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Only D and E at this point .Does GS make widths?
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Only D and E at this point .Does GS make widths?
I don't think the cost of shell is some how much cheaper because it was tanned somewhere other than Horween. My GS shell boots are very high quality and well worth the price.
Well, you're saving $100 to $200 over AE, Carmina, or Alden for non-horween shell. Depends on how much horween means to you.
You’re not wrong
To be fair, Meermin uses shell from Japan and Italy, both of which have gotten good reviews. The only shell I have experience with is Horween, so I don’t know how they compare in person
Look guys, I don’t want to start a discussion about GS on this thread. There is a dedicated thread for that. I have always refrained from discussing this brand here, but decided to finally comment. We can take it elsewhere if you want to discuss.
Based on what I have read, shell cordovan from Horween is a good bit more expensive. I have a pair of Meermins made from shell cordovan from Comipel, a tannery in Italy, which I paid $350 for. The quality of build is about the same as AE, maybe a bit better. Shell cordovan is ok and it’s a decent value for the price. In terms of quality of leather, Horween is clearly better. It’s not just my opinion, there is plenty of info out there.
I understand the quality of GS is great and you all are happy. That’s the most important thing! My issue is with GS charging 85% premium for shell cordovan and using less expensive and lower quality leather. All the Big Boys don’t charge such a premium, and they all use Horween and arguably have higher production costs. To me it’s not honest business. But then again, we all think differently and value is very subjective.
Featherwelt, bench welt, pseudo welt, AE isn't alone in making things up. Just got an email from JosABank introducing their new fabric with Brrrrr technology. Guess Suits need buzz words like shoes do.
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A fine and pleasant Monday to you, fellow enthusiasts. Participating in the lesser worn shoes theme this week. Here’s one. The Jefferson. Haven’t worn since January. Dusting off the Grandpa Pimpin’ look for today. Lands’ End wool pants and PPBD.