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.
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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/
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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
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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/
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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.
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