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Anyone know of the popular brand or style of boat shoes that these are?
I remember seeing a pair I liked in the past but can't remember the brand.
Rainbow Sandals? I have a couple pair, great value. They'll last you forever.
http://www.rainbowsandals.com/Produ...Layer-Arch-Support-With-Premier-Leather-Upper
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If you are about black suits, the outfit you described would look far better with a black grenadine tie versus a knit being that you are going for a more formal get up.
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"Joseph a bank, quantity guaranteed" 
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Finally got around to posting Thursday's fit:
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Looks like more stuff are added onto J. Crew's sale. Stopped by the local store yesterday and selection was horrible. I've been jonesing for a seersucker jacket for a while, saw one popped up this morning and scooped it up. You can return the stuff on sale at 30% so that is good for me, had to order two sizes.
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SNL skit is pretty funny 
Where's the mens wearhouse though? It has potential..their commercials are always corny as is especially with the deep voiced narrator.
Where's the mens wearhouse though? It has potential..their commercials are always corny as is especially with the deep voiced narrator.
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I ordered from RL and got these Garvie Monk-Straps
Finally opened em up and I don't know how noticeable it is in the pic but:
There are two major creases in the leather, clearly not from wear as the run along the top of the shoe. They're calf but the same might apply, I was under the impression that what looks like stretch marks or some **** usually comes from the low quality hide around the head/neck.
I called about exchanging them but because they were on that discount (they called it unauthorized and essentially tried to guilt trip me), I can't even exchange them. I've got an idea but it's still a pain in the ***, I'd take some AE 2nds before keeping that.
Finally opened em up and I don't know how noticeable it is in the pic but:
There are two major creases in the leather, clearly not from wear as the run along the top of the shoe. They're calf but the same might apply, I was under the impression that what looks like stretch marks or some **** usually comes from the low quality hide around the head/neck.
I called about exchanging them but because they were on that discount (they called it unauthorized and essentially tried to guilt trip me), I can't even exchange them. I've got an idea but it's still a pain in the ***, I'd take some AE 2nds before keeping that.
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thats great and all, and i agree with you in terms of versatility, and for the work place and interviews.. I'm just stating my opinion to what color suit is my favorite.
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Finally bit on the Walnut AE strands but wanted to know if this was a decent deal. Paid $237 shipped with taxes from amazon for a size 8EEE and they aren't seconds.
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That doesn't sound too bad, especially given the uncommon width.Finally bit on the Walnut AE strands but wanted to know if this was a decent deal. Paid $237 shipped with taxes from amazon for a size 8EEE and they aren't seconds.
Personally, I would never pay over $200 for a pair of AE. This is because if I were to spend over $200, I'd rather just save up and go with a middle tier brand.
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Wayment, aren't you an average sized dude? Why you rocking with a 3E width??
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Yeah. Just got wide feet lol. Went back to AE to see what they thought if I should go with a different size but they said the 8eee should be fine. Thinking about getting a different opinion though. My running shoes are all about a 9.5EE or EEE
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edit: actually, it's not that easy to put out a price.
I would put C&J in as mid tier but their stuff is priced like 600 or more to the 700s now i think, same with Alden. I'm not too sure on prices but im pretty sure most of aldens are above 500
you got the bottom level like meermin and allen edmond which is probably ~300 or so retail but i dont think there are many in the 400-500 range
I would put C&J in as mid tier but their stuff is priced like 600 or more to the 700s now i think, same with Alden. I'm not too sure on prices but im pretty sure most of aldens are above 500
you got the bottom level like meermin and allen edmond which is probably ~300 or so retail but i dont think there are many in the 400-500 range
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I ordered from RL and got these Garvie Monk-Straps
Finally opened em up and I don't know how noticeable it is in the pic but:
There are two major creases in the leather, clearly not from wear as the run along the top of the shoe. They're calf but the same might apply, I was under the impression that what looks like stretch marks or some **** usually comes from the low quality hide around the head/neck.
I called about exchanging them but because they were on that discount (they called it unauthorized and essentially tried to guilt trip me), I can't even exchange them. I've got an idea but it's still a pain in the ***, I'd take some AE 2nds before keeping that.
Don't think those are creases but like you said something with the leather. Try putting some brown (?) shoe cream on it, brush it, add some brown polish and see if it goes away. It sucks they aren't exchanging them. Worse case...eBay??? What did you pay for it if you don't mind me asking.
Carmina comes to mind and they are in the $400-$500 range.
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Yeah, crease isn't the correct term...I don't know how to describe it, more like wrinkles that were in the hide or something. I think I can figure something out but if it comes down to it I'll do what you said. It's actually way more obvious in person, I only had my iPhone on me. They were a little under $250 I believe so it's a pretty good price, I just expected better.
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I understand its the principle but youre gonna get those same creases the first time you wear them anyway, why go through the trouble?
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Not 100% sure if those are wrinkles as they don't show well on the picture or an imperfection on the leather (i.e., scar from the calf). See if you can hide it for lack of better words with what I mentioned.
I don't think it's a crease though otherwise I'd agree, I'd live with it considering the price paid.
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Banana Republic is running a 40% off everything sale till Midnight
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Well said. I would put AE and Meermin as entry level. Alden, Carmina, Crockett and Jones, both bench and Handgrade, etc. would be mid.
Mid level would be $400-900.
Anything more than a grand like JL or EG would be the good stuff.
See above.
This issue would personally not bother me at all. But, I'm pretty easy to please. I had a similar effect on a pair of C&J and kept them.
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That's their bread and butter. This and their usual 40% off full price items once a month or so keep the boat afloat I think.
