Endless 20% Off >$100 F&F Sale – Use code MAYEVENT
Some exclusions (including Cole Haan, Citizen Watches, & Sperry Top-Sider) apply. Expires 5/12/11
Who knew you had so many friends. Haven’t seen this much unrequited friendship since the annual flood of Christmas Cards destined to cause you to ask: “who is this again?” But the senders of those cars, those distant relatives and former college roommates, usually don’t charge you for stuff. Brooks Brothers, Saks, Timberland, Lord & Taylor, Tommy Hilfiger, and now Endless… they’re all more retail escorts than friends.
You guys know the drill. 20% off this time with the code MAYEVENT but your purchase has to be more than $100, and there’s also plenty of restrictions. What follows are some items you may or may not find worthy of your attention.
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Clarks Desert Boot in Redwood Leather – $80.00
(reg. $100.00)
Whoops. Looks like Endless forgot to drop the price by a few cents to prevent the 20% off (okay, maybe they don’t do that, but…) Nothing like finding a classic leather desert boot for precisely $100 during a “take 20% off $100” sale.
Steve Madden Ethin Wingtip Oxfords – $80.00
(reg. $100)
Steve Madden shoes don’t exactly scream long lasting quality. They’ve got that “these are cheap” reputation which Kenneth Cole’s lower REACTION line also deals with. But a few pairs here and there can look pretty decent. $80 plus free shipping there and back if they’re terrible.
Steve Madden Bristole Boots – $82.56
(reg. $129.00)
Like the Steve Madden wingtips above, these boots from the same brand could either be a bargain, or just awful out of the box. They at least look intriguing (at $80).
Frye Arkansas Mid Lace – $119.99
(reg. $197.95)
Actually not part of the extra 20% off sale (Frye is one of the excluded brands. Damn.) But on sale none the less. The poor man’s Red Wing. But get this… they’re made in the USA. By Frye. These aren’t knockoffs. Reviews say they run a little large but are overall glowing. Free two day shipping as well.
Calvin Klein Gareth Laceup – $103.96
(reg. $129.95)
Just a plain black laceup. Made in China, sleek through the sides, and… it’s black. Just over $100 with free two day shipping.
Allen Edmonds Sutter – $185.67
(reg. $284.95)
Just a plain black (and burgundy) laceup. Made in the USA. Not as sleek as the CK above through the sides, but thanks to the 270 welt (not 360) it’s a little less portly than most AEs. Already reduced, probably so because of its incredible plain-ness. Now under $200.
Allen Edmonds Berkshire – $159.61
($245) & Allen Edmonds Winthrop – $90.00
($174.95)
Meanwhile over in the Experimental Design / Mad Scientist wing of the Allen Edmonds building… Here be an almost saddle with light brown (orange?) leather and a navy driver for under $90. ‘kay.
Gordon Rush Charleston Boots – $105.60
(reg. $295.00)
Shoes by Gordon Rush can run a little too expensive. But since these boots are on sale to begin with, the extra 20% off dumps them down into more than reasonable territory.
Romano Martegani Monkstrap – $262.69 
(reg. $494.95)
Before the price causes you to expel whatever liquid it is you maybe drinking from your nose, know this: Monk Straps just don’t fall out of the sky. They’re tough to find for under $200. So $262 on it’s own isn’t a bad price at all. Being that they’re Italian made, look incredible, and are almost half the retail price? That certainly warrants a mention.
Romano Martegani Medallion Lace Up – $249.55
(reg. $494.95)
Looks like Romano Martegani also makes a hell of a good looking medallion lace up. Not a full wingtip, not a true oxford, just a slim looking black Italian made shoe with just the right amount of design detail at the toe. Stand out quietly, right?
The Extra 20% off purchases over $100 code MAYEVENT expires Thursday 5/12/11
That is a legit pair of monkstraps, and as Joe said, two to three bills for monkstraps (Marteganis no less) is a great deal.
Seriously, if you’re a dress shoe kinda guy and you don’t have a pair of monkstraps in your rotation, that would be a wonderful start if you’re willing to spend the money.
Monks are the Olson twins of shoes. Two together is quite sexy; one just doesn’t do it for me.
Dub monks, hands down.
those frye boots are awesome I have a pair and couldnt be happier.. they got me through a buffalo, ny winter so theyre respectable lol
I’ve got that exact pair of Clarks and have been complimented on them a number of times. $80 is about as cheap as you’ll find them unless you catch a 25% F&F coupon. (I think they’re $95 in-store.)
Good analogy! If I had a sig here, that would be it.
There’s a lot of the desert boots at my local nordstrom rack for $60; if you’ve got one nearby it might be worth a look.
I’ve been considering the Robert Cameron Men’s Simple Oxford for a while now.
http://www.endless.com/Robert-Cameron-Mens-Simple-Oxford/dp/B003WOLRUI
I like it in all black (half patent…not so much) and the shape is really nice. If I order 2 pairs (since I don’t know my size in their brand) it gets me over the $100 mark for the sale, and I’ll just return the pair that doesn’t fit. It has a slim profile, elongated toe, and leather sole. I don’t know much about the brand though.
Does anyone have advice?
Um, we can agree to disagree. And I’m not even talking about the shoes. There ain’t anything sexy about the Olson Twins. Together or separate. (To me… we all have different tastes… y’know?)
My concern is that you will lose the 20% off if you return one of the pairs. Make sure your order is over $100 besides the oxfords you will be returning and it sounds like a winning idea.
Agreed. Best to get something small like a cheapo running watch or something just to make sure. Discount won’t be as nice though.
I can dig, but the analogy has to have two (somewhat) attractive(ish) female twins to work. If not them, who?
just snagged those monkstrap shoes. they looked too good to pass up.
@dapperedsite:disqus, I wish this sale and your post had come up 2 weeks ago…those medallion lace ups were exactly what i was looking for. I ended up purchasing a pair of black AE shoes instead so I’m not in the market for another pair of black shoes.
For anyone looking for some double monks, I’ll just leave this here:
http://www.endless.com/Geox-Mens-Uomo-Strap-Dress/dp/B0043RU678/
They come to $160 after the code. Watch out for the ‘Geox’ embossed on the vamp, but I just ordered (should get them tomorrow
) and will give my take if there’s any interest.
Double monks at that price are very tempting, but the obvious branding sort of kills it for me 😡
After thinking about it, though, this is pretty much the only double monk I’ve seen at this price point. Once you get them I’d be interested in hearing how noticeable that embossing is when worn.
Ha, obviously you’re under 25 or over 60 or when you hear Olson twins you would think of Michelle from Full House.
I get the idea though, and so I like the metaphor
To follow-up: I’ll be returning the Geox double monks. They are just WAY too pointy for me.
The logo is actually very discreet and much less noticeable than it looks online. It looks like it isn’t embossed anywhere nearly as deeply as the pictures on the website indicate. I wouldn’t consider it a problem at all.
The big problem is the shape. They look like elf shoes when they are on. Compared to my Cole Haan Air Colton wingtips, which have a pretty elongated shape, the tip of the Geoxes is probably only 2/3 as wide. I’m not one for large, clunky shoes like Trickers, but these are just too much.
If you like the last/pointiness, then they seem like a pretty good deal. Leather feels nice, they’re rubber soled (but that’s apparently Geox’s “thing”), and they felt very comfortable.