The Official Artisanal "streetwear" footwear (boots, shoes, sandals) thread (Guidi, CCP, Augusta, M.

[eckblk]



Just waiting for kunk to chime in about how CCP quality is crap because of a broken zipper on his tornados and I think one other piece of CCP he owned. ;p
My 2cents is quality does seem about the same. Both brands have stand outs, but both have issues. nicelynice's issues with his CCP derbies have made me hesitant to pick up a pair.
Augusta is solid, but not perfect either. I'd love a pair of the classic oiled horse trainer (black/white sole with blue green laces) or the blacked out pair, but it sounds like the laces break apart pretty easily and the eyelets come out.
I think people fetishize these elitist brands and would love to believe that for what they pay these things are perfect in every sense: design, materials, construction etc. etc. But things have defects, artisanal techniques oft-times don't have durability/longevity as goals. Know that even if you spent 100k for a pair of boots they may fall apart after a couple wears. Construction flaws or an overcomplicated production/treatment process that's more beautiful concept than practical.
I have pieces from all these brands that have broken zippers or other minor issues from CCP down to Julius down to random workwear-ish brands. **** happens and if you are buying retail then usually the retailer/brand will work with you (Though some brands cough CCP take forever). If you are buying second hand then well what do you expect? ;p
Anyway, I think my point is no matter how much you pay, **** may happen and if that's something you can't handle then aim a little lower price wise and buy 2-5x of everything you like.

What is going on with the clip on your scarstitich?

The laces on the sneakers are a common problem from what I hear. I want the blacked out ones too

 

[Abraxis]



ok dude, i did a lot of research thats how i learned.
do you really want to start this? you know im gonna put you in your place amateur! wanna be a little pathetic internet troll, bring it

Honestly, I find you somewhat annoying and pretty hyper-defensive as if you have a chip on your shoulder. I've read a lot of your posts on here and SZ and I don't feel you really, really know what you are talking about and that trend doesnt seem to be changing. At least not in the sense that I feel eckblk knows his ****.

I guess you can go ahead and put all of your detractors in our places. I'm no fan of nahneun (After his crazy korean/asian chick comment where he subsequently made it clear that yeah he's an asshole and he could give 2 ***** what anyone else thinks) either so it's not like im backing his ass up.

At some point though you will turn into a Mr. Moo but maybe even more rabid and my brain will train itself to auto filter out your posts. Carry on as you will!

 

[Abraxis]



What is going on with the clip on your scarstitich?
The laces on the sneakers are a common problem from what I hear. I want the blacked out ones too

Yeah I don't mind the laces so much. I can replace those with non augusta ones that will do.. it's the eyelets that's more bothersome. I feel like even if I get someone legit to put them back in they are just going to pop out repeatedly.....

CCP did mail me replacement hooks. I think 3 or 4 to fix the 1 so they did right by me. It only took 3 months or so and not the year+ I've heard it takes some!

 

[nahneun]



ok dude, i did a lot of research thats how i learned.
do you really want to start this? you know im gonna put you in your place amateur! wanna be a little pathetic internet troll, bring it

research means i have empirical data and thus, i can speak about everything as if it's from real experience. now i have a Doctor of Artisanal degree. my office hours are random each day. tune in next time for more exciting news

 

[Mr. Moo]

Abraxis what's with the **** talking? Lol gotta love being moo.

 

[nahneun]



Honestly, I find you somewhat annoying and pretty hyper-defensive as if you have a chip on your shoulder. I've read a lot of your posts on here and SZ and I don't feel you really, really know what you are talking about and that trend doesnt seem to be changing. At least not in the sense that I feel eckblk knows his ****.
I guess you can go ahead and put all of your detractors in our places. I'm no fan of nahneun (After his crazy korean/asian chick comment where he subsequently made it clear that yeah he's an asshole and he could give 2 ***** what anyone else thinks) either so it's not like im backing his ass up.
At some point though you will turn into a Mr. Moo but maybe even more rabid and my brain will train itself to auto filter out your posts. Carry on as you will!

i have my troll episodes

 

[sinnedk]



Honestly, I find you somewhat annoying and pretty hyper-defensive as if you have a chip on your shoulder. I've read a lot of your posts on here and SZ and I don't feel you really, really know what you are talking about and that trend doesnt seem to be changing. At least not in the sense that I feel eckblk knows his ****.
I guess you can go ahead and put all of your detractors in our places. I'm no fan of nahneun (After his crazy korean/asian chick comment where he subsequently made it clear that yeah he's an asshole and he could give 2 ***** what anyone else thinks) either so it's not like im backing his ass up.
At some point though you will turn into a Mr. Moo but maybe even more rabid and my brain will train itself to auto filter out your posts. Carry on as you will!

dude i just dont like ppl talking crap to me.

as far as my knowledge, i never ever say i know much about designers/brands past the footwear and i ask a lot of questions to know and answer, so idk why you have a a bad view of me.

 

[sinnedk]



research means i have empirical data and thus, i can speak about everything as if it's from real experience. now i have a Doctor of Artisanal degree. my office hours are random each day. tune in next time for more exciting news

so you are an asshole i hear... good to know

 

[nahneun]



so you are an asshole i hear... good to know

very perceptive, sherlock :foo:

 

[sinnedk]



very perceptive, sherlock :foo:

do i need to repeat myself to you... F off

 

[BreezyBirch]

Stooooooop fighting and use ignore!!!!!

 

[nahneun]

but trolling is so much fun

also i have yet to use my ignore function lol. i like keeping that list clean. makes trolling easier :foo:

 

[Mr. Moo]

So many turds in this thread they should rename it to The Toiletbowl.

 

[chomeo]

Abraxis - how did you get the hooks onto the leather buddy? I'm curious as I'm always scared that my leather will face an eventual fate. good to know that CCP did that for you. I remember the feeling for ya.

 

[chomeo]



Augusta is solid, but not perfect either. I'd love a pair of the classic oiled horse trainer (black/white sole with blue green laces) or the blacked out pair, but it sounds like the laces break apart pretty easily and the eyelets come out.

buy mine. and yes, those laces will eventually break apart. i have to lace them like i lace a gift box - nice and pretty!