so many nice shoes, so little money - Help

[mikeynyc]

I've been lurking the forum for a few weeks now and really enjoy reading the posts.

I've always loved the high end quality items but stayed away cause my wallet doesn't really allow for it but with all the talk about sales, it seems certain desires may be with in reach...

Specifically shoes.
As it stands right now, my best pair is a pair of dark brown johnston&murphy cap toe deer skin brogues.

I'm looking for a new pair of shoes and love the Mackays. Does anyone have any suggestions or alternatives to offer?

any advice is appreciated. thanks!

 

[dah328]

Grensons if Bennie's has any left in your size:

http://www.benniesshoes.com/grenson.htm

 

[thinman]

You do know that you can get the Mackays today for $433.50, right (15% off of 40% of the regular price of $850)? RL stores and polo.com are having a sale!

 

[mikeynyc]

Originally Posted by thinman

You do know that you can get the Mackays today for $433.50, right (15% off of 40% of the regular price of $850)? RL stores and polo.com are having a sale!

yes, i saw a small thread about that. just kidding. How does one go about getting the code for the additional 15%? If I begged would it help?

also they only have a size 9 in the dark brown online and I would be able to get to the store at all.
How is the sizing relative to other shoes?

 

[nerdykarim]

Originally Posted by mikeynyc

yes, i saw a small thread about that. just kidding. How does one go about getting the code for the additional 15%? If I begged would it help?

also they only have a size 9 in the dark brown online and I would be able to get to the store at all.
How is the sizing relative to other shoes?

it's MAY18 and good for today only
(that was the first post on the thread)

 

[mikeynyc]

Oh yeah.
missed that. Thanks!
Ok, last question on the topic:

In your experience, if I get the 9 online and it doesn't fit, would I be able to exchange it at the store?

 

[thinman]

Originally Posted by mikeynyc

Oh yeah.
missed that. Thanks!
Ok, last question on the topic:

In your experience, if I get the 9 online and it doesn't fit, would I be able to exchange it at the store?

Yes. At worst, you could return for a full refund, minus shipping charges.

If live near a RL store, you could also call, ask if they have a pair in your size, and if not, task the salesperson with finding one at a different store. They're usually happy to help if it means a sale. They might even agree to have it shipped to their store for you to pick up, meaning you would escape shipping charges (I've never tried this last bit).

 

[scnupe7]

Originally Posted by mikeynyc

Oh yeah.
missed that. Thanks!
Ok, last question on the topic:

In your experience, if I get the 9 online and it doesn't fit, would I be able to exchange it at the store?


Yes

 

[scnupe7]

Originally Posted by thinman

They might even agree to have it shipped to their store for you to pick up, meaning you would escape shipping charges (I've never tried this last bit).


I tried this yesterday. Didn't work. If you have it shipped to your local store, you pay sales taxes. If you have it shipped to you directly, you don't pay the sales taxes, but you pay shipping.

 

[thinman]

I just visited polo.com and the Mackay is only 30% off, so $595 (minus the additional 15%).

 

[mikeynyc]

Originally Posted by thinman

I just visited polo.com and the Mackay is only 30% off, so $595 (minus the additional 15%).

so that puts it right at $500 or so.
It was easier for me mentally to justify 435.

quick, someone tell me that they're worth it and I'll never see such a mark down on them again.

to the point of having the sales person at the store search them out, seeing that I cannot make it to the NYC store today, will they accept a phone order and still honor the sale price?

 

[SSur]

Call the major stores, not the outlets, and simply request both the 40 and the 15% discounts. I am working with a gentleman in the Chicago store and he volunteered the discounts without my having asked for them.

 

[odoreater]

Wait a minute, they're running a special right now with no shipping for purchases over $175. When I tried putting the Mackays in my shopping bag and then checking out it wasn't charging me shipping (I didn't buy them though because they are too narrow for me), so you shouldn't be getting charged shipping.

 

[Charley]

Another thought on the idea of the size exchange:

They have carried that same shoe for some time. It does sometimes seem to be in short supply - meaning that it is a good seller. They are then unlikely to drop it from the line. If it is not in stock NOW in your size, it should be in a few weeks. Exchange then. Or, return for the refund less the slight shipping charge.

Assuming that you believe that the shoes are worth the discounted price. If money is a bit tight and you need several pairs of dress shoes, look at the Allen Edmonds from the factory stores. New, but seconds, are regularly available at less than $175 in discontinued styles. Many times that is because they have just changed the last and renamed the model. Still a punched cap brogue. Three pairs vs. one. Will wear as long or longer. Just not quite as shapely or refined as the EG shoes.

 

[DocHolliday]

Originally Posted by Charley

Another thought on the idea of the size exchange:

They have carried that same shoe for some time. It does sometimes seem to be in short supply - meaning that it is a good seller. They are then unlikely to drop it from the line. If it is not in stock NOW in your size, it should be in a few weeks. Exchange then. Or, return for the refund less the slight shipping charge.

A heads-up on the Mackay: A manager at the Polo Mansion told me that the reason the shoes are so hard to find is that Polo didn't order a shipment in the fall. He thought the next time they might get more would be August. (Of course, someone at the mansion also told me they were out of 9.5s, which it turns out they weren't.)