Current Events > I am currently wearing a pair of $425 shoes

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Hugo Boss leather w/monk straps. GOML
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thats neat

i'm wearing 2500$ headphones
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TwoStrikes94 posted...

thats neat

i'm wearing 2500$ headphones

What a waste of money. My $1000 bag is a better investment
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It goes great with my $2300 suit.
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TwoStrikes94 posted...

thats neat

i'm wearing 2500$ headphones

Lmao you must be poor or something, imagine not owning a couple pairs of Sennheiser Orpheus'.
git gud pleb.
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pics or you're a liar
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Ooh? Time to google
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Haha. Hopefully in 10 years i can afford the equivalent
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Giant_Aspirin posted...

pics or you're a liar

Posted pics of some of my accessories in another topic...too lazy to do it again.
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TwoStrikes94 posted...

thats neat

i'm wearing 2500$ headphones

I'm wearing $12 headphones. Get on my level
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Giant_Aspirin posted...

pics or you're a liar

Why is it hard to believe someone spent 425 bucks on shoes?
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Too poor for the Lonzo shoes? lol peasant
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Cornmuffins posted...

Too poor for the Lonzo shoes? lol peasant

lol, nah, too classy. Shoes like those are marketed towards poor people, ironically.
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wait 2500 headphones? let me see
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CountessRolab posted...

Hugo Boss leather w/monk straps. GOML

If it's not goodyear welted and full grain leather, you got ripped off. Afaik Hugo Boss doesn't do full grain leather, but I don't know what specific pair you have. There is nothing wrong with spending that much on shoes, I myself just spent $450 on a pair of double monk straps. The problem is spending that much when you have no idea what you are actually paying for. Are you paying for a well constructed shoe or just the name brand? A good pair of shoes can literally last a lifetime with good care. Goodyear welt means the sole will stay attached, not let water damage leak in and once the sole is worn out, it can be replaced. Full grain leather means the leather breaks in over time and actually looks better as well as takes better to polishing. If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.
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This happenes
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Eh, I prefer sneakers. Not a huge fan of most designer shoes. BAPE is great tho lol.
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No_U_L7 posted...

If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.

i guess i'm a loser.

c final answer

Path_ posted...

No_U_L7 posted...

If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.

i guess i'm a loser.

c final answer

if you're buying it to show off just to say you have $425 hugo boss shoes, then yeah, you are. and you got ripped off.
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Path_ posted...

No_U_L7 posted...

If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.

i guess i'm a loser.

c final answer

My thought

Most Important: Hype (How well known a shoe is)
2: Style
3: Quality
4: Comfort
Least Important: Durability

I am joining the loser club too I guess lol
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Itt: vapid insecurities
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SF_Okami posted...

Path_ posted...

No_U_L7 posted...

If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.

i guess i'm a loser.

c final answer

My thought

Most Important: Hype (How well known a shoe is)
2: Style
3: Quality
4: Comfort
Least Important: Durability

I am joining the loser club too I guess lol

You're making a lot of common mistakes there. Style is definitely a different category. But quality/comfort/durability all go together. If a shoe is made well from good materials, it's going to be comfortable. If a shoe is made with quality, it's going to be durable.

As for "hype", I'm not sure what concern that is out of high school. If it looks good, people will be asking to what brand it is. Newsflash...most people have never heard of the really higher end brands. If most people have heard about the brand and most people are idiots, what does that actually say about your shoes? People stop me in the street constantly asking where i got my shoes (and other clothing items) from. I gladly tell them and tell the history behind the brand. FYI in the clothing forums I visit, everyone is very familiar with my brand of shoes even if no one else is.
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No_U_L7 posted...

SF_Okami posted...

Path_ posted...

No_U_L7 posted...

If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.

i guess i'm a loser.

c final answer

My thought

Most Important: Hype (How well known a shoe is)
2: Style
3: Quality
4: Comfort
Least Important: Durability

I am joining the loser club too I guess lol

You're making a lot of common mistakes there. Style is definitely a different category. But quality/comfort/durability all go together. If a shoe is made well from good materials, it's going to be comfortable. If a shoe is made with quality, it's going to be durable.

As for "hype", I'm not sure what concern that is out of high school. If it looks good, people will be asking to what brand it is. Newsflash...most people have never heard of the really higher end brands. If most people have heard about the brand and most people are idiots, what does that actually say about your shoes? People stop me in the street constantly asking where i got my shoes (and other clothing items) from. I gladly tell them and tell the history behind the brand. FYI in the clothing forums I visit, everyone is very familiar with my brand of shoes even if no one else is.

If you think good materials=good comfort you clearly never wore a LeBron 11 lol. Biggest design flaw I ever felt in that shoe. But hype is important, I want to wear what is in style not just any old adidas or nike I see that looks cool. and I said i dont care about designer brands, I only wear sneakers lol.
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@No_U_L7 teach me your ways. I need to start dressing like an adult
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SF_Okami posted...

u clearly never wore a LeBron 11 lol. Biggest design flaw I ever felt in that shoe. But hype is important, I want to wear what is in style not just any old adidas or nike I see that looks cool. and I said i dont care about designer brands, I only wear sneakers lol.

you dont even belong in this conversation if you're talking about sneakers. i don't even mean that in a condescending way, i just mean that sneakers is an entirely different category of shoes than dress shoes. Like if we were discussing suits and you came in talking about leather jackets. And you're misusing the phrase designer brands. Your sneakers are designer brands. What phrase it sounds like you're thinking about is dress shoes.
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Returning_CEmen posted...

@No_U_L7 teach me your ways. I need to start dressing like an adult

Sure, glad to help. Tell me the following things:

1. Top 4 places you spend most of your time
2. What do you do for a living?
3. Where do you live?
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fine, dress shoe. i hate dress shoes lol.
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No_U_L7 posted...

Returning_CEmen posted...

@No_U_L7 teach me your ways. I need to start dressing like an adult

Sure, glad to help. Tell me the following things:

1. Top 4 places you spend most of your time
2. What do you do for a living?
3. Where do you live?

1. Work, home, downtown, idk
2. Lab tech
3. Southern California
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SF_Okami posted...

fine, dress shoe. i hate dress shoes lol.

and that's fine, everyone has different lifestyles. I personally wear dress shoes 6 days a week. I'll wear sneakers a couple dozen times a year and basketball shoes maybe once.
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I got on my $2 flip flops :V
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*Cries wearing $1100 earphones*

Campfire Audio Andromedas, btw
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this is what i bought in case I ever need a "dress shoe" just go all black sneakers lol

http://imgur.com/a/I8rZU

Turns out I bought these today and can already sell them for a profit
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Returning_CEmen posted...

No_U_L7 posted...

Returning_CEmen posted...

@No_U_L7 teach me your ways. I need to start dressing like an adult

Sure, glad to help. Tell me the following things:

1. Top 4 places you spend most of your time
2. What do you do for a living?
3. Where do you live?

1. Work, home, downtown, idk
2. Lab tech
3. Southern California

Ok, so Socal is a decidedly casual place, which is perfect because it means dressing up just a bit is enough to get you plenty noticed without standing out too much.

You also work in a very casual place, so we aren't going to dress you up too much.

Tell me whether or not you are opposed to any of the following items:

Dark blue jeans (no fades or rips)
Brown dress shoes
White dress shirt
Navy sportcoat
Grey chinos

Additional questions:
1. what are your favorite colors?
2. what kind of image do you want to project to the world?
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SF_Okami posted...

this is what i bought in case I ever need a "dress shoe" just go all black sneakers lol

http://imgur.com/a/I8rZU

Turns out I bought these today and can already sell them for a profit

Again, everyone has a different lifestyle. If that fulfills your needs great. But if you showed up to a black tie gala wearing those when everyone else is in a tux, you'll get laughed out. I've also had friends denied club entry for wearing black sneakers instead of dress shoes. But if you spend all your time in dive bars, great.
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These are probably better
https://www.paulevansny.com/

Very rarely do I actually need to wear something like that, I usually wear the most colorful stuff. I dont go to clubs or bars so rip that lol. Only place really I need to look nice is the casino these days.
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I'm drinking a $12,000 bottle of whiskey on my panda bear skin chair in my 40 room mansion.
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MabusIncarnate posted...

I'm drinking a $12,000 bottle of whiskey on my panda bear skin chair in my 40 room mansion.

Ayyyyy it is the guy I blow his mind. sup
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No_U_L7 posted...

CountessRolab posted...

Hugo Boss leather w/monk straps. GOML

If it's not goodyear welted and full grain leather, you got ripped off. Afaik Hugo Boss doesn't do full grain leather, but I don't know what specific pair you have. There is nothing wrong with spending that much on shoes, I myself just spent $450 on a pair of double monk straps. The problem is spending that much when you have no idea what you are actually paying for. Are you paying for a well constructed shoe or just the name brand? A good pair of shoes can literally last a lifetime with good care. Goodyear welt means the sole will stay attached, not let water damage leak in and once the sole is worn out, it can be replaced. Full grain leather means the leather breaks in over time and actually looks better as well as takes better to polishing. If you're just buying it for the brand and the style, as opposed to good quality, then you are a loser.

All my shoes are HB (leather-sole) and they last basically forever. The quality is great, I love the streamlined European design, and they are super comfortable.
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CountessRolab posted...

All my shoes are HB (leather-sole) and they last basically forever. The quality is great, I love the streamlined European design, and they are super comfortable.

If you liked them great...but doesn't sound like the quality is actually all there, since you can't tell me the construction or leather quality in any qualitative term. For the same price, you easily could have gotten identical looking shoes that would literally, not basically, literally last you a lifetime and would probably be even more comfortable. But if you just love the Hugo Boss label (someone that literally helped nazis in WWII) then...good for you I guess. But may be worth further evaluating how you actually view and value certain things.
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Most amazing pair of shoes I ever did see were some $800 dress boots
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No_U_L7 posted...

Returning_CEmen posted...

No_U_L7 posted...

Returning_CEmen posted...

@No_U_L7 teach me your ways. I need to start dressing like an adult

Sure, glad to help. Tell me the following things:

1. Top 4 places you spend most of your time
2. What do you do for a living?
3. Where do you live?

1. Work, home, downtown, idk
2. Lab tech
3. Southern California

Ok, so Socal is a decidedly casual place, which is perfect because it means dressing up just a bit is enough to get you plenty noticed without standing out too much.

You also work in a very casual place, so we aren't going to dress you up too much.

Tell me whether or not you are opposed to any of the following items:

Dark blue jeans (no fades or rips)
Brown dress shoes
White dress shirt
Navy sportcoat
Grey chinos

Additional questions:
1. what are your favorite colors?
2. what kind of image do you want to project to the world?

I don't really like wearing jackets or coats. Too hot, but I'm open to it in the evenings.
I own a couple pairs of nice dark blue jeans already, and been wanting to buy a pair of nice brown dress shoes.

My favorite colors are black, grey, navy, light blue, certain shades of green like Olive or Army green, white.

This guy has his shit together.
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Supra574 posted...

wait 2500 headphones? let me see

Its just sennheiser hd800s with an extra grand in equipment
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SF_Okami posted...

MabusIncarnate posted...

I'm drinking a $12,000 bottle of whiskey on my panda bear skin chair in my 40 room mansion.

Ayyyyy it is the guy I blow his mind. sup

Mind blown
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Returning_CEmen posted...

I don't really like wearing jackets or coats. Too hot, but I'm open to it in the evenings.
I own a couple pairs of nice dark blue jeans already, and been wanting to buy a pair of nice brown dress shoes.

My favorite colors are black, grey, navy, certain shades of green like Olive or Army green, white.

This guy has his shit together.

Stay open to the idea of a jacket, you're used to stuffy jackets with thick linings. Once you know what to look for, I can find you a jacket with little lining in a breathable material that'll be more than wearable in Socal. Keep in mind I live in cali too, so I'm very familiar with the weather/culture.

Okay, I'll add olive chinos and navy/white/green polo shirts to the list.

This is how it's going to work:
We are slowly going to narrow down a few dressier items you like until we have specifics then I'll have you read a couple of short articles followed by having you do some research for the items from specific brands then by the time labor day sales roll around you should be able to pick up a few things within your price range.

1. No need to do it now, but get me pics of your darker jeans complete with fit pics (70% of style is fit).
2. Look at the following shades of brown dress shoes: tan, mid, dark, burgundy and the following styles: wingtips, captoes, brogues, monk straps, loafers

Take your time, shoes are important
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Fight Club: The topic

No_U_L7 posted...

Returning_CEmen posted...

I don't really like wearing jackets or coats. Too hot, but I'm open to it in the evenings.
I own a couple pairs of nice dark blue jeans already, and been wanting to buy a pair of nice brown dress shoes.

My favorite colors are black, grey, navy, certain shades of green like Olive or Army green, white.

This guy has his shit together.

Stay open to the idea of a jacket, you're used to stuffy jackets with thick linings. Once you know what to look for, I can find you a jacket with little lining in a breathable material that'll be more than wearable in Socal. Keep in mind I live in cali too, so I'm very familiar with the weather/culture.

Okay, I'll add olive chinos and navy/white/green polo shirts to the list.

This is how it's going to work:
We are slowly going to narrow down a few dressier items you like until we have specifics then I'll have you read a couple of short articles followed by having you do some research for the items from specific brands then by the time labor day sales roll around you should be able to pick up a few things within your price range.

1. No need to do it now, but get me pics of your darker jeans complete with fit pics (70% of style is fit).
2. Look at the following shades of brown dress shoes: tan, mid, dark, burgundy and the following styles: wingtips, captoes, brogues, monk straps, loafers

Take your time, shoes are important

I will get on that tomorrow.
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You'd think this topic was full of ninjas with all of this masked edginess.
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SF_Okami posted...

this is what i bought in case I ever need a "dress shoe" just go all black sneakers lol

http://imgur.com/a/I8rZU

Turns out I bought these today and can already sell them for a profit

Oooooo the ones with the Japanese branding
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