HankB, after I graduated from law school, all three interviews I've had commented on my spit-shined shoes. Straight males, but all three had military backgrounds, so all three saw properly polished shoes as a sign of attention to detail that they were looking for in an employee. During trials, especially jury trials, I always spit-shined my shoes. On more than one occassion, I had older jurors comment on how I was dressed and mentioned my shoes. Can't sell your case unless you can sell yourself.
I always wore plain-cap toed oxfords. Black with grey, olive, or black suits, cordovan with grey or blue. Belts match the shoes.
