Posts by Amelorn

I went to a Catholic prep school (Chaminade). Our more famous alumni include Bill O'Reilley, and Senator Al D'Amato (crook). My university (St Andrews, UK) is a haven for NE boarding schoolers. A prep schooler is easy to pick out....

Quote: Originally Posted by thenanyu Nice strawman. This is the most hilariously disingenuous groupspeak on SF. My EGs are more comfortable than some terribad junk from Macy's, but my Adidas basketball shoes ($130)...

Quote: Originally Posted by austinite So presumably you are comparing $400 dress shoes to $55 running shoes? I have a few pairs of Allen Edmonds. They may not be the absolute nicest shoes around, and perhaps you have...

Quote: Originally Posted by Desi other than the huge market and design in sneakers sure. Now I may not like a lot of them but there are tons of different designs, shapes, and models. Except most sneakers...

Quote: Originally Posted by ManofKent Yes in the UK Ralph Lauren is pretty pricey and still pretty sort after. Gap does okay but has been in decline, Banana Republic is seen as more sort after than Gap (and there are...

I've been very disappointed with the quality of Florsheim suede, as well as their standard leather (which feels as if it were shellacked). The limited line may be *somewhat* better, although, if I had $112 to spend, I'd find a pair of...

I'll attest to this. I'm in Europe 9 months of the year. In the UK, Abercrombie and Ralph Lauren are HOT HOT HOT items amongst the working class and middle/upper-middle classes, respectively. However, G-Star jeans are a very good pair...

Quote: Originally Posted by Piobaire I think the proof is in the shoe. I do not own a single pair of $500 shoes. A marketing book I read actually gives you some credence. The author argues that our class...

I'll put in that I'm disappointed with their sale selection. I'm now hoping for the anniversary sale.

Minas shoe repair, 67 Wall Street. He has worked miracles on my Barkers and I have 3 pairs of Cole Haans being worked over (to put a protective layer on the sole). His price range from rather cheap to costlier depending on how much...