Endless
20% off select items $100+ Sale: Use code FRIENDS2
Code Expires 5/17. As always, Endless offers free 2-day shipping and free returns.
“Select” usually spells disaster for a sale. Throw a spend minimum in there and that’s usually annoying. That’s not the case here. There are 7,600 “select” items available for the FRIENDS2 code discount, as long as your purchase totals over a hundred bucks. Plenty of items under $100 are up for the code, but your purchase needs to be $100 or more before you apply it to get the discount.
Discount or not, Endless still has the fastest, easiest shipping and return policy of any online dealer. Free 2-day shipping on most items, and some of the newest gets to you overnight for free. Returns are also completely free. Here’s a fraction of the 7600 items that are worth a glance:
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Calvin Klein Gareth – $103.96
($139.95)

If this sale would have happened last week, these easily would have slipped into the best dress shoes under $100 post. Yes, even with the discount they’re about $4 over a hundred, but with free two day shipping and free returns? C’mon. Simplicity is what some guys absolutely crave. Or, a price point that’s not wince-worthy. Just a black laceup. Comfortable enough. Sleek.
Allen Edmonds Westbrook – $155.96
($195)

You’re going to really have to be in love with boat shoes, a major Allen Edmonds honk, or both, to spend over $150 on a pair of boat shoes… but they are going to be top of the line. Made in the USA.
Johnston & Murphy McPherson Cap Toe – $139.96
($175)

Paging our man Sabir Peele who just participated in J&Ms new campaign for these. Made of italian calfskin or suede, and man does that “camel” suede look like it could be the perfect summer shoe. Endless claims these are “made in Spain.” Really?
Sebago Brattle – $104 – $112
($130 – $140)

Good to see that Sebago is still making these. Full review over this way. Leather is real, sole is grippy, and while not suit-worthy, they look awesome with jeans and chinos. A favorite for sure.
Sebago Tremont Boot – $99.96
($145)

Meanwhile, these are the non brogued boot version of the Brattles. For those who just want a plain friggin’ boot. Nothing too hiking/workish, yet not dressed up either. The complete middle ground. Made in the Dominican and a good option for someone who wants a desert boot like shoe with more structure. Already on sale.
Rockport Oak Terrace – $128.00
($160)

Rockports can be shockingly comfortable. Like, go ahead and hit the treadmill with em’ on your lunch hour comfortable (but don’t do that). They put the Adidas adiPRENE cushioning system in the heel, but up until recently, they were putting some subtle branding on the heel in the form of three cut out stripes. Looked like the heels had teeth. That’s not the case with these, and the medallion and slim overall shape might mark a huge shift towards better styling for Rockport. Maybe. We’ll see.
Allen Edmonds Neumok – $200
($250)

Endless is one of the few places to find AEs, even their newer styles, on sale from time to time. Gave away a pair of these back in March. They’re different, but not in a bad way. Each pair comes with two different sets of laces. Six color options to pick from.
Florsheim Markham Saddle – $128.00
($160)

Not usually a huge fan of saddles, but these two color combinations are awfully… tasty? Raisin/Black and Cognac/Brown. I like raisins. I also like cognac. Maybe that explains it.
Kenneth Cole New York Home-style Oxford – $122.09
($155)

Just a lace-up with true oxford closed lacing. Cap toe, nice looking color, and around $120.
Timberland Earthkeepers Waterproof Moc – $118.40
($170)

Not a lot of us are thinking about wet, boot worthy weather right now. But for $120? And they’re waterproof? Nice.
Frye Dakota – $99.40
($178) & Frye Archie – $122.39
($228)

Annnnnd meanwhile, there’s these beasts. Both are already on sale, and come in other colors at different price points. Both are made in Mexico and come with thick lug soles. Vibrams on the Archie hikers.
Allen Edmonds Vernon – $268.00
($335)

Now that the Fairfax has been discontinued, this might be the wildest/least traditional style that AE is offering. Almost a whole-cut, but not quite. Cap toe that’s not really a cap toe. If there was such a thing as go-to-hell shoes, these might be them. Note: Since these might be too wild for some, know that AE’s well loved Strand is also on sale.
Allen Edmonds McClain – $249.00 ($334)

McClain? Or McClane? (warning: language) These aren’t available on Endless, but instead, they’re a closeout style that recently hit the clearance section on AllenEdmonds.com. That deep, reddish brown merlot color just doesn’t get enough credit. These come in that color, for a little under $100 off. The question is, what’s your take on that extra sweep of broguing? Starting to look a little too much like the Batmobile?
Mini Steal the Style: Magnanni Monk – $300
($375) vs. Mercanti Monk – $149.99

The Magnanni’s are twice the price, and the Mercanti’s don’t have a stitched sole… but… Wait for a DSW sale and those Mercs will get $10 – $20 cheaper. Ships free with SHIPR too. Made in Italy, while the Magnanni’s are made in Spain. Hooray for the Euro.
The Endless Extra 20% off “select” orders over $100 code FRIENDS2 is set to expire 5/17/12.
the Sebago Brattle should probably be worth 70 bucks. I know theyre suppose to be cheap but they scuff really really easily. I do like the sole and the look though.
Of course the AE neumok’s only come in D width!! Sigh. Too bad me and EEEs have waiting on these to go on sale!
FYI. If you get to endless from ebates.com first, you’ll get 13% cash back as well. And yes this does mean I got my Neumok’s for $174
Whoa… $70? Gotta disagree. They’re not a true dress shoe (the sole knocks them out of that category) and they’re supposed to have that weathered and worn look.
Haven’t seen a pair since the fall: https://dappered.com/2011/09/the-splurge-sebagos-brattle-wingtip-in-dark-brown/ so maybe they changed production? They were starting to make them in China then. Otherwise, I think the low $100s is great as long as the leather is as pliable and non-plastic like as the pair I took a look at.
I’ve gotta agree with Joe on this one. I own the Brattle and think they’re priced very fairly. The leather feels great and they wear the “weather and worn” look unapologetically. One of my favorite pair of shoes.
Joe and Todd are spot on. The brattle is a great shoe at a very reasonable price. I picked up a pair in the winter and they are fantastic. Have had no issues with scuffing and the leather has a quality feel to it.
I have the Earthkeepers and they are nasty Uin a good way)
now i just need to master that rolled up jeans with boots look. walking always ruins it!
Looking for a summery shoe to go with the light gray linen/ramie INC suit I just picked up at Macy’s for an August wedding… any suggestions, Joe? Would those J&M’s work??
Neumocks, $200!
Very nice finds.
Does anyone know if the Brattle runs big or small? I’m right between a 7 and a 7.5, and usually have to decide based on whether the shoe runs big or small.
man..neumok for $200..but on the 5 last 🙁 Does anyone know if the unlined make them more “flexible” than the PA. I’d take a 9.5E in PA and wondering if 9.5D would work? What would be the most versatile colors primarily with jeans and chinos? TIA
I’d go with the 7. I sit between 9 and 9.5 and got mine in the 9. Fits damn near perfect.
You can pick up that Sebago Tremont in Dark Brown for $84 (certain sizes) over at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Sebago-Mens-Tremont-Boot-Black/dp/B003I65BFW/ref=sr_1_1?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1337201365&sr=1-1
I bought the AE Vernon’s back in November and I love them. They are built on a pointier/lower-toed last than the Strands and the almost-whole-cut combined with a light brown color gives them great subtle variations in tone. They look excellent with all browns, blues and grays.
Any idea if they come in wide sizes?
Can you post some pics of the Sebago Brattles with jeans??
Too many Neumok colors to choose from! Can’t decide. Red or Suede?
The Neumoks are very flexible. No break-in needed.
Picked up the Dark Brown Brattle’s. Arrive tomorrow!