Random Fashion Thoughts (Part 3: Style farmer strikes back) - our general discussion thread

[Chrikelnel]

eBay a long time ago used to show final selling price but they’ve changed so much over the years I don’t know how long it’s been since they haven’t. I never tried Grailed as I had so much tenure with ebay (almost 10 years) that I didnt want to start over on a new platform.

I’m all in favor with getting the best price within reason. I would always try to work with buyers to reach a nice middle ground, but some offers in the past had been so crazy low that it was beyond absurd.

It's a fine line between getting the best deal and insulting the seller so much that they won't work with you

 

[thatboyo]

eBay has an option where it can just auto-reject bids below whatever amount you set.

I've used consignment before in the past and i think i probably wouldve ended up around the same after all fees if i had just sold via eBay / grailed or some other platform. I think if the item is in demand and you're a more common size then the returns from a consignment may be better but if you're on the lower/higher end of sizing then there's a chance that the item will go for really cheap.

 

[whorishconsumer]

What are people's thoughts on Belgians?

Belgian Shoes • New York, New York

Belgian Shoes™️ Since 1955, Belgian Shoes has been a timeless classic. Handmade in Belgium, sold in New York City, sent worldwide. New Belgian Baby SOPHISTI ...

belgianshoes.com

 

[Chrikelnel]

What are people's thoughts on Belgians?

Belgian Shoes • New York, New York

Belgian Shoes™️ Since 1955, Belgian Shoes has been a timeless classic. Handmade in Belgium, sold in New York City, sent worldwide. New Belgian Baby SOPHISTI ...

belgianshoes.com

Perfection.

 

[dieworkwear]

What are people's thoughts on Belgians?

Belgian Shoes • New York, New York

Belgian Shoes™️ Since 1955, Belgian Shoes has been a timeless classic. Handmade in Belgium, sold in New York City, sent worldwide. New Belgian Baby SOPHISTI ...

belgianshoes.com

I think some guys pull them off and some guys don't. Hard to generalize a rule. But I've seen them on people who I think wear them well. Agyesh from Stoffa, Antonio from 18 East, etc.

 

[thatboyo]

What are people's thoughts on Belgians?

Belgian Shoes • New York, New York

Belgian Shoes™️ Since 1955, Belgian Shoes has been a timeless classic. Handmade in Belgium, sold in New York City, sent worldwide. New Belgian Baby SOPHISTI ...

belgianshoes.com

Cop and dont look back.

 

[whorishconsumer]

"The cult loafers are not without their quirks. The soft-soled casuals are known to wear out within a couple months, requiring a trip back to the lone shop at East 55th and Park Avenue for a resoling. That’s $65 (a drop in the trust fund). While designed to last longer, the replacement is aesthetically inferior. Belgian essentially just glues a corrugated rubber sole to the bottom of the existing outsole."

A Belgian Made in Italy — F.E. Castleberry

fecastleberry.com

 

[dieworkwear]

"The cult loafers are not without their quirks. The soft-soled casuals are known to wear out within a couple months, requiring a trip back to the lone shop at East 55th and Park Avenue for a resoling. That’s $65 (a drop in the trust fund). While designed to last longer, the replacement is aesthetically inferior. Belgian essentially just glues a corrugated rubber sole to the bottom of the existing outsole."

A Belgian Made in Italy — F.E. Castleberry

fecastleberry.com

I personally dont care for them when they look super twee. But I like them on guys who look traditionally masculine. I think there's something very chic about seeing a traditionally masculine guy wear slightly feminine items, and Belgian have a slightly feminine vibe. Some examples:

 

[circumspice]

What are people's thoughts on Belgians?

Belgian Shoes • New York, New York

Belgian Shoes™️ Since 1955, Belgian Shoes has been a timeless classic. Handmade in Belgium, sold in New York City, sent worldwide. New Belgian Baby SOPHISTI ...

belgianshoes.com

Got that Ponzi scheme energy.

I cannot be bothered to try a shoe that has a reputation for wearing down so quickly - like driving loafers.

 

[whorishconsumer]

Got that Ponzi scheme energy.

I cannot be bothered to try a shoe that has a reputation for wearing down so quickly - like driving loafers.

What are driving loafers? Are they just slippers for driving?

 

[circumspice]

Why I Love (And Hate) Tod's Gommino Driving Shoes

Are Tod's driving shoes worth the money? How long do they last? And is it possible to repair Tod's Gommino loafers? It's a real style conundrum.

hespokestyle.com

Loafers with those rubber nubs. The link above has some photos

 

[whorishconsumer]

Why I Love (And Hate) Tod's Gommino Driving Shoes

Are Tod's driving shoes worth the money? How long do they last? And is it possible to repair Tod's Gommino loafers? It's a real style conundrum.

hespokestyle.com

Loafers with those rubber nubs. The link above has some photos

I have seen – even owned – a pair. I just never understood their intended purpose. Does one only put them on once in the car, and is expected to remove them the moment they have left this vehicle?

 

[whorishconsumer]

I find appeal in this

THE BELGIAN DIARIES: THE ORIGINAL — The Contender

Belgian Shoes are like the Smiths. At first they’re intimidating, impenetrable and alarmingly twee. An older friend, who’s a partisan, likes them and assures you that they are in fact vital, singular and even fierce. Once you accept them into your life you can’t believe you ever had doubts. Or somet

thecontender.co

 

[thatboyo]

I don’t think Belgians wear down as fast as ppl seem to think it does. Compare to a more traditional CM shoe brand with leather sole (ex: Carmina), I think by the time I need to resole the Carminas it would be around time for second rubber outsole replacement for Belgians. Replacing just a rubber outsole is like half the price of resole with leather soles so the price comes out to around the same.

 

[Parker]

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