The Official Affordable Swag Thread

[sheeeepo]

That site is a pain ********** to browse on... Gonna get a few shirts though

 

[Synthese]



Can anyone recommend me some workwear type of boots for winter? I was kinda interested in getting the Kahtadins, but I find them a bit too big. Maybe something more similar to the CP x Robert Geller boots that Synthese wears? I want some cheapish kinda boots, since they're going to be ruined by the salt/snow anyways =/.
Thanks!

What is your budget?

That's sort of a difficult proposition, especially as I wouldn't say that my CP boots are at all "workwearish" - although there are plenty of combat boot options, if that's what you mean. There are a ton of brands, cheap and otherwise, that will probably make something you like, but again, maybe start by peeking at yoox's boot selection, as well as revolve (for cheaper options). I honestly can't think of anything "cheap" off the top of my head that's similar to the boots I have, but most of the forum favorites, like NDC, Buttero, CP, etc., all go on sale at various times over the year. If you have a really heritage-y wardrobe, though, I quite like the Katahdins. That said, if you're a 10 (which means an 11), there's a pair of GellerxCP boots @yoox for 350. I think as long as you treat + clean any boots you end up with, salt and snow won't really be a problem.

 

[AHShadow]



What is your budget?
That's sort of a difficult proposition, especially as I wouldn't say that my CP boots are at all "workwearish" - although there are plenty of combat boot options, if that's what you mean. There are a ton of brands, cheap and otherwise, that will probably make something you like, but again, maybe start by peeking at yoox's boot selection, as well as revolve (for cheaper options). I honestly can't think of anything "cheap" off the top of my head that's similar to the boots I have, but most of the forum favorites, like NDC, Buttero, CP, etc., all go on sale at various times over the year. If you have a really heritage-y wardrobe, though, I quite like the Katahdins. That said, if you're a 10 (which means an 11), there's a pair of GellerxCP boots @yoox for 350. I think as long as you treat + clean any boots you end up with, salt and snow won't really be a problem.

Hey,

Thanks for your reply! My budget is around 200$ and I could maybe go to 250$ if the boots would be really worth it. And yeah, sorry I called your boots "workwearish", I just didn't know how to call them I guess haha. I was about to get the Katahdins, but I think a slimmer boot, such as the one you have would fit my profile/wardrobe better. I'll check out Yoox and Revolve and see if they have anything, but if you would have any recommendations, that would be greatly appreciated .

 

[sotul89]



I remember seeing Patrik Ervell talking about blacking out Doc Marten's http://www.gq.com/style/ten-essentials/201102/patrik-ervell-ten-essentials#ixzz1CvP0bkww, I'd really like to see how that looks. I know there's a picture in that article, it's pretty useless IMO. But it could be an option for cheap and interesting shoes.

He he is wearing his favorites, the 1461 low top.

 

[Lel]



Hey,
Thanks for your reply! My budget is around 200$ and I could maybe go to 250$ if the boots would be really worth it. And yeah, sorry I called your boots "workwearish", I just didn't know how to call them I guess haha. I was about to get the Katahdins, but I think a slimmer boot, such as the one you have would fit my profile/wardrobe better. I'll check out Yoox and Revolve and see if they have anything, but if you would have any recommendations, that would be greatly appreciated .

F+B can be found on sale ~250 also.

 

[notwithit]

It's worth spending some time setting up saved searches on ebay, getting email alerts, and getting a sniping program. I just got a pair of F+B derbies for $67.

 

[sotul89]



It's worth spending some time setting up saved searches on ebay, getting email alerts, and getting a sniping program. I just got a pair of F+B derbies for $67.

Isn't sniping forbidden by Ebay?

 

[Distorbiant]

Isn't sniping forbidden by Ebay?

Almost everyone bids in the last 30 seconds on Auctions. I think using programs is illegal though

 

[hobojones]



It's worth spending some time setting up saved searches on ebay, getting email alerts, and getting a sniping program. I just got a pair of F+B derbies for $67.

So it was you who got them! I would have fought you for them but I got caught up with "real life" and totally forgot to even set up a snipe for em

 

[sotul89]



Almost everyone bids in the last 30 seconds on Auctions. I think using programs is illegal though

I think another way of increasing your chances of winning an auction is to simply find items with a fewer number of users watching an item (can bidders do this?).

 

[smashwindow]

been using a web based sniper for years....

 

[Desi]

It's nearing that time of year again, when the nights are hot and the clothes come off. What choices do we have? I feeling to get back into the Con(verse) game and just kop a new pair of whites and throw some white paint on the edges, maybe even something from the "washed" collection if I feeling fancy.

 

[caseyfud]

I'm thinking I might go the CDHagg route with Uniqlo linen shirt and jeans every day.

 

[slstr]

A good converse alternative for people with wider feet like me, or if you want something with no branding, is muji's sneakers, cheaper and feel a lot better made too. In the UK, £25. Not sure about the price (or if they're even available) in the US though.

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[caseyfud]

MujI has a lot of stuff at their retail store that isn't available online, right? Maybe Suddenlee could proxy.