The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts Friday 7/19
Nordstrom holds three major sale events every year: The Half Yearly Sales in December and June, and the upcoming Anniversary Sale which launches on July 19th. Is the Anniversary Sale “better” than the half yearly sales? Maybe… but it’s certainly different.
The Half-Yearly Sales are basically mid-season clearance events. The Anniversary Sale is the opposite. Instead of sale prices on items that have been on the shelves for a bit, The Anniversary Sale marks down new, often just-in goods for the fall. And the discounts are pretty serious. The catch is, you’ll probably have to wait a few months before you really start wearing a lot of these things. This sale will make you look forward to fall even more than most of us already are.
A preview catalog has been released with just some of the items that’ll be available at reduced prices during the Anniversary Sale. Sale prices shown won’t go into effect until Friday 7/19. Here’s a top 10 to keep an eye on…
#10. Herschel Supply Dot Duffel – $49.90 ($80)
And the dot trend has officially jumped to luggage. This is Herschel’s duffel with the shoe compartment in the base. According to Maxton Men, these run 11x23x10.5. Over 2600 cubic inches, so a nice size for a quick getaway.
#9. 1901 Casey Longwing – $64.90 ($99.90)
From the Nordstrom house brand 1901. Currently only made in tan, but this blueish-grey version looks terrific. Decent construction for a hundred dollar shoe. Leather isn’t the most supple by any stretch, but it feels tough enough.
#8. Alternative Eco Pocket Henley – $27.90 ($42)
Tri-blend means it should be super soft. 3/4 sleeves. Three button henley placket and a chest pocket. Like an early fall weekend version of a basic pocket tee. Nice lines with the raglan sleeves. Liking the blue sleeve / reddish orange placket option.
#7. Red Wing Moc Toe Boot – $159.90 ($250)
Made in the USA and about as inexpensive as a new Red Wing (that’s not at an outlet as a 2nd) is going to get. Beastly and casual. Goodyear welted.
#6. Bonobos Washed Chinos – $65.90 ($88)
A nice discount for the Bonobos flagship pant. Ships and returns free of course. No word yet on how many colors they’ll have available for the Anniversary Sale discount.
#5. Allen Edmonds Walnut Dalton – $259.90 ($395)
Still expensive, but $135 off the Dalton is nothing to sneeze at.
#4. Calibrate Trim Fit Non-Iron Dress Shirt in Gingham – $38.90 ($59.50)
One of the best bang for the buck shirts out there. Great quality. Non-iron finish could be a little softer, but it’s not scratchy. Terrific collar. How to wear it over here. Was also on sale for this price during the half-yearly sale, but unlike that clearance, sizes should be fully stocked this time around.
#3. For Her: Vince Camuto Colorblock V-Neck Sheath Dress $105.90 ($159)
Hot. Fire.
#2. Allen Edmonds Neumok – $169.90 ($260)
A complete splurge for a casual shoe that can be dressed up a touch… but they’re something. Full review over here. Available in brown or blue. Really nice price.
#1. Red Wing Beckman Boot – $199.90 ($390)
Good. Lord. Yep. C’mon Fall. Hurry up and get here. Made in the USA. And this proves why the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale might be the most droolable sale of the year.
You can browse the catalog here. Men’s starts on page 78. Thoughts on the top 10? Remember, the catalog is just a teaser, and prices on these and other items won’t drop until July 19. Prices then go back up to full retail on August 5th. Many thanks to reader Ritesh P. for passing along the catalog.
Those Daltons look amazing. My funds are low, perhaps I’ll sell blood.
Any ideas if the color variations are the same prices as above? (In particular the Red Wing Moc Toe 😀 )
The Beckman looks amazing. You can’t go wrong with Red Wings.
And the Beckman is now unavailable as of 12:04pm CST – 7/9/2013…
One word for the Beckman Boot: DAAAAAAAAAMMMMNNNNNNN!
I did that once in college to fund a date.
CURSES!!!
Those longwings have potential. I already have a pair of Veblens, but if I didn’t…
Actually, I think they aren’t available only because the sale hasn’t officially started yet….
I guess they aren’t available because the sale hasn’t started yet?
Does anyone know if they are going to have Wolverine 1000 mile boots on sale? I will take them over beckmans in a heartbeat.
Prays that the RW moc toes come in a different color
Some really excellent shoe picks. Nice work. Cool Henley, too!
However, that Herschel looks like a diaper bag my wife would buy.
Can anyone comment on the quality of the ALDO brownlie wingtip shoes? Are they worth the $70?
I agree. Those grey-blue longwings look pretty sweet. I DON’T need more shoes, but those looks incredibly tempting. You do get what you pay for, however. I’ve never been particularly impressed by the 1901 construction.
I agree here too! If you can get a pair of Red Wing boots under $200 GET THEM. You will never be sorry. This from a guy who owns three pair: Iron Ranger boots in black and brown and 2595 Chukka. I get compliments whenever I wear them and they will last forever.
Not imo and I use to br a hard core aldo person. After realizing the quality is complete crap for the price they sell at, I abandoned ship. Maybe for 20-30 but not 70. Would take anything over aldo like the 1901.
God, I hope more Allen Edmonds come on sale.
Kinda happy I held tight and didn’t buy much at the semi-yearly sale.
Im counting on you guys for a good dress shoe when this starts – also cute little catalog thing they have there
Yup. I was gonna say, “the dot trend has officially jumped to luggage” for women.
Don’t panic… a lot of these items aren’t for sale yet, even at full price. So they’ll probably become available once the sale begins.
There ya go. Get her a new diaper bag!
How does the Beckman compared to Wolverine 1000 mile? Which one is sleeker and less bulky?
In that case, while I have your attention. What do you guys think of these? http://www.amazon.com/Johnston-Murphy-Tyndall-Wing-Oxford/dp/B0075H8XHS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1373390951&sr=8-1&keywords=Johnston+%26+Murphy+Men%27s+Tyndall+Wing+Tip+Oxford
I’m basically looking for my first brown shoe, and I want to be able to wear it casually as well as occasionally with a navy suit (and I would rather not pay over 100, I’m a college student).
In that case, while I have your attention. What do you guys think of these?http://www.amazon.com/Johnston…
I’m basically looking for my first brown shoe, and I want to be able to wear it casually as well as occasionally with a navy suit (and I would rather not pay over 100, I’m a college student).
Do you know if the Wolverine is more or less sleek/bulky compared to the Beckman?
Wow those beckmans… henley looks good, but 3/4 sleeve is a dealbreaker for me. just never feels right.
Am I the only one who has a hard time picturing a man carrying that duffel?
yes love the beckman, been waiting for the 1000milers to go on sale but this will more than do!
Yep.
K.
I have three pairs of J&Ms and I’ve been pretty happy with them. They take a good beating since I wear them regularly walking around NYC. Decent shoe or the money.
What if it’s filled with human heads?
Hm… in that scenario, I see a clown carrying it. Like, the creepy kind from IT. Then again, clowns seem to usually be men, so I’ll give you that.
(Also, my wife wants it as a diaper bag, FWIW.)
Easy there, Dexter.
Good to hear! Yeah with the amazon code they come to just under a hundred dollars, but I might wait to see the full anniversary sale before I pull the trigger.
Don’t see a price tag on “Her” – plz provide.
Forget about aldo….
Definitely “yes!” on the Beckmans – those are great looking boots, and that’s a great price. I believe they retail for $330, not $390 though. There’s also a good review on StyleForum comparing these to the 1000 Mile and the Oak Street Trench Boot (another boot I lust over):
http://www.styleforum.net/t/296752/oak-street-bootmakers-official-affiliate-thread/735
I have 1000 Mile and Beckman. 1000 mile is definitely a sleeker (and true to size boot) but the construction on the Beckman is probably a little better. The Beckman is a tank for sure – be sure to size at least a half size down, for real – unless you plan on wearing an insert and really thick wool socks.
allen edmonds stores and maybe online too will price match nordstrom sale, even if you bring them the prices listed today.
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1000 mile is a tad bit slicker, and the 1000 mile has a leather sole, while the Beckman has a leather sole w/ commando treads on top.
I own both, and generally prefer the RWs.
Ah, I’m a little confused now because through all of the forums that I have looked at, the general consensus was that the Beckman was narrower, so therefore sleeker looking?
I broke down a few months back and purchased the Oak Street TB. They. Are. Awesome. Only issue I find is that the leather insole is really slick and your foot can slide around, but I’m hoping that just breaks in eventually.
The darker color and commando sole might make the beckmans a better winter boot, though. At that price I am very tempted.
agreed. rather have a full sleeve that I can push up my forearm if I feel like.
yeah, starts on July 19. pretty sure you can go to the store and have them hold stuff and pick it up when the sale starts for the sale price.
Hmmm…I think you *may* have read those threads wrong. There’s really no question that the Beckman is a lower profiled boot. The toe is more upturned/”bulbous” and the sole is a bit bigger, as well.
The footbed itself is a tiny bit narrow for some people, although my fit are a tad bit wider than average (yet not enough to necessitate buying shoes in larger widths), and they fit a-okay.
If you look through the other comments on this thread, you’ll see that others have come to the same conclusion.
Hope that helps!
http://www.styleforum.net/t/296752/oak-street-bootmakers-official-affiliate-thread/735
If you look at the picture here, especially the top down view, the Beckman is narrower and therefore sleeker looking? Maybe I’m using the wrong word to describe this but I really hate wide looking shoes when I look down at my feet. Which is unfortunate because from pictures, I like the look of the 1000 mile better as well but they aren’t on sale this time 🙁
Also, Wolverine’s leather sole is more attractive than RW’s commando…
Is it really DEFINITELY sleeker or just barely sleeker because it doesn’t have that rugged looking RW commando sole? I am trying to decide between the two. Really dislike wide looking shoes when look down at my feet…
It’s funny, I was just reading that same thread. In my experience, and in pretty much everything that I’ve read (outside of that one comment on that thread), the 1000miles are just sleeker/lower-profile. In the 1000 miles, the toe isn’t as large, the instep seems to come in a bit more, and the amount of sole sticking out from the side is smaller.
Here’s a few crappy phone pictures I took for you: http://imgur.com/a/lD99C. The cap-toe is the 1000mile, and is actually a 9.5 vs the Beckman that’s a 9. The Beckman is still undoubtedly a bigger boot.
As far as leather sole vs commando, I don’t disagree…but I live in New England (i.e. crappy weather) and tend to lead an active lifestyle, so a leather sole just isn’t as versatile for me. That said, I really like the commando sole, as it looks pretty close to a leather sole from the side, yet it has enough tread to make it work in nasty weather without looking like a giant lugged hiking boot.
Go with the 1000 mile. They’re definitely sleeker and not by a little – the sole is for sure more low profile – the Red Wings have a far more rugged feel and if you don’t like wide looking shoes then 1000 mile is well, still pretty damn wide but the overall size is less.
Thanks a lot! Let the waiting time starts all over again…
Aaahh, thank you so much! I have pretty much made up my mind now. Sucks that I have to keep waiting for a sale for the 1000 mile.
Should I size down half or go with my dress shoe size? A 10 in AE Park Avenue fits me perfectly… I do plan on wearing thicker cotton socks with it. I had to size down half a size when I tried on RW shoes at our local store…
I think opinions on sizing for 1000 miles really differ. All I can tell you is what I wear:
9 in AE strand, park ave, etc.
9 in RW Beckman
8.5 in RW Iron Ranger
8.5 in CDB (although never owned any, just tried them on)
9.5 in Wolverine 1000 mile (in retrospect, I think I probably should’ve gone with the 9)
If you want to see what size is right for you, I’d just go to a Nordstrom’s or Niemann Marcus and have them order a couple pairs for you (can be shipped straight to your house). Then you can see for yourself, and either you’ll be so excited about the boot that you’ll forego waiting for a sale…or you’ll be ready with sizing info once that sale does drop. That said, given we’re getting closer to boot season again, I have a feeling that boot sales will be fewer and fewer.
Either way, good luck!
Maybe I’ll just pull the trigger on one of those 2nds at STP. Not sure if it’ll be worth it though…
I just emailed them and asked. They said they don’t price match, period.
Bummer, I know.
I solicited a Nordstrom card just to get the Dalton boots!
If you need them ASAP, go for the JM. If you can wait and be patient and save up a little each week/month you can buy some AEs that will last much longer.
What is on page 60-61 of the online catalogue? The pages were stuck together…
2 fantastic boot deals come to light the day after I pulled the trigger on a new pair. (Chippewa engineers, so in another league of course, but still, budget and all)
My enthusiasm for the Beckman has waned a little but that’s an incredible price.
The sale began on the 10th for cardholders. Holds are not allowed but purchases are. The sale opens to the general public on the 19th.
I’m in on the Daltons. Should be here next week.
I found a thread with some instructions on how to access the sale early WITHOUT A CARD at:
http://slickdeals.net/f/6146494-Nordstrom-Anniversary-Sale-NOW-Access-Without-Nordstrom-Card-Workaround?p=60633670
In case this thread gets deleted here are the steps:
Below are instructions on how to access the sale without a card:
Go to: http://shop.nordstrom.com/
Click on Start Now
Create a nordstrom.com account (if you already have one you want to go
the “enter info” part for nordstrom card info). Enter all information on
the first page (First Name, Email, Confirm Email, etc)
Click on “Create an Account” and it should take you to the “Enter Info” Page.
Enter 4643 as the last 4 digits of card
Enter nordhouse as the last name
Enter 80111 as the zip code
–All credit goes to original poster, “teammoney” I’m just sharing
I have the beckmans and they are worth it, even at full price. $130 off is craziness. There’s all kinds of debate on how to size them. I went a half size down from what I wear in AE’s and it works, even though it felt a little narrow at first. But this is after ordering two different sizes and wearing them both around the house for a few days, much to my wife’s amusement and then annoyance. God bless Zappos and their return policy.
So I bought the Beckman’s and did in-store pick up. Ended up returning them before I left the store. Call me crazy, but I just wasn’t crazy about em. I ended up getting a pair of Clarks Originals desert boot though (not on Anniversary sale unfortunately).