J Crew Reed leather wingtips

[jcrewsmcknight]

I really like these shoes, but J Crew is sold out of my size (8). Anyone know where I can get something similar without paying a fortune? Thanks!

http://www.jcrew.com/AST/Browse/Mens...9376/79376.jsp

 

[emmanuel]

Those shoes are nice but I cant stand how thick the sole is! Sorry, dont know where to get something similar in the same range but I had to voice my opinion anyway

Im sure someone will come help you out though

 

[WoodyStylee]

Originally Posted by emmanuel

Those shoes are nice but I cant stand how thick the sole is! Sorry, dont know where to get something similar in the same range but I had to voice my opinion anyway

Im sure someone will come help you out though

+1 on the thick sole. Look into AE's.

 

[Sid]

Love the soles. Check out Allen Edmonds MacNeil....some true gunboats

 

[Sid]

Florsheim's Kenmoor is another less-expensive option.

 

[Sid]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Florshei...3A1%7C294%3A50

8.5 is close...

 

[jcrewsmcknight]

Thanks for the responses! I got lucky and the shoes came back in stock. They're on the way overnight shipping

Shipping was pretty expensive due to the large soles

I'm obviously new to this forum.. I look forward to reading in the future!

 

[Biggskip]

Originally Posted by Sid

Florsheim's Kenmoor is another less-expensive option.
I know that most Florshiem is crap, but does anybody know if these are any good?

 

[Sid]

Old Kenmoors are very good, new Kenmoors are still pretty decent, particularly on an ebay discount. It's the only Florsheim shoe I would consider buying.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by Biggskip

I know that most Florshiem is crap, but does anybody know if these are any good?

Look for the old, USA made ones. With the v-cleat.

Also - Allen Edmonds on ebay or the discounters may be a economical option.

If Brooks is still having a sale, you might be able to get blucher wingtips for $250 or so.

Another option is to just import something similar from the UK, since the pound has been taking a pounding. You could get a pair 1880's for below $150, or a pair of Trickers for $200.

 

[southbound35]

Originally Posted by Sid

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Florshei...3A1%7C294%3A50

8.5 is close...
Did someone on this forum buy these shoes? Just curious.

They sat for several days with one $9.99 bid. I was semi-interested in buying them and made a $25 bid in the last minute or two of the auction. They ended up going for $32 + $16 shipping.