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Most Wanted Affordable Style – November 2011

November 1, 2011 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Here's why.

Top 5 Most Wanted – November 2011

Consider these to be power rankings.  Whether you’re looking for gift ideas or a quick upgrade for yourself, expect these to come around about once a month.  The best of the best, which you may or may not have seen already.  Agreements, disagreements, and additions are more than welcome in the comments section below.

Click here for the top 5 most wanted lists from previous months. Top Photo Credit
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5. L.L. Bean Signature Flannel Suit – $320.00
No singing occured in the rain.

There’s not a lot of  fall/winter suiting options that lean casual, but this one from L.L. Bean is like a cold weather version of their new traditional twill summer suit.  It’s dressed up but can also dressed down with a patterned shirt, sweater, and no tie.  This seems to have a better fit in the pants compared to the new traditional twill, and they replaced patch pockets for standard flaps on the jacket.  A little pricey, but the jacket can be worn with jeans and the pants will be perfect on their own.

 

4. Florsheim Gaffney – $96.00 w/ code link20 + Custom Soles – $45
Pic via Aaron L.

Credit to Aaron L. for coming up with the idea to change the sole.  These are his boots.  He wasn’t sure if he’d like the lug sole on the Gaffneys, and when they showed up he wasn’t thrilled.  The rest of the boot was more than fine.  So much so that he took them to his local cobbler, and they took the lug sole off and replaced it with a more traditional rubber sole.  As he mentioned in the comments over here, it “completely changed the look of the boot.”  Nice work.

 

3. Synovia Cedar Shoe Valet – $59.95icon
Not bad for an all in one package.

Shining shoes can be an odd balancing act without the help of a shoe valet and its support stand.  For sixty shipped you get a cedar shoe valet with a sliding top so you can store your shoe care gear inside, and they throw in plenty of essentials to get you started if you don’t have any.  Made in the USA too.

 

2. The Black Keys – El Camino (available December 6th)

The Black Keys have a new album coming out in early December.  Our music correspondent Tim Johnstone sent along the new single via email, in which the subject was only “this is all kinds of awesome, this is.”  8 seconds in and you know Tim’s dead on.  Head this way for more on the star of the video for their first single “Lonely Boy.”

 

1. Timex Blue Q-Dial – $76.00* ($95) | Timex Intelligent Chrono – $165
Timex continues to roll.

Hot damn the blue Q-Dial is back.  The code FALL2011 will get you 20% off through Timex.com too.  Ships free as well.  The chronograph doesn’t seem to be on Timex.com but does ship (and return) free through Amazon or Nordstrom.  No word on when the Timex.com code expires.

Filed Under: Accessories, Clothing, Etc., Shoes, Watches Tagged With: flannel suit, Florsheim, gaffney, L.L. Bean Signature, Most Wanted, music, shoe care, shoe valet, the black keys, timex

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Comments

  1. Anonymous says

    November 1, 2011 at 5:00 AM

    I want that suit!

  2. Jessy Diamond says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    I plan on buying the shoe valet + this shoe tree http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/combination-shoe-tree-men/2934692?origin=shoppingbag for my Sebago Hamilton boots. Is it worth it? I do know own anything related to shoe care. Do I need something else?

    Oh and since I live in Canada, I only get free shipping while ordering over $100 at Nordstrom. Anything I could use for $20?

  3. Jason says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:49 AM

    Anybody know how the quality is on Synovia? That looks like a good deal.

  4. guest says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    I have a few sets of those shoe trees that I’m very happy with.  They do the job for a reasonable price.  I’m also eying the shoe valet, but doubt I’ll get it given my apartment’s lack of space.

  5. Dan Lish says

    November 1, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    In response to the re-soling of the Gaffney’s idea:  I would say just go with the Hawleys instead.  I just picked them up and the combination of the quality of the leather, the slim(mer) Danite sole, Goodyear welts, and price has made them a winner in my book.  The color on the Hawleys is a little darker than the chestnut of the Gaffney’s, but not overly so; more of an acorn than chestnut.

  6. Guest says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    How do they look with a navy or medium grey suit?

  7. Jessy Diamond says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Should I wait for some kind of sale if I’m planning on getting both?

  8. Dan Lish says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    I couldn’t comment on how they look with those because I haven’t done it
    (yet).  I did wear them with some grey tweed pants and they looked
    great.  Also with some grey chinos (I’m all about grey pants), as well
    as dark denim and they also looked spectacular.  I would imagine that
    they would work better with things that have a bit of texture; they
    might not be dressy enough to pull off with finer materials.

  9. Dan Lish says

    November 1, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    My bad. Responded to the wrong thing. Stupid absent-minded clicking.

  10. Joe says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    The Hawleys are nice, for sure, but if you’re looking for a grey suede or the lighter chestnut, those aren’t available (yet?) for the Hawley.  Also, the Hawley has a bit more weight and thickness to it.  Nothing wild, but they’ve got a little more junk in the trunk.

  11. David C. says

    November 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Lastcall.com 50% off Sebago Hamilton Brogue Boot in Black

    Most sizes still available! for $82.50

    http://www.lastcall.com/store/catalog/prod.jhtml?itemId=prod4740000

  12. guest says

    November 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    nice find with the hamiltons. I purchased them in brown and they are now by far my favorite pair of shoes. I was pleasantly surprised with how comfortable they are.

  13. Sal Orlando says

    November 1, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    Damn I have the Sebago Hamiltons in brown and they are so nice I’m tempted to get the black.

  14. Darii says

    November 1, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wish I lived in a cold climate to put that suit to use.

  15. Dap says

    November 1, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    does anyone thinks $76 is reasonable for a Timex watch? It’s difficult to stomach the price since it used to be $50 something at Nordstrom not too long ago. I know this one and many other Timex watches are not coming back to Nordstorm, so this will probably be the best deal for foreseeable future, but $76? For low/mid-end Timex watch? 

  16. Darii says

    November 2, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    Agreed. It seems steep but with those looks…

  17. Matt L. says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:13 AM

    I just got the Gaffneys in the mail today. Rather than re-soling it, I’m throwing some Sno-Seal on the leather and putting that lug sole to use… in the Wisconsin snow.

  18. Daved says

    November 2, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Since it’s a quartz watch, I’d say no. Seems like you’re paying for the recent popularity of the brand and the looks of these particular models. BUT I’m a mechanical watch guy……

  19. EL CAMINO says

    November 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    David C. thanks for the link! just bought them thanks!

  20. Jessy Diamond says

    November 2, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    Ordered the shoe valet and two shoe trees, but the shoe trees are backorder.

  21. Phil says

    November 2, 2011 at 2:21 PM

    How do they fit? They don’t have my exact size and I’m trying to figure out if I should size up or down. Thoughts?

  22. xaphoo says

    November 13, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    size down. I’m 9.5 in sneakers and 9 in most boots, so I got a 9, and while it is very comfortable I feel I could have gone a size smaller.

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