Recent Purchases

[alan]

@tomservo: Did you buy it online or in-store? How's the fit, pre-tailoring?

[tomservo]

Purchased online but I did try it on in-store though I'm not the best person to ask about fit. I have a 10" drop from chest to waist so everything I buy needs to be taken in and my arms are a little short so they need to be shortened.


The feel was great thought. You couldn't definitely tell it was quality.

[jason_carreira]

My first black shoes came today. Black captoe shell cordovan by Alden for Brooks Brothers in barely worn used condition. They fit great!

[Tat]

where did u purchase them from?


pics and how much?

[alan]

Very nice, JC. I'd like to find something similar. Do you mind if I asked what it set you back? And was to SF or eBay?

[jason_carreira]

Haha I'm almost embarrassed to say... Let's just say that together my two pairs of shell shoes, both in fantastic condition, have set me back less than $300 combined... and these were the cheaper pair. These have less wear on the sole than my AE Kenwoods that I bought brand new less than a month ago and have worn like 4 times.


This was on SF from another thrifter.

[Tat]

Nice grab JC, glad to hear someone is taken advantage of quality pieces at great prices!


Point out some 10 E, EE, EEE u see over at SF for me

I try and catch it daily for the Buying & Selling post's but sometimes don't get around to it.

[Tat]

Newest Addition to the Family. lol

Perks to being married into a family that owns the biggest Bridal Store where we live. Never know what you will find within the buildings 3 stories of collected items!


This is a full size Mannequin that has detachable arms which secure on via magnets. So it makes it very very easy to take on and off. I have been looking for one to use for my eBay clothing sales to take pics on! Now I finally have one!

[jason_carreira]

@Tat, well... these are size 10E and they fit me perfectly


The first pair I got from a guy who's feet are one size wider than mine so I know he's on the lookout for 10EE too... Also, this last pair never made it to B&S. By that time it's too late


I'm also getting a mannequin... just a torso, but on an adjustable rolling stand. Found it in craigslist here.

[jason_carreira]

Here's the shoes:

[Tat]

those will last u for a few decades, they look beautiful JC!


You have certainly been adding some staple pieces to your shoe wardrobe lately. Would be nice to see a group pic!

[jason_carreira]

I think a group pic might frighten me and make me feel like a shoe hoarder

[alan]

What was the last dude walking on to cause such deep pits in the heel? I guess it's an easy fix down the road, but I've never seen anything like that.

[bruschetta]

Alan, gravel. My shoes look like that too -- I live in the desert, just a state north of you.

[jessy_diamond]

I grabbed a Timex Weekender from my local Sears for $30 (regular price is $50 in Canada). Not a big purchase, but I liked the strap and the cashier was cute.