[Kieran]

I don't like any of that. If you're a fan of Saint Laurent, why don't you just save your money and wait for the new Celine that is now under Hedi Slimane who designed all of the good stuff at SLP anyway?

[SaintLaurentJake]

(01-18-2019 08:15 AM)Kieran Wrote:  

I don't like any of that. If you're a fan of Saint Laurent, why don't you just save your money and wait for the new Celine that is now under Hedi Slimane who designed all of the good stuff at SLP anyway?

Who says I didnt own any Saint Laurent ? Lol I have Heidi SS13-15 Era stuff. I get it Heidi is literally making Celine into SLP 2.0

[Dalaran1991]

This goes back to a very basic discussion, but why would you want a "traditional" hard leather sole for your dressier shoes? Other than "muh tradition/muh classic"?

For 5 years now Ive been trying several great shoes makers in France and even though their products are of great craftmanship, the traditional ones with hard sole always feel very uncomfortable. Which is all normal since it doesnt absorb shock as much as a rubber sole does. You would need to condition yourself to get used to it, which is not always a good thing for people with back problems.

Rubber/PVC sole are less dressy but frankly the higher end ones are very well made and look just as good on some oxfords/wingtips as the hard soles, and your feet are so grateful for the ease it brings.

Got an excellent pair of handmade wingtips boots in oxblood and dark blue. The leather are as soft as virgin's skin but the hard sole really kill it for me.

Is it just something that you either like or not like, or is there any real benefit to hard sole?

As long as the shoes itself is made from quality leather and sewn on not glued, I dont see why trade comfort for a minimal gain in style.

[Kieran]

(01-18-2019 04:10 PM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

(01-18-2019 08:15 AM)Kieran Wrote:  

I don't like any of that. If you're a fan of Saint Laurent, why don't you just save your money and wait for the new Celine that is now under Hedi Slimane who designed all of the good stuff at SLP anyway?

Who says I didnt own any Saint Laurent ? Lol I have Heidi SS13-15 Era stuff. I get it Heidi is literally making Celine into SLP 2.0

Good for you. And I assumed you would already own some Saint Laurent considering you chose to go as far as to name yourself after the brand lol. I just presumed that since you're such a fan you might want to buy more of Slimane's designs, instead of that rubbish that you posted pictures of.

[SaintLaurentJake]

(01-19-2019 05:44 AM)Kieran Wrote:  

(01-18-2019 04:10 PM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

(01-18-2019 08:15 AM)Kieran Wrote:  

I don't like any of that. If you're a fan of Saint Laurent, why don't you just save your money and wait for the new Celine that is now under Hedi Slimane who designed all of the good stuff at SLP anyway?

Who says I didnt own any Saint Laurent ? Lol I have Heidi SS13-15 Era stuff. I get it Heidi is literally making Celine into SLP 2.0

Good for you. And I assumed you would already own some Saint Laurent considering you chose to go as far as to name yourself after the brand lol. I just presumed that since you're such a fan you might want to buy more of Slimane's designs, instead of that rubbish that you posted pictures of.

Hahah that "rubbish" I'll admit is something thats not for everyone, more contemporary design. But the brand is Represent based out of the UK and influenced by UK Grunge culture, so its kind of funny that you say its rubbish hahaha

[Running Turtles]

(01-18-2019 07:54 PM)Dalaran1991 Wrote:  

This goes back to a very basic discussion, but why would you want a "traditional" hard leather sole for your dressier shoes? Other than "muh tradition/muh classic"?

For 5 years now Ive been trying several great shoes makers in France and even though their products are of great craftmanship, the traditional ones with hard sole always feel very uncomfortable. Which is all normal since it doesnt absorb shock as much as a rubber sole does. You would need to condition yourself to get used to it, which is not always a good thing for people with back problems.

Rubber/PVC sole are less dressy but frankly the higher end ones are very well made and look just as good on some oxfords/wingtips as the hard soles, and your feet are so grateful for the ease it brings.

Got an excellent pair of handmade wingtips boots in oxblood and dark blue. The leather are as soft as virgin's skin but the hard sole really kill it for me.

Is it just something that you either like or not like, or is there any real benefit to hard sole?

As long as the shoes itself is made from quality leather and sewn on not glued, I dont see why trade comfort for a minimal gain in style.

Very true. And if you do end up buying dress shoes with a leather sole, you can always have a cobbler add rubber under the heal and toe areas.

I had trouble with sliding around everywhere on a pair of leather-soled shoes I bought, but after I added the rubber layers, I never had issues.

[General Stalin]

(01-18-2019 12:42 AM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

Outfit inspiration, some punk/rockstar influence. Stuff I've been feeling, what do you guys think ?

<snip>

All looks like your stereotypical high-fashion/avant-garde shit that no one would actually wear anywhere in real life except on a runway like shown. No thanks.

[Oberrheiner]

I know many places where people would kick you for dressing like this

(01-19-2019 04:24 PM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

influenced by UK Grunge culture

I thought grunge was seattle ? I don't remember any english band from that period, were there any ?

[Ski pro]

By the time ski season is over it’s going to be too warm for my heavy camel/sheepskin coat. What kind of coats are you all rocking for spring?

[SaintLaurentJake]

Suede Jackets and light T shirt under.

[SaintLaurentJake]

(01-21-2019 04:07 AM)Oberrheiner Wrote:  

I know many places where people would kick you for dressing like this

(01-19-2019 04:24 PM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

influenced by UK Grunge culture

I thought grunge was seattle ? I don't remember any english band from that period, were there any ?

Headswim, Send No Flowers, Placebo. The designers themselves called it "UK Grunge", perhaps a better term would be Garage Rock.

[vanishing_point]

UK Grunge is still around??

[Heuristics]

I'm debating getting some black lacoste drivers in an effort to make my look a bit classier, and edgier. I fucking love black.

I've been thinking about getting more flashy with my dress too, usually the better I dress, the more confident I am. I'm thinking about getting a necklace with a rather large cross on it (maybe like orthodox style cross) so I'll have some bling and stand out from everyone else.

Thinking about going more of a streetwear angle and getting one of these sweatshirts, also, repping the alt-right with the bigass eagle. This may be edgy enough for me to get more IOIs.

[Repo]

(01-18-2019 12:42 AM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

I'm imagining that he broke out in a Slav squat at the end of the runway

[Oberrheiner]

(01-21-2019 05:33 PM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

(01-21-2019 04:07 AM)Oberrheiner Wrote:  

I know many places where people would kick you for dressing like this

(01-19-2019 04:24 PM)SaintLaurentJake Wrote:  

influenced by UK Grunge culture

I thought grunge was seattle ? I don't remember any english band from that period, were there any ?

Headswim, Send No Flowers, Placebo. The designers themselves called it "UK Grunge", perhaps a better term would be Garage Rock.

Ah ok, I had no idea.
Also I thought placebo was swedish/luxembourgish ?
Anyway I guess we learn new things everyday, so thank you.

[Ski pro]

Well thanks for the input but that suede jacket you posted looks shit.

On a brighter note, I was shopping today and managed to find a black double breasted pea coat that is cut properly so it fits. Very happy with it. It’ll do for spring.

[Clint Barton]

Breathability, sleek profile, they look better when feet are up. Runner soles look odd when paired with a suit.

That said I do have some dress shoes with rubber soles that I wear in wet conditions.

(01-18-2019 07:54 PM)Dalaran1991 Wrote:  

This goes back to a very basic discussion, but why would you want a "traditional" hard leather sole for your dressier shoes? Other than "muh tradition/muh classic"?

For 5 years now Ive been trying several great shoes makers in France and even though their products are of great craftmanship, the traditional ones with hard sole always feel very uncomfortable. Which is all normal since it doesnt absorb shock as much as a rubber sole does. You would need to condition yourself to get used to it, which is not always a good thing for people with back problems.

Rubber/PVC sole are less dressy but frankly the higher end ones are very well made and look just as good on some oxfords/wingtips as the hard soles, and your feet are so grateful for the ease it brings.

Got an excellent pair of handmade wingtips boots in oxblood and dark blue. The leather are as soft as virgin's skin but the hard sole really kill it for me.

Is it just something that you either like or not like, or is there any real benefit to hard sole?

As long as the shoes itself is made from quality leather and sewn on not glued, I dont see why trade comfort for a minimal gain in style.

[SaintLaurentJake]

(01-22-2019 03:00 PM)Ski pro Wrote:  

Well thanks for the input but that suede jacket you posted looks shit.

On a brighter note, I was shopping today and managed to find a black double breasted pea coat that is cut properly so it fits. Very happy with it. It’ll do for spring.

Hahah each to their own, its not brand new from the store as you can tell, signs of wear. Lets see a picture of your pea coat ? I have 2 black ones got them for about $250

[Repo]

What do yall think about these shoes for summertime? Kind of rugged. . . ugly though?

https://www.johnvarvatos.com/multilace-l...01#start=1



https://www.johnvarvatos.com/perforated-..._color=001



https://www.johnvarvatos.com/suede-low-t...14#start=1

[BeardedMastodon]

First shoes would be amazing with dark denim.

Last shoes great with grey and colored denim.

Skip on the middle.

[rudebwoy]

The top Varvatos shoes are sweet.

Varvatos makes nice stuff, I buy a few pieces ever year at a sample sale.

[Repo]

Cool I'll cop the top one then thanks. They have some interesting jewelry too, right now the only think I rock is a bracelet and maybe a watch, may excitement with turning up a notch

[Oberrheiner]

I could rock the blue suede tops, but 200 bucks for an ugly sole, glued ? No fucking way.

For the summer I have some sneakers from le coq sportif (the model is called "ferretcraft" apparently, I had no idea).
I just can't find a good picture of them online, you'd have to see them in person to be convinced.
In any case they do a great job of making my size 46/47 feet look small.

So they look great, cost 40 euros, are designed in France (and made in some random shithole), plus the brand means THE SPORTY COCK - let's be honest here, it can't get much better than that

Also what's with "maybe a watch" ?
Never get out of the house without a good watch, period.

[HD668B]

(02-22-2019 10:33 PM)rudebwoy Wrote:  

The top Varvatos shoes are sweet.

Varvatos makes nice stuff, I buy a few pieces ever year at a sample sale.

Converse by Jack Purcell makes similar stuff for an ever better deal imo.

[Repo]

(02-24-2019 05:25 AM)Oberrheiner Wrote:  

I could rock the blue suede tops, but 200 bucks for an ugly sole, glued ? No fucking way.

For the summer I have some sneakers from le coq sportif (the model is called "ferretcraft" apparently, I had no idea).
I just can't find a good picture of them online, you'd have to see them in person to be convinced.
In any case they do a great job of making my size 46/47 feet look small.

So they look great, cost 40 euros, are designed in France (and made in some random shithole), plus the brand means THE SPORTY COCK - let's be honest here, it can't get much better than that

Also what's with "maybe a watch" ?
Never get out of the house without a good watch, period.

These?