Posts by xchen

Quote:Originally Posted by Thomas As for the suit business, I'd guess that the groom is reluctant to make this wedding happen and is probably at least a bit embarrassed about the whole destination deal. At least, I'd like to think...

Apparently the bride made comments to my wife that the reason for the super large wedding party is so people who probably wouldn't make the trek will feel obligated to go to her wedding (we're in ATL and wedding is in Michigan on the...

My brother-in-law's wedding is this weekend. Despite asking him what suits we need for months he didn't give anyone a definitive answer until a week ago, a $200 polyester suit from Men's Wearhouse. I went to get measured and gave b-i-l...

Quote:Originally Posted by OakStreetBootmakers 1/2 down from Brannock is general consensus. Or, go with your Barrie last size (which is usually half down from Brannock) After giving it some thought I think I should adjust my size...

not quite as dark as it looks in the pic. it's been worn pretty sparingly and looks pretty close to the one on tanner's web site with very little if any aging. asking $30 shipped + 4% for paypal in us. outside us contact me for a...

camp sole is the gray sole as seen on the Oak Street site. The white one is the Vibram Christy sole which can also be seen on the website.

Cool! I'd like to go for the 10.5D trail oxford with the 2060 sole. Any idea on a rough timetable for these so I can set aside some stacks?

Found a pair of black Paxton captoe bluchers in my size at the thrift store. Picked them up as I need black shoes for upcoming wedding at the end of the month, but I normally don't wear black shoes.

Quote:Originally Posted by patrick_b Wow...those look fantastic! What's the story with the pair in your avatar? Same model, the Alfred Sargent/Sid Mashburn?? Are they the well worn pair from the "Starts with Typewriters" blog post?...

^ They were getting pretty light until I polished them. I use only black polish on my brown shoes - prob not for everyone but I love what it does when it gets into all the scars and stitching.