I can`t even count how many I have. My favorite are Alden and JM Weston, Berlutti, although on occasion I will wear Prada or Gucci (Tom Ford era or before of course as they are the only Gucci`s that are actually decently made).
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You have failed miserably at this test. No man should ever list Alden (or any American manufacturer) as a favorite 'dress shoe'
Berlutti are for fools who have no knowledge of quality for money and I doubt you own any. If you do, then you are even more of a fool
JM Westons are defensible as a personal preference but just that. Most people who know about 'dress shoes' would not list them as favorites but some will- so fair enough
The mention of Prada or Gucci I wont even address as it is just downright wrong. Both are (relatively) cheap made shoes with huge 'fool' mark ups
For you and any other members who may want to benefit from some years of experience I offer a small list of 'dress shoes' brands to aspire for. (I limit myself to Ready to Wear, and do not address Made to Order)
John Lobb (Paris)
Edward Green
Silvano Lattanzi
Gaziano & Girling
Lazlo Vass
Santoni Limited Edition (this is stuff u can't really see in the US except for a couple of places -so please do not confuse with Santoni for fools sold in 99% of santoni selling stores)