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[bjmcgeever]

I'd like to know that, too. Of course, they're on My Habit right now for $85, which is pretty close. They have them in burgundy, red, and black.

Sierra Trading Post, with one of their DealFlyer 35% or 40% coupons.

Can anyone compare the Veblens sizing to, say, the AE 5 Last? Or another common shoe around these parts?

Definitely bigger. I sized down half a size for the Veblens. Overall, they're a fairly...rotund shoe, but not in a bad way. Makes them work well for casual wear.

[onerany]

Can anybody comment on the fit of Stafford pants? I normally get J Crew, BR, or Bonobos pants in 30x30, but JCP has a pair of wool-linen pants in the right color. I don't like super-slim pants and typically just go with straight-leg fit.

[phatte]

Holy cats, this stuff is expensive. Would you shop here? http://www.muffyaldrich.com/2014/06/...nd-joshua.html

Every time I drive past that place I wonder if I should stop in. Now I know I shouldn't. Bit out of the 'ol price range.

[zcm]

Where did you get them for $75?

The Veblens are now $68 on Myhabit.com with code FIREWORK. Just ordered them in rust to try out.

[dackman]

I've thought about replacing my 4 year old Brown Veblen's with the Wine version, but I think I'm going to wear them into the ground and hold out for a pair of Alden longwings.

[frigginhelpless]

Hey all,

I don't own a pair of wingtips... I know, I know. Between these two, which would you say is better? One is Brooks (church) and one is AE Gearys (which I think they discontinued). Or neither. Neither is an option too. I want something that will work with jeans, chinos, and dress pants.

Looking forward to your opinions.

[doomx]

The Veblens are now $68 on Myhabit.com with code FIREWORK. Just ordered them in rust to try out.

Would the vine work with gray and charcoal pants?
I have been looking for a brown sortable versatile blucher. I was thinking of waiting until the next AE sale but the veblens look pretty good. Abby experience with them?

[Celimos]

Would the vine work with gray and charcoal pants?
I have been looking for a brown sortable versatile blucher. I was thinking of waiting until the next AE sale but the veblens look pretty good. Abby experience with them?

I haven't had any experience with the Veblens themselves, but that colour would definitely look great with grey and charcoal pants.

[facelessghost]

Would the vine work with gray and charcoal pants?
I have been looking for a brown sortable versatile blucher. I was thinking of waiting until the next AE sale but the veblens look pretty good. Abby experience with them?

Despite my concern with the finishing details, I just ordered a second pair in wine, so now I'll have two. That means I'll be wearing them to work pretty much every day. If you like the style (and I do), you probably won't find a better shoe price. I can't emphasize enough that they are not perfect and that they do not approach the level of quality you'd expect from Allen Edmonds and up. But they are far, far better than anything you can find for $70.

As for the wine color, it's burgundy and it's awesome. They'll go with any pants you might reasonably want to wear except burgundy.

[facelessghost]

Hey all,

I don't own a pair of wingtips... I know, I know. Between these two, which would you say is better? One is Brooks (church) and one is AE Gearys (which I think they discontinued). Or neither. Neither is an option too. I want something that will work with jeans, chinos, and dress pants.

Looking forward to your opinions.

I like the second ones better. I think bluchers will generally work better than oxfords for what you're describing, and I think dark brown is more versatile.

Also, there's something odd about those Brooks Brothers shoes. The longwing with closed laces just doesn't do it for me.

[zcm]

Anyone every try the lands end year rounders wool pants? I am considering trying a pair or two in the tailored fit.

[bjmcgeever]

Anyone every try the lands end year rounders wool pants? I am considering trying a pair or two in the tailored fit.

I have one pair. The material is decent - pretty light. I don't love the fit on mine; they're a little too baggy below the knee.

[zcm]

I have one pair. The material is decent - pretty light. I don't love the fit on mine; they're a little too baggy below the knee.

Thanks. Could you offer a comparison to another brand?

[bjmcgeever]

Thanks. Could you offer a comparison to another brand?

Fuller cut & (slightly) higher rise than BR Tailored Slim Fit. Much fuller cut than JC Bowery Slim.

[zcm]

Fuller cut & (slightly) higher rise than BR Tailored Slim Fit. Much fuller cut than JC Bowery Slim.

TTS? Also fuller below the knee? I could get two pair for $95 right now. Strongly considering them.