Thursday Boot Co. Statesman Cognac Suede
$180, also available in Natural and Brown
Thursday Boots is a popular Insider Picks choice going back to before I joined the team, and my wife has had a pair of boots from the brand for about a year, so I was excited to finally try the company out for myself. With the Statesman shoes, I found that Thursday Boots lived up to the hype!
These shoes are currently my go-to dress shoe for everyday business casual and formal needs. They go equally well with a crisp pair of jeans, khakis, or a suit, and look elegant and stylish in a perfectly understated way.
The cork midsoles and rubber heels and outsoles make the shoes comfortable for a day with lots of walking or standing, and the inside of the Statesman molds to your feet to provide plenty of cushioning. —David Slotnick, Insider Picks senior reporter
Thursday Boot Co. Lincoln Natural
$170, also available in Black and Brown
This time last year I had no idea about Thursday Boot Company — and I'm a shoe fanatic. After testing the Duke Honey Suede Chelsea boot, I immediately became a fan of the brand. Needless to say, I now own three pairs of their boots because of their great style and quality. When they announced the launch of dress shoes, I was very excited to give them a try, and once again, they lived up to my expectations.
I went with the Lincoln Natural and they're absolutely amazing. The classic penny loafer styles uses premium Chromexcel Leather sourced from famous Chicago tannery Horween. I love this color because its a bit more unique than typical black or brown leather, and you can match it with Thursday accessories like the Natural Briefcase. The supple leather also makes them comfortable right out of the box with no break-in time. To get the perfect fit, I went a half size down from my true size.
Everything about this shoe, from the color to the silhouette, makes it very versatile. I can wear these with formally with dress socks and a suit, causally with jeans, or with no-show socks and shorts during the summer. —Amir Ismael, Insider Picks reporter
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