night out. $50? That's 5 Long-Island Iced Tea's at best. Man up, and drop that half-century note on a timeless look from a quality company.
Keep it simple, keep it classy, and swag on.
