Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

chronoaug · Jun 21, 2009

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

Even Hypebeast has a lot in common with hypestyleforum these days. Well, the blog anyway.

No way, man. Totally different. You catch those new w&h boots? Totally dope and a must kop. Gotta get on that limited edtion farinellis x crate jeans? You gonna be chill at the line outside the store with me? Jcrew, BoO, boat shoes err'day, mang!

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

http://www.brooksbrothers.com/IWCatP...or=Dark-brown#

To wear with both jeans and for business casual rainy days...

I was originally going to buy some aldens to wear with jeans, and another pair of boots to wear to work... which would probably run me over $500 total... I think i can kill two birds with one stone by buying these... anyones thoughts?

edit:

I am also thinking about these boots to serve the same purpose...

XenoX101 · Jun 22, 2009

Aldens look fantastic both with jeans and with dresswear, thats something I've always felt particularly about Alden. Those peal boots are good, but they look cheaper than the Aldens. Edward Green is another company worth looking at for boots.

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

the second pair are crockett and jones
the first pair are alfred sargeant
both are very high quality

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

NEED MOAR OPINIONz

PinkPantser · Jun 22, 2009

What? xenox's opinion alone isn't enough for you? I think those brooks brothers look great and would work well for what you describe. I'm looking at picking up the alden tanker boots from context that just came out for the same purpose. Obviously more expensive but another option,

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

those tanker boots look great, so you prefer the peals over the C&J conistons (my 2nd pic)?
The peals are $125 less than the C&Js... Also the dark brown makes it more fall weather appropriate, as these will be my go-to fall casual boot/rainy day boot for work

PinkPantser · Jun 22, 2009

Your second pic isn't working for me. I don't think pediwear allows hotlinking, try rehosting.

shoreman1782 · Jun 22, 2009

I don't love pebblegrain and I don't like plain captoes on open-laced shoes (despited there being some nice Alden examples of this), so I wouldn't buy either the brooks or the C+J, although I think they would address your need just fine. I do prefer the darker leather on the brooks.

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

PP: here are the C&Js

shoreman: can you link me any similar aldens without the captoe?

theom- · Jun 22, 2009

What do you guys think about this s2a shirt? I normally don't like pay more than mjk prices on shirts but this is so nice. http://www.oaknyc.com/men/men-sale/surface-combo-plaid

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

i think you won't get a lot of wear out of it, the extra 'details' kinda make it so you may get sick of it by this time next year

shoreman1782 · Jun 22, 2009

Originally Posted by constant struggle

shoreman: can you link me any similar aldens without the captoe?

I meant Alden does nice, similar boots (with captoe), which I dig, even though I don't like caps on open-laced shoes. I think I was thinking of the AF60. Theshoemart also has captoe boots. Pricey.

The Alden of Carmel site has a number of AF capless boots--I'd love a pair of AF88s. I think leather soul also did a barrie plain toe and plaza cap toe boots. And I know I've seen higher lacing chukkas that might be a good fit. Sorry I don't have links. Maybe robin can help!

dunkin · Jun 22, 2009

this place is seriously SUFU:The Working Years

constant struggle · Jun 22, 2009

Originally Posted by shoreman1782

I meant Alden does nice, similar boots (with captoe), which I dig, even though I don't like caps on open-laced shoes. I think I was thinking of the AF60. Theshoemart also has captoe boots. Pricey.

The Alden of Carmel site has a number of AF capless boots--I'd love a pair of AF88s. I think leather soul also did a barrie plain toe and plaza cap toe boots. And I know I've seen higher lacing chukkas that might be a good fit. Sorry I don't have links. Maybe robin can help!

hmm yes the AF88s look pretty good too... about $150 more than the peals... i do find pebble grain more casual of course....

well that is the style of boot i want... i've abandoned my want of the alden indy as it is too big for the hem size i prefer on my jeans

thanks

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