Got some "346" line shoes at the brooks bros outlet today...

[Harold falcon]

Originally Posted by sartorialism

Not my intention. Stay on point: keepers or not?

For that price I would be concerned that they may be corrected grain leather. Even shoes made in India command $100+ for a decent pair of Florsheims using low cost labour. For $75 I would be suspicious they are cutting more corners than just the cost of the workforce.

But post some pics, and we'll see.

 

[BoboMax]

Originally Posted by Twotone

If they are US or European-made, keep them. If they were made in India, China or other 3rd world countries, you can do better.

Twotone

failed logic

 

[sartorialism]

Originally Posted by FStyles

if you're willing to wear them, wtf would you not keep them? the chances of you embarrassing yourself with a fluke encounter with another SF'er whilst wearing your ****** kicks is rare so at best. Unless im not understanding the point.... If you like them, why not keep them? *edit if you dont like the looks and are buying cause "they're a good deal" then **** no. throw them away. **edit edit: i just noticed "they're beautiful and fit like custom"....repeat, wjhy the hell would you NOT keep them?
It's all about quality. If they'll look like **** after three wears, I'll return them. I have several (4 or 5) black dress shoes. I only got these because the look and feel great. But I wouldn't pay 75 dollars for one wear.

Originally Posted by harvey_birdman

For that price I would be concerned that they may be corrected grain leather. Even shoes made in India command $100+ for a decent pair of Florsheims using low cost labour. For $75 I would be suspicious they are cutting more corners than just the cost of the workforce. But post some pics, and we'll see.
What's corrected leather? Also, 75 was at 70% off.

 

[Matt S]

Originally Posted by sartorialism

What's corrected leather? Also, 75 was at 70% off.

Corrected grain leather is leather than has been sanded down to remove imperfections and a new fake surface has been added. They typically have an artificial shine and feel and look like plastic. It is similar to patent leather but not as shiny. It's purpose is to imitate proper leather. You can't use shoe polish on it because the polish won't absorb, it will only rub off because there are no pore. But the shoes stay shinier so polish isn't necessary anyway. But when corrected grain leather gets scuffed shoe polish can't be used to fix it like with proper leather. Full grain leather has pores that allows the polish to soak into and adhere to the shoe. Typical examples of corrected grain leather can be found from lower end brands like Kenneth Cole and Cole Haan.

 

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If they are US or European-made, keep them. If they were made in India, China or other 3rd world countries, you can do better.


Twotone

 

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