Recent Purchases. . .

[Guest jmatsu]

I believe Winklepickers refer to a very elongated and pointed end on the last - in this case since there is no ornamentation on the shoes the difference between an oxford and a derby is whether or not the flaps that the shoelaces go through are sewn together. I was actually mistaken although I was looking for the right thing - these are Derbys because they are not sewn together at the bottom ("closed") unlike an Oxford which are "open".

so winklepickers=beatleboots?

[jeepster]

so winklepickers=beatleboots?

yeah, I thought they were just derby's w/ upturned toes, but it turns out their sharp like beatleboots.

[chronoaug]

someone pm me about getting these cheap mmm sneaks. size 43-44 though depending on how they run

[Lab]

those are the reg ann d oxfords that you always see on yahoo japan

most winkle pickers are really sharp toed

anyway

here's what i kopped

[geekbonchic]

I was always led to believe Oxfords are more ornate - I know the costume name for a sorta upturned but simple shoe like that is Winkle-picker, but I dunno if thats an "official" term or even part of the real shoe lexicon.

Those would be Oxfords, I believe.

fallen angel's shoes would be derby shoes. Oxford shoes have the front part stitched onto the back part and derby shoes are the reverse, with the back part stitch on top of the front. Thus, on oxfords, the vamp and tongue are separate pieces of leather while on a derby, the tongue and vamp are all one piece and the leather where the laces go are part of the back piece.

[fadingblue]

I believe Winklepickers refer to a very elongated and pointed end on the last - in this case since there is no ornamentation on the shoes the difference between an oxford and a derby is whether or not the flaps that the shoelaces go through are sewn together. I was actually mistaken although I was looking for the right thing - these are Derbys because they are not sewn together at the bottom ("closed") unlike an Oxford which are "open".

I thought bluchers are the ones with the flaps not sewn together and balmorals are with the flaps sewn down. right?

[geekbonchic]

I thought bluchers are the ones with the flaps not sewn together and balmorals are with the flaps sewn down. right?

Derby = blucher

Oxford = balmoral

[itsmedeka]

[Servo2000]

Derby = blucher

Oxford = balmoral

Does anyone in the states (or anywhere, really) call shoes bluchers or balmorals anymore? I've only ever heard of them as a "Well, they're the same thing, but no one actually says that anymore" sort of thing.

[fadingblue]

Oh no doubt. I just knew because i read it on the Alden website

[geekbonchic]

Does anyone in the states (or anywhere, really) call shoes bluchers or balmorals anymore? I've only ever heard of them as a "Well, they're the same thing, but no one actually says that anymore" sort of thing.

Always thought it was a more UK thing.

[ProfMonnitoff]

does anyone know where i can get those MMM sneakers in sz 44? they were on yoox up to sz 42 but im a big dude

[ajacob85]

just grabbed an orange suede prorsum bag

[thelightthatnevergoesout]

quickmill andreja premium:

raf coat (whenever it finally arrives from komakino):

[dismalfuture]

does anyone know where i can get those MMM sneakers in sz 44? they were on yoox up to sz 42 but im a big dude

just saw some 43's on ebay but prob too small. MMM's run true to size usually.

I want a pair of those too but I only want to pay about $200 at most for them. They're one of those shoes that looks much better in person too.

[mrip]

where did all this mmm sneaker hype come from

that shit has been on sale like every season for like 150-200

[dismalfuture]

None of the colorways were any good, except for the faux distressed white ones.

[ProfMonnitoff]

yeah those are the ones i want

i never really liked the mmm german army sneakers

[Guest Marw]

[freecat]

just saw some 43's on ebay but prob too small. MMM's run true to size usually.

I want a pair of those too but I only want to pay about $200 at most for them. They're one of those shoes that looks much better in person too.

i think they have the same sole as cp lanvin etc... so they probably fit a size bigger. wanted to buy them off yoox but sleeped on it and the 42 was gone ...

[juliaN.]

I want a pair of those too but I only want to pay about $200 at most for them. They're one of those shoes that looks much better in person too.

anything designer looks better in person! (at least 89% of the time)

I was kinda meh about Junya Watanabe ss09, but after a trip to the store today I nearly wanted to eat those Brooks Brothers jackets. That dark denim waistcoat with cream pinstripe back was also fucking delicious, I nearly walked right out the store with that thing on my back and not paying.

[requiem]

a word of advice , don't hang jeans on those ikea hangers, they will get completely fucked up from the weight.

the jeans will get fucked up? how?

i use these kinda' hangers - you've got me worried...

[Egpt]

the jeans will get fucked up? how?

i use these kinda' hangers - you've got me worried...

lol the hangers will get fucked up

[capa]

rachel comey oxfords

[PETEROCK1]

got some boots in :

gary, nice pickups on the 3142's. i love my pair.

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[malaesthetique]

Maybe somone care, so here it goes.

can't beleive ppl still b koppin CPs in '09

[gettoasty]

rachel comey oxfords

Did you get those from RC? They seem darker than the stock pics, or maybe its the lighting in your pic. How are you planning on wearing those? Dress or day-to-day?

I'd like some CPs, but probably not for the price currently.

[capa]

I got them at a store in Brooklyn. Found them for $60 cheaper at a store in Manhattan but there was a stain on the front. I have no dress wardrobe so I will be rocking them with my normal clothes.

I just got rubber soles put on the bottom or whatever...I might go pick up the black canvas ones also cuz they were super cheap.

[jl3969]

achilles lows are so simple and clean, they can exist outside of fashion. why wouldnt ppl be buying them for a long time to come?

if theyre still around, i could see myself wearing them when im 35+.

[malaesthetique]

achilles lows are so simple and clean, they can exist outside of fashion. why wouldnt ppl be buying them for a long time to come?

if theyre still around, i could see myself wearing them when im 35+.

That defense works up only up to a point, but for CP's the spot has been overblown for some time now. go to any major NYC subway station and you can spot at least 3 pair. without the exclusivisity its hard to justify a 300+ price tag for some basic sneakers, regardless of how well made they are.

I didn't see a single person sporting them in paris or milan.