Quality of Banana Republic shoes?

[drocpsu]

Can anyone attest to the quality of banana republic shoes? I like the look of their Olsen wingtip, but have never purchased shoes from them before. Just wondering if anyone has any experiences they can share.

[Teej]

I don't know about the olsen's but Joe does have a review of the BR Jaret blue suede shoes here:


http://dappered.com/2012/07/long-ter...c-blue-suedes/

[somaticmarker1]

In my experience, and what I perceive to be the general consensus of people here, is the BR suede/nubuck shoes are pretty good, but the leather ones are lacking. I bought a pair, but immediately returned them as the leather looked cheap and shiny.


Here's a review Joe did of BR leather shoes

http://dappered.com/2012/06/in-person-banana-republic-leather-wingtips/


If you are in the market for a pair of cap toe medallions and want to stay in the $150 range. I would suggest the Mike Kronos from dsw.

http://www.dsw.com/shoe/mike+konos+luca+medallion+oxford?prodId=242254&bra nd=dsw11brand2600006&isBrand=y&categoryName=Men's% 20Shoes


Joe also has done two post for decent dress shoes at lower prices.

Sub $100

http://dappered.com/2012/05/the-10-best-looking-dress-shoes-under-100/


Sub $200

http://dappered.com/2012/05/the-best-looking-dress-shoes-under-200-2/


Of course Allen Edmonds is doing a sale starting Monday and you will likely be able to get the strands for $250 ish

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonline...40000000001_-1

[somaticmarker1]

Another good option of cap toe medallions is from Calibrate (Nordstrom in house brand)

http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/calibrate-brandon-cap-toe-oxford/3177648??cm_ven=Linkshare&cm_cat=partner&cm_pla=10 &cm_ite=1&siteId=th9ILo5LtqE-uGnr3Kn1SelreS3TAYzdDA


Joe's review

http://dappered.com/2011/11/the-best...toe-under-125/

[drocpsu]

Thanks for the tips and recommendations guys. I'll probably stay away from the BR shoes at this point, plus I like some of the ones that were recommended.

[TravisB]

From what I've heard around the net is that the BR shoes at their Outlet are different versus the traditional store. Which I hope is true. My local outlet has awful shoes! The leather mocs I picked up literally looked like they were about to fall apart. The canvas shoes looked as cheap and flimsy as a pair at H&M I looked at. But I've only heard good things about the shoes bought online or at an actual full retail store. I have no idea why the outlet ones are so crappy, when I thought the outlet stuff came directly from the traditional stores once a season was over or after it hasn't sold.

[savoyspecial]

I bought the same shoes Joe recommended, they are holding up fantastic! I wear them 4 times a week for the past 5 months. A great deal at $88. The only problem I have now is the laces fraying a bit, but that is it.

[drocpsu]

Travis - I don't think that's accurate. Maybe in the past, but I think for the most part, outlets get first run clothing that's typically made of cheaper materials.