Brad,

Hey, they're cheap, to boot! Skechers - If I can believe the website, the style is called "Alley Cat" (I didn't know that before you asked...) - They are NOT as obviously waffle stompers as the perspective in the picture seems to indicate and they look better in RL than in the pics.here is a link to them.

I prefer the brown scuff-resistant style. They hold up rather well and are very comfy. Not wing tips or uniform low quarters, but they go fine with sports coats on down to jeans. I've never worn them with a 3 piece suit because I think they would not go well with a 3 piece suit - shiny shoes get the nod then, eh? OTOH, maybe I've reached a point in life where style is machts nichts, LoL - YMMV.

They do require breaking in, and I have no idea about resoling - looks feasible, but why bother - as I wrote, these are inexpensive. Until I get seasonally POed at snow getting in my shoe, these have been my "EDC" shoe for about 5 years now - the first pair I bought is reserved for the woods and those days when I KNOW I'm going into a nasty place. That first pair has a lot of miles on them and still look decent enough to get by in casual situations.

I don't buy footwear I haven't tried on - too many variables to trust someone's stated sizing.

You might keep in mind that I set my own dress standard at work - one of the perks of being the boss. I don't consider these too dressy or too casual - just right. As I said, YMMV - but you asked.

Regards,

Tom