Working Shoe for Young Exec - Part 2

likehotbutter · Oct 28, 2015

jasper_ocj said:
I'm looking for a belt to go with my brown shoes. Where can I find quality leather belts? Preferably in a physical store in sg.

PS doubt its the right thread but i figured peeps here would be able to answer this

Thick Full grain belts can visit any decent leather shop like 310 woodland, leather atrium or Tuckshop & Sundry.

Dressier Top grain thin belts can visit Carmina store, banana republic, or most big luxury brand (mont blanc, hermes etc)

For most value imo is Uniqlo :s12:

fabiaN__ · Oct 28, 2015

jasper_ocj said:
I'm looking for a belt to go with my brown shoes. Where can I find quality leather belts? Preferably in a physical store in sg.

PS doubt its the right thread but i figured peeps here would be able to answer this

For office wear? Depending on budget, I think in general Braun Buffel, Goldlion, Loewe, Ferragamo etc have nice belts...

darthsid11111 · Oct 28, 2015

jasper_ocj said:
I'm looking for a belt to go with my brown shoes. Where can I find quality leather belts? Preferably in a physical store in sg.

PS doubt its the right thread but i figured peeps here would be able to answer this

Not local, but the best value IMO is from Equus http://www.equusleather.co.uk/

likehotbutter · Oct 28, 2015

fabiaN__ said:
For office wear? Depending on budget, I think in general ...

Dont take Braun Buffel, Goldlion,

Corrected Grain and their edge kote is like crap. Cracking guaranteed

arcfire · Oct 28, 2015

likehotbutter said:
Thick Full grain belts can visit any decent leather shop like 310 woodland, leather atrium or Tuckshop & Sundry.

Dressier Top grain thin belts can visit Carmina store, banana republic, or most big luxury brand (mont blanc, hermes etc)

For most value imo is Uniqlo

I second Uniqlo!

arcfire · Oct 28, 2015

likehotbutter said:
Dont take Braun Buffel, Goldlion,

Corrected Grain and their edge kote is like crap. Cracking guaranteed

Even Montblanc for that matter.... horrible leather belts.....

SquallLH · Oct 28, 2015

darthsid11111 said:
Not local, but the best value IMO is from Equus http://www.equusleather.co.uk/

I second this and worchestershire. Wait for their stock sale or annual discount code with free shipping.

Wouldn't go back to buying "designer" belts.

fabiaN__ · Oct 28, 2015

likehotbutter said:
Dont take Braun Buffel, Goldlion,

Corrected Grain and their edge kote is like crap. Cracking guaranteed

Oh yeah, guess you're right. On hindsight, my BB belt starting to crack after N years, but I didn't even wear it on a daily basis.

On the other hand.. My Ferragamo belt is still looking good.

Montblanc leather isn't that good, from what I feel. They are only known for their pens, IMO.

josephkjc · Oct 28, 2015

I'm not please with with Ferragamo belt. When I lay it flat there are lots of vertical wrinkles. Makes me think there is a top layer of leather being glued on.

likehotbutter · Oct 28, 2015

fabiaN__ said:
Oh yeah, guess you're right. On hindsight, my BB belt starting to crack after N years, but I didn't even wear it on a daily basis.

On the other hand.. My Ferragamo belt is still looking good.

Montblanc leather isn't that good, from what I feel. They are only known for their pens, IMO.

arcfire said:
Even Montblanc for that matter.... horrible leather belts.....

Actually yea. Almost pulled a trigger on one before because I was having such a hard time finding a proper Burgundy belt that didnt need shipping in (and before Carmina Sg).

In the end managed to snag a nice thick full grain one at a Leather/Denim shop at JB's Larkin bus terminal of all places :s22:

darthsid11111 · Oct 28, 2015

To continue being OT, I actually find that with regards to leathergoods, buying from a big brand only guarantees that you're paying a significant upcharge for the brand.

It's better to source for less branded leather goods which feature higher quality construction and leathers and are not "branded" in the traditional sense.

A bit similar to GYW shoes I guess.

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patryn33 · Oct 28, 2015

Mogan23 said:
$150 a pair.

Still a student

If u don't mind the trouble and phone call try shoebank.com

xtreamzz · Oct 28, 2015

patryn33 said:
If u don't mind the trouble and phone call try shoebank.com

I'm curious, have you ordered from shoe bank before? Not sure how to handle the logistical requirements to ship to Singapore. Also I heard their payment method is by giving your cc details over the phone?

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All in a Day · Oct 28, 2015

xtreamzz said:
I'm curious, have you ordered from shoe bank before? Not sure how to handle the logistical requirements to ship to Singapore. Also I heard their payment method is by giving your cc details over the phone?

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Do note that patryn is based IN the US.

I think he can do a pretty brisk business 'flipping' AEs and Redwings if he bothers to.

patryn33 · Oct 28, 2015

All in a Day said:
Do note that patryn is based IN the US.

I think he can do a pretty brisk business 'flipping' AEs and Redwings if he bothers to.

The person studying in MN will be best flipping red wing, tent sale mic toes go for usd$55, here sold for ~$400, even sell $200 he can easily make good profit.

AE margin too low for the trouble.

Buying is easy just call AE number give them CC and a shipping address. They ship free. Singapore order need to give them comgateway address

xtreamzz · Oct 28, 2015

patryn33 said:
The person studying in MN will be best flipping red wing, tent sale mic toes go for usd$55, here sold for ~$400, even sell $200 he can easily make good profit.

AE margin too low for the trouble.

Buying is easy just call AE number give them CC and a shipping address. They ship free. Singapore order need to give them comgateway address

Ah I see didn't know you were based there. I gotta go find out cgw's rates for shipping shoes to sg. Yeah I've heard of those insane sales. Even at Brooks brothers or Nordstrom one can find insane deals

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Shiro MS08th · Oct 28, 2015

jasper_ocj said:
I'm looking for a belt to go with my brown shoes. Where can I find quality leather belts? Preferably in a physical store in sg.

PS doubt its the right thread but i figured peeps here would be able to answer this

darthsid11111 said:
Not local, but the best value IMO is from Equus http://www.equusleather.co.uk/

I also purchased 2 belts from Equus too, best value for custom made full grain leather belt.

DaClovers · Oct 28, 2015

Anyone knows where to get cheap cedar shoe tree online?

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fabiaN__ · Oct 29, 2015

josephkjc said:
I'm not please with with Ferragamo belt. When I lay it flat there are lots of vertical wrinkles. Makes me think there is a top layer of leather being glued on.

I see...

Mine looks ok after 2.5 years or so.

The flipside:

But I guess wear and tear is common among leather goods. Just that sometimes, for the kind of price paid, we'd expect something better...

Oh well.

terras14 · Oct 29, 2015

I had a few dunhill. Still good after few yrs with rotation. Recently also got a st dupont belt. Quality looks good as well.
For alligator belt, can try alligatorleather.com
Good quality for the price.

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