Help! Are these shoes okay (srs)

[bluedevski1992]

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Moved for a new job, forgot my shoes. I have the options of the following two (borrowing from friends):

Joseph a bank loafers

Double monk strap

On my phone no wifi and can't get pics right now.

Any advice is appreciated

 

[kthxbai]

They should really be dress shoes. Neither loafers nor double monk straps look professional, I'm afraid.

On the other hand, I interviewed recently and saw a chick in a skirt suit with a slit that went up to her crack... And she was wearing velvet flats... So yeah. Professionalism optional?

 

[mik30102]

Eh the loafers might be okay depending on the style. I would not go for double monk strap. You could get these for pretty cheap http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B0007TQ9PO/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I use them as a work shoe. Not particularly stylish but they won't offend anyone.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Eh the loafers might be okay depending on the style. I would not go for double monk strap. You could get these for pretty cheap http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B0007TQ9PO/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I use them as a work shoe. Not particularly stylish but they won't offend anyone.

Except me.

If the OP is talking about shoes for a medical school interview, I agree that neither loafers or monk straps are appropriate. But if he needs to borrow shoes tonight for an interview tomorrow -- whatcha gonna do. If they're for a "job", it depends on what sort of job I would venture.

The shoes linked above look like something a telephone lineman would wear; they are strangely bipolar: cap toe with a rubber sole. Like lipstick on a pig or something like that.

 

[Gregor Wiesmann]

Eh the loafers might be okay depending on the style. I would not go for double monk strap. You could get these for pretty cheap http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B0007TQ9PO/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I use them as a work shoe. Not particularly stylish but they won't offend anyone.

Edit: Never mind, I just read what he said again and realized my comment doesn't make sense.

 

[mik30102]

Except me.

If the OP is talking about shoes for a medical school interview, I agree that neither loafers or monk straps are appropriate. But if he needs to borrow shoes tonight for an interview tomorrow -- whatcha gonna do.

The shoes linked above look like something a telephone lineman would wear.

Seriously? The way OP described his predicament made it sound like he forgot his shoes in his move and did not want to spend the money on new ones (since if he moved he would have plenty of time to pick up a pair). The pair I suggested while albeit not the peak of fashion would be fine, and are cheap enough to pick up if money was a issue. If you want to take offense to a pair of shoes take offense to these 🙂

 

[Winged Scapula]

Seriously? The way OP described his predicament made it sound like he forgot his shoes in his move and did not want to spend the money on new ones (since if he moved he would have plenty of time to pick up a pair). The pair I suggested while albeit not the peak of fashion would be fine, and are cheap enough to pick up if money was a issue. If you want to take offense to a pair of shoes take offense to these 🙂

LOL.

Yes seriously, although obviously not nearly as hideous as those things (which I've seen posted here before).

I didn't think the OP was in the position to go shopping for shoes since he asked about borrowing shoes from his friends.

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

Eh the loafers might be okay depending on the style. I would not go for double monk strap. You could get these for pretty cheap http://www.amazon.com/gp/product//B0007TQ9PO/ref=twister_dp_update?ie=UTF8&psc=1. I use them as a work shoe. Not particularly stylish but they won't offend anyone.

Those are shoes for waitstaff. I would notice them, but IDK about ADCOMs...

 

[LizzyM]

Those are shoes for waitstaff. I would notice them, but IDK about ADCOMs...

I think the dean of admissions wears shoes just like that. LOL No one would bat an eye.

 

[ridethecliche]

I think good looking loafers have a place with suits. They can look really good and not ostentatious like double monk straps do.

 

[Bovary]

Those are shoes for waitstaff. I would notice them, but IDK about ADCOMs...

A+ classism. Your waitstaff are just as educated as you are and no less able to pick out a decent looking pair of shoes.

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

A+ classism. Your waitstaff are just as educated as you are and no less able to pick out a decent looking pair of shoes.

I meant that they are rubber-soled and practical. I wouldn't wear a pair of Ferragamos while serving people. Trust me, I have waited plenty of tables...

 

[ridethecliche]

As pedantic as I am about some of this stuff, the dockers shoes linked on amazon are probably fine. You could do far better, but you could also do far worse.

If the OP has time and knows their size then going used might also be a good option.

And @PreciousHamburgers , I have leather soled shoes that are more comfortable than rubber soled ones. I usually get my leather shoes topy'd though.

 

[PreciousHamburgers]

As pedantic as I am about some of this stuff, the dockers shoes linked on amazon are probably fine. You could do far better, but you could also do far worse.

If the OP has time and knows their size then going used might also be a good option.

And @PreciousHamburgers , I have leather soled shoes that are more comfortable than rubber soled ones. I usually get my leather shoes topy'd though.

We were required to wear rubber-soled shoes because they were afraid we would slip in the kitchen. I thought that was a fairly common rule for restaurants/dining rooms, no?

 

[ridethecliche]

Sure. Makes sense. Topy's are rubber half soles you can put on leather soled shoes. I usually get them because cobblestones destroy leather soles and I like walking around a lot.

Edit: The chief of my department wears shoes like those dockers. I've been hinting that he get something better. I doubt it though haha.

 

[static brown]

They should really be dress shoes. Neither loafers nor double monk straps look professional, I'm afraid.

On the other hand, I interviewed recently and saw a chick in a skirt suit with a slit that went up to her crack... And she was wearing velvet flats... So yeah. Professionalism optional?

haha do you think she wore it on purpose?

 

[kthxbai]

haha do you think she wore it on purpose?

I guess she thought she looked good with her caboose hanging out?

But I can't believe her parents -who were there- didn't tell her to cover her crack. At any rate, I'm sure her showgirl attire did her no favors.

 

[LA1004]

I guess she thought she looked good with her caboose hanging out?

But I can't believe her parents -who were there- didn't tell her to cover her crack. At any rate, I'm sure her showgirl attire did her no favors.

How often do you see people bringing their parents along for an interview? Wouldn't that be seen as a red flag (or, perhaps, as a benefit because the school can see the prospective student has 'close support' at home)?

 

[mik30102]

How often do you see people bringing their parents along for an interview? Wouldn't that be seen as a red flag (or, perhaps, as a benefit because the school can see the prospective student has 'close support' at home)?

I think brining one's parents to a interview is quite bizarre and shows a lack of independence. The only person who should MAYBE be brought to a interview is a spouse.

 

[Osteoth]

Its amazing how lax some people are with their dress for interviews.

Was interviewing at a top 40 school and saw both a girl with a skirt that was questionably tight and short, and a guy with a knit tie not fully tied, with an unbuttoned top button.

Interesting times we live in...

 

[claduva94]

I think brining one's parents to a interview is quite bizarre and shows a lack of independence. The only person who should MAYBE be brought to a interview is a spouse.

How often do you see people bringing their parents along for an interview? Wouldn't that be seen as a red flag (or, perhaps, as a benefit because the school can see the prospective student has 'close support' at home)?

There was a girl at my recent interview who came with her dad...

 

[mik30102]

There was a girl at my recent interview who came with her dad...

 

[Winged Scapula]

How often do you see people bringing their parents along for an interview? Wouldn't that be seen as a red flag (or, perhaps, as a benefit because the school can see the prospective student has 'close support' at home)?

It's not that uncommon especially in some cultures and with women; I've even seen it at the residency level.

I try to be sensitive but it does leave a negative impression in my mind.

 

[kthxbai]

How often do you see people bringing their parents along for an interview? Wouldn't that be seen as a red flag (or, perhaps, as a benefit because the school can see the prospective student has 'close support' at home)?

Not that I would know (only had one interview so far, but I'll let you know when the other 4 come up 😉 ), but her parents stayed with her at the hotel.

I personally think it's unnecessary to bring your parents. If you can't cut the umbilical cord, are you really ready for med school?

 

[hoihaie]

Not that I would know (only had one interview so far, but I'll let you know when the other 4 come up 😉 ), but her parents stayed with her at the hotel.

I personally think it's unnecessary to bring your parents. If you can't cut the umbilical cord, are you really ready for med school?

If their schedules allow for it, I would take my parents to my interviews if the school is in like NYC or other tourist destinations. Finally a justification to go traveling, gotta take advantage of them so that cost wouldn't burn a hole in my conscience 😛 (of course they wouldn't actually be at the interviews, but out playing)

 

[Ismet]

Not that I would know (only had one interview so far, but I'll let you know when the other 4 come up 😉 ), but her parents stayed with her at the hotel.

I personally think it's unnecessary to bring your parents. If you can't cut the umbilical cord, are you really ready for med school?

You never really know someone's personal situation. I don't think people should bring their parents to the actual interview day, but my dad traveled with me on one of my interviews and my mom traveled with me for another. I drove to all of my interviews, but they came with me for the ones that were ~6 hours away. It's not an "umbilical cord" issue, it's that I have trouble driving more than 4 hours at a time and needed someone to split the driving time.

I also had a friend who had an infant while interviewing, and her mom came along to take care of the baby while she interviewed.

 

[kthxbai]

You never really know someone's personal situation. I don't think people should bring their parents to the actual interview day, but my dad traveled with me on one of my interviews and my mom traveled with me for another. I drove to all of my interviews, but they came with me for the ones that were ~6 hours away. It's not an "umbilical cord" issue, it's that I have trouble driving more than 4 hours at a time and needed someone to split the driving time.

I also had a friend who had an infant while interviewing, and her mom came along to take care of the baby while she interviewed.

That, right there, is a perfectly legitimate reason to bring a parent along (or anyone, really).

She did actually bring them on interview day. They couldn't come with her obviously, but the fact they were there at the hotel in the morning when NO ONE ELSE had mom and dad in tow... I don't know. That's just inappropriate to me.

 

[mik30102]

You never really know someone's personal situation. I don't think people should bring their parents to the actual interview day, but my dad traveled with me on one of my interviews and my mom traveled with me for another. I drove to all of my interviews, but they came with me for the ones that were ~6 hours away. It's not an "umbilical cord" issue, it's that I have trouble driving more than 4 hours at a time and needed someone to split the driving time.

I also had a friend who had an infant while interviewing, and her mom came along to take care of the baby while she interviewed.

O I definitely think having a parent travel with you is fine, and I will probably be doing so to with my mom on a 7 hour car drive. My issue would be parents who come into the building, come with you on the tour, etc. That's just weird 😛

 

[Ismet]

That, right there, is a perfectly legitimate reason to bring a parent along (or anyone, really).

She did actually bring them on interview day. They couldn't come with her obviously, but the fact they were there at the hotel in the morning when NO ONE ELSE had mom and dad in tow... I don't know. That's just inappropriate to me.

I mean, maybe both parents coming along is a little weird, and they should definitely not show up at the school, but I honestly don't see a problem with a parent coming along to travel and stay at the hotel and do stuff on their own. To each his own though. I for one was really thankful for having someone with me on those longer trips.

 

[Winged Scapula]

Just for clarification: we're not talking about parents traveling to the interview location with you. That's perfectly fine.

What is odd and I find unacceptable, is the parents coming to the actual interview with you.