Australian Members - Part II - if you read the first post, you'll get what this is all about.

[deniall]

I got a pair from Archibald, partner just ordered a pair from Skolyx

How do you like them? They're at the top of my list when they restock.

 

[boot_owl]

How do you like them? They're at the top of my list when they restock.

Archibald? Pretty happy with them, I got white kangaroo. I'm hardly a sneaker connoisseur though.

 

[RGLZ]

Thoughts on Common Projects alternatives in Australia? The local prices are insane and I can never find my size on sale. RM Williams have a similar sneaker and there are a bunch of alternatives from the UK. Any others?

Buttero Tanino

Among the million 'white sneaker price transparency' blah blah model Oliver Cabell look OK.

 

[Smooth Operator]

Adidas Superstar/Stan Smith Premium leather for me. Around $200 retail but these always go on sale

 

[Journeyman]

Thoughts on Common Projects alternatives in Australia?

Quite a few people seem to recommend Oliver Cabell, although I've never tried them:

https://olivercabell.com/collections/sneakers-mens

Kent Wang, from Texas, also sells similar, minimalist sneakers, although I have read that they are fairly narrow:

Sneakers - Shoes

www.kentwang.com

Country Road have a plain, white, leather sneaker. The current version is made of smooth leather, but I have a pebble-grain version from about five years ago and I'm still wearing them.

https://www.countryroad.com.au/leather-sneaker-60250626-100

 

[The Ernesto]

Buttero Tanino

Among the million 'white sneaker price transparency' blah blah model Oliver Cabell look OK.

'blah blah model' ? They even have a chart!

Vekla might be another option.

Low Top Sneaker

vekla.store

 

[Nbarbar]

Have you been in stasis for the past 10-15 years?

Hahaha, fair point. Yes, I've been out of the city M-F.

 

[Gerry Nelson]

Hahaha, fair point. Yes, I've been out of the city M-F.

I read that in a Samuel L Jackson voice

 

[flashjack]

Thoughts on Common Projects alternatives in Australia? The local prices are insane and I can never find my size on sale. RM Williams have a similar sneaker and there are a bunch of alternatives from the UK. Any others?

CQP racquets? Modern Classic Shop stocks 'em.

 

[Dust For Eyes]

I've been really enjoying wearing my Informale easy trousers, wool socks and a pair of slippers at home this autumn/winter.

Do Informale do sales? I’ve got my eye on those easy trousers as well, but was hoping for an EOFY sale.

 

[Shetterd]

Apologies as this is entirely the wrong thread, but, on the off chance: do any of you guys have any recommendations for menswear shops/brands based in Auckland, NZ?

 

[sensuki]

Do Informale do sales? I’ve got my eye on those easy trousers as well, but was hoping for an EOFY sale.

No they don't. I've never seen them do a blanket sale, and I've never bought any of their products on sale. Mostly they'll do a free shipping on all orders. I think I've seen a couple of one off sales, maybe limited to a specific item.

Unlike most outfits they're a small brand and they don't do 'seasons'. They release one product every so often.

If you get one, I recommend the green color over the grey! In low light it looks like a warm charcoal, and in the sun you can see all the different colors - it's got bits of yellow, brown and orange in it etc, lovely shade.

 

[BananaKing]

Received my belt from Crown & Anchor Leather. Don’t have any other natural veg tan leather belts to compare it to. Simple and neatly finished - it’s a belt for jeans so not looking for any features that are too fancy. Asked for a leather keeper rather than the usual brass ones Clint provided and he did a good job. Looks tidy with the slight bezel finish on it.

If I had my time again I’d ask for 5 holes instead of 7 and 1-2 inches less tail past the centre hole.

Happy with it and hope it wears in well.

 

[RGLZ]

Apologies as this is entirely the wrong thread, but, on the off chance: do any of you guys have any recommendations for menswear shops/brands based in Auckland, NZ?

Fabric, Crane Brothers, RJB, Esque

 

[ryanohare]

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