STORE WARS: Lands’ End Canvas vs. Endless
Starting March 15th and running through April 4th, Dappered.com is hosting a bracket based tournament with the purpose of eventually crowning the all around Affordable Men’s Style Retail Champ for 2011. For a full introduction see this post. To see the updated bracket, click on the image to the right. Make a case for your preferred competitor in the comments section, but don’t forget to vote at the bottom of each match up. On with today’s showdown.
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Strengths: Another well executed J. Crewification of a normally bulky and older brand. Trimmed down (but not actually all that slim) fits. B+ basics at A+++ prices. Terrific sales. Not afraid to branch out into blazers, ties, and shoes. Their incredible return policy, which reads: “…return anything at anytime for any reason for a full refund of its purchase price” Simple enough…
Weaknesses: You do have to pay shipping ($6.95 flat fee) to return items. The fit isn’t as athletic as you think it’d be… it’s slimmer, but it’s not slim. While they excel at good to very good, there aren’t many items that you’ll be drooling over.
Strengths: Their free two-day and many times free OVERNIGHT shipping. Free returns as well, meaning risk free online shoe shopping. Site wide sales that can discount brands (like Allen Edmonds) that are usually hard to find at a reduced price. Their price match guarantee, which means if they lower their price within 14 days, or you find it for cheaper somewhere else within 14 days, you tell them and they credit your method of payment the difference. Owned by Amazon so much of that inventory is in the Endless system. Dabbles in watches & Sunglasses too.
Weaknesses: Their sales can have brand exclusions. Overall the site seems to cater towards women. Sometimes the vast amount of inventory can be a little confusing (gotta wade through some junk). Their online pics, although complete with all angle views, can seem a little unnaturally dull. They thrive in shoes, but not much else.
Your votes determine who goes on to the next round. Cast your ballot below.
UPDATE: L.E.C. crushes Endless. Could they knock off Nordstrom in the next round?
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Store Wars: Lands' End Canvas vs. Endless
- Lands' End Canvas (85%, 254 Votes)
- Endless (15%, 45 Votes)
Total Voters: 298
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I am a huge canvas fan. One other major pro, if you live near a lands end inlet (their outlet) it carries the past season’s canvas line. I have picked up a bunch of gingham poplin shirts for $11 and shorts for $12. Great fit and quality for me.
Land’s End is going to win by a landslide. One of the most promising new lines I’ve seen in awhile and their customer service is top notch. I expect them to be a dark horse to win the whole thing.
My first experience with LE Canvas was when you posted that great sale a few weeks ago. Picked up two polo shirts, a pair of khakis, and a shawl collar sweater all for the low low price of $54 with free shipping to Canada. And that’s where the real kicker comes in for me. LE Canvas offers great deals and free shipping to Canada, not just the US. I’ve never been able to get free shipping from Endless, ever so I simply don’t buy there. Same goes for all of the other great online shoe retailers. They also usually want to charge me a ridiculous amount of duty that goes way beyond what the taxes would be. LE Canvas on the other hand, great deal.
I’ve never bought anything from Land’s End Canvas, but quite a few things from endless. I’ll cast a not-fully-educated contrarian vote for endless because that’s the beauty of democracy.
I ordered a rugby, tie and shirt from LE Canvas. Incredible fit, great price, free shipping for orders over $50. I’m planning on ordering from them again very soon.
the inherent problem with this bracket system is that we’re frequently comparing apples and oranges. i genuinely don’t know how to compare these two. if i am looking for a pair of on-sale Sperry’s, say, the choice is obvious. if i’m looking for a cable knit shawl collar sweater, it’s a no-brainer. i love apples, and i also love oranges.
Bought a tote bag from LE Canvas.
Great bag, but even more awesome was the hand-written note I got a week later asking me if I liked my purchase and to give them a call if they could fix anything. Hand-written! Made me feel like a superstar or a VIP or something.
Huge Canvas fan here. As for the weakness of the $6.95 return fee, don’t forget you can return their stuff at any Sears fee-free.
That said, ditto to bc’s Apples & Oranges comment on this matchup.
I agree with the apple & oranges comment — shouldn’t Endless be in contention with say, Zappos?
Same thing with the last round — Nordstrom should be going up against Macy’s, not Topmen (which should be paired with Urban Outfitters/ ASOS/ Zara and the likes instead.)
So which would you pick in a fruit-battle tournament? An apple? Or an Orange? Or if it was a food tournament, would you pick apples? Or a burger? Like I’ve said (numerous) times before. Try not to think too hard about this fellas. It’s just for fun.
And follow up: Apples vs. Oranges, I’d pick apples. So many varieties and Honey Crisp are worth the exorbitant cost. Now apples vs burger? Tough one, but the ability to eat an apple or two every day and not end up a total slob makes me go with apples.
I’ve already posted elsewhere about that shawl collar sweater, but I picked it up after that post too and the customer service really is fantastic. The sweater is so comfortable – they’re not kidding when they say it’s entirely breathable.
Yeah, it is pretty great. It’s material is a little more sweatshirt like than I initially anticipated but the shawl collar makes it far more acceptable for daily wear and it is extremely comfortable. I find the large a perfectly trim fit over another shirt, which is rare for sweaters/sweatshirts for me. In fact I found the fit on everything I bought pretty much perfect for me in the large. The polos could have been a little more tapered but still much better than most places.
if I’m looking for an apple, obviously I would pick the apple, but if I’m really craving an orange, i’d pick the orange. which one do you like more overall?
canvas wit no doubt. also if you have a sears near you checj and see if they carry canvas. I have got oxford shirts for 5 bucks online when they go an extra 40%.
I think this bracket is great. it reresents the ncaa tourny perfectly. usually the 3 seed when playing a 12 seed is a no brainer but then some people might pick the 12. if the 12 wins people understand how it happened but didnt think it would happen. like joe said jus have fun with it and cast a vote.
Folks, it’s not that difficult. Which store do you like better? If one had to go out of business, which would you rather keep? It’s not rocket surgery.
Yes! Exactly! Same thing happened to me.
I bought a shirt and a pair of shorts for about $35 bucks, used a coupon code for free shipping, and after receiving them in the mail proceeded to fall in love with this store. The kicker was the hand-written note I got a couple days later saying thanks!
Does anyone else do that? Nope.
My vote is for Land’s End Canvas though I have issues with them (which I will hold for a more highly contested battle)
My question is why does J. Crew include Factory and Nordstrom includes Rack but we are considering Canvas independent of Land’s End? It seems weird that we aren’t considering Land’s End as a whole, ya’ know?
Canvas has become my favorite place to shop. Regular clothes for your regular guy; ridiculously cheap sometimes too.