Should I or shouldn't I buy... (clothing item)?

[unicornwarrior]

Originally Posted by johnH123

Theory isn't worth the price if it was free and you got a ******* from the 18 year old female SA before you left the store.


**** I'd take ed hardy shirts for free + ****.



seriously though, Theory isn't all that great a brand. I own some linen shorts from them as well as a plum button-up. They're okay, but for the money i paid for them (even on sale) they were still too much. I wouldn't buy again from them.

Really I think the "friend zone" comment comes from the fact that most zip up sweaters are pretty gay.

 

[KitAkira]

$125, non-SF-approved brand, barely used, may or may not fit

 

[gettoasty]

Need help with boots, these are around my price range both low and high: Bed Stu: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3118911?origin=category http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3052178 Frye: http://www.zappos.com/product/7572570/color/55388 http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87436BLK.aspx (Not feeling the distressed tbh) http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87960DBN.aspx John Varvatos (fun toss in--out of my budget): http://www.zappos.com/john-varvatos-...ble-boot-black Buttero (sellers photo): http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/PA230007.jpg Leaning toward the Buttero or Frye though I've been told the Frye is quite ugly! They all kind of capture the aesthetics I want in a black pair of boots right now.

 

[Rosenberg]

Originally Posted by KitAkira

$125, non-SF-approved brand, barely used, may or may not fit

All good except for the possible non-fit

 

[Fycus]

Originally Posted by gettoasty

Leaning toward the Buttero or Frye though I've been told the Frye is quite ugly! They all kind of capture the aesthetics I want in a black pair of boots right now.

Butteros will be the best quality wise, are they new or used? If there is a significant price difference, maybe try the Fryes or wait for a sale. Butteros or F+B can be found on sale throughout the season if you look hard enough.

 

[ranker]

Originally Posted by gettoasty

Need help with boots, these are around my price range both low and high:
Bed Stu:
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3118911?origin=category
http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3052178

Frye:
http://www.zappos.com/product/7572570/color/55388
http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87436BLK.aspx (Not feeling the distressed tbh)
http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87960DBN.aspx

John Varvatos (fun toss in--out of my budget):
http://www.zappos.com/john-varvatos-...ble-boot-black

Buttero (sellers photo):
http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/PA230007.jpg

Leaning toward the Buttero or Frye though I've been told the Frye is quite ugly! They all kind of capture the aesthetics I want in a black pair of boots right now.

Quality wise, Varvatos are the best provided its his mainline made in italy and not the star USA. Varvatos' boots have never disappointed are probably my fav out of all the designers.

If you can't afford Varvatos, hit those buttero's.

 

[Nananine]

Frye's aren't a bad choice at all, either, especially for the price. The Rogans are pretty nice. I own Loggers, and they're the best all-weather boots I've ever owned. I wouldn't put them in the same league as Varvatos, of course. Don't even consider Bed Stu.

 

[Cool The Kid]

Originally Posted by gettoasty

Need help with boots, these are around my price range both low and high: Bed Stu: http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/3118911?origin=category http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3052178 Frye: http://www.zappos.com/product/7572570/color/55388 http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87436BLK.aspx (Not feeling the distressed tbh) http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87960DBN.aspx John Varvatos (fun toss in--out of my budget): http://www.zappos.com/john-varvatos-...ble-boot-black Buttero (sellers photo): http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/a...3/PA230007.jpg Leaning toward the Buttero or Frye though I've been told the Frye is quite ugly! They all kind of capture the aesthetics I want in a black pair of boots right now.
I tried those JVs... they are incredibly high, at least in my size (11). They came up to like mid calf

I would def go for the Butteros... I think Moma has some good black boots as well, check for em on Yoox

 

[KitAkira]

Originally Posted by Nananine

Frye's aren't a bad choice at all, either, especially for the price. The Rogans are pretty nice. I own Loggers, and they're the best all-weather boots I've ever owned. I wouldn't put them in the same league as Varvatos, of course. Don't even consider Bed Stu.
New, Made in Mexico, Fryes are trash. The Butteros are probably the best made of the list, though they look significantly used so you had best be getting a price reflective of that, the JV should be on sale at the end of the season, if you really want those, I'd save up/wait for sales

 

[JoelF]

Originally Posted by KitAkira

New, Made in Mexico, Fryes are trash. The Butteros are probably the best made of the list, though they look significantly used so you had best be getting a price reflective of that, the JV should be on sale at the end of the season, if you really want those, I'd save up/wait for sales

These below look like the Frye lace ups that were popular here a couple years ago. They disappeared, look like they are back now under a different model name. Made in USA boot. I have the black & cognac from the old model. Definitely wearable. My cognacs are beat to **** from winter slush, looking really good now.

http://www.thefryecompany.com/Produc...-87580COG.aspx

 

[Cool The Kid]

Florsheim

or

Allen Edmonds

I plan on wearing these primarily w/raw jeans + button downs/sweaters to work

 

[Scooba]

I can't see any differences between them

 

[blazingazn]

Originally Posted by Cool The Kid

Florsheim

Allen Edmonds

I plan on wearing these primarily w/raw jeans + button downs/sweaters to work

i seroiusly don't see a difference other than the polish used.

i can attest to allen edmonds quality for the price though.

try to get seconds, save you a good 30% at least usually, no discernible difference from first.

 

[shoreman1782]

Originally Posted by conventional styleforum wisdom

Florsheims use cheaper, corrected grain leather that will age poorly and "look cheap"
Florsheims are made by cheap labor in questionable conditions

Allen Edmonds will use nicer leather
Allen Edmonds are made in USA to a higher standard
Allen Edmonds lasts are a little boring

You really want Alden #8 longwings
..

 

[Cool The Kid]

Those Aldens are above and beyond what I'd ever want to spend on shoes.

The AEs are just $100 more than the Florsheims so I guess that's a done deal.