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Look great and I still have the itch.I've finally scratched my Meermin itch. Definitely a notch below AE, but I think I'll get some good mileage from them...
I've finally scratched my Meermin itch. Definitely a notch below AE, but I think I'll get some good mileage from them...
I've finally scratched my Meermin itch. Definitely a notch below AE, but I think I'll get some good mileage from them...
AE was making only 360 welted shankless shoes from the very beginning. That was their marketing angle: light and flexible.
The only time they flirted with 270 welted shoes was during the early aughts for the short-lived "executive" collection.
Here are some vintage ads for the "shoe of tomorrow"
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Something a little different for you fellas. Custom Macneils with Bravestar double black selvedge jeans.
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In 1940 $24.95 had the same buying power of $431 today. If the shoes today are of the same quality then AE is actually a better value now. But that quality question is a whole different debate.At the bottom of the first ad: “most styles $24.95”
Do you know how many pairs of AE’s I would have if they were still $24.95 apiece?
Thank you my friend.Holy damn I love those.
i know, I just meant if they were still the same price without factoring inflation.In 1940 $24.95 had the same buying power of $431 today. If the shoes today are of the same quality then AE is actually a better value now. But that quality question is a whole different debate.
I've finally scratched my Meermin itch. Definitely a notch below AE, but I think I'll get some good mileage from them...
In 1940 $24.95 had the same buying power of $431 today. If the shoes today are of the same quality then AE is actually a better value now. But that quality question is a whole different debate.
I, by no means claim to be an expert. But, in comparing this pair to my AE Shaker Heights and Alden Indy, the attention to detail was not there, the feel of the uppers was not as good, the finish of the inside of the boot was not as refined, and the fit was not as comfortable, to me. Granted this was a pair of seconds... But I have had plenty of seconds from AE, Alden, and even Grant Stone and the overall quality is still there. Today was my first day in the wild with them, I want to see how they hold up in my rotation.Out of curiosity, what makes you say they are a notch below AE? In my limited experience (sample size of 1), I would put it on par with AE. Just wondering what you are cuing on ...
Thank you! I wanted to try the shell, but I'm going to pass now. They do offer some tempting make-ups though...i know, I just meant if they were still the same price without factoring inflation.
Looks great. I still want to try out some of their shell offerings
Thank you! Definitely pull the trigger if you find a proper deal.Look great and I still have the itch.
You might be right. They do offer some beautiful styles, especially in shell cordovan. But you really need to be dialed in on the fit, and I have been reading about a few QC issues. With the pricey and slow shipping from Spain, it may be more trouble than it's worth... I was fortunate to find a second hand pair on eBay. The fit of the Hiro last in this boot for me is not optimal, but it's manageable.Im planning to scratch my Meermin itch sometime early next year...its Ironic that you say they are a notch below AE, as Ive heard this from most sources, yet I am somehow ok with it. I think because what Meermin sacrifices to AE in quality, it appears to more than make up for in the way of sleeker, more elegant, shapelier looking lasts.