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The Splurge: Sebago’s Brattle Wingtip in dark brown

September 20, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

Sebago Brattle in Dark Brown – $130.00

This is the shoe version of Banana Republic’s canvas 5-pocket pant (last season’s) or the bull denim from Bonobos.  Perfect for those who don’t need to wear a suit and tie everyday, and if given the option, would rather wear dark jeans over chinos.  how these didn’t work their way into last week’s post on rugged laceups is a mystery.  Or a crime.  Or both.  I doubt Sherlock would take up the case though.

The leather quality is pretty damn good.  You could tell that your shoes used to be a living breathing creature (and thanks to that creature by the way.)  They don’t look like they were shot out of some injection molding machine, but instead are pliable and have dips and wrinkles.  They’re real, and instantly comfortable.

They look like they could use a little shoe creme out of the box, but that leather will brighten up just fine.  If you were forced to pick one pair of shoes to wear, year round, while not suited up or working out?  The Brattle in dark brown would be a perfect choice.  Even with shorts.

Equipped with true oxford closed lacing and a Vibram grip sole.  They’re described everywhere as being made in the Dominican (where most Sebagos are made) but the stamp on these clearly says China.  Pretttty sure China didn’t annex the Dominican Republic.  The dark brown is a tough color to find, but the black and tan suedes seem to pop up on Sierra Trading Post every so often.

Ships and returns free since they’re sold through Endless.  Was just on sale for $117.  Damn.

Filed Under: Shoes Tagged With: Brattle, Sebago, The Splurge, wingtip

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Comments

  1. sky7i says

    September 20, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    I’m seeing $130 as the price.  Also, your “Vibram grip sole” link shows the stamp instead of the sole.  Otherwise, looks like a nice recommendation… thanks!

  2. Alex says

    September 20, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Ive been eyeing these for some time… love the brown as an alternative to my brown desert boots (which get waayy to much wear) but need a black pair of the afternoon shoes for some black pants I have. My question is as a casual shoe (also bhusiness casual for work) how versatile are these in black?

  3. JmBee says

    September 20, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I have the tans. They look sharp everyplace in between slobbed down and suited up. I like the proportions, and they are super comfortable. I picked ’em up on Sierra Trading Post for cheap. But in retrospect, I think they’re worth full price given how much time I spend in them.

    Granted, I do not expect them to last like I expect the McAllisters to, but I have had them on more than a bunch since late spring, and they have worn well without care given.

    Love these shoes.   

  4. Joe says

    September 20, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Was the lower price, they jacked it back up.  Fixed.

  5. TW says

    September 20, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    I always wear my dark jeans over my chinos.  😉

  6. Anonymous says

    September 20, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Doesn’t that get hot?

  7. BenR says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Heads up: Here’s a very similar shoe from Johnston and Murphy for $90 off STP. Still a few sizes left, though not a ton: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/johnston-and-murphy-headley-wingtip-shoes-waxy-distressed-leather-for-men~p~3696m/?filterString=mens-shoes~d~146%2FJohnston-and-Murphy~b~10159%2F&colorFamily=01

  8. WM says

    September 20, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I recall these were on sale for under 100 last year at some places. Also that JM shoe looks very good as well and is cheaper.

  9. Tyrone says

    September 20, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Looks like STP has the black and the tan suede verson of the Brattle for $81.25.
    http://www.sierratradingpost.com/sebago-brattle-shoes-lace-ups-for-men~p~3614m/?merch=prod-rec-3696M
    If I still wore black shoes all the time, I would LOOOOVE these ones.  Still tempted …

  10. WM says

    September 20, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    damn I literally missed the last black one in my size in 10 seconds! Thanks for the headsup anyways tho. 

  11. Lux says

    September 20, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Thanks, BenR.  I pulled the trigger on the J&M.

  12. Cool White Guy says

    September 21, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Theres a coupon code for sierra trading post, knocks 25%, I got the shoe J&M listed for 64 dollars! Type in ALRMN1 at checkout!

  13. JHJ says

    September 21, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    I wouldn’t pay full price for them. I have the black ones and they’re versatile and very cool but a tad flimsy and just comfortable enough. I paid $75 I think, and anything under $100 is about right. $130 is way too much.

  14. luc says

    September 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    I bought these in british tan 6 months ago and really like them.  Very comfortable and so far have held up well.

  15. Francis says

    May 31, 2012 at 8:16 AM

    Do you know how these fit? Do this fit true to size or are they a bit large?

  16. SWB says

    July 20, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    Now $95 at Amazon. Signed up for an Amazon Visa and got $50 off…new Sebago Brattles for $45 and free shipping!

  17. facelessghost says

    February 18, 2014 at 10:43 AM

    Joe, I’ll throw this question out there just in case you still see comments years after the fact. What shoe care products did you use on yours? I recently picked up a pair and used some brown (120) Meltonian to correct the faded look out of the box. The results are fine, but mine look shinier than yours and hold a lot less color in the creases along the vamp. I’d love to know what you did with yours.

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