At this time of year thinking towards Autumn (Fall) is probably wise, rather than investing in a pair of White Bucks or somesuch just now.
What do you intend wearing in the Autumn (just roughly)?
That will then help people with recommendations.

Some kind of Cordo coloured loafers might be nice?

Best -

For a casual shoe, I don't think you can beat camp mocs. I wear them all the time.

Do you wear Cords, Mike?

A great Autumnal fabric which pairs very well with chukkas, loafers, Dirty Bucks, etc.

OCBD.
Shetland.
Harris sack.
Cords.
Dirty Saddle Bucks.

http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/product.aspx?c=649&pid=57420



J.

A pair of chukka boots is a pretty versatile option too. They work with everything from casual to coat and tie, and they have (IMHO) a nice anglophile vibe about them. And not 'over-tradded', yet.
I had a brilliant pair from Clarks years ago, two eyelet ones in dark brown waxed leather. Wore the hell out of them.

i'd add a pair of chukkas or desert boots and probably plain black lace-ups, derbys for daily wear and should a need occur, oxfords  for a more festive/formal occasions. having said that i ain't got a single pair of oxfords (example being - say - church's m odel consul) as i'm n ot a festive / formal person lol. as for lace-up shoes in general i tend to have a liking for heavier soles. (see gunboat thread for reference).

mike, i also black wingtips would do. try ebay: i found a vintage deadstock pair of black florsheim royals (mint condition, still in factory box) for a tiny price last autumn.

for myself, i'd like to have choc brown suede lace-ups. must go to the mighty www foir those as turku, finland offers none. all tips highly appreciated! (if they're not of - say - laszlo vass price range lol)

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I quite like that lower back higher front chukka style  - all depends if it's proportionate, but can look good. I've got a pair of Cheaney in scotch grain calf with crepe sole, made for Design Works in Soho that I picked up some years back from johnny rushton for £30 - they were my regular winter dailies for a long time.

Maybe I should dig them out again.

Don't take this the wrong way, but I never see anyone wearing desert boots or chukkas anymore. They seem to be a 1980s throwback. I'm kind of surprised to see the interest in them (aside from the usual iGentry and still-in-the-closet "boot boys" on the fora).