My aunt's company deals with Louis Vuitton. I just got a pair of their lace ups and I've got to admit, they are sex! Just as comfortable as any other shoe, drop dead looks, and they seem durable enough. Let me know if you decide to go with LV and I'll see what we can do in terms of a discount. I paid about half retail for mine. Now if my sneakers would ever come in...
Before these, I had a pair of Gucci's. I didn't really like them. I actually preferred my Kenneth Coles, which causes me to raise an eyebrow.