Polo RALPH LAUREN 'Tellman' $185 deal or no deal

[chorse123]

So they run large? I'm just a little smaller than a 9.5. I was offered a very attractive price on a pair in size 9.

 

[heavyd]

Originally Posted by mikeynyc

All,
I have the opportunity to get these in brown from GVH for $185.
Of course I'd like to find em for less but in your travels, do you think this is a good price?

thanks for your thoughts.


who's GVH?

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by heavyd

who's GVH?

Grapevinehill

 

[kronik]

Originally Posted by heavyd

who's GVH?

GrapevineHill, an excellent seller of Ralph Lauren / Purple Label (and many other) shoes on eBay. Also has a storefront at www.grapevinehill.com.

Edit: Damn you skalogre.

 

[chorse123]

Nice. Now that we've established what GVH is, any help on size?

 

[skalogre]

Originally Posted by kronik

GrapevineHill, an excellent seller of Ralph Lauren / Purple Label (and many other) shoes on eBay. Also has a storefront at www.grapevinehill.com. Edit: Damn you skalogre.
Bwahahaha! Thwarted again, you naughty little person! (ok, that was the highlight of my day. Damn. "Dear Diary. Someone asked who GVH was and I answered before that Kronik person. I AM THE KING OF THE WORLD!!!!!")

GVH has a decent return policy, too (although I have not used it myself). edit: Re: sizing, it is my understanding that all UK-sourced RL Polo sold there are at least somewhat large.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by chorse123

Nice. Now that we've established what GVH is, any help on size?

i ordered a rl chawner (similar or identical last, double buckle monk) in my usual size (i.e., what I wear on the AE 1, 4, 7, and 8 lasts) and it fitted fine.

some people dropped a half size. i think it depends on whether you fit primary around the girth or the length of your feet.

 

[StockwellDay]

Normally a 7.5D in Alden, Ferragamo, etc.

Just tried on the Tellman's (7.5D) I received from GVH - Fit perfectly.


Black Mackays in 7D are wearable but pretty snug. I guess that means I should return them right?

 

[Artisan Fan]

related question:

Are the RL Pierson's an Edward Green shoe?

 

[lawyerdad]

Originally Posted by StockwellDay

Normally a 7.5D in Alden, Ferragamo, etc.

Just tried on the Tellman's (7.5D) I received from GVH - Fit perfectly.


Black Mackays in 7D are wearable but pretty snug. I guess that means I should return them right?
The MacKays will loosen a bit with wear.

 

[NoVaguy]

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

Are the RL Pierson's an Edward Green shoe?

not familiar with the model.

edit: did a search, looks like they're eg's.

 

[Artisan Fan]

They do like EG to me. Hate to spend this much and get C&J.

 

[aportnoy]

Originally Posted by Artisan Fan

related question:

Are the RL Pierson's an Edward Green shoe?

Absloutely yes, an EG shoe. Very plain, but a quite elegant black shoe.

 

[Artisan Fan]

Aportnoy,

What do you know about shoes?

Just kidding.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[StockwellDay]

Originally Posted by lawyerdad

The MacKays will loosen a bit with wear.

Good point. Tried 'em back on and they are not as snug as I originally thought. Gonna keep 'em.

Also, I really really like the Tellmans. I think they are underrated. Anyone thinking about pulling the trigger on these at auction (not at GVH for $340) should be encouraged.