Got these recently to wear with a suit.

Ecco Cairo Walnut Oxfords

5/31/2014 5:27:05 AM

New basketball kicks

5/31/2014 5:30:37 AM

Found a website with a big and nice collection of shoes:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com

Would the men here wear these:

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/dr-martens-limited-edition-3989-shoes-oxfords-wingtip-for-men~p~7452k

Full size: http://i.stpost.com/dr-martens-limited-edition-3989-shoes-oxfords-wingtip-for-men-in-cherry-red-pewter-navy~p~7452k_01~1500.2.jpg



I think I would, but I wonder what outfit they would go with? Khakis? Jeans?

[Edited on May 31, 2014 at 6:10 AM. Reason : ]

5/31/2014 6:09:54 AM

I can't get into that chunky style of shoe at all personally but it really depends on each individual and the way they dress too. I have a slim frame and with the fitted chinos and jeans and dress pants I wear that style just would never work.



I finally bit on these vans to wear as casual summer shoes. They work with just about every color of chinos and jeans I own (which is a lot for both ha)



Also, I found this one pair of shoes that would be perfect for some of my summer chinos but then I realized it's an old picture of a style that isn't sold currently :/ I'll have to try and find something similar that I like as much:




[Edited on May 31, 2014 at 12:12 PM. Reason : ]

5/31/2014 12:10:15 PM

^Those Vans are nice/versatile. I've been wanting these lately but I have enough summer shoes already:

5/31/2014 2:25:40 PM

I actually looked at those and liked them too. The problem I have personally with Vans is that the soles are a little thick on many of them so there are several of their shoes I have looked at in the past that look good on other people but just don't look good on me(out of proportion). The ones that I got above have a slightly thinner sole than normal for Vans and thus were in a little more in scale for me.

I have really liked their nicer casual shoes lately though. They have quite a few that fit in the casual chic category for summer shoes.

5/31/2014 3:29:53 PM

I ordered a new pair of 993 new balances in hopes of being noticed by begonias.

http://www.brentroad.com/message_topic.aspx?topic=638893&page=1#15909158

5/31/2014 5:30:36 PM

gg

6/1/2014 11:10:56 AM

[Edited on June 1, 2014 at 1:31 PM. Reason : ]

6/1/2014 1:30:24 PM

haaaaaaaaaaaaay smath!



It works better if you don't wear underwear with your non-cargo khakis.

6/4/2014 2:16:43 PM

Quote :

"The problem I have personally with Vans is that the soles are a little thick on many of them so there are several of their shoes I have looked at in the past that look good on other people but just don't look good on me(out of proportion). The ones that I got above have a slightly thinner sole than normal for Vans and thus were in a little more in scale for me."

this so much.

6/4/2014 2:20:13 PM

I am still not convinced by the concept of buying shoes online (unless you have tried them on in a store).

Anyway, so I ordered my first pair online... hope I like them in person and hope they are comfortable.

Ordered 3 pairs of consecutive sizes, will send back 2

[Edited on August 17, 2014 at 2:25 AM. Reason : ]

8/17/2014 2:25:16 AM

so what will it take to convince you? because that's basically what you do. order different sizes, send them all back. Zappos, Amazon, all the big shoe retailers offer free returns. It couldn't be any easier.

8/18/2014 8:04:35 AM

^^^
Just saw that. Glad I'm not the only one at least

8/18/2014 8:13:19 AM

stupid tendinitis in my ankle is flaring up again, so I bought some new birks so I can be comfy.

got both pairs




[Edited on August 18, 2014 at 9:21 AM. Reason : sp]

8/18/2014 9:21:39 AM

working these in now...


[Edited on August 18, 2014 at 10:18 AM. Reason : NB Fresh Foam 980's]

8/18/2014 10:18:13 AM

Y'all still like Crocs?

[Edited on August 18, 2014 at 10:33 AM. Reason : B]

8/18/2014 10:33:10 AM

don't think I've ever seen a pair of crocs that I liked

8/18/2014 10:38:41 AM

still?

did we ever like them?

8/18/2014 11:06:08 AM

crocs & socks all day!

8/18/2014 11:52:52 AM

4/20/2015 11:51:34 PM

you should just get "hipster" tattooed on your forehead

4/21/2015 8:01:03 AM

^ Those aren't really that "hipster". I think vintage sneakers like that are pretty necessary when the weather gets hot and you don't want to wear (1) sandals and (2) nicer dress shoes...which is difficult if you're wearing shorts. They're the perfect in-between. Athletic shoes are for actual exercise these days. You might still be able to rock the grey New Balances...but that's about it. Vintage shoes like the thegoodlife3 posted are in for pretty much everyone...not just hipsters. Speaking of, my wifey just bought me these...and I'm trying to see if I can get them as an early bday present. Don't want to wait until the middle of July:



I also went to the outlets and got some new dress shoes. My blacks and browns are pretty much worn out. Went to the Clark's store and they had a bogo 1/2 off deal. Nothing too fancy, but I can't justify spending too much coin on work/dress shoes...and Clarks are solid:

Black:



Brown:




I should be done with shoes for a while.

4/21/2015 9:17:04 AM

^^ seriously?

4/21/2015 9:21:16 AM

Don't lie jbrick83 you dress like this in the summer

4/21/2015 10:06:57 AM

Besides the fact that I don't like them...my legs can't pull off short shorts.

I'm also a strictly t-shirt guy...nice t-shirts...but t-shirts nonetheless. I'm normally anti-boat shoes...but the sis-in-law got me some comfortable Sanuks that I wear when I have to dress "nice" when we go out.



Other than that...I'm 99% flip-flops once it breaks 65 degrees. I am excited about those Asics though.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 10:12 AM. Reason : .]

4/21/2015 10:11:14 AM

T-shirts are for kids and fats. V-necks are far superior, but not the deeeeep V, those are for twinks.

And I go Jerry Seinfeld and wear sneakers all year long. Never been a fan of the boat shoe movement.

4/21/2015 10:16:13 AM

V-necks are pretty much out now. I've still got a couple left, but you can't even find them in stores this season.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 10:21 AM. Reason : this is now the jbrick and Slave fashion discussion]

4/21/2015 10:21:04 AM

can't decide if Ribs is a Fila guy, or a no-nonsense, white New Balance guy

leaning towards white New Balances, since he's such a lunchpail, rise and grind kinda guy

4/21/2015 10:22:01 AM

You know he still rocks the gray 993's. Probably still has a pair of Sambas in his closet.

V-necks are far from out. Maybe if you stopped shopping at Kohl's you'd realize that.

4/21/2015 10:28:16 AM

thought about Sambas, but he probably gave those up when Airwalks became a thing

he could be a casual FootJoy guy, though

4/21/2015 10:32:56 AM

Quote :

"V-necks are far from out."

They're dwindling. Walked into j-crew last week and they didn't even have any in the store...smaller selection online than in the past.

You'll always be able to find some in banana republic...but they use to take up half the men's sections in the spring in past years...now it might be just a small table in the corner if you can even find that.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 10:34 AM. Reason : .]

4/21/2015 10:34:32 AM

hahahaha, dude is so un-stylish! His jeans probably aren't even skinny, and maybe have a few extra pockets. Probably wears white socks and adidas sandals. And t-shirts. T-SHIRTS!!!

4/21/2015 10:35:46 AM

so what are the "in" t-shirts these days? I've noticed solid pocket tees out in Express.

4/21/2015 10:36:46 AM

I walked into a J. Crew just last week and got 5 of them, they had a whole display with a least 20 colors. The check out girl was checking me out, but she had a thick southern accent, which I don't care for.

I can see why'd you'd not like them. They generally have more room in the chest than regular T's, which is really only useful for men who can bench more than their wives.

4/21/2015 10:40:20 AM

Nice t-shirts (quality fabrics), regular and with pocket will always be in. V-necks are still okay, they just won't be on every single dude during the summer like you've seen in the past couple years (me included...I use to have like five I wore on rotation...I've probably got two left).

And graphic tees will pretty much always be in, to an extent.

T-shirts aren't difficult. Just get a good quality that fits you right.

Quote :

"They generally have more room in the chest than regular T's,"

Although I'm not a stump like you, I can more than fill out a v-neck.

I'm glad you found v-necks in your size on the sale rack...that's always a crapshoot for short guys.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 10:43 AM. Reason : .]

4/21/2015 10:41:45 AM

You have to be kidding about graphic tees. Unless you're at a ballgame, at the gym, or have Downs Syndrome, they're pretty much unacceptable for anyone over 25.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 10:45 AM. Reason : You calling me short is like Vlade Divac calling James Harden a flopper]

4/21/2015 10:44:16 AM

4/21/2015 10:50:26 AM

jbrick83 taking a Sunday stroll wearing J.Crew's latest Spring fashion

4/21/2015 10:56:13 AM

tommy bahama graphic tees right?

4/21/2015 11:01:20 AM

http://www.gq.com/style/blogs/the-gq-eye/2015/02/jcrew-weighs-in-on-the-war-against-v-necks.html

Quote :

"Times are tough right now for fans of v-necks, whether in tee or sweater form. In our fall trend report last year, we announced the age of the crewneck, and the trend seems to be sticking. Even J.Crew, a brand known for staying true to preppy traditions (of which the v-neck is at the center), showed way more crewnecks at their Fall-Winter 2015 presentation this morning. In fact, by our count, the score was 9 crewnecks to 2 v-necks. We're not saying you have to join the crew team this fall, we're just saying even at the mass-market level, the v-neck is starting to look like an endangered species."

Play on playa.

(I'm still going to rock my two favorite v-necks this summer...just trying to help Slave out)

4/21/2015 11:02:13 AM

How bout tank tops? My gunzz aren't going to show off themselves.

4/21/2015 11:05:56 AM

I contemplated purchasing a tank top a couple years ago. I probably would have only worn it on the beach/boat or maybe to a beach bar...but the idea of wearing as little clothing as possible in 100 degree, humid heat definitely piqued my interest. But I think they're only made for men with eating disorders...because I was busting the seams on an XL when I tried them on. Just wasn't meant to be.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 11:10 AM. Reason : .]

4/21/2015 11:10:04 AM

I doubt that. I outweigh you by 50 pounds and only wear medium or large depending on the brand. Either you're confused or you have nipples like AK bullets.

4/21/2015 11:11:28 AM

I like the Nike AirMax but they are expensive as hell.

4/21/2015 11:16:40 AM

4/21/2015 11:17:01 AM

^^^Where the fuck do you wear tank tops in Charlotte??

I was also in the quicksilver store...which might be a midget specific store. I recently bought a hoodie and jacket there in large and they fit me perfectly...maybe even a little small.

[Edited on April 21, 2015 at 11:19 AM. Reason : .]

4/21/2015 11:19:10 AM

Anywhere, as long as its 85+

4/21/2015 11:22:43 AM

tank tops are all over the queen city.

4/21/2015 11:27:47 AM

Can this become the thread where jbrick and Slave would provide analysis of our fashion choices? They could be a guiding a force, if you will.

4/21/2015 11:43:27 AM