Recent purchases - Part II

[BB1]

Originally Posted by snake

I love the toe shape of augustas. Not sure about the distressing, probably something I'd have to see in person to fairly judge.

Originally Posted by DLester

are they predistressed, with that tear? that would not be my thing. but they look great otherwise.
I agree with you guys somewhat about the tearing. The horse skin on these boots is already very worn looking so the tears don't really add much to the overall look. However, the shoes I received actually have far less severe tears than those seen in the store's picture. The largest tear on mine is only 1/4 the size of the one shown in the pictures and unnoticeable from a distance.

Originally Posted by driveslowk

Nice shoes, I think the distressing is fine.
Yeah, I don't mind how the distressing looks. My main objection to the tears is more practical-- a weak point in the leather that could act as a snag point. Although I'm very easy on shoes so it likely will not be a problem.

Originally Posted by shibbel

BB1, those are from dl, right?
Yes, they're from darklands. Package came in only 5 days with no customs fees. I really like how the Augustas feel on my feet. They feel more comfortable than any other boot-like shoes I own.

 

[eckblk]

BB1- nice pickup.

Here's the super limited boot version:

 

[gwydion]

Originally Posted by kwoyeu

i really like how south willard's markup is so minimum (compared to this, this and this)

Oaks markup is only a few dollars more. and J+O and Roden Gray are canadian so yeah, markups are always going to be significantly higher.

 

[TintoTerra]

Originally Posted by BB1

Augusta horse derby in "blue black" -- finally pulled the trigger on these

These are really nice.

 

[kwoyeu]

Originally Posted by gwydion

Oaks markup is only a few dollars more. and J+O and Roden Gray are canadian so yeah, markups are always going to be significantly higher.

you're right .. i guess i just like how i don't have to pay nyc taxes buying from sw

also only sw seems to stock BoO XSs on a regular basis - which is crucial in this case since the batiste runs half a size large.

 

[Lane]

red laces are a nice touch on the augustas, I hope to own a pair someday.

 

[nahneun]

Where would you get augustas resoled?

 

[eckblk]

I use FIRM shoe repair in NYC.

 

[lmaozedong]

Originally Posted by nahneun

Where would you get augustas resoled?

did those boots you got end up fitting?

 

[nerazzurri]

what o you guys think of cloak leathers?

 

[jet]

Originally Posted by shibbel

^^Dope ass cops circa 1999.

5 pack on bottom right

 

[nahneun]

Originally Posted by lmaozedong

did those boots you got end up fitting?

Amazingly, they are a perfect fit. :x

 

[tween_spirit]

WM

(w)taps

 

[tonio028]

BoO Grey Tweed Suit from this FW10.

 

[mellowfellow]

Damn, that's so nice! OC sold out in my size when it was 70% off.