I love it when he bangs on about Northern Soul too...

I've worn saddle shoes since the mid 90s, but always a black on oxblood colorway so the color contrast is minimal.  The high contrast saddle shoe I've always thought of as a gal's shoe, but I think it can be worn in the same way as a spectator, perhaps with a seersucker suit while sipping mint juleps

Jack Nicholson: possibly one of the most tiresome actors in the entire history of Hollywood: made millions out of being spoiled, self-indulgent, misogynistic and charlied up - oh, and playing the part of Jack Nicholson.  And don't get me started on De Niro and his finger-wagging.

I have a pair of Cole Haan saddle shoes, purchased in the mid-1990s and still going strong.  The burgundy/brown saddles are extremely versatile, and look great with khakis, particularly lighter tones.  I love wearing them--there is something very balanced, stable, and calming about the look.  They are similar in color to the AE Shelton, but with grain, so more casual.

http://www.allenedmonds.com/mens/dress-shoes/shelton.shtml

When I bought them, I was not aware that saddle shoes (shoos) were treated with disdain in some corners.  Which, strangely, makes wearing them that much more enjoyable.

I had them resoled many moons ago in rubber when I didn't know any better.  That mistake will not occur again.

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