Posts by swiego

One last update - I've worn these at least once a week since buying them, and they have held up well. The heels are not worn out at all. My last cashmere socks had heel weakness within five wears; these are going on maybe 20 wears with...

Those look like vanilla ice cream to me: simple, plain shoes, everyday work shoes. Admittedly it's hard to see pizazz due to the lighting in the picture. The shoe trees are lovely. My experience mirrored a couple of others; I own some...

Thank you, this is good to know. I'd be curious to hear what others' preferences are. I prefer the edge to be higher up. On a related note, I'd love to hear suggestions on brown suede wingtips somewhere in the $200-$400 range.

Quote:Originally Posted by cbbuff So you just luck into it? Must be the case. I have not been able to hit one on time.

Is there a way to find out what states you have tickets in? I got one in some midwestern state about ten years ago; I thought I'd paid it but then two years ago while cleaning I found the check I wrote to pay the ticket... that I had...

Gdot, may I ask where you made your purchase? Related note - has anyone made purchases from PLal lately? Are the shoes they sell "first quality" or should I expect some issues commensurate with the lower price? The prices certainly...

Quote:Originally Posted by Poindexter I find it fascinating that a guy who's style blogging is promoting the choosing of a piece or two to wear all the time, thus eschewing style. I think he's being disingenuous, as observe Jobs;...

Quote:Originally Posted by cbbuff How did you find out about the LC sale? I have their membership or club or whatever it is, and didn't get anything in email. Did you just happen upon it? It seems like they would email their...

Forgive my crude illustration. On a wingtip, regarding the piece of leather at the toe that has the medallion then wraps around the sides, should the upper edge (on the sides, where the arrow points) be further into the vamp, where it...

I generally wouldn't wear one to an interview. I wouldn't want to be wearing one if I went to an after-work sports bar for a beer or something. I dislike them when it's very, very hot outside and I have to be out and about. Otherwise,...