Shoes
02-15-2018 | 12:42 PM
#21
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Sorry you're so ignorant about clothing. My shoes cost around the same per pair as my Briggs & Riley suitcase. There are even forums dedicated to shoes.
You see, if you ask me, no-one should wear sub-300 dollar shoes.
If you don't like what people are talking about, move on and go elsewhere.
Few pointers on buying decent shoes that will last. Don't buy anything with glued soles, and make sure the insoles are leather. I prefer Goodyear welted Dainite soles, they are great in every weather and last a long time. They can also be replaced when they wear out.
Good quality leather protected correctly will take more abuse than you'd imagine.
You see, if you ask me, no-one should wear sub-300 dollar shoes.
If you don't like what people are talking about, move on and go elsewhere.
Few pointers on buying decent shoes that will last. Don't buy anything with glued soles, and make sure the insoles are leather. I prefer Goodyear welted Dainite soles, they are great in every weather and last a long time. They can also be replaced when they wear out.
Good quality leather protected correctly will take more abuse than you'd imagine.
If you're so butthurt and offended by other people's opinions, then move on yourself. Otherwise, I'll post whatever comment I please. You don't have to like it or agree with it.
By the way, your ignorance about clothing stands out well. Anyone can get a good quality pair of shoes for way less than $300.
02-15-2018 | 12:47 PM
#22
In a land of unicorns
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From: Whale FO
Your ignorant response was about one of my previous jobs in my profile, which had nothing to do with telling someone what kind of shoes to buy.
If you're so butthurt and offended by other people's opinions, then move on yourself. Otherwise, I'll post whatever comment I please. You don't have to like it or agree with it.
By the way, your ignorance about clothing stands out well. Anyone can get a good quality pair of shoes for way less than $300.
If you're so butthurt and offended by other people's opinions, then move on yourself. Otherwise, I'll post whatever comment I please. You don't have to like it or agree with it.
By the way, your ignorance about clothing stands out well. Anyone can get a good quality pair of shoes for way less than $300.
02-15-2018 | 12:53 PM
#23
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I wear high quality leather shoes that are comfortable, durable, and well made for about $100.Try convincing some of these newbies that don't know how to shoe shop to drop $300 on a new pair of kicks. Good for you and your $300 pair of shoes. I'm so impressed.
02-15-2018 | 01:14 PM
#24
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Depends on your budget:
Budget:
Deer Stags Brooklyn
Mid-Range:
Ecco Helsinki
High End:
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue
The Deer Stags last about a year before falling apart, after two years the Eccos were wearable but were showing their age, and the Allen Edmonds are not as comfortable but still look like a million bucks after 5 years.
Budget:
Deer Stags Brooklyn
Mid-Range:
Ecco Helsinki
High End:
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue
The Deer Stags last about a year before falling apart, after two years the Eccos were wearable but were showing their age, and the Allen Edmonds are not as comfortable but still look like a million bucks after 5 years.
02-15-2018 | 01:20 PM
#25
In a land of unicorns
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From: Whale FO
Depends on your budget:
Budget:
Deer Stags Brooklyn
Mid-Range:
Ecco Helsinki
High End:
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue
The Deer Stags last about a year before falling apart, after two years the Eccos were wearable but were showing their age, and the Allen Edmonds are not as comfortable but still look like a million bucks after 5 years.
Budget:
Deer Stags Brooklyn
Mid-Range:
Ecco Helsinki
High End:
Allen Edmonds Park Avenue
The Deer Stags last about a year before falling apart, after two years the Eccos were wearable but were showing their age, and the Allen Edmonds are not as comfortable but still look like a million bucks after 5 years.
02-15-2018 | 01:26 PM
#26
In a land of unicorns
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From: Whale FO
You can find somewhat wearable stuff for that price, but high quality they are not.
Just shows you know nothing about shoes.
The Eccos last a year or maybe two, they are butt-ugly but cheap. Not a bad choice. No-one would ever call them "high quality" though.
02-15-2018 | 01:48 PM
#27
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From: Engines Turn or People Swim
I would call them good value, if not the latest high-fashion (which is pretty moot when wearing a uniform anyway).
You can go high-dollar, keep them shined, replace soles as needed, and hope the uppers never get damaged. But that's more of a philosophical choice.
02-15-2018 | 01:53 PM
#28
In a land of unicorns
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From: Whale FO
? Mine have lasted for years. The ones I had before lasted for years and only got replaced because the sharp corner of my roll-aboard frame cut a hole in one. Not the shoe's fault.
I would call them good value, if not the latest high-fashion (which is pretty moot when wearing a uniform anyway).
You can go high-dollar, keep them shined, replace soles as needed, and hope the uppers never get damaged. But that's more of a philosophical choice.
I would call them good value, if not the latest high-fashion (which is pretty moot when wearing a uniform anyway).
You can go high-dollar, keep them shined, replace soles as needed, and hope the uppers never get damaged. But that's more of a philosophical choice.
Mine pretty much fell apart after a few months in Arizona. The soles literally melted.
I tried the cheap but cheerful for a while, but decided even at work, the "high-dollar" way seems to work out well.
02-15-2018 | 02:18 PM
#30
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You can not find high quality leather shoes for $100, unless you score a clearance item, or buy used.
You can find somewhat wearable stuff for that price, but high quality they are not.
Just shows you know nothing about shoes.
The Eccos last a year or maybe two, they are butt-ugly but cheap. Not a bad choice. No-one would ever call them "high quality" though.
You can find somewhat wearable stuff for that price, but high quality they are not.
Just shows you know nothing about shoes.
The Eccos last a year or maybe two, they are butt-ugly but cheap. Not a bad choice. No-one would ever call them "high quality" though.
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