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The good news is that you now have a shared green space on the roof.
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The bad news is that your lawn has been removed to make way for condos.I understand that point, NOW GET OFF MY LAWN! Have a great Pre-Friday
I agree that the bags are a big plus in the presentation department, and also have very practical uses (closets and suitcases).I did watch it, and still think that OPT OUT would be more in keeping with a high end shoe company, rather than OPT IN for bags. I have plenty of surplus bags, so it isn't an issue of not having a bag to keep the boots in, just rather my opinion. Part of the "experience" of purchasing a higher end product, is the packaging and presentation. When I open a pair of footwear and I have received bags, and trees in the case of some, I feel more like they care about me as a consumer. If I get a pair without bags, somehow I feel the company cares a little less about their product (keeping it neat during storage) and thus like they care a little less about me. I know it's rather a silly point, and that many don't store their footwear in bags, but it historically has been part of the experience, which is why I feel they should be standard, but a company should have the option for one to opt-out of the experience if they so choose.
Shared green space lol. Translation: someone else’s kids toys strewn about.The bad news is that your lawn has been removed to make way for condos.
The good news is that you now have a shared green space on the roof.
Have a 12 pack of those very bags in the closet, for older footwear that somehow has "lost" bags over the years. Appreciate the link however.@audog I recently bought a 12-pack of 10" x 15" muslin drawstring bags from Amazon. They're not as nice or as thick as the AE or Alden bags, but they're big enough to hold a 9.5E Surrey Chukka (and I can get a 10D Higgins Mill in one without much room to spare - I don't have to; I got bags with my Higgies - but there are bigger ones available):
As for the burnishing of Chili, I really do not care either way. If I get a pair and do not like the burnish, I will just strip it. Alcohol works nicely for this.
I agree it does feel more luxurious that way, but I think their stated intent is better served in this manner. Most people, as you proved, don't think to click an additional button. The majority of people (who likely won't use the bags) would end up with the bags as if they kept giving them to everyone. Only the ones truly adamant about excluding them would leave them out, and those people would likely have made a special request anyway.I did watch it, and still think that OPT OUT would be more in keeping with a high end shoe company, rather than OPT IN for bags. I have plenty of surplus bags, so it isn't an issue of not having a bag to keep the boots in, just rather my opinion. Part of the "experience" of purchasing a higher end product, is the packaging and presentation. When I open a pair of footwear and I have received bags, and trees in the case of some, I feel more like they care about me as a consumer. If I get a pair without bags, somehow I feel the company cares a little less about their product (keeping it neat during storage) and thus like they care a little less about me. I know it's rather a silly point, and that many don't store their footwear in bags, but it historically has been part of the experience, which is why I feel they should be standard, but a company should have the option for one to opt-out of the experience if they so choose.
And does anyone have a comparison of the shaft heights of HM and 1st Ave?
Since a picture is worth a thousand words...ONLY #8 shaved. No black. The 1A is a bit taller. Maybe 1/2 inch or so?
I was kind of wondering if this shell truck show was too close to 2019.1. I am not the kind of guy who buys multiples on the shows. One pair is my limit. And I am sure that a lot of one pair guys are going to decide for whatever reason to skip this one. I think it would have made more sense to come out with another type of Trunk show now and save the Shell for later. Is anyone buying less or not at all this time around?I don't have a filthy barnweasel in this race, as I'm sitting out this shell trunk show (and spent my existing fun money on a Makita planer last night, just to remove all temptation).
With that being said, last trunk show, I thought I was going to get a pair of bourbon Higgins Mills. But, once I got to the store and saw the bourbon in person, it didn't really work for me. I think a lot of the reason for that was because it wasn't a burnished pair. I felt the color looked kind of flat and lacked depth. Once everyone's pictures started rolling in, and I could see the burnishing in place, it changed the look completely for me. And, I actually felt a little bit of regret of my choice to go with burgundy (which I love).
To me, the burnishing improved the look by 1,000,000%. I feel like the same will happen for the chili, but would love to see a burnished example as well. C'mon @ae_ashley, show us a burnished example so I can start having Trunk Show Regret™2.0.
Or, the Wild Turkey Lounge.Don't forget to stop by Ealdwine while you're there
Yes, it does take a bit of elbow grease but if they are new, it is a lot easier.Hadn't tried that yet. You've done this, I take it?