yes or no? / this or that?

[ninetynine]

and I personally think that patent leather sneaker looks cool.

Man up and buy it.

[CUTUP]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Mens-COMMON-PROJECTS-PATENT-45-US-12-mid-top-BONE_W0QQitemZ250721392759QQcategoryZ63850QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp5197.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26po%3DLVI%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D5109330403913801777#shId

patent leather?....I dunno. What do you think?

I say no, not solely because I dont like the look of patent leather

The patent leather is very very stiff, and takes forever to break in. They are very uncomfortable to wear. I would bet that your love of them will wear off within the first few weeks IMO

[redX]

^ nah, i feel you

i'm short and most of my pants are tapered, so high cut boots look like doo doo on me

oh i see, shoulda mentioned pants situation beforehand

how about a pair of sebago's

http://www.oipolloi.com/Store/OiPolloi-DII-270-91-sebago+colden+ridge+tan+sand.html

[choice]

Alden chukka in ravello.

Worn primarily with denim?

[rko]

http://i53.tinypic.com/259z7zb.jpg

Should I keep or return? I'm on the borderline...

The belt is detachable. It's pretty low =/

[bryanayrb]

too long

no homo

[lintmunro]

looks like a bathrobe

[jackg]

too long and bathrobe like for me!

[lintmunro]

couple of things, first some Geller stuff

Love the cut and fit, and I think I love the colour, but I'm worried about whether or not it's something I'll actually wear. Anyone know how purple they look in person?

I like this more than I should.

On the fence about this one. Might be good for winter in kind of a half-formal look since it's cut nice but 20% wool.

Dr Denim chinos. Basically I need black pants for when I'm working my security gig and decide to grab a beer after and don't want to look frumptastic. Also considering a pair in khaki just to have a pair of khakis that aren't super skinny (only other khakis i have are real, real slim)

[ItsChrisReed]

^

get the Geller pants they are amazing and girls will stop on the street and try to go home with you. Fact.

I hate the Seventeen shirt, I'm bored by the font and hate the way it fades in/ out.

I'm meh on the wool button up if it fits your personal style and what your doing this season it could be an amazing wardrobe staple but if not its going to be that weird shirt you try on every now and again but never actually leave the house in.

Get the black chinos, they are not amazeballs but you have a legit need for them.

[domdomdomdom]

this or that -

[Vampyrvargfesten]

this or that -

i like the second pair better.

it's cleaner and more versatile.

unless you have english countryside tendencies

or like wierd looking shoes

[domdomdomdom]

i like weird looking shoes

was leaning on 2nd tho

[ItsChrisReed]

I want to see the first ones form the top... I think I like them better but then I did live in London for 5 years and spend a bit of time in the country side....

[Analog]

Door #1 is more fun

[e0d9n0b5]

i like #1 ~~~~~~~~~~

[bill]

no 2 would be perfect with a thicker sole.

go for number one.

[domdomdomdom]

1st suits me best after some thought, thanks

[blazingazn]

Harris Tweed Scarf Blue/Grey or Black Grey

What do you think?

Herringbone or no?

What do you think?

[Pavlov's Bell]

this or that -

They're both "almost there". 2nd pair would be BOMB with that chunky sole from the 1st pair, or a double leather sole.

Something about the 1st isn't doin it... can't put my finger on it.

[Pavlov's Bell]

These are both fiyah.

McNairy should really open a build your own shoe, nike id-esque website where you can swap leathers, soles, and styles. I'd pay the premium for it, and it's obviously doable since he's basically doing the same shit with Sanders' stock.

[vjiforlife]

OR

[ubiquitous]

love both weavers and DBs don't think you could go wrong with either but DB's may be slightly more versatile imo

[Desi]

couple of things, first some Geller stuff

Love the cut and fit, and I think I love the colour, but I'm worried about whether or not it's something I'll actually wear. Anyone know how purple they look in person?

I am wearing slim purple pants right now. So much fun you should try it. Also only thing from your four I agree with since the chino's are a necessity.

[wept]

if the geller purple pants dont work out PM me. i know you bought the size 46ers....

[oh snap]

i dont know if its the sepia in the picture but that colour looks awesome on tthe varsity. cant go wrong for 85 as im sure if it doesnt work out you can flip it for at least that

i wouldnt pay 40 for those shoes i dont think, unless they were alden or allen edmonds and in great shape

[lintmunro]

if the geller purple pants dont work out PM me. i know you bought the size 46ers....

I did and I will if they don't.

[ninetynine]

vintage store finds

Both are overpriced, just keep shopping around.

[oh snap]

^ nice username, haha.

yeah, i'm on the broke college student budget, so a TOJ is out of my range. this fits awesome, but it's rather tight (isn't it supposed to be?).

anyhow, i just needed a second opinion on the shoes. no go, it is.

PS - the fitting room had like 10 light bulbs of various colors. i was in a rush to take pics because the store was closing.

didnt even notice the username. weird haha

anyway if its similar to the pics i like it. as long as it doesnt restrict movement much its probably fine.

[Vampyrvargfesten]

those vintage finds are not all that great

you can easily find similar condition 'de long' jackets on ebay, as this was/is a pretty common varsity jacket manufacturer.

the ribbing on the varsity looks pretty bad condition-wise.

i would save up some money to buy a new jacket

the longwings are old and kinda gross

they don't have a nice vintage patina to warrant a justified purchase

furthermore, buying used shoes is usually a bad idea

the crease and folds look off, and

the insole will be uncomfortable because it has been broken in by someone else