Ralph Lauren $$$$ Shoes - Worth it?

[cmorebusiness]

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[Trapp]

The c&j shell cordovan Giffords at RL are sweet, sweet boots. At discount, they are far less expensive than Alden's cigar shell. And they will last forever, or nearly so.

 

[Bellum]

Originally Posted by alliswell

There are no more RTW EG RLPL* shoes.


*Double word score makes 144 points.

Is this true? I was hoping to buy some RLPL Grants damnit.

 

[fence28]

Originally Posted by Bellum

Is this true? I was hoping to buy some RLPL Grants damnit.
I don't know if they stopped making them, but I saw a pair of RLPL Grants here in Lenox RL store that there selling.

 

[interlockingny]

Originally Posted by Trapp

The c&j shell cordovan Giffords at RL are sweet, sweet boots. At discount, they are far less expensive than Alden's cigar shell. And they will last forever, or nearly so.

Did you pick up a pair?

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by fence28

I don't know if they stopped making them, but I saw a pair of RLPL Grants here in Lenox RL store that there selling.

And I'm pretty certain the Chicago store had them last month.

 

[JayJay]

Originally Posted by Cary Grant

And I'm pretty certain the Chicago store had them last month.

Yes, I recall seeing them there.

 

[furo]

There were definitely some EGs for sale at the $600 mark - a black shoe though

Also, the SA couldn't tell me who is making the newer models that are made in Italy

So that G&G call is probably right in line

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by laxinthe303

You couldn't sound more nouveau riche if you tried. MOST rich people wear inexpensive, sensible clothes and spend their money on things that have no worth once they are acquired. I am in court every day in one of the wealthiest cities in the world, around people with seven figure incomes, and none of them dress lavishly.

Only fools dress lavishly in court.

 

[mr monty]

Originally Posted by furo

There were definitely some EGs for sale at the $600 mark - a black shoe though

Also, the SA couldn't tell me who is making the newer models that are made in Italy

So that G&G call is probably right in line

He couldn't tell you or didn't want to you? The PL shoes from Italy are made by Silvano Sassetti.

 

[furo]

Originally Posted by mr monty

He couldn't tell you or didn't want to you? The PL shoes from Italy are made by Silvano Sassetti.

He said RL wants to get away from distinguishing their shoes by the makers, and wants them known as "Ralph Lauren" shoes ... which is silly to me because if I'm spending that much on a shoe I want to know who made it

 

[Cary Grant]

Originally Posted by furo

He said RL wants to get away from distinguishing their shoes by the makers, and wants them known as "Ralph Lauren" shoes ... which is silly to me because if I'm spending that much on a shoe I want to know who made it

But it makes good sense from a brand perspective as the vast majority of the public, especially those shopping at RL, are drawn to Polo, not Green, G&G, Sasetti etc.

 

[Nicola]

They want to be able to change suppliers when ever they want.

 

[zjpj83]

Originally Posted by fredfred

I went to the Ralph Lauren Mansion on Madison Avenue in New York City today. A great store, especially if you like their things.

I picked up a very nice pair of shoes... and flipped them over to find the marked-down 40% off price to be about $600. Full price was $1,100.

I put the shoes back down.

Do they not get holes in them? Do they last forever?

What am I missing that makes people put down this kind of money on these shoes?

 

[RSS]

When buying good shoes in that price range ... why not go directly to the source ... many of which have already been mentioned. Why pay Ralph's editing fees.

But in answer to your questions ... they can be reconditioned. And while they won't last forever, if you have a decent number of shoes ... and rotate your wearing of them ... they can last an amazingly long time.

As for the reason to spend that kind of money ... just look at the beauty of the shoe.