Reddit Reddit reviews Johnston & Murphy Men's Melton Cap Toe Shoe

We found 12 Reddit comments about Johnston & Murphy Men's Melton Cap Toe Shoe. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.

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Johnston & Murphy Men's Melton Cap Toe Shoe
Goodyear welt construction allows leather to mold to the foot shape over time to create custom fitFully leather lined insole is perforated to allow moisture dispersion and added breathabilityCork heel fillerPORON foam cushioned forepart and insole,Trampoline cushioning system.The tongue is stitched on both sides to the upper to prevent sliding from the center.With its polished look and generous comfort under the hood, Johnston & Murphy's Melton oxford is a work day staple.
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12 Reddit comments about Johnston & Murphy Men's Melton Cap Toe Shoe:

u/PsychoCemia · 11 pointsr/GoodValue

I'm brutal on my clothing, too. A couple things to realize here:

  • Pay more for your shoes.

  • A $50 pair of shoes will last 6 months. A $100 pair of shoes will last 18 months. A $200 pair of shoes will last 5+ years.

  • Don't pay for the name, though. Pay for the construction & materials: full grain leather, goodyear welt, etc.

  • Also, don't pay full price. Wait for a sale (Nordstrom 40% off, or a factory seconds sale, etc).


  • Take care of your shoes.

  • You can extend the life of your shoes by alternating out every day or two. This gives the leather time to dry out (sweat, rain, etc) and rest.

  • Use shoe trees.

    Some examples of shoes that will last you years:

  • Loake 1880s

  • Allen Edmonds

  • Alden

  • Florsheim's Goodyear sets

    etc...

    You might be able to get away with one of these, but they're newer companies and do skimp on some finishing/construction. They're definitely a couple steps up from DSW or Kohls, though.

  • Beckett Simonon

  • Johnston & Murphy

    I've got two pairs of Allen Edmonds that I've had for about 2 years now (Strands and Fifth Aves). I picked both sets up as factory seconds directly from their Charleston, SC, store (called in, very helpful folks). Prior to that, I'd wear out a pair of dress shoes in 6 months. These both still look VERY good. I just replaced the heel pad on both pairs ($5 for the rubber pads and $5 for a huge tube of Shoe Goo on Amazon).

    Edit: Allen Edmonds has factory seconds sales every couple of months. Nordstrom has a lot of the mentioned brands, and have sales on men's shoes every 6 months or so.

    In-Store and Online 2014 Sale Dates

    • Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids—starts Wednesday, May 21

    • Half-Yearly Sale for Men—starts Friday, June 13

    • Anniversary Sale—starts Friday, July 18 and ends Sunday, August 3

    • Half-Yearly Sale for Women and Kids—starts Wednesday, November 5

    • Half-Yearly Sale for Men—starts Thursday, December 25 online, and Friday, December 26 in-store

    Edit 2: This site has some very good suggestions for under $200.
u/mcatrage · 3 pointsr/malefashionadvice

How old are you?

Those shoes aren't really conservative I'd say if that is what you are going for. In your price range I'd check out this new list that dappered did for shoes under $200.

Personally I'd go for the following Johnston & Murphy Melton. Good price for a Black cap toe and leather sole.

u/virtu333 · 3 pointsr/consulting

Suitsupply will last a while, it's comparable to Brooks Brothers not-premium end line. Great fit too.

I'd go with Johnston+Murphy for shoes. The melton oxford is a good budget pick

u/idlivada123 · 2 pointsr/goodyearwelt

Anyone have suggestions for a burgundy dress shoes under $150. I really like the colour but very few companies seem to make them. Willing to go used too. Need it for a wedding plus wear it maybe once or twice a month. Currently thinking about buying this http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000UUGZN6/
but its above my price range.
Edit: Changed link

u/coconutgrape · 2 pointsr/malefashionadvice

i would not recommend wearing those with a suit. i would look at something like this or this instead due to leather (you don't want something that's shiny like that, and you want closed lacing with a suit)

u/blazikenburns · 2 pointsr/malefashionadvice

Here's a very solid cheaper option. All the other recommendations are surely good shoes, but will take some finagling and patience to actually get for $200. These are goodyear-welted (so sturdy and recraftible) with leather soles. As far as I know, this Melton and Florsheim's Veblen are the only shoes of this quality that are routinely at this low a price point.

u/mcadamsandwich · 1 pointr/goodyearwelt
  • Johnston & Murphy Meltons - $175 (available in 9, 9E, 9EEE)
  • Charles Tyrwhitt Clarence - $200 (available in 9D, 9EEE)

    Keep in mind different lasts fit differently, so you may need to go up a size and down a width to get a better fit.

    Also, you're seeing finer leathers and craftsmanship from GYW/handsewn shoes, hence the price increases. Not to mention the overall costs of manufacturing are rising as well as the popularity of GYW footwear.
u/snowball666 · 1 pointr/malefashionadvice

Yeah, you're going to want a cap toe or full cut oxford.

MFA's annual favorite from Allen Edmonds

budget option from a new company

Meermin, better than Allen Edmonds IMO. Takes a while to ship

Well established budget option from Johnston & Murphy

e-bay can be a treasure trove of lightly used and new shoes for very cheap.

their are plenty more options up and down the price scale. But these are some of the big popular ones.

u/Unabomber007 · 1 pointr/malefashionadvice

Cheapest goodyear welted black cap toe is Johnston & Murphy Melton. http://www.amazon.com/Johnston-Murphy-Mens-Melton-Oxford/dp/B000UUGZN6

Or find same or different line used on eBay for under $100.

u/shujin · 1 pointr/malefashionadvice

I didn't mean to downplay the shoe, my point was simply that it's not quite as good as Allen Edmonds, which are also much more expensive so it's to be expected. Another alternative is the J+M Melton. A good second shoe is something like the the Lexington in burgundy. Burgundy will also work with grey and black, and it gives you a different color option. However, if you want another black shoe consider a semibrogue like this.

u/Vlyigi · 0 pointsr/malefashionadvice

http://www.amazon.com/Johnston-Murphy-Mens-Melton-Oxford/dp/B000UUGZN6

J and M Melton in Bordeaux would fit your requirements. $175 is a bit high for them, I bought mine for $50 from Amazon Warehouse and usually can be found on eBay.

u/vorin · -2 pointsr/funny

"Brilliant!", vorin chuckled to himself as he continued to break in his new J&M Meltons.