RL Sanderson -- thoughts?

[balaskonis]

Guys, On RL, while researching the Darlton, I came across a "Made In US" shoe called the Sanderson, which looks like it may be AE. http://www.endless.com/Ralph-Lauren-...ressRedirect=1 What do you guys think of these vs. the J Crew calf version: http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/s...8582/18582.jsp

 

[bananananana]

I would get the Jcrew one between the two. Unless you're getting either for cheaper than RRP, just go get the Alden cordo longwings.

FWIW, I read the made in US RL shoes are by Highland Shoe Company on a blog. Not sure though, but the soles do look the same as AE cordo shoes.

 

[acecow]

I don't like either one of them. But if forced to choose between the two, I'd get the RL because of its less massive sole.

 

[BossTweed]

Is anyone gonna stop me from buying these at retail this weekend? I have an immediate need for a pair of longwings and the aldens are a bit to chunky for my taste.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Longwings are supposed to be chunky.

 

[BossTweed]

Aha! But sleek longwings are not

Which, coincidentally, is what I'm after.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Which would be something like mafoofans aldens on the plaza last.

 

[BossTweed]

Hmm, I assume that's a different last than they typically make their longwings? I'll have to look into that. Thanks.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

Yeah I believe the typically use the Barrie last, I like the looks of the plaza, but I would use double soles.

 

[patrickBOOTH]

My friend just bought a pair of these. They look nice, nobody knows for sure what company they are made by?