bruno magli - quick question

[stickonatree]

so today i saw a pair of these magli's at nordstrom rack, the rinaldos, but in brown, not black:

it was priced at $180.

from what i've read on this board, there seems to be a quality issue with bruno magli's, and people say that they are not worth the money.

i like how they look, but i don't really know if i'm getting ripped off or not; should i keep them?

thanks SF!!!

 

[A Guy from Shanghai]

Yes @$180
No to keep it.

 

[stickonatree]

^can you tell me what you mean by yes to 180 but not to keep?

 

[whacked]

^ I think he meant you got ripped off buying Bruno Magli shoes @$180.

 

[CoryB]

Originally Posted by stickonatree

^can you tell me what you mean by yes to 180 but not to keep?

He means "yes you are getting ripped off, don't buy it." I would agree at the price.

 

[mrchapel]

Those look a lot like the John Lobb Luffield model from their Prestige line. Is that the right picture?

 

[Nantucket Red]

The most I've ever paid retail for a pair of shoes is $650 for a pair of Bruno Magli Platinum Line. The last fits me to near perfection, and after nearly two years they are still wearing extremely well. They always get compliments.

I've tried on some Maglis with lasts that murder my feet and I've seen some with less than brilliant construction. While I've never seen the pair you pictured in the flesh, they do not look like Magli's higher-grade shoes.

 

[Sator]

Originally Posted by mrchapel

Those look a lot like the John Lobb Luffield model from their Prestige line. Is that the right picture?
Those are definitely Bruno Maglis.

The Luffield is a lot more elegant:

 

[demeis]

If you like the shoe at $180 get them. Why let people on this board make your shopping decisions? They are an instock shoe currently and as far as i know they aren't being discontinued so at $180 if you like them and they fit get them i think it would be a good buy. I think they retail for $335 or $365. I personally like some Bruno Maglis. and they aren't a bad shoe, there are worse shoes out there but like all things its not the best shoe out there. Bruno is under going a revamping now as it almost went bankrupt and its in a transitional state and the shoes i've seen compared to about 3-4 years ago are much better.

They are def not platinum. The platinum is by special order only now or if there is credit holds or over production you might be able to get one. No longer an instock shoe.

 

[Nantucket Red]

Originally Posted by demeis

If you like the shoe at $180 get them. Why let people on this board make your shopping decisions? They are an instock shoe currently and as far as i know they aren't being discontinued so at $180 if you like them and they fit get them i think it would be a good buy. I think they retail for $335 or $365. I personally like some Bruno Maglis. and they aren't a bad shoe, there are worse shoes out there but like all things its not the best shoe out there. Bruno is under going a revamping now as it almost went bankrupt and its in a transitional state and the shoes i've seen compared to about 3-4 years ago are much better.

Agreed.

Originally Posted by demeis

They are def not platinum. The platinum is by special order only now or if there is credit holds or over production you might be able to get one. No longer an instock shoe.

If you have the budget, though, the Platinum Line are definitely worth seeking out.

 

[demeis]

I'll agree with Nantucket. I think the platinum are worth the money at bout $650-$750. However they are getting expensive and most of the platinum for next fall are starting at $950 and got to about $1200 i think.

 

[baseball_guy]

Originally Posted by Nantucket Red

The most I've ever paid retail for a pair of shoes is $650 for a pair of Bruno Magli Platinum Line. The last fits me to near perfection, and after nearly two years they are still wearing extremely well. They always get compliments.

I've tried on some Maglis with lasts that murder my feet and I've seen some with less than brilliant construction. While I've never seen the pair you pictured in the flesh, they do not look like Magli's higher-grade shoes.

The combination of those shoes and those slacks is very attractive. I bet you have to beat the women off with a stick.

I have 2 questions. The shoe seems to have stiching down the front. Is this a bad thing, is it better to have one peice of leather than to have two stiched together?

What brand of slacks are those? I have not seen anything like that at Macy's or Nordies. It looks like there is gold color in there. It matches the copper color in the shoes.

 

[sho'nuff]

Nantucket
What is the width in inches of the hem, knee, and thigh of your pants in that picture?

And what is the waist of the pants if you don't mind so I can get a gauge as to how slim those pants are.

Nice pants

 

[baseball_guy]

Originally Posted by sho'nuff

Nantucket
What is the width in inches of the hem, knee, and thigh of your pants in that picture?

And what is the waist of the pants if you don't mind so I can get a gauge as to how slim those pants are.

Nice pants

I hope he can also tell us where he got those slacks and the ballpark figure of how much they cost!

 

[sho'nuff]

Originally Posted by baseball_guy

I hope he can also tell us where he got those slacks and the ballpark figure of how much they cost!

And he likes to keep us in suspense.