yes or no? / this or that?

[MJR]

Blackbird by Han, go with those. I've been looking to pick up a pair of the all black Timeless myself. Just can't justify spending $200 for another pair of sunglasses right now.

[TheNorthern]

or the og wayfarer by ray ban

[fang]

please no rayban wayfarers

[TheNorthern]

well, they fit under the specs the guy was looking for.

ray ban makes well crafted frames, regardless.

[madstaxbro]

Low summer sneaks, stuck between old VansxWTAPs(found a deal) and Zigs. Leaning toward suede Zigs right now.

If anybody has other recommendations I'd appreciate it, I'm a size 11US and my price cap is $150. Thanks fellas.

[TheNorthern]

i'd go with the black VansxWTAPs

but that's just me

[homi29]

zigs suck get vans

[ninetynine]

I mean, I like Zig Zags but... they should just be $12 canvas shoes.

No Suede of anything

[HOLY]

I know generic Generic Surplus sucks...

[ninetynine]

I have a black pair of those that I bought like 2 years ago...

They're alright, kind of stupid but kind of fun to wear and comfortable.

They're cheap too so fuck it, get them

[Manx]

YMC had a really sick pair.

[oh snap]

i love this but is it a $450 jacket or should i try to catch it on sale in a few months...

blanc and noir

[i wear shooes]

Really nice but not for $450

[halomunkey]

L O L I was trying to look for that jacket for the longest time just cuz I couldn't remember the brand name.

I'd say just wait for the TOJ Ma-1 if you're willing to spend that much.

[gettoasty]

oops, halo got it!

[borkborkbork]

which sambas?

(bear in mind i'll be wearing them with both jeans and with shorts...)

[Agent Orange]

i'd say neither of the classic ones. If you really want sambas, how about these

[borkborkbork]

I really prefer a brown or gum-coloured sole, though.

[homi29]

YMC had a really sick pair.

i dont think anyone YMC has ever done qualifies as 'sick'

[freecat]

which sambas?

(bear in mind i'll be wearing them with both jeans and with shorts...)

any suede ones i'd say.

couple of days ago i saw a tall dude with some black clothes, not ultra steezy but he had beaten up black suede sambas and i thought damn i should get myself a pair.

[fruitbrute]

don't get ones that have that big-ass ugly tongue (like the top picture). that shit is hideous.

all suede is probably best too.

edit:

also, you could look into other similar models, like the spezial

[sawyer]

i like these but i thought i'd hit up sufu for some second opinions before pulling the trigger

thoughts?

[Magsåvningsreserven]

I think you should buy them and give them to me, i'll give them back to you after i have inspected them, with my feet.

[sawyer]

well, they fit under the specs the guy was looking for.

ray ban makes well crafted frames, regardless.

Ray Ban is a subsidiary of Luxottica (they also own Persol, Oakley and Oliver Peoples) which uses industrial production -- 30 million units per year. Ray Ban might be "high quality" in relation to your gas-station rack variety sunglasses, but I'm skeptical of the snake oil salesman language used on their website when I'm trying to find out the nitty gritty production details of their "high quality" eyewear. Ray Ban is not craft quality in the same way as Mykita might be described.

Luxottica has been pushing Ray Ban as the "classic" and "timeless" brand for eyewear even though Ray Ban is predated by another company like Moscot by 22 years. Moscot is just off the top of my head, I'm sure there are other frames makers that have been around longer.

In short, don't believe the hype and do your research.

[borkborkbork]

ray ban's "warranty" service:

http://www.consumeraffairs.com/eyeglasses/luxottica_group.html

[american_hearts]

Moscot's an old classic, but they've been mass-manufacturing in China, too and quality is about on par with anything coming out of Luxottica. They're all 'fine' -- if you want something more than fine, you'll want to look elsewhere, but at the end of the day, there's nothing wrong with just buying some glasses.

[sawn-off chef]

i like these but i thought i'd hit up sufu for some second opinions before pulling the trigger

thoughts?

Big yes, dope af1's

[Spaghettini]

i like these but i thought i'd hit up sufu for some second opinions before pulling the trigger

thoughts?

definite yes, looks even better in person

[youonlyliveonce]

or

high or low? either works for me , but if you could only choose one, which would you choose and why? would love to hear your contributions. will rep, ty

[TheNorthern]

sawyer you're right. i only say what i said because i think they look awesome and my latest pair have lasted me five years without any problem. i've also had other ray ban frames that have lasted me longer amounts of time. also when someone [who did not ask for an opinion] tells me i can't speak of a brand.. that's silly. that's just my personal opinion.

edit: oh, and sawyer, those sneakers are ill.

youonlyliveonce i've had those exact sneaks as a low top and loved em. but part of me wanted the high tops too. it's really a personal preference. no matter the choice, that sneaker will always be your favorite.

if i had to pick one, i'd go low.