It's a Shoeting Gallery

Calamity Jane

it's weird

i know why people wear suits

but in day to day life, outside of mere comfort

why do we wear jeans, t-shirts and shorts and sorta stick within that framework

interrobang

but yeah SHOES

i acquired two pretty cool pairs of Generic Surplus sneakers from UO's online clearance a while ago

and

and this time i was smart enough to remember to order the right size and not forget that GS shoes run like a whole size big!

Backwardsname

or something like these Coles



Marked down from $228 to $98

I would not spend $230 on shoes barring a lifestyle truly alien from the one I could possibly lead in the next ~10 years, but I would spend $100.

interrobang

those are a little shiny for me but i like the broguing!

i bet they'd look really nice in brown

Backwardsname

Anjin-San wrote: »

it's weird

i know why people wear suits

but in day to day life, outside of mere comfort

why do we wear jeans, t-shirts and shorts and sorta stick within that framework

well many people step outside of t-shirts and shorts

but I think comfort, convenience and price are pretty much the main reasons right there

I fuckin' love suits though

facetious

My latest acquisition was an ebay buy of trousers with no belt loops, but rather buttons for braces.

This made me absurdly happy, because fuck belts. I don't generally have any qualms with modern fashion, but I have a vendetta against belts for basically removing proper braces (not bloody clipons!) and the trousers to which you can attach them from the market.

Making waistlines look shitty sine 1950.

Backwardsname

interrobang wrote: »

those are a little shiny for me but i like the broguing!

i bet they'd look really nice in brown

Yeah they are a bit shiny.

Nice thing is though I see shoes like that pretty much non-stop on gilt.

That Italian shoe-maker they had last week was fucking incredible

I hope they bring them back when I have money

Calamity Jane

how does one introduce a new fish into the water

it seems like shoes had it easy

it could be novelty or function but people were always willing to branch out with footwear first

like them big fucking sketchers with the big ol' bottoms or the pump reeboks, or hell light up sneakers. crocs? crocs are you fucking kidding me?

facetious

Wait wait wait.

Those Coles, they're on Gilt? Right now?

*checks*

OH FUCK.

Oh fuck this is.. the worst possible timing. Oh fuck I'm budgeting for two vacations.

I can afford it, I'm sure, but oh fuck the timing.

Oh fuck but they're so nice.

Fucking brogues!

interrobang

facetious wrote: »

Wait wait wait.

Those Coles, they're on Gilt? Right now?

*checks*

OH FUCK.

Oh fuck this is.. the worst possible timing. Oh fuck I'm budgeting for two vacations.

I can afford it, I'm sure, but oh fuck the timing.

Oh fuck but they're so nice.

Fucking brogues!

UGH I KNOW IT'S THE WORST

gilt always has the best sales when i don't have any fucking money to spend!

it's UNACCEPTABLE

facetious

I mean it was.. what, January? when I bought my last pair of shoes. (Florsheim, incidentally.)

So I'm due, right?

#pipe

interrobang wrote: »

but yeah SHOES

i acquired two pretty cool pairs of Generic Surplus sneakers from UO's online clearance a while ago

and

and this time i was smart enough to remember to order the right size and not forget that GS shoes run like a whole size big!

AUGH

interrobang

yes you are

i'm surprised you've made it this long without buying another pair to be honest

Backwardsname

facetious wrote: »

Wait wait wait.

Those Coles, they're on Gilt? Right now?

*checks*

OH FUCK.

Oh fuck this is.. the worst possible timing. Oh fuck I'm budgeting for two vacations.

I can afford it, I'm sure, but oh fuck the timing.

Oh fuck but they're so nice.

Fucking brogues!

they're sold out already

facetious

You're such an enabler.






Edit: Oh fuck. Well. Damn.

Backwardsname

facetious wrote: »

You're such an enabler.






Edit: Oh fuck. Well. Damn.

There are other Coles still available though! And more shoes starting tomorrow from a different brand that look interesting

facetious

Hmmm, I could probably do with a pair of loafers to round out my collection, but I tend not to wear shoes around the house anyway.

Ah well, I'll just wait for tomorrow I suppose.

Tweaked_Bat_

I like shoes.

Backwardsname

So I sort of need to overhaul my wardrobe entirely

Over the next three months I think I can reasonably budget about $2,000 to that end

does that seem reasonable? Lower? Higher?

interrobang

depends entirely on what you're looking to do in terms of overhauling

Backwardsname

interrobang wrote: »

depends entirely on what you're looking to do in terms of overhauling

honestly I have not entirely answered this question

I know I am going to need some work-suitable shirts, belts, pants, and ties for my new job, but blazers are not required, so I think for the most part I would want a few but mostly cotton for casual wear instead of formal (plus DC is too fucking hot for wool right now).

But I mean I could also use some more casual stuff. Everything from a few packs of white t-shirts from Hanes (regular and v-neck), to (maybe?) some raw denim jeans.

Honestly volume is not a huge concern for me so much as really enjoying what I do end up owning.

interrobang

raw denim is always a fine choice imo but make sure you try it on in person. i've been screwed by buying raw denim online because the sizing is sometimes weird

if you're just looking to buy simple stuff like blue/white button-up shirts, nice chinos and jeans, a pair or two of beater oxfords then $2,000 might be a bit high

buying a suit might put you somewhere in that range but even nice suits can be found at very affordable prices if you know where to look

mensch-o-matic

i like having things

unfortunately i also like having money and space

Backwardsname

interrobang wrote: »

raw denim is always a fine choice imo but make sure you try it on in person. i've been screwed by buying raw denim online because the sizing is sometimes weird

if you're just looking to buy simple stuff like blue/white button-up shirts, nice chinos and jeans, a pair or two of beater oxfords then $2,000 might be a bit high

buying a suit might put you somewhere in that range but even nice suits can be found at very affordable prices if you know where to look

Well uh

That is not counting

I have also budgeted for a D&G suit

I really shouldn't but I'll still be able to save about 3.5k from the time on the job, which isn't bad

Aneurhythmia

Pfffft. Why would I ever wear shoes?

interrobang

are you the kind of guy who can pull off a D&G suit?

cause a lot of dudes can't pull off that super sleek ultra modern thom browne-y look and look like tools as a result when they try

Tam

Aneurhythmia wrote: »

Pfffft. Why would I ever wear shoes?

so you have something to eat when you get tired

Backwardsname

interrobang wrote: »

are you the kind of guy who can pull off a D&G suit?

cause a lot of dudes can't pull off that super sleek ultra modern thom browne-y look and look like tools as a result when they try

I don't look great in traditional suits

I look like a little kid wearing his dad's clothes or something

Generally, in all things, the slimmer and sleeker the clothing is, the better it looks on me

interrobang

fair enough

as long as you've got a body type that lends itself well to that type of cut and make sure it fits you well you should look like a million bux

you better get some ballin' shoes and cufflinks to go with that suit, though

and your tie better be the FINEST SILK

Backwardsname

interrobang wrote: »

fair enough

as long as you've got a body type that lends itself well to that type of cut and make sure it fits you well you should look like a million bux

Yeah, my body type is pretty much slim-fit ONLY. And I do tend to look quite good in a slim-fit suit.

you better get some ballin' shoes and cufflinks to go with that suit, though

and your tie better be the FINEST SILK

oh yes definitely

Backwardsname

Like, I have a cheapo suit from Zara that's a slim-fit one-button and it looks way better on me than some boxier more traditional cut

Beef Avenger

Solid Bones wrote: »

Beef Avenger wrote: »

I bet these get stinky.

And probably cause lots of toe jam.

But I would buy them anyway, just to be more comfy.

You can just throw them in the washing machine then hang them up to dry

Tweaked_Bat_

I'm going to pick myself up a pair of VFF's when summer rolls 'round and do some walking around in 'em.

Maybe on some trails in the mountains 'round here.

Gonna need to start doing some barefoot walking before that though to get my feet and legs used to it. Hmm.

Tweaked_Bat_

These are my newest pair of dress shoes. Was getting sick of black so went for something different, but only in a subtle way.

I wanted to buy these, but they were a little bit too hard to justify paying for, even on special... around $300AUD I think.

edit: my other pair of nicer dress shoes are similar to this, only less rows of laces.

Blake T

Backwardsname wrote: »

or something like these Coles



Marked down from $228 to $98

I would not spend $230 on shoes barring a lifestyle truly alien from the one I could possibly lead in the next ~10 years, but I would spend $100.

WHO WANTS TO BUY THESE FOR ME.

I WILL GIVE YOU CASH MONIES.

DouglasDanger

I was all about shoes for a while

RocketScience

I just ordered two pairs of Loakes from www.herringshoes.co.uk

They were selling here for around $350 each, but I got both pairs shipped from England for $270 total.

and

cadmunky

i am wearing my mosey shirt to work today, unshaven and worn jeans.

i am the height of fashion. i can't wait for my meeting.

Tweaked_Bat_

RocketScience wrote: »

I just ordered two pairs of Loakes from www.herringshoes.co.uk

They were selling here for around $350 each, but I got both pairs shipped from England for $270 total.

Wow, good work. They look pretty nice. And solid. They'll last you forever if you take good care of them.

Stale

I kinda like shoes.


I may own a few pairs.


Yes. This is a thread relevant to my interests.