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Bangkok: know a shoe sore w/ Alden, AE, etc.?

post #1 of 11
9/23/10 at 3:45am
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Have a quick layover in BKK and will head into the city. I need to grab a decent pair of dress shoes. Anyone know of a place that sells Alden or Allen Edmonds there?
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post #2 of 11
9/23/10 at 10:43am
Those brands are probably ridiculously expensive there, especially Alden.
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post #3 of 11
9/23/10 at 4:09pm
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Anyone else? I'm really trying to pinpoint a one-stop shop where I can grab a pair of good dress shoes. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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post #4 of 11
9/23/10 at 4:31pm
if you're willing to pay a huge premium then buy legit in thailand... but you could just spend for a ticket to hawaii and shop directly at leather soul.

how's the postal service in thailand? reliable? what about the import taxing scheme? if its reliable/non taxed/cheap just order online from leather soul.
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post #5 of 11
9/23/10 at 9:56pm
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Originally Posted by bigbris1 View Post
Those brands are probably ridiculously expensive there, especially Alden.

This.

You do realize that AE is ridiculously expensive overseas, right? Especially in Europe. I can't even begin to imagine what Aldens would cost.
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post #6 of 11
9/23/10 at 10:20pm
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Originally Posted by Arrogant Bastard View Post
This. You do realize that AE is ridiculously expensive overseas, right? Especially in Europe. I can't even begin to imagine what Aldens would cost.
Yes. Sadly I know I'm going to get screwed, but living/working in Phnom Penh doesn't afford one many options in the way of well made dress shoes. Ordinarily I'd mail order but this is urgent. Will be in Bangkok this evening - store suggestions from anyone is appreciated.
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post #7 of 11
9/23/10 at 11:19pm
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Originally Posted by Auhasardrobert View Post
Yes. Sadly I know I'm going to get screwed, but living/working in Phnom Penh doesn't afford one many options in the way of well made dress shoes. Ordinarily I'd mail order but this is urgent.

Will be in Bangkok this evening - store suggestions from anyone is appreciated.

I would bet good money that you can get superior English shoes at lower prices in SE Asia by way of Hong Kong. C&J, etc. Worth looking into, at least.
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post #8 of 11
9/23/10 at 11:28pm
That depends on what size he wears. I think the biggest size there is like an 8
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post #9 of 11
9/23/10 at 11:38pm
The OP needs to buy a shoe today in Bangkok. Please do not give him any more advice that does not involve Bangkok and today.
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post #10 of 11
9/23/10 at 11:47pm
Beside longtimelove spots I got nothing, I wear a 13 EDIT: a quick google search turned up this http://www.bangkoksartoria.com/shoes/good-shoes/
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post #11 of 11
9/24/10 at 3:54am
Auhasardrobert, It is difficult to get anything done in a short period of time in Bangkok due to traffic and the size of the city. The Paragon shopping center is a luxury mall with shops like Hermes etc.. So with only a little time that would be a good start and you can go there on the Sky train so it will not be a headache to shop there. You can also ask the concierge at any of the Luxury hotels in Bangkok. Good luck with your search. Kind regards, David
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