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Made in California · Nov 12, 2010

EDIT: NEW IMAGE UPLOADED. OLD IMAGE WAS DISTORTED. APOLOGIES IF YOU WASTED YOUR VOTE BECAUSE OF THE SHAPE. Here's a photo I took while I was in DSW a couple of days ago. I really love these shoes: they're dark enough to be dressy, but the styling is definitely edgy and not something I've seen before. They're heavily discounted, also. My ONLY hesitation is that I feel like an ahole advertising that my shoes are Gucci (note the script lettering on the top of the shoe), and I would ideally like these exact shoes without the branding.

My basic idea in creating this thread was that if the stodgy trads of SF don't think it's that big a deal, I will in turn learn to get past it. Also, I could just reserve these shoes for when I want to make a kind of FU impression (like going to a club or a large party). And I'm aware chicks will dig it just because they gush over designer ****, but I would rather not come across as a brand whore. I thought if I just slept on this issue I would realize the answer myself, but I haven't, so I'm putting it to you.

Does the Gucci script by itself make these shoes uncool?
Is this a minor detail that I should just live with?
If it does make the shoes look douchey, is it okay, in your opinion, to have a pair of someone dbag penny loafers for special occasions?
Will I have another opportunity to find a pair of loafers like this in a similar design? Are these unique?

SpooPoker · Nov 12, 2010

The logo does not bother me, but the clunky, dated shape does.

jrd617 · Nov 12, 2010

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

The logo does not bother me, but the clunky, dated shape does.
+1 You'd be better off looking for Brooks Brothers Peals or Aldens on the bay.

Made in California · Nov 12, 2010

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

The logo does not bother me, but the clunky, dated shape does.

Originally Posted by jrd617

+1 You'd be better off looking for Peals on the bay.
Can you guys go into detail about what you mean in regards to shaping? I'm not quite sure on the difference between modern and dated. My idea was that this was a classic looking item made interesting with the blue moss detailing.

SpooPoker · Nov 12, 2010

Too wide, too "clodhopper" like, too thick sole. A modern, sleek penny should look like this :

jrd617 · Nov 12, 2010

Originally Posted by SpooPoker

Too wide, too "clodhopper" like, too thick sole. A modern, sleek penny should look like this :

Or the Boston for a round toe

Made in California · Nov 12, 2010

Hmm, but those are solid black.

Harold falcon · Nov 12, 2010

There's little to like about those Gucci shoes, but the Gucci branding makes them intolerable. I wouldn't wear those shoes if I was barefoot and had to walk through broken glass.

cptjeff · Nov 12, 2010

Originally Posted by Made in California

Hmm, but those are solid black.

Correct. They have not been hit by a stray can of spray paint. That's a good thing.

The spray paint is ugly, the shape is ugly, the logo is douchy. Those are frigging ugly shoes.

Made in California · Nov 12, 2010

Originally Posted by cptjeff

Correct. They have not been hit by a stray can of spray paint. That's a good thing. The spray paint is ugly, the shape is ugly, the logo is douchy. Those are frigging ugly shoes.
The picture was taken with flash, they're a lot more subtle in real life.

The Gooch · Nov 12, 2010

What size are those, like a 3 Kids?

rdaws · Nov 13, 2010

Fugly. They are heavily discounted for a reason, and the "Gucci" label isn't that reason.

FStyles · Nov 13, 2010

Originally Posted by jrd617

+1

You'd be better off looking for Brooks Brothers Peals or Aldens on the bay.

Though I'm a fan of the Above, Peals and aldens are only for a very select demographic while IMHO, gucci shoes cater to a much larger fan base.

I can always rely on sf to suggest "the right" thing

Ps these are horrific but I've seen lots of attractive gucci kicks in my day

jrd617 · Nov 13, 2010

Originally Posted by FStyles

Though I'm a fan of the Above, Peals and aldens are only for a very select demographic while IMHO, gucci shoes cater to a much larger fan base.

I can always rely on sf to suggest "the right" thing

Ps these are horrific but I've seen lots of attractive gucci kicks in my day

Still fugly

Reevolving · Nov 13, 2010

I'm surprised you didn't get extreme SF gagging from the cheap looking rubber soles.
It also appear to be lacking a heel ?

I think the logo will be undetectable, and hidden by your pants,
provided you put your camera away, and simply WEAR the shoes.

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