Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)? - Page 1921

Hello all.

Building a wardrobe from scratch on a pittance.  No rush, just buying things piece by piece and looking for value.

I know that I want AE Strands in walnut to be my first decent pair of shoes, but at the moment I'd rather spend that money on basic, versatile casual wear (chinos, a pair of raw selvedge, OCBDs).

Right now I have the chance to buy this shoe for $208, brand new.  This is exciting to me, but I could use a little perspective.

How often does a price like this come around?  And if this is an especially good price, should footwear take precedence over the clothes I would need in order to wear it?

I have no idea about Allen Edmonds and if that's a good price, but chinos, OCBDs, and jeans will always be available for pretty steady prices, but prices like that may not come along often for the shoes (although I'm not sure how expensive they normally are) so I would go for them if it's a good price, and stock up on basics later.

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Originally Posted by Pig Farmer 

Hello all.

 

Building a wardrobe from scratch on a pittance.  No rush, just buying things piece by piece and looking for value.

 

I know that I want AE Strands in walnut to be my first decent pair of shoes, but at the moment I'd rather spend that money on basic, versatile casual wear (chinos, a pair of raw selvedge, OCBDs).

 

Right now I have the chance to buy this shoe for $208, brand new.  This is exciting to me, but I could use a little perspective.

 

How often does a price like this come around?  And if this is an especially good price, should footwear take precedence over the clothes I would need in order to wear it?

$208 is a decent price, but it's not a once-in-a-lifetime deal.  If you're placing a premium on value, I'd hold off for two weeks for the sales to kick in, since I'd wager you'll be able to find those AE for cheaper then. You'll also be able to pick up all those basic wardrobe staples you're after at a significant discount. 

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Originally Posted by slstr 

I have no idea about Allen Edmonds and if that's a good price, but chinos, OCBDs, and jeans will always be available for pretty steady prices, but prices like that may not come along often for the shoes (although I'm not sure how expensive they normally are) so I would go for them if it's a good price, and stock up on basics later.

Well, the AE website says $335.

I'm looking at many expired auctions that went for $100 - $175, ranging from slightly used to worn once or twice, but my size is fairly unpopular so it may be a long wait before I find the Strand in walnut at these prices.  Also, I must consider the advantage of easy returns & exchanges for this particular deal, and then there's the time not spent watching internet auctions.

I think I'll get myself fitted in an AE store before making this decision, just to make sure that a 5 last can be done on my weird foot.

I'd be wearing them with denim and chinos for starters.

Watch my moves.

Wow, that's low.  Good to know.

Thanks for the responses everyone.

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Originally Posted by futuresailors 

$208 is a decent price, but it's not a once-in-a-lifetime deal.  If you're placing a premium on value, I'd hold off for two weeks for the sales to kick in, since I'd wager you'll be able to find those AE for cheaper then. You'll also be able to pick up all those basic wardrobe staples you're after at a significant discount. 

I see.

It probably would be best to wait.  Worst case scenario: I can't get this deal anymore and I load up on discounted basics instead.

Still, this price seems good enough to send me to an AE store for sizing today.  I'll have to do it eventually.

Thanks again.

I'm deciding to grab Common Projects Achilles low black sneakers but which style do you think they match better, casual or dressy?

Not sure about the sizing as well. I usually wear US9.5 for most shoes and 10 for Nikes which size should I buy when it comes to CP?

Thanks in advance