also i think it makes them look expensive, a black sole would make them look pretty bog standard.
― jed_, Friday, 31 December 2010 16:50 (thirteen years ago) link
Despite weighing an assload, my White's quickly became the most comfortable boots I've ever worn. Trying to come up with cash for a pair in Chromexcel brown, single midleather sole, Vibram 705 halfsole.
― boots get knocked from here to czechoslovakier (milo z), Friday, 31 December 2010 17:35 (thirteen years ago) link
got some rachel comey boots a few weeks ago.. my size was on sale
http://cf1.polyvoreimg.com/thing.26797268.l.jpg
― daria-g, Friday, 31 December 2010 20:52 (thirteen years ago) link
my gf got those same boots in black!
― max, Friday, 31 December 2010 20:55 (thirteen years ago) link
the mars? they rule. super comfy. i might buy another pair next year. the penpal ones are nice too. a+ to rachel comey. i really want isabel marant short boots in taupe but she doesn't make my size, i have huge feet.
― daria-g, Friday, 31 December 2010 21:11 (thirteen years ago) link
FWIW, a better pic of the shoes I am torn about:
http://www.florsheim.com/shop//images/shoesDuckie/w375/19019-012.jpg
― I can take a youtube that's seldom seen, flip it, now it's a meme (Hurting 2), Saturday, 1 January 2011 16:09 (thirteen years ago) link
they are a fantastic pair of shoes imo. price is a bit high for me but if you've got the cash, splash it! that's my motto, word for word.
― I see what this is (Local Garda), Saturday, 1 January 2011 16:12 (thirteen years ago) link
that motto again was "if you've got the cash, splash it!"
Yeah, as I said above, definitely like them, just wondering if they will go well with a suit. Would be the most expensive shoes I ever bought but combination of gift card + discount makes them affordable.
― I can take a youtube that's seldom seen, flip it, now it's a meme (Hurting 2), Saturday, 1 January 2011 16:21 (thirteen years ago) link
Actually I think they might look sharp as hell with a charcoal suit. Fuck it I'm going back to try them on.
― I can take a youtube that's seldom seen, flip it, now it's a meme (Hurting 2), Saturday, 1 January 2011 16:24 (thirteen years ago) link
These are the Rachel Comey's I've been lusting over, but I do not have this kind of cash to splashhttp://www.selectism.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/rachel-comey-uncle-dan-oxford-03.jpg
― the bear in the bumper car (rip van wanko), Saturday, 1 January 2011 16:28 (thirteen years ago) link
you'll find a way to wear them, even if it means buying new stuff.
― I see what this is (Local Garda), Saturday, 1 January 2011 16:29 (thirteen years ago) link
Bought 'em. Fuck yeah.
― pomp la familia (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:03 (thirteen years ago) link
Thing is after all the fuss I made they really didn't look that unusual with a suit when I tried them on. Just a nice-looking well-made dress shoe with subtly different detailing.
― pomp la familia (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:24 (thirteen years ago) link
those comey's are similar to the edward green oxfords that i got for xmas
― ╰㊂-㊂╯ (Lamp), Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:36 (thirteen years ago) link
i got a pair of wool oxfords from generic man before new years on gilt groupe, i look like a fuckin movie star, watch out world
― max, Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:46 (thirteen years ago) link
what kinda sunglasses are you wearin?
― ╰㊂-㊂╯ (Lamp), Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:49 (thirteen years ago) link
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_zqFoq3qej2c/S51Fo3NJUoI/AAAAAAABSk8/B8EETHBNCvk/s400/mykita-romain-kremer-sunglasses-1.jpg
― max, Thursday, 6 January 2011 04:50 (thirteen years ago) link
Lookie what I scored at the Vans Outlet today...
http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/3/9/1/9/9/4/webimg/439069710_tp.jpg
― VegemiteGrrl, Friday, 25 February 2011 02:45 (thirteen years ago) link
ayo, my new hippie sandals ("kiwi" by earth origins):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5136/5499472467_5ca63e59f0.jpg
― hauntological-hysteric theater (get bent), Saturday, 5 March 2011 17:40 (thirteen years ago) link
Just got a pair of these and my inner 14-year-old is in '90s <3.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/412Ay3wjl%2BL.jpg
Hopefully my outer 27-yr-old does not look like a sillypants in them (tbh I am not actually worried abt that)
― Buff Orpington (Abbbottt), Thursday, 10 March 2011 00:34 (thirteen years ago) link
I think the time frame for continuing to wear these in AZ is two weeks, max.
― Buff Orpington (Abbbottt), Thursday, 10 March 2011 00:36 (thirteen years ago) link
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_iL8-YmIzSqI/SPqUyZQGngI/AAAAAAAAAn0/VLRTYz2m_mI/s200/Nu+Shooz+-+I+cant+wait.jpg
― Space // Funk (Pillbox), Thursday, 10 March 2011 02:24 (thirteen years ago) link
Would love a pair of boots that were gray like that.
― boots get knocked from here to czechoslovakier (milo z), Thursday, 10 March 2011 03:03 (thirteen years ago) link
Not the most exciting thing in the world (gym shoes), but just ordered these and looking forward to getting them in the mail
http://l6.zassets.com/images/z/1/0/8/1089922-p-DETAILED.jpg
― for real molars who ain't got no fillings (Hurting 2), Thursday, 10 March 2011 03:13 (thirteen years ago) link
The ~air technology~ was a genuine surprise when I bought a pair of Air Max 1's some years back in high-school. I looked upon them - and the little "peak window" into the sole - as gimmicky and pretentious... til of course I wore them. Really have been the most comfortable shoes I've owned yet.
I still refuse to wear Nike nowaday tho.
― yeah (kelpolaris), Thursday, 10 March 2011 03:30 (thirteen years ago) link
This will be my first pair of Nikes in many many years. In college I was very adamant about the sweatshop labor thing. Now it feels like you don't really have a choice, plus I think chinese working conditions have probably improved slightly due to the overall economic boom they've experienced.
― for real molars who ain't got no fillings (Hurting 2), Thursday, 10 March 2011 03:42 (thirteen years ago) link
what do you recommend as proper summer shoes for men, you know with shorts and all. i've always gone with either vans or chucks. i dont do flip flops.
― The Scenario (chrisv2010), Thursday, 10 March 2011 14:28 (thirteen years ago) link
In my opinion, you've got it covered. I'm sure max will be here any moment, though, to tell you that top hats for your feet are the new way forward.
― go peddle your bullshit somewhere else sister (Laurel), Thursday, 10 March 2011 14:39 (thirteen years ago) link
and the day i wear topsiders again. wtf is that shit.
― The Scenario (chrisv2010), Thursday, 10 March 2011 14:42 (thirteen years ago) link
i blame vampire weekend.
Vans are officially the stinkiest shoes I have ever owned. Why I kept wearing them (several pairs over several summers) I have no idea.
― Madchen, Thursday, 10 March 2011 15:53 (thirteen years ago) link
chris 1) i want to congratulate you on never wearing flip flops, which are the absolute worst, 2) laurel is right, i highly recommend top hats
― max, Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:05 (thirteen years ago) link
10 of them, one for each toe
― max, Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:06 (thirteen years ago) link
toe hats
― millions now eating will never diet (Lamp), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:07 (thirteen years ago) link
er - birkenstocks are great, great summer shoes. i've had 3 pairs and have absolutely loved them, but i def get shit from friends for being so fond of them in the first place.
― yeah (kelpolaris), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:08 (thirteen years ago) link
no
no open toed shoes
ever
― max, Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:12 (thirteen years ago) link
preach it
― call all destroyer, Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:12 (thirteen years ago) link
yeah, should note that i've never gotten the clog types. those are fukkin revolting.
― yeah (kelpolaris), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:13 (thirteen years ago) link
^ NEVER. Unless you are an mid 60's artist with a ponytail and tiedye shirt, berkenstock should not be worn.
― The Scenario (chrisv2010), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:13 (thirteen years ago) link
You don't need me for this Birks take-down, do you? No? Good. I'm old and easily tired, and public floggings just don't promise the excitement that they used to.
― go peddle your bullshit somewhere else sister (Laurel), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:14 (thirteen years ago) link
they just look like plain-jane leather sandles to me. could never figure out reason for the uproar behind them.
not like i'm wearing crocs.
― yeah (kelpolaris), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:15 (thirteen years ago) link
crocenstocks
― The Scenario (chrisv2010), Thursday, 10 March 2011 17:16 (thirteen years ago) link
onitsuka tigers are a pretty good lightweight shoe for the summer - really thin, let your feet breathe
― Slow lorax loves getting tickled (dayo), Thursday, 10 March 2011 23:46 (thirteen years ago) link
^^otm!
― Buff Orpington (Abbbottt), Thursday, 10 March 2011 23:47 (thirteen years ago) link
Never got that whole concept of "letting your feet breathe". I had a pair of Vans - literally consisting of nothing but cloth - that turned out to be the soppiest, sweatiest shoes I've ever owned.
― yeah (kelpolaris), Thursday, 10 March 2011 23:49 (thirteen years ago) link
canvas? canvas doesn't really breathe i dont think
― Slow lorax loves getting tickled (dayo), Friday, 11 March 2011 00:11 (thirteen years ago) link
idk man, some days I'm like "fuck sandals" and some days I'm like "fuck people who take themselves too seriously" because sandals feel amazingly good on a warm day.
― for real molars who ain't got no fillings (Hurting 2), Friday, 11 March 2011 00:19 (thirteen years ago) link
I feel like if you get a good classy pair of say leather flipflops it looks okay and not too bad, fuck those polyester foam 50 diff colored ones thogh
― Slow lorax loves getting tickled (dayo), Friday, 11 March 2011 00:30 (thirteen years ago) link
Yeah I have leather bible sandals -- slightly birkenstockish but teva/naot brand. I occasionally get shit for them. I would like to find some kind of soft, breathable alternative (I also hate getting the sandal tan).
― for real molars who ain't got no fillings (Hurting 2), Friday, 11 March 2011 00:33 (thirteen years ago) link