WIWT

[alan]

It's not an all-inclusive list (mostly English and Italian), but it's free to try:


http://www.styleforum.net/t/24109/hof-labels-heels-and-nail-patterns-secrets-to-id-the-maker


The thread starts with clothing. You have to scroll a ways to reach the shoes. It's how I figured out that my wingtips are (probably) made by Alfred Sargent.

[LesserBlackDog]

I don't see anything like mine on here. But I went back through eBay again and found these:


http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&_trksid=p4340.l2557&hash=it em23194e4f3e&item=150748417854&nma=true&pt=US_Men_ s_Shoes&rt=nc&si=Ho4VyM%252FPgv8kOTOlKGAPY%252BwfW Ww%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc#ht_500wt_1287


Which are identical to mine (though in better condition). The only difference is that mine don't have the v cleat.

[jason_carreira]

Looks like yours could use a refinishing... Pull off the layers of wax and start fresh.

[LesserBlackDog]

If you think they look bad now, you should have seen them when I got them... covered in dust and grime. It took me about an hour of cleaning and shining to get them to their current state.


Now that I've put a bunch of money into those wingtips from Clad, though, I'm not sure if it makes a lot of sense to invest much money in getting these shoes refinished, resoled, etc. I like to wear them as more of a beater shoe, anyway.

[Tat]

@jc nice looks. I own those same target anchor socks. I love to rock em!

I must have 75 pairs of socks lol. But I wear dress socks 5-7 days a week so it's nice to keep a solid rotation

[Acousticfoodie]

@Techno - The purple lacing is such a nice touch!


@Jason - Wow....so this is how one can look from just thrifting around...


Jacket: Merona Navy Blazer

Shirt: Merona Light Green shirt

PocketSquare: Merona Pocket Square

Belt: Some random belt

Pants: BR Blackwatch Pants

Shoes: (not pictured) Brown Allen Edmonds Kenilworth

[jason_carreira]

@Acoustic LOVE the pants!

[nftmlk]

I recently bought a navy blazer from H&M for $50. Not too crazy about the fit so it's probably going back. I'll have to hit up target and check out the merona blazer.

[alan]

Kinda jocking Ben's style today (sort of)...


Two days ago, my father-in-law gifted me his old bomber jacket since it didn't fit him anymore. It's a bit large on me, but how could I refuse? I feel like I could go pick a bar fight (and win).


I'm trying to make a conscious effort to quit over-explaining in these WIWT posts so I'm gonna shut up now.


With fur collar:




Sans fur collar:




Shoes:




Watch:




Shirt: Lands End - white pinpoint button down collar

Tie: Public Opinion - 2" burgundy plaid wool/silk blend

Jacket: Lord & Taylor leather bomber (inherited)

Pants: Banana Republic micro houndstooth

Shoes: Allen Edmonds Bagley - chilli

Watch: Fossil Walter - black strap

[jason_carreira]

I really like that jacket without the fur collar. It doesn't scream "bomber jacket" like it does with the fur collar. Nice shoes too

[alan]

The fur collar is even bigger IRL than in the picture. I tried it both ways, but decided to leave it at home when I walked out the door. I might actually try it out sometime, but I've got to build up the guts first. It's a LOT of collar...


And thanks on the shoes. I had some help :-)

[jason_carreira]

Since you asked for a pic of me wearing the suede loafers...


Navy blazer: Gieves & Hawkes, thrifted

Pink shirt: Joseph Abboud, thrifted

Tie: Astor & Black, thrifted

Sweater, Banana Republic

Pocket Square: Nordstrom Rack via Alan

Pants: Bonobos light grey

Socks: Paul Fredrick

Shoes: Loake suede loafers, eBay

[alan]

@JC: Is that a powder blue sweater? I never would have thought to put it with a tie like that, but I really like it.

[jason_carreira]

It's pale lavender, the shirt is pink, and the tie is a mix of light purples, pinks, light blue, and some navy blue

[alan]

BTW, nice shoes. :-)