Lems Website said:
Dress Shoes Don't have to be Uncomfortable. Even if you’ve got a case of the Monday’s, your feet will be showing you much appreciation after slipping on the all full-grain leather oxford. Settle into that cubicle and let your feet relax, for no stylish dress shoe has ever allowed your toes so much room for wiggling and comfort ability. Well here it is you 9 to 5er, the shoe that will make that climb up the corporate ladder a cake walk.
I understand a bit of the history behind specific types of shoes. Although, many shoe styles are worn for fashion, they served certain functions in the past. So, what function does the Nine2Five serve and is it appropriately constructed?
The name and description of this specific shoe indicates that it is targeted towards the office worker, who essentially sits at a desk all day, "settle into that cubicle". (Assuming the corporate ladder is metaphorical.) What, if any, are the requirements for a shoe intended for somone who sits all day? Well, let's look at the office environment, which typically consists of smooth floors or carpet. A very thin soled shoe, slipper, or even barefoot would be reasonable.
9mm is fairly overbuilt for an office environment, from a functional standpoint. The slipperlike Runamoc Dash are perfect.
One might ask, what about the trek to work? Well, then one wears the appropriate footwear. For example, when I lived up North, I wore a pair of Neos overshoes when it precipitated. Now, that I'm in Florida and typically go to work after a swim, it's flipflops.
(hand made by small business in the states though so I'd rather support them!)
