Official Paul Smith Shoe Thread... all PS shoe questions here

[KitAkira]

Don't think I've seen anything from Collection. Is it a new split?

 

[zippyh]

Cutters and Marcellos from Paul Smith Collection (white box, brown bag)

Cutters and Marcellos from Mainline

 

[Robokop]

I want to grab a few pairs of replacement PS laces and I'm not willing to pay the ridiculous shipping charges. Anyone know how/where I can get them for a more reasonable rate? The retail shops, perhaps?

 

[Largo]

Didn't occur to me that there's a difference between mainline and Paul Smith collection. Any practical differences between the two, or are they just separate lines?

 

[zippyh]

PS Collection seems to use somewhat higher grade materials and cost a bit more at retail but I've also seen mainline shoe use similar materials and also cost a bit more so in practical terms, there's not much difference.

The cordovan calf and red analine calf from a couple years ago come to mind as examples of the more expensive mainline shoes.

 

[cool_hand]

Originally Posted by KitAkira

Don't think these are Yorks unless they got demoted to Red Ear

http://www.paulsmith.co.uk/shop/paul...5/product.html

they are Yorks, check the link

 

[KitAkira]

Ultra latepass

 

[tellure]

Tobi's got some PS on sale right now. York boots in black / brown suede / brown leather for $216 or $240 I think, depending on the type. Need to sign up for their mailer I believe (header was designer sale) - didn't see 'em by browsing by brand.

 

[cool_hand]

Originally Posted by zippyh

Cutters and Marcellos from Paul Smith Collection (white box, brown bag)


Cutters and Marcellos from Mainline

zippyh - are these all new acquisitions?

 

[cool_hand]

Originally Posted by zippyh

I wasn't talking about the British Collection but rather the Paul Smith Collection.
For example the buffalino Cutters I just got are mainline but a pair of suede ones I got are branded Paul Smith Collection. Both made in Italy.

The PS Collection shoes I have seem to use higher quality leather than the mainline.
However there are also differences like that with models within the mainline brand which leads me to believe it's mostly random as to the branding.

Collection and Mainline are basically the same thing. Collection was/is a new branding strategy for the shoes (white box) but it's basically a mainline shoe. Not sure why York became part of the Red Ear brand. A lot comes down to how they market the product at wholesale. Some buyers/stores will only order certain labels from with-in PS. Very few stores take Mainline as it's at the high end in terms of price.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by cool_hand

zippyh - are these all new acquisitions?

Just the buffalino twins from about a month ago.

 

[aether]

Originally Posted by cchen

i'm liking these bud boots with vibram sole. i think i prefer the dark brown to the suede

I got these in the yellow suede. Like them a lot. And they look good with shorts and white socks.

 

[cool_hand]

Originally Posted by zippyh

Just the buffalino twins from about a month ago.

Marcellos in 3 different color ways. that's an addiction.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by cool_hand

Marcellos in 3 different color ways. that's an addiction.

Actually I just have the orange and tan.
The reddish ones were the wrong size.

 

[cool_hand]

Originally Posted by zippyh

Actually I just have the orange and tan.
The reddish ones were the wrong size.

I have them in Red, not worn them yet! I like the buffalino Tan, might get a pair of Burtons in that colour.