Kent Wang

Kent Wang black plaintoe balmoral shoes compared with Alden. Now back in stock.

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The Black Tie Shoe That’s Good For Something Else

A plain-toe black shoe, with closed lacing, highly shined, is a very reasonable alternative to evening shoes with black tie. You avoid the cheap, plasticky look of patent leather, and you get a shoe that can actually be worn for more than just black tie events. That’s a very solid investment, if you ask me.

Plaintoe balmoral ($350), the only black shoe you’ll ever need. Even more formal than a captoe, the plaintoe balmoral is the only shoe that can be worn with both a tuxedo and a conventional suit. Appropriate for black tie, job interviews, funerals, and everyday city wear.