Posts by CounselorStyle

By the way, isn't this exactly how high fashion works in the real world?  Step One: Design clothes.  Step Two: Set prices for clothes absurdly high.  Step Three: give items away to your friends and family (not to mention...

Quote: Originally Posted by Teapot418  Does anyone have the embossed moc toe beckmans?  I'm thinking of getting a new pair of boots and they look a bit like poor man's Indys.   Edit: that's the...

Bumping this thread rather than making a new one.  I'm looking for a pair of cowhide boots (something more rugged than my calfskin Allen Edmonds options) to wear in light rain and so forth.  Being in NYC, I've had the chance...

Quote: Originally Posted by K Baz  I opened this thinking I would be reading about Members Only Jackets, sort of disappointed.     +1   I had one of those back in the 90s.  It was GLORIOUS.

Since others are offering suggestions: shortwing blucher.  Preferably in the same walnut grain as the MacNeil.

Quote: Originally Posted by ircfas133  Could somebody tell me when is the best time to purchase from AE.  I'm looking for AE park avenue for around $ 150.   I'm Chicago.  There is a Michigan Ave store...

Quote: Originally Posted by Shiny  Sandersons arrived today. Look great. Fit was also good. Was worried about that poster that said they are narrower or use a slimmer last. If anyone ordered the Slatons in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Winston S.  Bring them in to B. Nelson/VIP Shoe Restorers. Nick has been honest to posters here about about whether or not something can and should be done.   Thanks for the...

Quote: Originally Posted by BackInTheJox  So the RL Sanderson seconds are on sale for $130, is that correct?  I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger on them (already bought the McTavish and a pair of...

I forgot to mention, because of the poron insoles, the BB McAllisters also seemed to fit a bit tighter than my non-BB Strands in the same size.  I actually prefer it; I have to wear insoles with the Strands to prevent heel...