w2c a decent pair of black dress shoes that won't run me

You don't need a pair of patent leather like pic related for an interview.

For 300-400 you can find allen edmonds or paul evans with decent/contemporary lasts

For under 300 you can find meermin or jack erwin (which is not that bad but you get what you paid for)

>>12167305
>You don't need a pair of patent leather like pic related for an interview.
That's why I want something cheaper. I just posted an example of what I'm looking for: a classic, slim profile with no studs or broguing or cap toe. Thanks for the recs, I'll check those out

>>12167342
That's not what patent leather means. Patent leather refers to the shiny/glossy finish of the leather, not the quality or price. I think what he meant was, just get a regular pair of black oxfords for your interview because you'll look like an idiot if you show up wearing patent leather shoes.

Anyway, if you want cheap, Johnston & Murphy is decent and in the <$300 range

allen edmonds used on ebay run like 100-200 bux

>>12167423
I honestly didn't even think of checking ebay or grailed for used shoes. I'll give it a look
>>12167377
Yeah I misinterpreted what anon said.

>>12167247
Meermin (meermin.es) makes great shoes for the price. Not sure if it's worth the trouble if you're not in Europe though.

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What do you guys think of these?
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/cartwright-plain-toe/6273.html?dwvar_6273_color=Black%20Italian%20Calfskin&dwvar_6273_width=M

>>12167512
>http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/cartwright-plain-toe/6273.html?dwvar_6273_color=Black%20Italian%20Calfskin&dwvar_6273_width=M

For the price, you would be expecting something better than cement construction.

Also Oxfords look better with a suit imo.

just pick up a pair of bostonians.

>>12167523
A lot of the shoes I'm finding in the $200-300 price range seem to be derbies for whatever reason.
>>12167524
http://www.clarksusa.com/us/mens-bostonian/mens-bostonian-dress-shoes/narrate-vibe-black-leather/p/26121008
Honestly for $100 it's stitched construction and doesn't have that bad of a silhouette. I might consider these

get cap-toe oxfords for a job interview. Derbies are less formal than oxford. Or get bluchers for a middle ground.