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

mreggen · Apr 6, 2011

^ He is linking to TBS, so maybe there? $345

jslade · Apr 6, 2011

Oh, I see. I definitely wouldn't pick them up for that price, even if there was a 20% deduction for VAT.

PaulYAY · Apr 6, 2011

Fremonts are a great looking boot.

Dbear · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by jslade

Oh, I see. I definitely wouldn't pick them up for that price, even if there was a 20% deduction for VAT.

Yea, $345 is already including the VAT reduction

I had my moment of weakness, and, thankfully, that passed.

TBS seems to always have stock...but always at a premium...

babump · Apr 6, 2011

With the Blackbird promotion they'd come to around $220. Also, anyone know how to size for these? I'm a 10.5 on the Brannock. 10.5 athletic sneakers / 10 dress shoes.

the shah · Apr 6, 2011

why would you buy those

Originally Posted by PaulYAY

Fremonts are a great looking boot.
i'd prefer them in the dark brown leather so even at great price i think i'll hold back. got a pair of rollins today anyway

brad-t · Apr 6, 2011

Originally Posted by Magic1

I like those boots above but wish the toe box was a little softer, maybe more like ccp or guidi, or any of the good ones. The shaft, heel hight and bevelled heal shape is all great though. I also thinks these are perfect. http://www.mrporter.com/product/300285 I've seen cheaper ones, but they always have a split seam up the middle. The ysl's don't have that and they are perfect.
Funny, I wish the toebox was more aggressive

As for the YSLs, I agree that YSL makes pretty much the perfect ankle boot, but they're quite pricey for what they are. Unfortunately not many places are selling similar styling, I may have to shell out for a pair someday. As for centre-seam boots, I actually have a pair (see my review: http://harajuju.tumblr.com/post/6767...wear-zip-boot). The centre-seam is a bit of a turn-off initially but it provides quite a cool effect. Still, I'm feeling inadequate after looking at those YSLs, damn it. edit: though i can't decide if I prefer the 5cm heels in the ones you posted or the 6cm from the Jonny: http://sky.geocities.jp/brightdaysforme/00000011.JPG http://sky.geocities.jp/brightdaysforme/JB3.JPG )

Fluery · Apr 6, 2011

Honestly the Adidas gats look better to me than the Geller ones.

Magic1 · Apr 7, 2011

Yeah I remember seeing those beatwear boots a while back. nice review. For the price, they are great, but I have been annoyed by that damn center seam. I see what you mean about the lengthening effect, but I feel that the toe box does plenty a good job of that as it is. I have a pair of Costume National chelsea boots from a couple years ago that I got at a big discount (750 down to 250--Costume National end of the season sales are excellent) that have a pretty nice sized heal, though not cuban shape. they have that perfect toe that you like (more "aggressive" than the ysls), but they have no split seam. They would be absolutely perfect if they were about .5''higher and side zip. As it is, they're excellent, I'll post some pics at some point.

*#.. · Apr 7, 2011

Originally Posted by babump

With the Blackbird promotion they'd come to around $220. Also, anyone know how to size for these? I'm a 10.5 on the Brannock. 10.5 athletic sneakers / 10 dress shoes.

These are horrendous. Save your $220 and look elsewhere.

nicelynice · Apr 7, 2011

Yeah, echoing, those Geller shoes are uglyy

brad-t · Apr 7, 2011

I meant I wished the 5351 boots I posted had a more aggressive toe. The ysl are perfect.

shoreman1782 · Apr 7, 2011

MichaelPemulis · Apr 7, 2011

I wear my weavers all the time. probably the most comfortable shoe i own.

snowmanxl · Apr 7, 2011

shoreman, have you tried george cox??

http://www.oki-ni.com/mens/george-cox/icat/george-cox/

some of the boots remind me of those white mountaineering boots tween has. they also make a chukka boot with crepe soles

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