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  1. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    There's been a number of posts on this thread talking about it but I know it can be cumbersome to dig through it, so here's an online article that explains the process.
  2. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    No Whites or Wesco in Toronto, but If you ever make a trip to Vancouver, The Shop Vancouver does stock Wesco. They don't carry much in-stock pairs because they usually do pre-orders, but TJ would be happy to help you figure out your sizing. Himel Bros. and Haven occasionally do a Viberg collab...
  3. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    If you're going to be walking around outside for any extended period of time, it's worth considering a pair of overshoes to wear over the Meermins or your other dress shoes, depending on the type of leather it is. We don't get as much snow as one may think, but we usually do get at least one...
  4. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Yup, pretty much. Once upon a time, I worked at one of the department stores' shoe sections and believe it or not, most of my co-workers in the shoe department knew the difference already, or were soon educated by the shoe department supervisor. In a way, that knowledge hardly mattered because...
  5. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Select Castaner styles are 40-60% off if you like to wear espadrilles.
  6. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    As a person who tries to get their clothes repaired depending on the piece, this would be awesome to have. I've had three shirts patched up at the Junction before - two from wear, and one I accidentally tore. It won't look the same as before, but imperfection isn't a bad thing in these instances.
  7. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Generally, if they're willing to ship to you via Royal Mail (the UK's national postal service) then there's a chance of you dodging duties or (if you're really lucky) even taxes altogether. I'd assume you'd get hit with HST for an item that expensive, but when it's 100% certain with couriers...
  8. KaleidoscopicK

    The Toronto For Sale Thread

    My pair are on the Pullman last. If yours are on a different last, I can see that being the culprit.
  9. KaleidoscopicK

    The Toronto For Sale Thread

    Damn, that's a pretty large discrepancy. Is 12 your Brannock size? When I first tried on a pair of Arcas at Leffot, they had me at 7.5 (my TTS Brannock, though left foot has a higher instep) but the NA Corthay rep determined I was a 7 a few years later when he visited Saks on Queen St, which...
  10. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Something along those lines, yes. There's always a chance of inspection, though there's a simple way of mitigating the risk at land border crossings when it comes to clothes and accessories.
  11. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    You wouldn't be arrested in that scenario. :hide: I don't remember if CBP allows you to input an arbitrary value to your package before you pay them to clear customs as I haven't used them in a while, though the above anecdotes seem to indicate that you could. (When I checked last year, Shippsy...
  12. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    Having a USA address via Cross Border Pickups and Shippsy would be handy in situations like this. The USA's import threshold for packages is $800 USD: even though you'd still have to pay HST, the fee to use their service and NY state tax (if applicable), you'd still come out ahead assuming...
  13. KaleidoscopicK

    Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

    I suddenly had to go on a trip to Mexico City and will be there until Sunday. Does anybody have any recommendations for men's clothing stores in the city to check out? Either SW/Contemporary or CM.
  14. KaleidoscopicK

    The Ultimate Toronto Thread

    The odd time I've purchased from the UK, I always asked the retailer if they would ship using Royal Mail (their national postal service akin to Canada Post) instead of a courier. At least there's a chance you can dodge duties (or even taxes if you're lucky) via Royal Mail, whereas with...
  15. KaleidoscopicK

    The Japanese Repro Clothing Thread (Real McCoys, Freewheelers, Etc.)

    That's good to know regarding Wheelrobe's responsiveness. I was also surprised to learn that Hinoya offers a seven day window to start a return process upon receiving an order in the mail. Nowadays, I avoid buying clothes/shoes from brands that I haven't figured out my sizing in whenever...
  16. KaleidoscopicK

    The Japanese Repro Clothing Thread (Real McCoys, Freewheelers, Etc.)

    When it's cold, I wear the Sanders Worcester plain toe derby. Its slightly wider width is perfect when wearing thicker socks. https://www.sanders-uk.com/shop-c12/collection-c14/country-c17/worcester-p164#attribute%5B2%5D=79 Getting a black pair of derbies for warmer months has always been on...
  17. KaleidoscopicK

    Discussions about the fashion industry thread

    Greg's experience with that customer was indeed upsetting to read, especially since as a Canadian I try my damned hardest to make conscious purchases from NMWA and any other US store (clothing or otherwise) I happen to purchase from. Unlike most people these days, I've always found shipping a...
  18. KaleidoscopicK

    ٭٭٭ No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread ٭٭٭ (a.k.a. I shouldn't have slept on it)

    I don't know where you live but if you're from Canada, they've made tweaks yesterday so that the price reflected to Canadians is much closer to the FX rate most credit cards would convert to if it was in USD. My concerns from my last post here have been alleviated.
  19. KaleidoscopicK

    ٭٭٭ No Man Walks Alone - Official Affiliate Thread ٭٭٭ (a.k.a. I shouldn't have slept on it)

    HST is being factored in, but you are right in that the prices reflected to us are around 10% higher than standard with the new automatic currency converter beforehand. Right now, the FX rate for USD to CAD is around $1.35: for every $1 USD, it'll be $1.35 CAD. If a Canadian customer doesn't...

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