I work at a V10 firm and was recently told in order to be successful there I need to wear “deal sleds” which are apparently expensive men’s loafers. Any recommendations on some good sleds?

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This post makes me happy if only because there are constantly posts in the women in law bowl asking for shoe and suiting recommendations. Glad y’all suffer too.

OP, this is ridiculous but I hope you enjoy your new shoes.

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Absolutely ridiculous. Suffer is right. It’s sad.

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This is 100% a setup for a #biglawboyz or #nonequitypartner meme post. Bravo.

Who even goes to the office anymore?

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NEP here - deal sleds are old news. WFH 2021 is the year of the Deal Slips

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As is a table for two at Dorsia on Friday night

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What the actual fuck? I'm confused, were you wearing tennis shoes previously? Or is this really something that stuffy big law partners care about in NYC?

How dare you fail to wear the uniform.

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@A2: Don’t forget the 0.2 client development time entry for “Research footwear options to thoroughly impress upon clients how they’re paying me too much money”.

(Disclaimer: I don’t think you’re paid too much. But I know a lot of clients are very salty about it.)

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I started at an old school regional firm that was 100 years old and represented primarily banks, railroads, and mining companies. VERY conservative. People thought they were dressing down when they wore a blue shirt with their grey or blue suit and red tie. I did the conventional thing for a few years. Then I started wearing khakis and golf shorts. No one said anything. Then I started wearing jeans and Chuck Taylors. Still nothing. I let my hair grow too. By the time I made partner a year early it was halfway down my back (I’m cis male). 30 years in and having now been an equity partner at two V25s, it’s shorts and flip flops unless I have to go to court or it’s below 50. I know the pressure to confirm is there. But you’ll be happier if you find a place that lets you be yourself and values ability and hard work over shoes and clothes.

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My first partner took me to a meeting with the MP at a V5 in NY and he wore jeans, head shaved on the sides with a slight mohawk. I never wore a suit again.

Assuming this is a real question, the original “deal sleds” are the Gucci 1953 horsebit loafers (in black).

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Here’s an example of a deal sled. Here’s a top tip: shop at Ermenegildo Zegna and Salvatore Ferragamo but at their outlet stores. Nobody will know, it’s the same stuff and prices can be 20% to 50% off

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I plead innocent. In such circumstances my email would read “wtf”? And I’m not in Switzerland.

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No way this is real

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Deal sleds are high energy.

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I said they were high energy—I did not say they were a fashionista’s dream.

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Time to move to silicon Valley and wear jeans and chucks lol

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What kinda 1980s sh@t is this? I’ve never seen anyone wear loafers in the office. And I’ve never heard anyone in the office even mention shoes.

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Um, leave?

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Ferragamo or Gucci loafers or... these

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I guess I should’ve made my sarcasm more apparent. Lol

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Can anyone recommend a good leather conditioner to keep a pair of deal sleds tip top? My ferragamos are getting a little worn.

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I work in big law (corporate) and I will never - I repeat NEVER - wear some bitch ass “deal sleds.” If I tuck my shirt in, call it a good day. But my work is worth every dime. Anyone who doesn’t like the package it comes in can go pound sand.

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Attorney fashion is so upsetting. I would wear Jordan Silvers and tell them to join us in 2021.

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Gucci loafers

It’s 2021. We’re rocking Deal Slips only (leather designer slippers for WFH)

Or diamond encrusted crocs if you're feeling dangerous

Rockports for 15 years. Lace up looks classy and you can shoot ball in them. If the push the issue the magic words are “Morton’s toe” for an excuse to wear comfortable shoes.

Alternative magic words: “piss off.”

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