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Originally Posted by peter12
Just to be clear. I do not have a pair of Edward Greens, and barring some fateful intervention will probably never be able to afford a pair.
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but yet you seem to have a very strong opinion on the quality of these shoes....
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Originally Posted by peter12
The best thing about good men's shoes is that - depending on the brand - the more you pay, the more you see in an exponential increase in quality. Edward Greens (retail around $1000) will be far better than $325 Allen Edmonds. I have 5 pairs of AEs, and they are amazing shoes, but I know that a pair of Edward Greens or John Lobbs could be worn 100 times a year for 40 years. 4000 wears for 1000 bucks is a pretty good deal.
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isn't this thread about stuff that exceeded your expectations? not stuff that will likely exceed your expectations because it is more expensive than other stuff......
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Originally Posted by peter12
No one should buy a square-toed shoe ever. The least of your worries will be the sneer that flashes across my face when I pass you on the street.
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personally i like dress shoes with more of a square toe - sneer at me if you wish, but i'll be sneer just as hard when you pass buy in those "elf shoes" with the long toe