Sales that deserve some attention heading into the weekend, or sometimes, a bit earlier. Might not be some massive once a year event, but still worth a look. Those are what make up these handfuls. Expect these things when necessary. Five of the better sales, one for each finger, are below. Included are a few picks worth pointing out.
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Shoe Metro: 50% off Select Allen Edmonds w/ ALLEN50
The Picks: McTavish – $147.50 ($295), Tan Neumok – $125.00 ($249.99), Larchmont – $162.50 ($325)
The star of this particular handful. HALF off? This almost seems like some sort of mistake. The selection isn’t vast, but there’s some decent models there. Anyone have any experience with this retailer? Big thanks to Kishore and Jerry for sending in the style tips. No word when this code expires. (Here’s to hoping it doesn’t too soon?)
UPDATE: Looks like the code doesn’t work on every Allen Edmonds model that ShoeMetro carries. Code was tested out on the three above, and it seemed to be working fine? That might change though. Again, this seems wonky.
L.L. Bean / L.L. Bean Signature: Winter Sale + Extra 15% off w/ JAN15
The Picks: Brushed Lambswool Striped Crew – $42.49 ($89), Classic Suede Chukkas – $63.74 ($89) , Searsport Flannel Blazer and Pant – $177.64 ($320) full review here. Warning: Sleeves run long.
An extra 15% off is paltry at say, a GAP inc brand, but at the notoriously code-stingy L.L. Bean and L.L. Bean Signature… that’s a nice number. And as always with L.L. Bean, it ships free. Many thanks to redbeardedmike for sending in the style tip.
J. Crew: More Sale Items Added, Extra 30% off w/ STYLEFIND
The Picks: Chippewa Homestead Boots – $174.99 ($268), Lambswool “Sweatshirt” – $34.99 ($69.50), Cashmere Turtleneck – $90.99 ($245),
It’s winter clearance time at J. Crew, and they’ve dumped a few more worthwhile options in their sale section. Unlike J. Crew Factory, the code STYLEFIND seems to apply even to sale items that aren’t final sale.
Cole Haan: End of Season Sale Event
The Picks: Air Colton Casual Wingtip – $104 ($198), Air Blythe Boot – $119.95 ($198), Navy Duffel – $119.95 ($398)
Interesting wingtips, basic boots, and an actually good-sized duffel bag (2400 cubic inches). Note that the Air Blythe does sell through Nordstrom for $10 more, but it ships and returns free.
Huckberry: FormFunctionForm 15% Off Sale
The Pick: Architect’s Wallet – $84.98 ($100)
Awesome. The architect’s wallet at a discount. Adds a little balance to Huckberry’s sales for the week, being that this FFF sale launched on the same day that you could buy a wooden neck or bow tie (and thanks for all of the WTF? emails about those ties from many of you fellas).
Also worth a mention: Club Monaco is offering 30% off already reduced items with the code DREAM30, which drops their Stanley Cotton Topcoat in Khaki to $139.30 (sizes Medium and up available at post time). Banana Republic continues to do 30% off w/ BRSAVE30 (regular suiting & sportcoats seem to be up for the discount). Bloomingdale’s has an extra 15% off most sale items w/ 5DAYSALE… selection is pretty paltry though. Bonobos is running that extra 30% off sale items code JACKFROST30 through Monday.
Looks like the Allen50 code only works for certain AE shoes at Shoe Metro. It works on the Kenwood, but not the Pueblo or Madison, for example.
Ok, I hate being that guy, but I’m really torn here. I’ve been dying to get my hands on a pair of the AE McTavish, but those Air Blythe boots are calling out to me as well and I’ve only got enough funding this week to barely justify one pair of shoes. Opinions?
FINALLY was able to snag the british millerain field coat at JCREW For 30% off and free shipping in Medium. Been watching that guy for a few months and it got snatched out from under my on Tuesday.
I also have those Air Colton grey suede wingtips and i love them! Very comfortable.
Jcrew Factory seems to be running a 40% off Final Sale with code moreplease
I think you have to stick with the McTacvish. I have about 4 years of Cole Haan stuff; my boots from way back are holding up well, but everything I’ve purchased since then has gone slowly downhill quality wise. A friend who was a long time manager there agrees with me on that.
Indeed. I found only a handful of models that are eligible. It’s worth noting that Allen Edmonds is running their own clearance, with 30-50% select models. Decent selection.
Can anyone comment on the AE Westbrook boat shoes? I’ve never seen in person and online reviews are a bit mixed.
Updated above. Tested that code out on a few models (the three shown) and it seemed to have been working then. Stinks that it doesn’t work on all of them.
Shame they don’t have the mctavish in brown. Been looking for it
Really like the Architect’s wallet, but have a question about “front pocket” wallets: I’ve usually got a phone in one front pocket and keys in the other, so the wallet has to go to a back pocket by necessity. I assume (realizing the risk there) that this is the setup for most guys. Am I missing the magic organizational trick to take advantage of front pocket wallets?
The magic is called “a jacket”. 😉
Mctavish for sure. I’ve resolved to only stick with high quality shoes that will last me nigh unto forever (as far as shoes go)- even if I have to pay a bit more initially.
Does anyone know if the FFF stuff ship from FFF or direct from Huckberry? The reason I ask is that Shawn at FFF offered to make me an extra long watch strap and I don’t think it would work to buy from HB if it ships direct.
Phone always gets its own pocket to prevent scratching and minimize egress time. Keys and wallet share a pocket. They also add up to be about the size of my phone so it evens out.
Appreciate the tip on the J. Crew cashmere t-neck! I’d been hankering for a navy turtleneck of late and then saw this. Cashmere, no less, for 90 bucks? Yeah! I combined it with the J. Crew rollneck in heather indigo for a mere additional 28 bucks and got free shipping.
Looks like the Neumoks are gone.
Really like the Chippewa’s and just picked up a similar pair. It should be noted, though, that Chip’s are under $150 on amazon and you can get another 20% off if you sign up for amazon’s shoe email program. Scored a pair of 8″ boots for around $117. Crazy for handcrafted in the USA boots. Hope the quality is there.