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  1. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Dude, I wish I had discovered quality socks earlier in life. Getting over the hump of paying $20/pair was difficult, but I'm a Darn Tough convert. When you think about how comfortable good socks are, the cost per wear, and the fact you wear them daily, it makes sense to forgo the Costco pack...
  2. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Get after it! Homie don’t play. You’ve leveled up your leathers, boots, and denim. What’s next?
  3. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Very nice. I love their snuff suede. I just love suede in general. I used to be afraid of suede (cue the classic Seinfeld episode) but I've since come to experience suede is incredibly durable, low maintenance, and looks incredible with some wear.
  4. Ayeteael

    The Relapse

    I can relate, but my experience is the inverse. Over the past 6 months, I turned away from leather jackets/outerwear back to watches and I'm pursuing multiple grail pieces. The heart wants, what the heart wants.
  5. Ayeteael

    Bootlegger or Sheene

    Buy the sheene. If the BL itch continues, buy the BL if funds permit. If not, sell the hooch hauler to fund the BL.
  7. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Fair enough. I completely understand your feelings about CXL when compared to richer leathers like shinki hh, maryam hr, or badelassi cowhide. Maybe I'd feel more like you if my collection was as diverse, but I think CXL has its own merits, especially its pull-up aspects.
  8. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    That wasn't all. I think those boots look great as is, but why don't you add saphir renovateur cream and some wax polish to liven up the CXL? I'm in Brian's queue and can't decide what to get. Fortunately (or unfortunately) I've got another year to mull it over.
  9. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Nascar, like hockey, must be seen live to enjoy. That is all.
  10. Ayeteael

    The Flat Head Delraiser (2021 edition)

    Man that’s killer. So much want.
  11. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Man, that's disappointing. Hope they sort it for you quickly.
  13. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    I’m in a similar boat. I’ve lusted after Bonafe, Meccariello, Vass, and Scafora for years, but with an odd foot and no local stockists, I haven’t ordered. I ordered from Skoak once and when I tried to return, the return shipping was more than I wanted to pay so I just ate it as a sunk cost.
  14. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    I do. I think they’re very similar quality wise (leather, stitching, finishing, welt, etc). I prefer the profile of carmina’s sleeker European lasts, but my wide foot prefers Alden’s generous trubalance and Barrie lasts. I’ve eyed carmina’s shell boots and wouldn’t hesitate to buy, but at that...
  15. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    As soon as I wrote the above, I knew I'd get called out bc I have a couple pair of dress shoes and Chukka boots with gy welted danite soles. I goofed! Also, arent those 2 pair of Carminas rubber half-soles?
  16. Ayeteael

    Is it ok to negotiate and/or offer less than the listed price? What qualifies as a low ball offer?

    In my mind, buyers haggle because they don't really want/need something but need to justify purchasing the item by getting it below market/list price. Sellers accept haggling because they want to sell the item and its been sitting/available for X days. If something is priced well, it sells...
  17. Ayeteael

    Is it ok to negotiate and/or offer less than the listed price? What qualifies as a low ball offer?

    I think this is very admirable of you and speaks volumes of your character, but I also think it would be unreasonable to expect the same from every member here, especially since people’s motivations for buying and selling (as well as their means/expectations/customs) vary widely.
  19. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Topy’s are the rubber half soles glued on top of leather ones. I’m not a fan but some people like them. I hear ya on the boots. I’ve told myself the same and I’ve been good since January!
  20. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    Leather soles are typically dressier than rubber soles. I’ve never seen a handwelted or Goodyear welted dress shoe with just a rubber sole. Leather soles are a hallmark of quality footwear. In my opinion their benefit to the rubber soles is purely aesthetic. Metal toe taps are especially helpful...
  21. Ayeteael

    Is it ok to negotiate and/or offer less than the listed price? What qualifies as a low ball offer?

    People need to put on their big boy pants and accept that the free market decides the price! Buyers can offer whatever they want and sellers can accept, decline, or counter. This is such a simple and universal concept it baffles me when people are “offended” by “low-ball” offers.
  22. Ayeteael

    My New JL

    I hate giving "fit" advice over the interwebs bc pictures are deceiving and only tell a partial story, but I think this is the right play. To my eyes, the jacket looks too big on you and should benefit from a little nip/tuck here/there. Hope the results are better!
  23. Ayeteael

    Footwear to go with our jackets

    I love RM Williams. Both the comfort craftsman (rubber sole) and classic craftsman (leather sole) are super comfortable. Their rubber soles seem indestructible. I've had my pair for 6+ years with regular wear (weekly during the first few years, once a month since) and there's no indication they...

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