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

Lane · Mar 25, 2011

Originally Posted by RFX45

True but LN-CC is nice enough to lower the value as well on anything I purchase from them.

by how much? and is it automatically done? was thinkin bout ordering but I refuse to pay customs fees.

RFX45 · Mar 25, 2011

Originally Posted by Lane

by how much? and is it automatically done? was thinkin bout ordering but I refuse to pay customs fees.

You have to e-mail them and ask.

BlackToothedGrin · Mar 25, 2011

Originally Posted by jslade

How is Vanishing Elephant at retail?

They have a great shape, but the quality leaves a lot to be desired. McNairy, etc. will be way better quality, but even though both are bucks the shapes are completely different. I had the VE leather oxfords and the leather was weird, seemed cheaply made.

hendrix · Mar 25, 2011

i hate the VE shapes to be honest. That whole malnourished sole thing is lame.

Meis · Mar 25, 2011

Originally Posted by jslade

How is Vanishing Elephant at retail? Thinking of picking up some Bucks for the summer.

I wouldn't kop at retail, not worth it. That said VE shoes are a pretty good deal at 1/2 off or so.

Originally Posted by BlackToothedGrin

They have a great shape, but the quality leaves a lot to be desired. McNairy, etc. will be way better quality, but even though both are bucks the shapes are completely different. I had the VE leather oxfords and the leather was weird, seemed cheaply made.
To be fair, part of it is that they use a 'waxed leather' on some of the shoes which is why it probably seems kinda weird... not many companies do waxed leather shoes. I have some suede ones as well... which are ok, not as nice as my F+B, but good enough

Originally Posted by hendrix

i hate the VE shapes to be honest. That whole malnourished sole thing is lame.

huh? malnourished sole? The ones I have may not have a sole that compares to my heavy duty longwings, but I definitely wouldn't call it malnourished...

also, Yes/no?

(Florsheim by Duckie Brown)

jslade · Mar 25, 2011

Thanks for the opinions, guys. I wasn't really sure about Vanishing Elephant quality, and have often heard some pretty bad stuff about them. I guess I'll just wait until sales season.

And Meis - I vote no. That shoe's pretty ugly looking...

pfurey · Mar 25, 2011

VE quality is decent for what they are. The leather on my pair of boots is actually pretty solid though - the heel is thin, but that's how they're supposed to be, doesn't mean it's ******. Not everyone wants that neo-nazi stormtrooper steez.

AR_Six · Mar 25, 2011

Shah went ahead and kop'd this but it didn't work for him and now I'm mulling it over as well.

the shah · Mar 25, 2011

i'd weigh in on this but ...

brad-t · Mar 25, 2011

do it

AR_Six · Mar 25, 2011

Haha. TBH I'm leaning yes... the sizing info helps; sounds like you're a 50 and it would be better on a 48...

the shah · Mar 25, 2011

nah i didn't mean it like that, it's not tight on me it's truly free-size but i meant given my chest size it looks odd on me. it needs a different height/chest ratio than mine. although i have been after a baller robe so if you don't go for it i'll wear it on the patio with slippers and silk shorts when i'm having tea or fresh pomegranate juice i tried doing a workout scheme that would not lead to growth (bodyweight compound lifts) but it's not working ... i'm growing

AR_Six · Mar 25, 2011

Originally Posted by shahanshah

nah i didn't mean it like that, it's not tight on me it's truly free-size but i meant given my chest size it looks odd on me.
I dunno, what size do you think the guy in that fit pic in your sufu thread is? Maybe you should take a fitpic. I have an idea in my head about how to wear it and errything, but I can't really tell if it would actually fit me the way I see it in my head.

the shah · Mar 25, 2011

imagine that guy, but with a bigger torso and bigger legs so it's not drapey on him. if i take a pic and it looks marsupialed it will discourage you

is ok though if you don't want it, come monday i'll send it to BjÃ¶rn in Sweden he's been cold lately and asked for some warmth

gettoasty · Mar 25, 2011

posted purchase of NB shoes earlier then found some other muted type green shoes

Former:

should i return when it comes in and order one of the following instead? looking to swap out the laces with tan color: 1.

2.

3.

[/SPOILER] 4.

All relatively under $70 price range for summer shoes (been looking for the right pair of green) and unable to kop the CP Vintage green lows

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