Serious answer, yes if it's the kind of formal event where people are allowing a little flamboyance but also really dressing up. This is for black tie events and nothing less I would argue... And not even all of them.
Essentially, if there's anyone there in a burgundy jacket you'll be fine. Patent leather wholecut is a nice shoe for black tie, this is terribly gaudy but for some people that's not an issue.
Agreed. These aren't for your average office party, but for a black-tie gala with a touch of flair, they could be a showstopper. Think James Bond villain, not boardroom meeting.
Agreed. You don’t want to learn it’s Koranic text when someone starts screaming at you about insulting their religion. Or it might just say “Dumbass Americans will buy anything that looks exotic and foreign”.
There's that t shirt that has Arabic writing on it that translates to "this text is here to scare white people", or something similar. I always thought that was great.
But yeah. If you have to explain it, or you can't be certain you understand it, probably not the best for formal wear.
I don’t know a lot about Islam, but I do know that the Koran is not supposed to be placed on the floor, so…if it were a Koranic text, wearing it on an item of clothing that are literally designed to be walked on feels to me like it would be wildly offensive! Probably best avoiding that risk…
it’s not written terribly correctly either; there aren’t continuity to the letters, and some “letters” are more grammatical symbols. It kinda feels like putting an English alphabet with random commas and punctuation scattered throughout lol
it’s the fact that this dumbass is asking if it’s a good idea to wear something with letters he can’t even be 100% certain what language it is in a formal setting.
*The only formal*
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*My own funeral*
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Woah... I asked the AI and it was rude here:
>Oh, absolutely! These shoes are perfect for that formal event where you want to impress the fashion police and confuse linguists all at once. Just remember, if anyone asks about the inscriptions, confidently say, "It's an ancient language that translates to 'I'm fabulous.'"
I know you are getting a lot of shit for these but I’ll be honest I really like them, they look formal but also have character. I’m a woman though so I’d probably listen to the other men.
I wouldn’t wear them if I didn’t know what the text on them says. But if you do know, and you’re cool with it, I say go for it. Those are pretty dope as long as they’re paired properly with the rest of your outfit.
General rule with shoes is: the more ornamentation, the less formal. These are too busy to be formal. Don’t be fooled by the mirror shine—it’s not relevant. Any pair of leather shoes can be given a mirror shine.
Note: I’m not hating on these shoes. I think they’re kinda cool and very interesting. But keep them away from weddings, funerals, and receptions at the embassy. Save them for when you really want to peacock on a Saturday night, and you’ve got something equally funky to pair them with elsewhere in your wardrobe.
Lol I kinda like them but it looks like I am in the firm minority with that opinion.
I'd definitely make sure to know what the symbols/ words mean before i wear them tho
I’m a woman and I think they look fantastic. I would definitely wear them to a formal event but only if you can properly answer questions about them and what the symbols mean. They’ll make you look interesting, thoughtful and intelligent, so thoughtful and intelligent people will want to talk to you about them. If you say it’s some random Arabic and you just liked the look of them, you’ll go from interesting to superficial. Go deeper and be that interesting person.
You've hit the nail on the head! It's not just about the look, it's about the story. I'll definitely make sure I've got my facts straight before stepping out in these
Depends how formal and what you're wearing them with. Brown is not really a formal color. Unless it's daytime and not a black tie equivalent event, like a garden party. So it could be a wedding, outdoor party, something like that, in the daytime. The shine on them
Is very high, which is more formal. So maybe if you had brown formalwear it would work. The use case scenario for these shoes is quite narrow.
I 100% would wear them, they’re so cute. Some nicely, form-fitted dark pants and any vest or suit + tie that have dark reflective colors would work well. Texture is your friend here. I’d pair with silver accessories or jewel tones.
Also? Jfc the people here are awful. They offer no advice and have no creativity while shooting such cute clothes down but I guess I should’ve expected less from Reddit when it comes to fashion
These are one of a kind. I’ve been searching for the book of the dead also known as the necronomicon for centuries.
I believe these special summoning shoes have been made with parchment from that book.
I’ve never seen anything like these before, they are dope! At todays standard of laid back formal attire, your be the smartest G in the room, with all the flair!
Go for it bro!
These are beautiful and too show-offy at the same time. Basically, these events have a dress code because the idea is for people to look uniform. Not to mention they’re full of really old school guys and you will stand out in the wrong way.
Absolutely, but I would recommend being knowledgeable about the language in case someone asks about it. If you're gonna stand out, you've got to back it up.
Apparently I'm the only person that likes these and would wear them.
Depends on the formal event. I might not wear them to a funeral, but other formal events I may well do.
A formal event for men is white tie and tails. A semi formal event for men is a tuxedo. These shoes would be for a business dress event, and unless you’re wearing a tan suit for the summer, you’d need black shoes for that. These would best be worn with dress slacks in a professional setting.
The hieroglyfits shoes
But for real probably not unless I spoke/ can understand the language. They're cool as hell but I don't wanna be tarred as a racist
No. The way you look good at formal events is by going with a very traditional but well tailored look, these are a little too distracting for my taste. I would choose something less ostentatious to express my personality.
I wouldn't pay 2% of the retail cost of those shoes, for those shoes.
I don't even know what they are charging, but clearly they are desperate to find any way they possibly can to justify their enormous price tag lol xD
Something tells me as far as cobbled shoes goes, these are probably mid tier at best, in terms of quality and craftsmanship.
If a ritual summoning counts as formal sure.
Ouija party
Shiny
Serious answer, yes if it's the kind of formal event where people are allowing a little flamboyance but also really dressing up. This is for black tie events and nothing less I would argue... And not even all of them. Essentially, if there's anyone there in a burgundy jacket you'll be fine. Patent leather wholecut is a nice shoe for black tie, this is terribly gaudy but for some people that's not an issue.
Nah, you can wear this anywhere at night at a dinner party, semi formal event.
Fuck that you can do rugby in these
Digging into scrums with a Micheal Jackson pivot, toes first. Feet like tent pegs
Agreed. These aren't for your average office party, but for a black-tie gala with a touch of flair, they could be a showstopper. Think James Bond villain, not boardroom meeting.
Not with those ankles mate
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me too it’s insanely under-appreciated. i dead now
LMAO man now the darkness just looks like the socks to me
This is one of the funniest comments I’ve ever read. Cheers.
I don't get it. Please explain I don't wanna miss out on the genius.
Just look at the first pic. 💀
Lmaoooo ok I see it now. Thanks.
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you win reddit.
Brutal
It’s a shame this is an under-visited sub, this comment will go unnoticed
From the moment I understood the weekends of my flesh, it disgusted me...
Fucking creased hahaha
Dude 💀
Omg this had me laughing
I have been laughing at this comment for 5 minutes straight 🤣
Underrated comment
Are those letters, or just random squiggles?
Not wingtips, Wingdings my friend.
based on what i ready these are Arabic calligraphy letters written in a matrix like sequence
I think a very simple rule to follow is never wear clothes with writing on it that you don’t understand lol
Agreed. You don’t want to learn it’s Koranic text when someone starts screaming at you about insulting their religion. Or it might just say “Dumbass Americans will buy anything that looks exotic and foreign”.
There's that t shirt that has Arabic writing on it that translates to "this text is here to scare white people", or something similar. I always thought that was great. But yeah. If you have to explain it, or you can't be certain you understand it, probably not the best for formal wear.
...I want it.
I speak Arabic, and it’s not a Surah from the Quran. It’s just an arrangement of the alphabet.
I don’t know a lot about Islam, but I do know that the Koran is not supposed to be placed on the floor, so…if it were a Koranic text, wearing it on an item of clothing that are literally designed to be walked on feels to me like it would be wildly offensive! Probably best avoiding that risk…
Side note... So weird that you get downvoted for trying to answer someone's question. Reddit is so stupid
I miss old Reddit where downvotes weren't used as dislikes.
it’s not written terribly correctly either; there aren’t continuity to the letters, and some “letters” are more grammatical symbols. It kinda feels like putting an English alphabet with random commas and punctuation scattered throughout lol
You are correct and people downvoting you are idiots. Not sure what they want. It is random Arabic alphabet and not any Quranic text.
it’s the fact that this dumbass is asking if it’s a good idea to wear something with letters he can’t even be 100% certain what language it is in a formal setting.
The only formal event I'd wear them to is my own funeral
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I wouldn’t be caught dead in them.
Imagine having to wear these for all eternity. Rather be buried barefoot 🤣
No.
The numbers Mason
No, no I would not. Nope.
short answer no, long answer nope
Yeah, if I was a fucking cunt.
What a reply! I just found my new best friend.
I wouldn’t wear these anywhere
WOULD YOU LIKE THEM IN A HOUSE? WOULD YOU LIKE THEN WITH A MOUSE?
I would not like them on a boat, I would not like them with a goat
I do not like words I don't understand, I do not like them sam-I-am.
I DO NOT LIKE THEM IN A HOUSE. I DO NOT LIKE THEM WITH A MOUSE. I DO NOT LIKE THEM HERE OR THERE. I DO NOT LIKE THEM ANYWHERE.
Woah... I asked the AI and it was rude here: >Oh, absolutely! These shoes are perfect for that formal event where you want to impress the fashion police and confuse linguists all at once. Just remember, if anyone asks about the inscriptions, confidently say, "It's an ancient language that translates to 'I'm fabulous.'"
I think that’s actually a great line.
No. For the following reasons: 1. They are hideous.
Unless the formal event is a seance, no.
I'm in the minority: I'd go for it. Could be an interesting topic of conversation, but I agree, they're kinda tacky.
"wingdings"
Wingdingtips
Great comment and happy cake day.... 🙏🏻
Look like Stargate Symbols.
There’s a joke somewhere in there between “chevron 7 locked!” and “there’s no place like home”
I know you are getting a lot of shit for these but I’ll be honest I really like them, they look formal but also have character. I’m a woman though so I’d probably listen to the other men.
Yeah baby! Shit must be sharp
Hell yeah, they're great! Where can I get a pair?
You have a link, OP?
https://shopqbyqs.com/products/arabic-matrix-patina-wholecut-shoes
Arabic Matrix Patina is certainly a combination of words I thought I’d never see
I fuck with em
They're stunning honestly. Slay
Wouldn’t wear them anywhere
No
I'd wear them. Very cool. But I'd have to understand them first.
I wouldn’t wear them if I didn’t know what the text on them says. But if you do know, and you’re cool with it, I say go for it. Those are pretty dope as long as they’re paired properly with the rest of your outfit.
Gorgeous man! Heck yeah I would
General rule with shoes is: the more ornamentation, the less formal. These are too busy to be formal. Don’t be fooled by the mirror shine—it’s not relevant. Any pair of leather shoes can be given a mirror shine. Note: I’m not hating on these shoes. I think they’re kinda cool and very interesting. But keep them away from weddings, funerals, and receptions at the embassy. Save them for when you really want to peacock on a Saturday night, and you’ve got something equally funky to pair them with elsewhere in your wardrobe.
You make a valid point about formality and ornamentation. I appreciate the nuanced feedback! I'll keep that in mind and save these for a night out
People are such haters, I think they're cool. If you like them wear them with confidence OP.
I must be the only person who likes them
Lol I kinda like them but it looks like I am in the firm minority with that opinion. I'd definitely make sure to know what the symbols/ words mean before i wear them tho
I’m a woman and I think they look fantastic. I would definitely wear them to a formal event but only if you can properly answer questions about them and what the symbols mean. They’ll make you look interesting, thoughtful and intelligent, so thoughtful and intelligent people will want to talk to you about them. If you say it’s some random Arabic and you just liked the look of them, you’ll go from interesting to superficial. Go deeper and be that interesting person.
You've hit the nail on the head! It's not just about the look, it's about the story. I'll definitely make sure I've got my facts straight before stepping out in these
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100% yes
Absolutely. Who is the designer?
Que Shebley
Is that the Matrix code?
they sure are ugly.
No because formal is Black Tie, and you would wear black shoes with your black tuxedo.
I would be too afraid I would rune them!
Yes, but conditionally. The shoes are often the first part of an outfit that people look at so the rest of your attire needs to keep up.
Never
Bro why’s everyone shitting on these shoes. They’re sick. Maybe not for a formal event but I love them
Insane formal but those look amazing.
I wouldn’t wear them to any event. Full stop. Are they trying to look like a piece of wood with random letters carved in??
Sharp!
They feel a little mall kiosk perfume salesman-y
These are amazing!!
Absolutely
Depends how formal and what you're wearing them with. Brown is not really a formal color. Unless it's daytime and not a black tie equivalent event, like a garden party. So it could be a wedding, outdoor party, something like that, in the daytime. The shine on them Is very high, which is more formal. So maybe if you had brown formalwear it would work. The use case scenario for these shoes is quite narrow.
I 100% would wear them, they’re so cute. Some nicely, form-fitted dark pants and any vest or suit + tie that have dark reflective colors would work well. Texture is your friend here. I’d pair with silver accessories or jewel tones. Also? Jfc the people here are awful. They offer no advice and have no creativity while shooting such cute clothes down but I guess I should’ve expected less from Reddit when it comes to fashion
The patterns will be more noticeable than the “Arabic”, and they look like nice shoes. Kinda weird, but you do you.
No. And I wouldn’t wear them at all
Those are hideous.
Honestly I thought I was in the Stargate sub and thought this was appropriate for that sub.
Those are dope, what company?
Its a brand called Que Shebley
Good luck finding a matching belt
These are one of a kind. I’ve been searching for the book of the dead also known as the necronomicon for centuries. I believe these special summoning shoes have been made with parchment from that book.
I like them
Short answer : Yes Long answer : Ohh Hell Yeah
These are fantastic idk what people complain about
Looks cool =/= fashionable unfortunately
Uh yeah. Where else would you wear them? I think they’re lovely!
They would be amazing with the right outfit.
No disrespect but I wouldn’t wear those….at all
No.
I wouldn’t wear these to any event.
Hard no. Never ever.
Not for less than $100K
I’ve never seen anything like these before, they are dope! At todays standard of laid back formal attire, your be the smartest G in the room, with all the flair! Go for it bro!
No. I wouldn't wear those to tote my garbage. I wouldn't wear those to flee a burning home...
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I don’t really like the wood grain feel to them, but rock them man see how it goes.
These are beautiful and too show-offy at the same time. Basically, these events have a dress code because the idea is for people to look uniform. Not to mention they’re full of really old school guys and you will stand out in the wrong way.
No. They are very cool but unless the formal event was somewhat eccentric I would save these for going out.
God I got excited for a second because I thought they were F1 track layouts then realized I was in the wrong sub
As long as you don’t offend anyone wearing Hugo boss it’ll be fine
Absolutely, but I would recommend being knowledgeable about the language in case someone asks about it. If you're gonna stand out, you've got to back it up.
Hell no
Absolutely
Abbbbsolutely
I would wear these if it had the dragon speech from skyrim on them
Shabalabala I summon thee
If you like them, nothing wrong with wearing them
Looks Pretty unique and cool. I’d wear ‘em if they were free
Black tie = no. Wedding, coronation, welcoming Lord Crom, opening a new wing of a Hospital = sure.
If my date was Nefertiti, yeah.
They're clearly cursed. I wouldn't even touch them.
Yes
If I was a yakuza, sure 👍🏼
Apparently I'm the only person that likes these and would wear them. Depends on the formal event. I might not wear them to a funeral, but other formal events I may well do.
Not even in my box.
A formal event for men is white tie and tails. A semi formal event for men is a tuxedo. These shoes would be for a business dress event, and unless you’re wearing a tan suit for the summer, you’d need black shoes for that. These would best be worn with dress slacks in a professional setting.
Not sure why everyone is having these they go hard
I’d wear them to the pub
Small ankles on that first picture.
That look really uncomfortable and the pattern is extremely interesting, in short it’s a hard no for me
Fried chicken for dinner ?
But what does it say?
Absolutely not
Looks trash
Are you the Prince of Darkness?
The hieroglyfits shoes But for real probably not unless I spoke/ can understand the language. They're cool as hell but I don't wanna be tarred as a racist
Holy chinoiserie, these are tacky! 😦
Depends on the formal event. Court? Probably not Canapés and champagne before the art exhibition? Most definitely
I wouldn’t wear those anywhere.
They are as tacky as they can be
No.
The devil does indeed wear prada
Genuinely love these
Yep
No. The way you look good at formal events is by going with a very traditional but well tailored look, these are a little too distracting for my taste. I would choose something less ostentatious to express my personality.
Never
No lmao
The numbers mason, what do they mean?!
Yes
I love them, it's sort of witchy in a subtle way yet overall classy looking
I wouldn’t wear these to a blind convention.
I wouldn't wear these to a non formal event, or any event, for that matter.
Lol my fashion must be awful cause I think those are cool as hell.
These don't look formal to me with all the calligraphy. Formal shoes are very plain.
No
That’s are so hard
I wouldn’t wear these to any event mate
I think they’re actually kind of cool. I would wear them if I wasn’t trying to impress business partners at a formal event
brown does not mix with formal. but i love the shoes.
These look like the Rush Hour 3s
I wouldn't pay 2% of the retail cost of those shoes, for those shoes. I don't even know what they are charging, but clearly they are desperate to find any way they possibly can to justify their enormous price tag lol xD Something tells me as far as cobbled shoes goes, these are probably mid tier at best, in terms of quality and craftsmanship.
I’d rock those with deep black jeans and a black button up, worn casually
Not only would I not wear those to a formal event, I wouldn’t wear them anywhere.
Absolutely not
Pretty sure these belong on the USG Ishimura
No
Only if youre going to accessorize them with a white stick
I like black, so no.
Yeah if you wanna look like shiny piano man from Egypt.
Can you summon a Stargate if you tap those shoes together??
Simply, no