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Silhouette

2014-06-02T20:36:49Z

Hip$ster: edited image so both boots were sitting at the same height for better comparison

The term silhouette refers to the outline of an object. In fashion, it is used to discuss how clothing affects the perceived shape of a person. Silhouettes can range from deathly slim to relaxed and baggy.
== Advice ==
No silhouette is inherently better or worse, but you should always be aware of what you are trying to achieve. Wanting a thin silhouette isn't an excuse for wearing clothes as tight as possible, and wanting a loose silhouette doesn't mean you should look like a slob and wear XL tees.

== Examples ==
[[File:DROPVSNORMALCROTCHsweatpants.png|right|thumb|200px|Difference between drop-crotch and normal-crotch sweatpants.]]
'''Dropcrotch vs Normal Crotch'''
The image on the right shows the difference between the silhouettes of dropcrotch and normal sweatpants.
 
'''Small vs Large Toeboxes'''
The image on the left shows the difference between large and small toeboxes. [[Red Wing]] Mocs are notorious for their large toeboxes, which tend to cause shoes to be called "[[Red Wing Shoes#Clown Shoes?|clown shoes]]", because of the large toeboxes of clown shoes. The image below demonstates the difference between small and large toeboxes.
[[File:Toeboxes.png|left|thumb|300px|Difference between small and large toeboxes.]]
[[File:Silhouettefixed.png|left|thumb|300px|A more accurate comparison image. Both pictures are from the same website and taken from the same angle.]]
 

== External Links ==
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silhouette#Fashion_and_fitness 
http://www.fashion-era.com/C20th_costume_history/1940s-silhouettes-dresses-1940-1949.htm

File:Silhouettefixed.png

2014-06-02T20:36:01Z

Hip$ster: Toebox comparison.

Toebox comparison.

Silhouette

2014-06-02T20:34:33Z

Hip$ster: Edited for fairness. Previous toebox comparison picture exaggerated proportion differences by showing two images from significantly different angles.

The term silhouette refers to the outline of an object. In fashion, it is used to discuss how clothing affects the perceived shape of a person. Silhouettes can range from deathly slim to relaxed and baggy.
== Advice ==
No silhouette is inherently better or worse, but you should always be aware of what you are trying to achieve. Wanting a thin silhouette isn't an excuse for wearing clothes as tight as possible, and wanting a loose silhouette doesn't mean you should look like a slob and wear XL tees.

== Examples ==
[[File:DROPVSNORMALCROTCHsweatpants.png|right|thumb|200px|Difference between drop-crotch and normal-crotch sweatpants.]]
'''Dropcrotch vs Normal Crotch'''
The image on the right shows the difference between the silhouettes of dropcrotch and normal sweatpants.
 
'''Small vs Large Toeboxes'''
The image on the left shows the difference between large and small toeboxes. [[Red Wing]] Mocs are notorious for their large toeboxes, which tend to cause shoes to be called "[[Red Wing Shoes#Clown Shoes?|clown shoes]]", because of the large toeboxes of clown shoes. The image below demonstates the difference between small and large toeboxes.
[[File:Toeboxes.png|left|thumb|300px|Difference between small and large toeboxes.]]
[[File:Silhouette.png|left|thumb|300px|A more accurate comparison image. Both pictures are from the same website and taken from the same angle.]]
 

== External Links ==
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silhouette#Fashion_and_fitness 
http://www.fashion-era.com/C20th_costume_history/1940s-silhouettes-dresses-1940-1949.htm

File:Silhouette.png

2014-06-02T20:32:12Z

Hip$ster: A more accurate toebox comparison between Red Wing and a Marsell boot.

A more accurate toebox comparison between Red Wing and a Marsell boot.

Why You Should Never Buy Cheap Shoes

2014-01-17T23:10:02Z

Hip$ster: Deleted something no longer relevant. This site gets modified so seldom that I'm not sure what the point of it is anymore

This page is about only men's shoes.

This page is under construction. For now, please just don't do it. Check back later and this page will be full of convincing stuff.

== How cheap is "cheap"? ==
There isn't an absolute value, because cheap is relative to what you're looking for in a shoe. As an example of that, a good boat shoe is not as expensive as a good brogue, generally. Moreover, not every brand above any value I could set would necessarily be a great value, or even an acceptable shoe. But generally speaking you should never spend less than $100 on a pair of shoes. There may be rare exceptions to this, but in some styles there certainly aren't. A pair of oxford shoes should generally be much more than that. This is the most asinine thing I've ever read. Kill yourself. <- look at this poorfag, lel

== Why do shoes matter? ==
[[Why Shoes Matter]]

== Durability ==
For some styles of shoes, the more expensive shoes are going to last longer. If you are debating inexpensive boots against [[Red Wing]] boots, the latter could quite possibly turn out to be a better financial choice by lasting much longer due to better construction. This is also very true in oxford shoes, where full grain leather will last a lot longer than most shoes made with corrected grain, and a good welt will give the shoes a longer lifespan.

== Styling ==

=== Low-end Sneakers: an exception? ===
For some people, certain inexpensive canvas and leather sneakers may be appropriate. Buyers should be careful when choosing a pair and play it relatively safe with colors and materials, depending on age.

While these brands are considered okay by many, the durability of their shoes is generally not very good, though some people prefer the appearance of a torn and weathered canvas sneaker.

There are some people who do not think any of these are acceptable choices of shoes. Keep in mind that, especially at a lower price point, it's hard to please everybody.

=== Converse ===
[[Converse]] is an American sneaker company that formerly made its shoes in the United States but moved its production overseas in the early 2000s to reduce costs and avoid bankruptcy. Their iconic canvas sneakers are instantly recognizable for most normal people. While these will not help you stand out, they may help you pass inspection.

John Varvatos Converse is slightly more expensive than standard converse and comes in a variety of more distressed-looking styles. Some people argue that these look better.

Comme Des Garscon PLAY Converse run aroud $110 US and are frequently disscused on many fashion fourms, these would be seen as acceptable to most aswell

=== Vans ===
[[Vans]], like Converse, has its roots in US production, but cut costs by moving production elsewhere in the late nineties. Their shoes are frequently associated with skater culture. Opinions about Vans are mixed. Some maintain that it is a good basic sneaker, and some dismiss it entirely as bro-tier.

Vans has a few different lines of shoes of varying quality and price.

"If u really tight, then u gotta get Vans." - Lil B, 2005

=== External Links ===
http://www.articlesofworth.com/2012/12/how-to-buy-a-pair-of-ass-kicking-boots-part-one/

Yuketen

2014-01-17T23:06:59Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Yuketen-2012-fall-maine-guide-boots-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen Maine Guide boot for FW 2012.]]
Yuketen is an American shoe brand founded by Yuki Matsuda of Meg Company (with early help from [[Quoddy]]) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes|handsewn]] leather shoes. The brand capitalizes on the large demand for American "heritage" styles in Japan. Their shoes are made similarly to other handsewn brands, but usually with more non-traditional styling. Yuketen does not manufacture all of their shoes themselves; their Johnson shoes and boots are made by [[Dayton]] and it is not clear how many of their shoes are made by other American manufacturers.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Barena-Haversack-Yuketen-Spring-Summer-2012-Pitti-Uomo-Preview-6.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen boat shoes in a variety of colors for SS2012.]]
Stylistically, Yuketen differs from its competitors by its use of less traditional construction and materials. While Yuketen shoes can be traditional in some respects, they usually have one or more unorthodox features. They make use of unusual prints and leathers, colorblocking, mismatched pairs, and other stylistic oddities.

The leather quality is typical compared to other handsewn shoe brands. The overall feel/construction is exceptional.

The most iconic Yuketen shoe is the Maine Guide boot, for which there are many varieties.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Yuketen's bluchers, boat shoes, and oxford mocs run true-to-size. The Maine Guide boots run large; sizing down a half size should be enough for most people. The Johnson line, made by Dayton, is similar to the sizing of the Alden trubalance last (a full size large), though narrower through the instep.

=== Price ===
Yuketen is considerably more expensive than similar handsewn manufacturers. However, Yuketen's products often undergo considerable price reduction in seasonal sales. The Yuketen Maine Guide boot, which normally retails for $550 and upward, generally goes down as low as $250 in sales. So while the brand may not be affordable for many people at MSRP, there are still opportunities to buy Yuketen at a lower price. This editor owns and loves three pairs of Yuketen shoes, all of which were bought well below their original prices.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Yuketen is not unpopular on /fa/ but it's not one of the more popular shoe brands, either. Generally it does not draw criticism and some posters are vocal fans.

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'''hip$ster'''
this is my favourite shoe brand. I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

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== Related Pages ==
*[[Quoddy]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.yuketen.com Official Website] - Has a page linking to stockists.

Handsewn shoes

2014-01-17T23:04:12Z

Hip$ster: Updated some info to reflect my own improved knowledge of handsewn shoes.

[[File:Tumblr_mcjmlsLFir1qat6doo1_1280.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A handsewn made by the American company Yuketen.]]
[[File:8001-06.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Rancourt & Co. tassel loafer which is also a handsewn.]]
'''Handsewn''' is a word used to denote a variety of moccasin shoes that are sewn by hand, and which are a typically American combination of European and Native American styles. Maine has a relatively large handsewn shoe industry.

Handsewn shoes are made of leather or suede (or, in the case of some really terrible designs, denim) and feature moccasin stitching.

A few r/goodyearwelt posters did some investigation to answer the question of "who makes what" in the US shoe scene. Their conclusion was that "the Maine handsewing industry in particular is a giant incestuous cesspool of contracts and collaborations and more." That thread can be found [http://www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/1uw3qs/american_handsewns_who_makes_them_and_where/ here].

== Notable Manufacturers ==
Notable brands that offer handsewn shoes include:

*[[Rancourt & Co.]]
*[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
*[[Yuketen]]
*[[Quoddy]]
*[[New England Outerwear]]
*[[Russell Moccasin]]
*[[Eastland Made in Maine]]

Quoddy

2014-01-17T22:56:01Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:332426_mrp_fr_xl.jpg|200px|thumb|right|White suede Quoddy bluchers for Mr Porter.]]
Quoddy is an American shoe manufacturer that makes all of their [[handsewn shoes]] in Maine. They are named after an older brand that made shoes in the US around the 60s, 70s and 80s. That company went out of business; a new company took up the name in the mid-2000s and began making similar shoes to what the original Quoddy made.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Quoddy-maliseet-brown-crepe.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Brown maliseet oxfords with a crepe sole for Très Bien.]]
Quoddy shoes are typical quality for their price range and style, which is to say pretty good; made in the USA "handsewns" are generally comfortable and durable shoes compared to other styles in the same price range. They typically use Horween leather, which is standard. Quoddy lines many of their shoes with deerskin, which some consider less comfortable than unlined.

Quoddy is a manufacturer; their website has a very limited (and some might say unattractive) array of options, but they make shoes in a variety of styles for stores like Unionmade, SSENSE, Mr Porter, South Willard, Très Bien, KITH NYC, J. Crew, and others.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]
== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Quoddy shoes run true to size. I am not sure whether their boots run large but running a half size large is typical of handsewn boots.

=== Price ===
Relative to competitors, Quoddy's shoes tend to be slightly less expensive, and frequently go on-sale. [[Gilt]] sometimes has Quoddy shoes in their flash sales.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Quoddy is generally considered comfy and nice by people who like that sort of thing, but most posters don't care for the moccasin style of shoe.

== Related Pages ==
[[Yuketen]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.quoddy.com Official Website] - has a page with a list of stockists.

Yuketen

2014-01-17T22:54:16Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Yuketen-2012-fall-maine-guide-boots-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen Maine Guide boot for FW 2012.]]
Yuketen is an American shoe brand founded by Yuki Matsuda of Meg Company (with early help from [[Quoddy]]) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes|handsewn]] leather shoes. The brand capitalizes on the large demand for American "heritage" styles in Japan. Their shoes are made similarly to other handsewn brands, but usually with more non-traditional styling. Yuketen does not manufacture all of their shoes themselves; their Johnson shoes and boots are made by [[Dayton]] and how many of their shoes are made by other American manufacturers is not clear.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Barena-Haversack-Yuketen-Spring-Summer-2012-Pitti-Uomo-Preview-6.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen boat shoes in a variety of colors for SS2012.]]
Stylistically, Yuketen differs from its competitors by its use of less traditional construction and materials. While some Yuketen shoes are made very traditionally in some respects, they usually have a characteristic that sets them apart. They make use of unorthodox prints and leathers, colorblocking, mismatched pairs, and other stylistic oddities.

The leather quality is typical compared to other handsewn shoe brands. The overall feel/construction is exceptional.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Yuketen's bluchers, boat shoes, and oxford mocs run true-to-size. The Maine Guide boots run large; sizing down a half size should be enough for most people. The Johnson line, made by Dayton, is similar to the sizing of the Alden trubalance last (a full size large), though narrower through the instep.

=== Price ===
Yuketen is considerably more expensive than similar handsewn manufacturers. However, Yuketen's products often undergo considerable price reduction in seasonal sales. The Yuketen Maine Guide boot, which normally retails for $550 and upward, generally goes down as low as $250 in sales. So while the brand may not be affordable for many people at MSRP, there are still opportunities to buy Yuketen at a lower price. This editor owns and loves three pairs of Yuketen shoes, all of which were bought well below their original prices.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Yuketen is not unpopular on /fa/ but it's not one of the more popular shoe brands, either. Generally it does not draw criticism and some posters are vocal fans.

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'''hip$ster'''
this is my favourite shoe brand. I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

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== Related Pages ==
*[[Quoddy]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.yuketen.com Official Website] - Has a page linking to stockists.

Yuketen

2014-01-17T22:52:24Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Yuketen-2012-fall-maine-guide-boots-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen Maine Guide boot for FW 2012.]]
Yuketen is an American shoe brand founded by Yuki Matsuda of Meg Company (with early help from [[Quoddy]]) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes|handsewn]] leather shoes. The brand capitalizes on the large demand for American "heritage" styles in Japan. Their shoes are made similarly to other handsewn brands, but usually with more non-traditional styling. Yuketen does not manufacture all of their shoes themselves; their Johnson shoes and boots are made by [[Dayton]] and how many of their shoes are made by other American manufacturers is not clear.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Barena-Haversack-Yuketen-Spring-Summer-2012-Pitti-Uomo-Preview-6.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen boat shoes in a variety of colors for SS2012.]]
Stylistically, Yuketen differs from its competitors by its use of less traditional construction and materials. While some Yuketen shoes are made very traditionally in some respects, they usually have a characteristic that sets them apart. They make use of unorthodox prints and leathers, colorblocking, mismatched pairs, and other stylistic oddities.

The leather quality is typical compared to other handsewn shoe brands. The overall feel/construction is exceptional.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Yuketen's bluchers, boat shoes, and oxford mocs run true-to-size. The Maine Guide boots run large; sizing down a half size should be enough for most people. Refer to Viberg sizing for the Johnson products, which are made by Viberg (this editor has no experience with that brand and cannot comment; [https://www.google.ca/#safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=viberg+sizing&oq=viberg+sizing&gs_l=hp.3..35i39j0i22i30l3.703.2127.0.2231.13.13.0.0.0.0.155.1493.0j12.12.0...0.0.0..1c.1.12.psy-ab.FV-EBRn_9-E&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47008514,d.aWM&fp=9a341d43af23ebf8&biw=1680&bih=881 do a google search].)

=== Price ===
Yuketen is considerably more expensive than similar handsewn manufacturers. However, Yuketen's products often undergo considerable price reduction in seasonal sales. The Yuketen Maine Guide boot, which normally retails for $550 and upward, generally goes down as low as $250 in sales. So while the brand may not be affordable for many people at MSRP, there are still opportunities to buy Yuketen at a lower price. This editor owns and loves three pairs of Yuketen shoes, all of which were bought well below their original prices.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Yuketen is not unpopular on /fa/ but it's not one of the more popular shoe brands, either. Generally it does not draw criticism and some posters are vocal fans.

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'''hip$ster'''
this is my favourite shoe brand. I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

</div>

== Related Pages ==
*[[Quoddy]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.yuketen.com Official Website] - Has a page linking to stockists.

Yuketen

2014-01-17T22:51:47Z

Hip$ster: Fixing a horrible mistake I made. Sorry, guys!

[[File:Yuketen-2012-fall-maine-guide-boots-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen Maine Guide boot for FW 2012.]]
Yuketen is an American shoe brand founded by Yuki Matsuda of Meg Company (with early help from [[Quoddy]]) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes|handsewn]] leather shoes. The brand capitalizes on the large demand for American "heritage" styles in Japan. Their shoes are made similarly to other handsewn brands, but usually with more non-traditional styling. Yuketen does not manufacture all of their shoes themselves; their Johnson shoes and boots are made by [[Dayton]] and how many of their shoes are made by other American manufacturers is not clear.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Barena-Haversack-Yuketen-Spring-Summer-2012-Pitti-Uomo-Preview-6.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen boat shoes in a variety of colors for SS2012.]]
Stylistically, Yuketen differs from its competitors by its use of less traditional construction and materials. While some Yuketen shoes are made very traditionally in some respect, they usually have a characteristic that sets them apart. They make use of unorthodox prints and leathers, colorblocking, mismatched pairs, and other stylistic oddities.

The leather quality is typical compared to other handsewn shoe brands. The overall feel/construction is exceptional.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Yuketen's bluchers, boat shoes, and oxford mocs run true-to-size. The Maine Guide boots run large; sizing down a half size should be enough for most people. Refer to Viberg sizing for the Johnson products, which are made by Viberg (this editor has no experience with that brand and cannot comment; [https://www.google.ca/#safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=viberg+sizing&oq=viberg+sizing&gs_l=hp.3..35i39j0i22i30l3.703.2127.0.2231.13.13.0.0.0.0.155.1493.0j12.12.0...0.0.0..1c.1.12.psy-ab.FV-EBRn_9-E&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47008514,d.aWM&fp=9a341d43af23ebf8&biw=1680&bih=881 do a google search].)

=== Price ===
Yuketen is considerably more expensive than similar handsewn manufacturers. However, Yuketen's products often undergo considerable price reduction in seasonal sales. The Yuketen Maine Guide boot, which normally retails for $550 and upward, generally goes down as low as $250 in sales. So while the brand may not be affordable for many people at MSRP, there are still opportunities to buy Yuketen at a lower price. This editor owns and loves three pairs of Yuketen shoes, all of which were bought well below their original prices.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Yuketen is not unpopular on /fa/ but it's not one of the more popular shoe brands, either. Generally it does not draw criticism and some posters are vocal fans.

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'''hip$ster'''
this is my favourite shoe brand. I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

</div>

== Related Pages ==
*[[Quoddy]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.yuketen.com Official Website] - Has a page linking to stockists.

User:Hip$ster

2013-08-16T21:44:02Z

Hip$ster:

'''if you have anything to say about any of my contributions or have any questions, feel free to post them on my discussion page.''' I contribute partially to advertise brands I like, partially to help newcomers, and partially for recognition. so if you have anything nice to say, don't hesitate. and if you have anything nasty to say, you can say that, too

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I post on /fa/ with the tripcode '''hip$ster !HALO3F/O26'''

I worked a bit on the help section and on the pages for some brands I like; I also added to the shoe article to explain the difference between apron toe and moc toe shoes. And I started a couple of brands pages for brands I'm not so crazy about.

:[[Rancourt & Co.]]
:[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
:[[Red Wing Shoes]]
:[[Eastland Boot Company]]
:[[Quoddy]]
:[[Yuketen]]
:[[Handsewn shoes]]

I edit for style sometimes but not very often

I didn't initially trip: I started tripping on 17/06/13 because some guy started posting dumb stuff under my name in an attempt to make me look bad. I'll admit to caring as much as anybody else about reputation.

User:Hip$ster

2013-08-16T21:42:11Z

Hip$ster:

'''if you have anything to say about any of my contributions or have any questions, feel free to post them on my discussion page.''' I contribute partially to advertise brands I like, partially to help newcomers, and partially for recognition. So if you have anything nice to say, don't hesitate.

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I post on /fa/ with the tripcode '''hip$ster !HALO3F/O26'''

I worked a bit on the help section and on the pages for some brands I like; I also added to the shoe article to explain the difference between apron toe and moc toe shoes. And I started a couple of brands pages for brands I'm not so crazy about.

:[[Rancourt & Co.]]
:[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
:[[Red Wing Shoes]]
:[[Eastland Boot Company]]
:[[Quoddy]]
:[[Yuketen]]
:[[Handsewn shoes]]

I edit for style sometimes but not very often

I didn't initially trip: I started tripping on 17/06/13 because some guy started posting dumb stuff under my name in an attempt to make me look bad. I'll admit to caring as much as anybody else about reputation.

User:Hip$ster

2013-08-16T21:41:50Z

Hip$ster:

'''if you have anything to say about any of my contributions or have any questions, feel free to post them on my discussion page.''' I contribute partially to advertise brands I like, partially to help newcomers, and partially for recognition. So if you have anything nice to say, don't hesitate.

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I post on /fa/ with the tripcode hip$ster !HALO3F/O26

I worked a bit on the help section and on the pages for some brands I like; I also added to the shoe article to explain the difference between apron toe and moc toe shoes. And I started a couple of brands pages for brands I'm not so crazy about.

:[[Rancourt & Co.]]
:[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
:[[Red Wing Shoes]]
:[[Eastland Boot Company]]
:[[Quoddy]]
:[[Yuketen]]
:[[Handsewn shoes]]

I edit for style sometimes but not very often

I didn't initially trip: I started tripping on 17/06/13 because some guy started posting dumb stuff under my name in an attempt to make me look bad. I'll admit to caring as much as anybody else about reputation.

User:Hip$ster

2013-08-16T21:39:56Z

Hip$ster:

'''if you have anything to say about any of my contributions or have any questions, feel free to post them on my discussion page.'''

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I post on /fa/ with the tripcode hip$ster !HALO3F/O26

I worked a bit on the help section and on the pages for some brands I like; I also added to the shoe article to explain the difference between apron toe and moc toe shoes. And I started a couple of brands pages for brands I'm not so crazy about.

:[[Rancourt & Co.]]
:[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
:[[Red Wing Shoes]]
:[[Eastland Boot Company]]
:[[Quoddy]]
:[[Yuketen]]
:[[Handsewn shoes]]

I edit for style sometimes but not very often

I didn't initially trip: I started tripping on 17/06/13 because some guy started posting dumb stuff under my name in an attempt to make me look bad. I'll admit to caring as much as anybody else about reputation.

Shoes

2013-08-15T20:57:49Z

Hip$ster: The brands listed mostly sold casual shoes/boots. Unless the list is modified to include "dress" footwear only, the name of the list should not say that it does.

A pair of dress shoes is essential in any man's wardrobe. While they not seem relevant to your daily wear, eventually you will need a pair--either for work, a wedding, or some other special occasion. If you only own one pair, versatility will be the most important factor. A plain black or brown derby with a rounded toe fits this bill. Thrift stores--often unreliable for much else-- consistently carry dress shoes (some of them very good) for those unwilling to shell out for a new pair. Consider durability and comfort when purchasing, they might last for years.

==General Types and Styles of Dress Shoes==
[[File:1234.jpg|thumb|550px|Distinguishing between an oxford and derby]]
==='''Balmorals and Derbies'''===

The two most common styles of men's dress shoes, the Balmoral and Derby are distinguished by their "lacing type," or how the eyelet tabs are stitched in relation to the vamp. Balmorals (also informally called Oxfords) feature a "closed lacing" style in which the eyelet tabs are stitched underneath the vamp. Derbies (also called Bluchers) feature an "open lacing" style in which the eyelet tabs are stitched on top of the vamp. Simply put, the section that holds the eyelets is "on top" on a Derby and "tucked under" on a Balmoral (see picture for details). In general, Derbies are considered more casual than Balmorals.

Also note that while Balmorals may be called "Oxfords", both Derbies and Balmorals are ''types'' of oxfords. An oxford is simply any form of laced shoe. This is why certain sneakers may be referred to as oxfords, such as Converse's Core Ox and Sperry's Striper CVO (which stands for Circular Vamp Oxford).

===Other Styles===

''Loafers and Boat Shoes''

: Low cut shoes with no or largely nonfunctional laces and typically a moc toe construction. Generally considered more casual than a laced shoe.

''Chukka''

: An ankle length boot with two or three pairs of eyelets. Worn casually, desert boots are a popular style of chukka.

''Bucks''

:Generally any suede derby, these shoes were originally made of Brazilian or Chinese deer skin and worn as sport shoes. May be made with suede or nubuck and may feature a brick red sole. Nubuck will tend to make for a more expensive shoe and has a finer, velvety nap.

''Monk Strap''

: A style of laceless shoe closed with one or two straps and buckles. A monk shoe with two straps may be refered to as a "double monk."

==='''Embellishments'''===
''Brogues''

: Any shoe or boot with broguing--small decorative perforations, often along with serrations along the visible edges (e.g. along the throat line, toe cap, and tongue). A shoe can simultaneously be a balmoral(or derby) and a pair of "brogues". Due to the functional purpose of broguing, brogues were originally considered a casual shoe, but this is no longer true. Brogueing can be found on both casual and formal shoes.

: Additionally, there are different terms for the extent and style of broguing: the popular full brogue (or wingtip), semi-brogue, quarter brogue, as well as the longwing style.
''Cap Toe''

: A shoe with an extra layer of material covering the toe of the shoe. There are different styles of toe caps, but generally when a shoe is refered to as "cap toed" it will be a simple cap like the one shown to the right. A toe cap can be found on any type of shoe from dress shoes, to boots, and even sneakers.

''Moc Toe''
: Short for moccasin toe, a construction wherein visible seams run along the toe box of a shoe. This owes to the simple construction technique where a 'plug' (the top section of the vamp on a loafer) is sewn to the vamp.

''Apron Toe''
: Similar to a moc toe, an apron toe is stitching along the toe of the shoe. However, an apron toe is (or simulates) an apron stitched onto the vamp. This usually looks less rough than a moc toe, and results in a shape closer to a plain toe.

<gallery widths=200px heights=180px>
File:363223_mrp_fr_xl.jpg | An example of oxford shoes with full broguing (aka wingtips).
File:Allenedmonds7_shoes_park-avenue_walnut-cloud_l.jpg | A shoe with a capped toe.
File:Moc toe.jpg | A moc toe shoe.
File:Apron toe.jpg | An apron toe boot.
</gallery>

==Tying & Lacing==
Many dress shoes come from the factory laced in such a way that they look nice, but aren't as easy to put on as we'd like.
Here's a diagram for lacing (which will work as well for sneakers and other shoes) in addition to a very quick and efficient form of tying shoe laces called the Ian Knot.

[[File:LacingMethod.jpg|400px|thumb|center|How to lace a dress shoe. See more lacing styles [http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm here]]]

[[File:Ianknot.gif|300px|thumb|center|The [http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm Ian Knot]. Here's the method on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OazKbYP7Sd0 youtube].]]

==Leather Shoes and Boots (A List of Recommendations)==

==='''Shoes and Boots'''===
: ''Under $200''
*Bass
*[http://www.chippewaboots.com/category/classics Chippewa Classics] (boots)
*Clarks (boots)
*Florsheim
*Johnston & Murphy
*LL Bean (esp. their [http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/49464?page=mens-katahdin-iron-works-engineer-boots&subrnd=0 Katahdin boot])
*[http://www.sebago.com/US/en/Men-BoatShoes-B Sebago boat shoes]
*[http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/subcategory?catId=cat90046DM&subCatId=cat100066DM& Sperry boat shoes]
*Thorogood (boots)
*William Lennon (boots, UK)

: ''$200 & UP''
*Allen Edmonds
*[http://www.eastlandshoe.com/category/mens+shoes/mens+made+in+maine+usa.do Eastland Made In Maine]
*[http://www.florsheim.com/shop/styles/shoes/imperial/page0.html Florsheim Imperial ]
*Grenson
*Loake (UK)
*Meermin
*New England Outerwear Company (boots and loafers)
*Oak Street Bootmakers (boots, boat shoes, and loafers)
*Quoddy (boots, boat shoes, loafers)
*Rancourt
*[http://www.redwingheritage.com/ Red Wing Heritage]
*[http://www.sanders-uk.com/shop Sanders] (UK)
*[http://www.wolverine.com/US/en/ViewAll Wolverine 1000 Mile]
*YMC

: ''$400 & UP''
*Alden (shoes and boots)
*Bally
*Buttero (boots)
*Church's
*Carmina
*Crockett and Jones
*[http://stumptown.danner.com/ Danner ]
*Dayton (esp. [http://www.daytonboots.com/product/service-boot/ Service Boots] )
*Harry's of London
*Mark McNairy
*Paul Smith
*Paul Stuart
*Salvatore Ferragamo
*[http://www.sebago.com/US/en/HandsewninMaine Sebago Made In Maine]
*Yuketen



:''$700 & UP''
*Botega Veneta
*Corthay
*Dolce and Gabbana
*Edward Green
*Gaziano and Girling
*George Esquivel
*Lanvin
*John Lobb
*Maison Martin Margiela
*Prada
*Saint Crispin
*Scarpe Di Bianco
*Thom Browne
*Visvim

==='''Options for Vegans and Ethical Vegetarians'''===

*[http://www.bravegentleman.com/shoes.html Brave Gentleman]

*[http://goodguys.bigcartel.com/good-guys-don-t-wear-leather Good Guys]

*[http://www.noharm.com/ No Harm]

Talk:Shoes

2013-08-15T20:56:10Z

Hip$ster:

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Excuse me? When did Quoddy become a maker of "dress shoes"? When did Danner start making "dress boots"?

Shoes

2013-08-15T20:52:30Z

Hip$ster:

A pair of dress shoes is essential in any man's wardrobe. While they not seem relevant to your daily wear, eventually you will need a pair--either for work, a wedding, or some other special occasion. If you only own one pair, versatility will be the most important factor. A plain black or brown derby with a rounded toe fits this bill. Thrift stores--often unreliable for much else-- consistently carry dress shoes (some of them very good) for those unwilling to shell out for a new pair. Consider durability and comfort when purchasing, they might last for years.

==General Types and Styles of Dress Shoes==
[[File:1234.jpg|thumb|550px|Distinguishing between an oxford and derby]]
==='''Balmorals and Derbies'''===

The two most common styles of men's dress shoes, the Balmoral and Derby are distinguished by their "lacing type," or how the eyelet tabs are stitched in relation to the vamp. Balmorals (also informally called Oxfords) feature a "closed lacing" style in which the eyelet tabs are stitched underneath the vamp. Derbies (also called Bluchers) feature an "open lacing" style in which the eyelet tabs are stitched on top of the vamp. Simply put, the section that holds the eyelets is "on top" on a Derby and "tucked under" on a Balmoral (see picture for details). In general, Derbies are considered more casual than Balmorals.

Also note that while Balmorals may be called "Oxfords", both Derbies and Balmorals are ''types'' of oxfords. An oxford is simply any form of laced shoe. This is why certain sneakers may be referred to as oxfords, such as Converse's Core Ox and Sperry's Striper CVO (which stands for Circular Vamp Oxford).

===Other Styles===

''Loafers and Boat Shoes''

: Low cut shoes with no or largely nonfunctional laces and typically a moc toe construction. Generally considered more casual than a laced shoe.

''Chukka''

: An ankle length boot with two or three pairs of eyelets. Worn casually, desert boots are a popular style of chukka.

''Bucks''

:Generally any suede derby, these shoes were originally made of Brazilian or Chinese deer skin and worn as sport shoes. May be made with suede or nubuck and may feature a brick red sole. Nubuck will tend to make for a more expensive shoe and has a finer, velvety nap.

''Monk Strap''

: A style of laceless shoe closed with one or two straps and buckles. A monk shoe with two straps may be refered to as a "double monk."

==='''Embellishments'''===
''Brogues''

: Any shoe or boot with broguing--small decorative perforations, often along with serrations along the visible edges (e.g. along the throat line, toe cap, and tongue). A shoe can simultaneously be a balmoral(or derby) and a pair of "brogues". Due to the functional purpose of broguing, brogues were originally considered a casual shoe, but this is no longer true. Brogueing can be found on both casual and formal shoes.

: Additionally, there are different terms for the extent and style of broguing: the popular full brogue (or wingtip), semi-brogue, quarter brogue, as well as the longwing style.
''Cap Toe''

: A shoe with an extra layer of material covering the toe of the shoe. There are different styles of toe caps, but generally when a shoe is refered to as "cap toed" it will be a simple cap like the one shown to the right. A toe cap can be found on any type of shoe from dress shoes, to boots, and even sneakers.

''Moc Toe''
: Short for moccasin toe, a construction wherein visible seams run along the toe box of a shoe. This owes to the simple construction technique where a 'plug' (the top section of the vamp on a loafer) is sewn to the vamp.

''Apron Toe''
: Similar to a moc toe, an apron toe is stitching along the toe of the shoe. However, an apron toe is (or simulates) an apron stitched onto the vamp. This usually looks less rough than a moc toe, and results in a shape closer to a plain toe.

<gallery widths=200px heights=180px>
File:363223_mrp_fr_xl.jpg | An example of oxford shoes with full broguing (aka wingtips).
File:Allenedmonds7_shoes_park-avenue_walnut-cloud_l.jpg | A shoe with a capped toe.
File:Moc toe.jpg | A moc toe shoe.
File:Apron toe.jpg | An apron toe boot.
</gallery>

==Tying & Lacing==
Many dress shoes come from the factory laced in such a way that they look nice, but aren't as easy to put on as we'd like.
Here's a diagram for lacing (which will work as well for sneakers and other shoes) in addition to a very quick and efficient form of tying shoe laces called the Ian Knot.

[[File:LacingMethod.jpg|400px|thumb|center|How to lace a dress shoe. See more lacing styles [http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm here]]]

[[File:Ianknot.gif|300px|thumb|center|The [http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm Ian Knot]. Here's the method on [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OazKbYP7Sd0 youtube].]]

==Leather Shoes and Boots (A List of Recommendations)==

==='''Dress Shoes and Boots'''===
: ''Under $200''
*Bass
*[http://www.chippewaboots.com/category/classics Chippewa Classics] (boots)
*Clarks (boots)
*Florsheim
*Johnston & Murphy
*LL Bean (esp. their [http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/49464?page=mens-katahdin-iron-works-engineer-boots&subrnd=0 Katahdin boot])
*[http://www.sebago.com/US/en/Men-BoatShoes-B Sebago boat shoes]
*[http://www.sperrytopsider.com/store/SiteController/sperry/subcategory?catId=cat90046DM&subCatId=cat100066DM& Sperry boat shoes]
*Thorogood (boots)
*William Lennon (boots, UK)

: ''$200 & UP''
*Allen Edmonds
*[http://www.eastlandshoe.com/category/mens+shoes/mens+made+in+maine+usa.do Eastland Made In Maine]
*[http://www.florsheim.com/shop/styles/shoes/imperial/page0.html Florsheim Imperial ]
*Grenson
*Loake (UK)
*Meermin
*New England Outerwear Company (boots and loafers)
*Oak Street Bootmakers (boots, boat shoes, and loafers)
*Quoddy (boots, boat shoes, loafers)
*Rancourt
*[http://www.redwingheritage.com/ Red Wing Heritage]
*[http://www.sanders-uk.com/shop Sanders] (UK)
*[http://www.wolverine.com/US/en/ViewAll Wolverine 1000 Mile]
*YMC

: ''$400 & UP''
*Alden (shoes and boots)
*Bally
*Buttero (boots)
*Church's
*Carmina
*Crockett and Jones
*[http://stumptown.danner.com/ Danner ]
*Dayton (esp. [http://www.daytonboots.com/product/service-boot/ Service Boots] )
*Harry's of London
*Mark McNairy
*Paul Smith
*Paul Stuart
*Salvatore Ferragamo
*[http://www.sebago.com/US/en/HandsewninMaine Sebago Made In Maine]
*Yuketen



:''$700 & UP''
*Botega Veneta
*Corthay
*Dolce and Gabbana
*Edward Green
*Gaziano and Girling
*George Esquivel
*Lanvin
*John Lobb
*Maison Martin Margiela
*Prada
*Saint Crispin
*Scarpe Di Bianco
*Thom Browne
*Visvim

==='''Options for Vegans and Ethical Vegetarians'''===

*[http://www.bravegentleman.com/shoes.html Brave Gentleman]

*[http://goodguys.bigcartel.com/good-guys-don-t-wear-leather Good Guys]

*[http://www.noharm.com/ No Harm]

File:Apron toe.jpg

2013-08-15T20:33:41Z

Hip$ster: An apron toe boot, the well-known Alden Indy.

An apron toe boot, the well-known Alden Indy.

File:Moc toe.jpg

2013-08-15T20:32:45Z

Hip$ster: A moc toe shoe from Quoddy.

A moc toe shoe from Quoddy.

Yuketen/Opinion

2013-08-15T20:10:17Z

Hip$ster:

This page is dedicated to in-depth user opinions on [[Yuketen]].

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Add your opinion to this page.]

=== hip$ster ===

this is my favourite shoe brand

I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

edit 15/08/2013: I own four pairs now. I still have good things to say about the brand. I don't know if I'd still call it my favourite, and they are a little bit overrated relative to their american competitors. One of the most important reasons to consider competitors is the customer service side of it: Quoddy, Rancourt, Oak Street Bootmakers, Russell Moccasin, etc. all offer various repair services. Yuketen doesn't say they do (and I would be surprised if they did). The reason is obvious: Yuketen sells mostly to an Asian market. US sales aren't what they're after. Besides that, they have a slightly overblown "legendary quality" reputation and outpace their competitors on the style side of things. So they don't need to offer the same level of support for their product post-production in order to make sales.

As I said, the quality is overrated. It's on par with all the others, although some of their products (like the Maine Guide line of boots) are a little bit more interestingly built (that said, they run a full $100-200 more expensive than the competition). But their basic products, like their chukkas, are virtually identical to their competitor's counterparts (like an unlined Quoddy chukka; I say this having tried both). That said, the pricing comes closer to standard on those products.

I don't know who makes Yuketen's shoes. I haven't been able to find someone who does. I know that Viberg makes their Johnson line, I know they have collaborated with Paraboot for some shoes that are easily identifiable as Paraboot. I don't know who makes their shoes in Mexico, and I don't know who makes their shoes in the US. Yuketen isn't exactly transparent about these things. It always struck me as odd that they never called their Johnson boots "Yuketen X Viberg" or anything to that effect (considering Viberg's fantastic reputation). I suspect the reason is that they wouldn't want to announce who they're working with for every shoe. I also suspect that they make very few of their offerings themselves, if any.

The biggest reason to buy Yuketen is that the sale prices are good. You can say the same thing of Quoddy, but you can't say it of Oak Street Bootmakers. Yuketen keeps a very good stockists page, just keep up with all of them throughout the season and watch for when the price drops. I've bought all four of mine from different retailers during end-of-season sales; the closest to full price I ever paid was 30% off.

Yuketen/Opinion

2013-08-15T20:09:12Z

Hip$ster:

This page is dedicated to in-depth user opinions on [[Yuketen]].

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Add your opinion to this page.]

=== hip$ster ===

this is my favourite shoe brand

I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

edit 15/08/2013: I own four pairs now. I still have good things to say about the brand. I don't know if I'd still call it my favourite, and they are a little bit overrated relative to their american competitors. One of the most important reasons to consider competitors is the customer service side of it: Quoddy, Rancourt, Oak Street Bootmakers, Russell Moccasin, etc. all offer various repair services. Yuketen doesn't say they do (and I would be surprised if they did). The reason is obvious: Yuketen sells mostly to an Asian market. US sales aren't what they're after. Besides that, they have a slightly overblown "legendary quality" reputation and outpace their competitors on the style side of things. So they don't need to offer the same level of support for their product post-production in order to make sales.

As I said, the quality is overrated. It's on par with all the others, although some of their products (like the Maine Guide line of boots) are a little bit more interestingly built (that said, they run a full $100-200 more expensive than the competition). But their basic products, like their chukkas, are virtually identical to their competitor's counterparts (like an unlined Quoddy chukka; I say this having tried both). That said, the pricing comes closer to standard on those products.

I don't know who makes Yuketen's shoes. I haven't been able to find someone who does. I know that Viberg makes their Johnson line, I know they have collaborated with Paraboot for some shoes that are easily identifiable as Paraboot. I don't know who makes their shoes in Mexico, and I don't know who makes their shoes in the US. Yuketen isn't exactly transparent about these things. It always struck me as odd that they never called their Johnson boots "Yuketen X Viberg" or anything to that effect. I suspect the reason is that they wouldn't want to announce who they're working with for every shoe. I also suspect that they make very few of their offerings themselves, if any.

The biggest reason to buy Yuketen is that the sale prices are good. You can say the same thing of Quoddy, but you can't say it of Oak Street Bootmakers. Yuketen keeps a very good stockists page, just keep up with all of them throughout the season and watch for when the price drops. I've bought all four of mine from different retailers during end-of-season sales; the closest to full price I ever paid was 30% off.

Yuketen/Opinion

2013-08-15T20:07:07Z

Hip$ster:

This page is dedicated to in-depth user opinions on [[Yuketen]].

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Add your opinion to this page.]

=== hip$ster ===

this is my favourite shoe brand

I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

edit 15/08/2013: I own four pairs now. I still have good things to say about the brand. I don't know if I'd still call it my favourite, and they are a little bit overrated relative to their american competitors. One of the most important reasons to consider competitors is the customer service side of it: Quoddy, Rancourt, Oak Street Bootmakers, Russell Moccasin, etc. all offer various repair services. Yuketen doesn't say they do (and I would be surprised if they did). The reason is obvious: Yuketen sells mostly to an Asian market. US sales aren't what they're after. Besides that, they have a slightly overblown "legendary quality" reputation and outpace their competitors on the style side of things. So they don't need to offer the same level of support for their product post-production in order to make sales.

As I said, the quality is overrated. It's on par with all the others, and some of their products (like the Maine Guide line of boots) are a little bit more structurally complex. But their basic products, like their chukkas, are virtually identical to their competitor's counterparts (like an unlined Quoddy chukka; I say this having tried both). That said, the pricing comes closer to standard on those products.

I don't know who makes Yuketen's shoes. I haven't been able to find someone who does. I know that Viberg makes their Johnson line, I know they have collaborated with Paraboot for some shoes that are easily identifiable as Paraboot. I don't know who makes their shoes in Mexico, and I don't know who makes their shoes in the US. Yuketen isn't exactly transparent about these things. It always struck me as odd that they never called their Johnson boots "Yuketen X Viberg" or anything to that effect. I suspect the reason is that they wouldn't want to announce who they're working with for every shoe. I also suspect that they make very few of their offerings themselves, if any.

The biggest reason to buy Yuketen is that the sale prices are good. You can say the same thing of Quoddy, but you can't say it of Oak Street Bootmakers. Yuketen keeps a very good stockists page, just keep up with all of them throughout the season and watch for when the price drops. I've bought all four of mine from different retailers during end-of-season sales; the closest to full price I ever paid was 30% off.

Talk:Introduction

2013-08-15T19:52:57Z

Hip$ster:

Whoever edited the style section: Good job.
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This looks like a messy wall of text. Divide it into sections based on what each bit is trying to express, I think. Having random phrases in bold and allcaps looks obnoxious and lame, also. there are other ways to emphasize individual ideas.

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tl;dr - Anon

I really thought that this wiki needed some posting guidelines. Remember, this is a board sticky, not just an info wiki. Added the following to the intro page, though I thought it might do better with it's own page in the navigation bar, for more visibility. Of course this is just my take. Everything is up for discussion. Not everyone will follow these, but I really think that if we go these guidelines out there /fa/ would become a much better place.

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Telling new posters to post in the WAYWT threads is not a good idea. They're getting criticism, which is good. But we're forgetting a few things:

- First, the WAYWT crowd is only one fraction of the board, and the criticism you will receive is not representative of all users. Posting there for criticism will end up pushing your taste in the direction of being similar to the others who post in WAYWT threads.

- Harsh criticism tends to push people new to fashion in the direction of being as safe as possible and being afraid of bold or divisive pieces. Being exposed to negativity early-on can slow the development of their own sense of style.

- Posts in the WAYWT threads reflect on the board. Example: people go to MFA, see bad fits, and then determine that MFA is unfashionable. People will do the same with /fa/ when they see all the newcomers posting basic fits. This can be a deterrent to new posters as well, because they see the WAYWT and then think it's the wrong board to ask for advice.

- Once they're in the thread, and they post their fit, what are they going to do while they wait for responses? They're going to comment on other people's fits. Herding the newcomers into the WAYWT threads could create a low-experience board subculture where people with no knowledge give advice to other people with no knowledge. That is NOT what we want happening.

What we need to encourage for newcomers is to be transparent at all times, and accept that it is always the case that the opinion you start with in fashion will not be the opinion you end with. It's a learning experience for every person who gets into it. Don't make defiant purchases ("they all hate it, but I love it, so fuck them!") and don't give people feedback until you are more qualified to do so.

User:Hip$ster

2013-06-17T22:47:41Z

Hip$ster:

I edit some pages on this wiki.

I worked a bit on the help section and on the pages for some brands I like. I also started a couple of brands pages for brands I'm not so crazy about.

I post on /fa/ under the name hip$ster.

[[Rancourt & Co.]]
[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
[[Red Wing Shoes]]
[[Eastland Boot Company]]
[[Quoddy]]
[[Yuketen]]
[[Handsewn shoes]]

made these ones

started some others like y-3 and rick owens but I'm hoping people who care more will take over and expand them

also I edit for style sometimes but not very often

yeah so that's me

took up a tripcode on 4chan on 17/06/13 because some guy started pretending to be me and posting the dumbest posts he could think up, so now it's hip$ster !HALO3F/O26

Levi's

2013-06-12T17:24:42Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:levis1.jpg|thumb|Levi's logo.]]

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==Branches of Production/Lines==
[[File:lvc1.jpg|thumb|Levi's Vintage Clothing 1950s Crew Sweatshirt]]
Levis produces clothing at different price points to accommodate different consumers. Made & Crafted, Vintage, and some of the higher end Mainline jeans are really the only "properly" good jeans Levi's produces.

'''[http://www.levistrausssignature.com/ Levi's Signature]''': Produced for discount retailers Walmart, in the U.S. and Canada, and Kmart, Shopko, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Hamrick’s and Meijer in the U.S. all priced at under $25; straight line on pocket

'''[http://www.target.com/c/denizen-brand-shop/-/N-5n5qe dENiZEN]''': Exclusively for Target 6 fits, 22 finishes

'''Levi's Made for Outlet''': Carried at outlets and lower end retailers like Kohl's. Quality is generally poor

'''Levi's Mainline''': "Normal" Levi's, carried at Levi's mainline stores and mid level retailers like Macy's. Denim is usually decent, but seaming is sometimes questionable, just like everything at this price range

'''[http://www.levismadeandcrafted.com/ Levi's Made and Crafted]''': Bridge line of sorts, carried at major mainline stores and certain major retailers like Neiman Marcus. Quality is good. [http://levismadeandcrafted.com/shops.html Where to Shop]

'''[http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/ Levi's Vintage Clothing]''': High end reproduction of vintage garments and new garments inspired by vintage pieces. Also repduces specific historical jeans. Very good quality, carried at only a few flagships (Union Square in SF, Beverly Hills, and Times Square) and high end department stores like Barney's, Saks, etc. See [http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/shops.html Where to Shop]. Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWWohIXOCo see their promotional video for Mr Porter.]

==Fit Styles==

====Levi's Mainline and Outlet====

'''Warning''': The pictures on Levi's main site are notorious for misrepresenting how the jeans actually fit. Generally recommended fits include the 511, 510, 514, and 501, and less commonly the 513 and 508. Avoid bootcuts and "relaxed" fits.

'''510''' Skinny Fit - Mid rise (10"). Skinniest fit, slim through seat and thigh, all the way down to ankle. 13.5” leg opening. Only for those with slim legs and thighs.

'''511''' Slim Fit - Low rise (9"), slim through thigh with a slightly tapered leg. 14.5” leg opening. The most commonly recommended cut of Levis.

'''513 '''Slim Straight - Mid rise (10.5"), slim leg. Slimmer than 514 with a higher rise. 15" leg opening.

'''508 ''' Regular Taper (formerly 521) Mid rise (11.5"), slim fit, tapered leg, more room in the seat than the 513, 14"opening. Recommended by /fit/ fags who have THIGHS BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD

'''520 ''' Extreme Taper. ''They seem to have stopped making this fit.''

'''514 '''Straight Fit - Mid Rise (10"), close through the seat and thigh with straight leg, 17” leg opening.

'''517 '''Boot Cut - High rise (11.5"), slim fit, boot cut leg. 18.25” leg opening.

'''501 '''Original; High Rise (11"), straight leg, slimmer through seat and thigh than the 505, 17" leg opening. Also available in unsanforized Shrink-to-Fit versions and high quality vintage replicas from Levi's Vintage Clothing.

'''505 '''Regular Fit - High rise (11"), relaxed seat and thigh, straight leg, 16.5" opening

'''527 '''Slim Boot Cut - Mid rise (10"), regular seat and thigh, bootcut leg. 18.25” leg opening.

'''550 '''Relaxed Fit - High rise (11"), relaxed seat and thigh, slightly tapered leg. 16.5” leg opening.

'''559 '''Relaxed Straight - Mid Rise (10"), relaxed seat and thigh. 18” leg opening.

'''560 '''Comfort Fit - High Rise (11"). Loose overall fit and loose seat and thigh. Tapered leg. 16” leg opening.

'''562 '''Loose Tapered - High Rise (11"), relaxed through the seat and thigh, slightly tapered leg. 16 1/2" leg opening

'''569 '''Loose Straight - High rise, loose seat and thigh. Straight leg. 18.5” leg opening.

''The 510, 511, 514, 501, 505, 559, and 569 are mainline, online, and outlet. 550, 560, and 527 are outlet and online. 508, 513, and 517 are mainline/online only although a handful of the top selling outlets receive them.''

''Courtesy for some of this information goes to Levi's fag who posted on /fa/ a while ago.''

==== Made & Crafted====

'''Needle''': Skinny; narrow jean with a skinny fit, regular rise, skinny leg and a zip fly.

'''Tack''': Slim straight; a slim, zipper fly jean based on a classic Levi’s fit from the 1960s

'''Ruler''': Straight leg fit.

'''Tailor''': Tapered, high rise jean with a rounded top block. It tapers from the knee down to the ankle.

'''Shuttle''': Loose Tapered; high rise easy fitting jean that is comfortable through the hips but tapers from the inseam to the ankle for a clean, slim and fitted silhouette.

'''Cutter''': Relaxed; high rise jean that has a straight leg and is relaxed through the thigh.

====Links====
[http://www.cio.com/article/print/31948 CIO article on Levi's creation of budget lines]

Levi's

2013-06-12T17:24:06Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:levis1.jpg|thumb|3750px|]]

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==Branches of Production/Lines==
[[File:lvc1.jpg|thumb|275px|Levi's Vintage Clothing 1950s Crew Sweatshirt]]
Levis produces clothing at different price points to accommodate different consumers. Made & Crafted, Vintage, and some of the higher end Mainline jeans are really the only "properly" good jeans Levi's produces.

'''[http://www.levistrausssignature.com/ Levi's Signature]''': Produced for discount retailers Walmart, in the U.S. and Canada, and Kmart, Shopko, Blain’s Farm & Fleet, Hamrick’s and Meijer in the U.S. all priced at under $25; straight line on pocket

'''[http://www.target.com/c/denizen-brand-shop/-/N-5n5qe dENiZEN]''': Exclusively for Target 6 fits, 22 finishes

'''Levi's Made for Outlet''': Carried at outlets and lower end retailers like Kohl's. Quality is generally poor

'''Levi's Mainline''': "Normal" Levi's, carried at Levi's mainline stores and mid level retailers like Macy's. Denim is usually decent, but seaming is sometimes questionable, just like everything at this price range

'''[http://www.levismadeandcrafted.com/ Levi's Made and Crafted]''': Bridge line of sorts, carried at major mainline stores and certain major retailers like Neiman Marcus. Quality is good. [http://levismadeandcrafted.com/shops.html Where to Shop]

'''[http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/ Levi's Vintage Clothing]''': High end reproduction of vintage garments and new garments inspired by vintage pieces. Also repduces specific historical jeans. Very good quality, carried at only a few flagships (Union Square in SF, Beverly Hills, and Times Square) and high end department stores like Barney's, Saks, etc. See [http://www.levisvintageclothing.com/shops.html Where to Shop]. Also, [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgWWohIXOCo see their promotional video for Mr Porter.]

==Fit Styles==

====Levi's Mainline and Outlet====

'''Warning''': The pictures on Levi's main site are notorious for misrepresenting how the jeans actually fit. Generally recommended fits include the 511, 510, 514, and 501, and less commonly the 513 and 508. Avoid bootcuts and "relaxed" fits.

'''510''' Skinny Fit - Mid rise (10"). Skinniest fit, slim through seat and thigh, all the way down to ankle. 13.5” leg opening. Only for those with slim legs and thighs.

'''511''' Slim Fit - Low rise (9"), slim through thigh with a slightly tapered leg. 14.5” leg opening. The most commonly recommended cut of Levis.

'''513 '''Slim Straight - Mid rise (10.5"), slim leg. Slimmer than 514 with a higher rise. 15" leg opening.

'''508 ''' Regular Taper (formerly 521) Mid rise (11.5"), slim fit, tapered leg, more room in the seat than the 513, 14"opening. Recommended by /fit/ fags who have THIGHS BIGGER THAN YOUR HEAD

'''520 ''' Extreme Taper. ''They seem to have stopped making this fit.''

'''514 '''Straight Fit - Mid Rise (10"), close through the seat and thigh with straight leg, 17” leg opening.

'''517 '''Boot Cut - High rise (11.5"), slim fit, boot cut leg. 18.25” leg opening.

'''501 '''Original; High Rise (11"), straight leg, slimmer through seat and thigh than the 505, 17" leg opening. Also available in unsanforized Shrink-to-Fit versions and high quality vintage replicas from Levi's Vintage Clothing.

'''505 '''Regular Fit - High rise (11"), relaxed seat and thigh, straight leg, 16.5" opening

'''527 '''Slim Boot Cut - Mid rise (10"), regular seat and thigh, bootcut leg. 18.25” leg opening.

'''550 '''Relaxed Fit - High rise (11"), relaxed seat and thigh, slightly tapered leg. 16.5” leg opening.

'''559 '''Relaxed Straight - Mid Rise (10"), relaxed seat and thigh. 18” leg opening.

'''560 '''Comfort Fit - High Rise (11"). Loose overall fit and loose seat and thigh. Tapered leg. 16” leg opening.

'''562 '''Loose Tapered - High Rise (11"), relaxed through the seat and thigh, slightly tapered leg. 16 1/2" leg opening

'''569 '''Loose Straight - High rise, loose seat and thigh. Straight leg. 18.5” leg opening.

''The 510, 511, 514, 501, 505, 559, and 569 are mainline, online, and outlet. 550, 560, and 527 are outlet and online. 508, 513, and 517 are mainline/online only although a handful of the top selling outlets receive them.''

''Courtesy for some of this information goes to Levi's fag who posted on /fa/ a while ago.''

==== Made & Crafted====

'''Needle''': Skinny; narrow jean with a skinny fit, regular rise, skinny leg and a zip fly.

'''Tack''': Slim straight; a slim, zipper fly jean based on a classic Levi’s fit from the 1960s

'''Ruler''': Straight leg fit.

'''Tailor''': Tapered, high rise jean with a rounded top block. It tapers from the knee down to the ankle.

'''Shuttle''': Loose Tapered; high rise easy fitting jean that is comfortable through the hips but tapers from the inseam to the ankle for a clean, slim and fitted silhouette.

'''Cutter''': Relaxed; high rise jean that has a straight leg and is relaxed through the thigh.

====Links====
[http://www.cio.com/article/print/31948 CIO article on Levi's creation of budget lines]

Links

2013-06-12T17:22:05Z

Hip$ster: Why anyone would have the list of brands existing on two separate pages is beyond me.

[http://www.4chan.org/fa/ /fa/]

[http://thefaggotstore.org/ The Faggot Store] (Old Sticky)

http://young-stalin.com

http://www.firstview.com/

http://www.fashionology.nl/

http://www.style.com/

http://nowfashion.com/

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC9m8a1mhNM rick owens soundtracks]

[http://www.acontinuouslean.com/the-american-list/ The American List] ''A list of fashionable items made in the USA.''

== /fa/ Archives ==
http://chanarchive.org/4chan/fa (Old /fa/ Archive)

http://fuuka.warosu.org/fa/ (Current /fa/ Archive)

[http://chanarchive.org/4chan/fa/5558/fa-links /fa/ Links], ''An Early Attempt at Creating a Guide to /fa/ by Sick Fit Bro''

[http://fuuka.warosu.org/fa/thread/S6152676 Ask A Barber], ''A barber stops by to answer /fa/'s questions.''

[http://fuuka.warosu.org/fa/thread/6160325 Ask A Barber II], ''Electric Boogaloo''

==Useful Blogs==
*[http://www.acontinuouslean.com/ A Continuous Lean]--''"A discovery agent for those with an appreciation of quality, style and provenance." Blog with an emphasis on vintage, heritage and workwear styles''

*[http://dappered.com/ Dappered]--''"Affordable Men's Style." Focuses on traditional and casual men's styles with an emphasis on saving money.''

*[http://jakandjil.com/ Jak & Jil]--''Fashion photography and inspiration pics.''

*[http://liamsawthis.com/ Liam Saw This] and [http://gaws.fr/ GAWS]--''Inspiration blog and photos from Liam Goslett.''

*[http://moononthemoon.blogspot.com/ Moon On The Moon]--''Inspiration pics from photographer K.W. Moon.''

*[http://www.preposity.com/ Preposity]--''Dedicated to all things prep. "Please be in London"--He is!''

*[http://www.thesartorialist.com/ The Sartorialist]--''Great irl fashion pics from around the world courtesy photographer Scott Schuman.''

*[http://www.stockholm-streetstyle.com/ Stockholm Streetstyle]--''Street Pics from Sweeden.''

*[http://www.unabashedlyprep.com/ Unabashedly Prep]--''Fashion photographer F.E. Castleberry's loving look into the modern prep aesthetic.''

*[http://uncrate.com/style/ Uncrate]--''Highlights interesting articles of clothing and pairs them with accessories to create complete outfits.''

*[http://ghentstreetstyle.com/]--''“One of Belgium’s best fashion blogs” - Knack weekend (Implying there is much competition.)''

facehunter--wasn't coming up for me. if anyone can confirm, put it in the list

==Brands==
*[[List of Brands]]
*[http://pastebin.com/cenpaChj Old Brand Reviews data]

Talk:List of Brands

2013-06-12T17:18:37Z

Hip$ster:

If anyone knows how to format this like this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1990s_in_film#List_of_films
it would look a lot better. I'm not familiar with templates and couldn't get it to work. I was also trying to orientate the table of contents so it displays horizontally.

Unless the creator of this wiki adds some of the classes and etc. that wikipedia has, we just don't have the tools to do that. What we can do right now on this sticky is extremely limited.

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Should this page include stores like Urban Outfitters which carry a wide range of clothing labels of which none are seen anywhere else?

File:Wikipedia.png

2013-06-11T08:07:59Z

Hip$ster:

Template:Wkp

2013-06-11T08:03:07Z

Hip$ster: Needed a template for calling out a page on being a wikipedia copy

[''Copy/Paste from Wikipedia'']

Frank & Oak

2013-06-11T08:00:11Z

Hip$ster: edited for format. the review section is labelled with the word "opinion" elsewhere so I thought I'd keep this article in-line with that. Someone should add thumbnail descriptions.

[[File:Frank_and_Oak_3.png|thumb]]

Frank & Oak is a vertically integrated online menswear brand with premium threads and a simple, integrated, and personalized shopping experience. The Montreal based brand deals almost exclusively in a Traditional clothing style, or what is generally referred to as "Men's Wear". Launched in February of 2012, Frank & Oak's goal is to provide quality Men's Wear at an acceptable price. Through a small in house design team and outsourced labour, Frank & Oak is able to keep costs fairly low while providing usable, quality products.

One of the more unique aspects of Frank & Oak is the fact that a new collection is released every month. This means that each piece is produced in very small quantities thus making it difficult to purchase the more popular items.

== Membership ==

Frank & Oak, like many online only retailers, requires that a customer becomes a member to view their products. A unique membership type called the Hunt Club allows customers to order a Hunt Club Crate which is shipped at no charge. Filled 3 pieces from the month's new collection, the Hunt Club Partner is then expected to try each piece to find if he likes them or not, then simply ship the crate back and pay for what he keeps.
[[File:FO Shop.jpg|thumb]]

== User Opinions ==

'''SWR''' I dig some of their stuff. I'm not a Hunt Club member simply because I don't buy from F&O enough to warrant something like that, but I do like what I have purchased from there. I don't really wear it much though. The oxfords are probably my favorite thing they sell. The sweaters feel thin, but that's to be expected. In general, it's a good place to pick up some mens wear basics. I'm also fairly tall and the tops fit me fine.

== External Links ==

[http://www.frankandoak.com Main Site]

[http://thesilentist.com/post/37341154065/review-frank-oak The Silentist reviews Frank & Oak]

[http://style.time.com/2013/01/28/can-a-stranger-dress-you-better-than-you-dress-yourself/slide/frank-oak ''The Times'' reviews the Hunt Club ]

Red Wing Shoes/Opinion

2013-06-11T07:55:22Z

Hip$ster:

This page is dedicated to in-depth user opinions on [[Red Wing Shoes]].

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Add your opinion to this page.]

=== hip$ster ===
[[File:IMG_0225.JPG|150px|thumb|right|My Red Wing 8881 boots.]]
Solid boots that are made to last. If you have large feet or twig legs the 'silhouette' might not do you any favours. Still, for people with normal-size or small feet, it's hard to beat them at their price point. Their shoes are not quite as nice as their boots; I don't mean that anything is very different, the two are very similar, I just think the formula doesn't work as well for their shoes. Also, I have some of their oxblood oxfords, and I'm not happy with the moc toe on them, it doesn't actually seem to be moccasin stitching. It's weird, I don't like that. Got them on sale though and they're nice enough shoes. Anyway, their boots come highly recommended from me, just remember to be careful about sizing. The boots are very long and a bit wide; my feet are like a 10 in width and a 9.5 in length (US), I take a 9.5 which fits me in width but is a bit too long. I know someone who also wears a 9.5 whose feet are a pretty standard 10.

The review Boris posted mentioned one thing I forgot to add, and I'll just add my voice to his on this one: the leather insole is extremely stiff (actually, the whole boot/shoe is pretty stiff) out of the box, but gets better as you break it in. The break-in period is a little bit painful but has a happy ending.

=== Boris ===

Bought a pair because I heard good things about Red Wing, so I made my way to the local Red Wing shop. I was surprised at the price they charged, but I bought a pair of the 875s cause I thought the color was beautiful. Sure, there are those who complain about the "clown silhouette", but those who complain about them are usually skinny twinks. As long as its all proportional to your body. The first few wears will always be painful, because of the leather insoles, but once you have them broken in, they'll be the most comfortable boots you'll wear in your lifetime.

Acne

2013-06-11T07:41:40Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:ACNE logo.jpg|200px|thumb]]
Acne is a Swedish clothing brand selling high quality knits, denim, and footwear. Acne Studios, a part of the ACNE collective (Ambition to Create Novel Expression), was founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson. The story goes that he created one-hundred pairs of raw denim with red stitching to give away to his friends and family. The reception was positive so he began to create clothing on a larger scale.

Acne Studios utilizes a fairly minimalist approach towards design. The brand tends to stay away from using their logo in excess; instead opting for simpler tags and packets. The idea behind the designs is to create a simple, almost apathetic look, while still being refined.

There are currently 21 Acne Studio stores in different countries around the world.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==

Viewed as basic, but generally well liked. The denim is especially noteworthy.

== User Reviews and Notes ==
[[File:AcneStore.jpg|250px|thumb|Acne concession in Harrods.]]

''Pending''

''-SWR''

== Links ==
[http://shop.acnestudios.com/Main Site]

[http://shop.acnestudios.com/stores Find a Store]

Acne

2013-06-11T07:40:33Z

Hip$ster:

Acne

2013-06-11T07:33:26Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:ACNE logo.jpg|300px|thumb]]
Acne is a Swedish clothing brand selling high quality knits, denim, and footwear. Acne Studios, a part of the ACNE collective (Ambition to Create Novel Expression), was founded in 1996 by Jonny Johansson. The story goes that he created one-hundred pairs of raw denim with red stitching to give away to his friends and family. The reception was positive so he began to create clothing on a larger scale.

Acne Studios utilizes a fairly minimalist approach towards design. The brand tends to stay away from using their logo in excess; instead opting for simpler tags and packets. The idea behind the designs is to create a simple, almost apathetic look, while still being refined.

There are currently 21 Acne Studio stores in different countries around the world.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==

Viewed as basic, but generally well liked. The denim is especially noteworthy.

== User Reviews and Notes ==
[[File:AcneStore.jpg|300px|thumb]]

''Pending''

''-SWR''

== Links ==
[http://shop.acnestudios.com/Main Site]

[http://shop.acnestudios.com/stores Find a Store]

Supreme

2013-06-11T07:31:47Z

Hip$ster: undo; the guy just fucking copy pasted wikipedia to replace an already-existing article

[[File:Tumblr_mdcwtq7B101qcw7gbo1_500.jpg|200px|thumb|right|A Supreme 5-panel being worn by rapper Tyler, the Creator.]]

Supreme is a streetwear clothing brand that was founded as a skate shop in 1994 in New York City by James Jebbia. The brand is now world-renowned and received a large increase in popularity in the early 2010s from being prominently worn by members of the popular rap collective Odd Future Wolf Gang Kill Them All.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.supremenewyork.com/ Official Website]

Oak Street Bootmakers

2013-06-04T23:02:10Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Beefroll-penny-loafer-crepe-brown-pair.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Brown beefroll penny loafers with a crepe outsole.]]
'''Oak Street Bootmakers''' is a relatively new American shoe manufacturer founded by George Vlagos ("son of a cobbler", of course) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes]], and makes most of its shoes in Chicago (the exception, the trench boot, is made in New York). Oak Street Bootmakers make most of their shoes with Horween Chromexcel leather, the original pull-up aniline leather, which is still made in the Horween factory in Chicago. Chromexcel is used by most manufacturers of high-quality handsewn shoes, with good reason.

Oak Street Bootmakers' primary competitors are [[Quoddy]], [[Rancourt & Co.]], and the more expensive [[Yuketen]].

Their shoes are not made-to-order, so they will ship to you pretty quickly.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Boat-blue-detail_8.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Navy Chromexcel boat shoes.]]
[[File:Photo_3_2_1024x1024.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Oxblood trail oxford with Vibram 2060 sole for Lost & Found.]]
Oak Street Bootmakers have an edge over their competitors in website design, and are the undisputed masters of taking flattering photos of their own products. That said, their products do measure up very well to the competition. The construction is good, and the comfort is excellent. While the array of colors and leathers is pretty limited, the options available are all very tasteful, if a little conservative. These make for very good basic handsewn shoes and boots.

Even their competitor Kyle Rancourt, who managed to say nothing nice about Quoddy, [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/191560/i_am_kyle_rancourt_of_rancourt_co_shoecrafters_we/c8jvdd7 had to admit that Oak Street Bootmakers know what they're doing.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Their shoes run true to size, their boots run a half size large. Their website offers sizing tips for each shoe. This editor can say from experience that the camp boot runs a bit large but is still totally wearable if you order your regular size.

=== Price ===
Oak Street Bootmakers are slightly more expensive than their competitors [[Quoddy]] and [[Rancourt & Co.]] While Rancourt offers their "Clymer" moc for $265, Oak Street Bootmakers offer their nearly-identical "Trail Oxford" for $296. In fairness, Rancourt's Clymer moc debuted after Oak Street Bootmakers were peaking in popularity. I'll leave that thought with you.

=== Shoes made for other retailers ===
While Oak Street Bootmakers don't seem to be going overboard with the exclusive shoes for retailers, they have made a few to this editor's knowledge. The first is the black version of the Trench boot made exclusively for Context. The second is a black bison leather chukka with a ripple sole for Need Supply. The third is a peanut suede trail oxford with a brick camp sole for Independence Chicago. The Toronto stockist Lost & Found offer a few unique models.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
While you could get called a dad by wearing these with a #menswear fit, generally good things are said about Oak Street Bootmakers when mentioned. The brand is not terribly popular, but it is not unknown or unpopular, either.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.oakstreetbootmakers.com Official Website]

Oak Street Bootmakers

2013-06-04T23:01:45Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Beefroll-penny-loafer-crepe-brown-pair.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Brown beefroll penny loafers with a crepe outsole.]]
'''Oak Street Bootmakers''' is a relatively new American shoe manufacturer founded by George Vlagos ("son of a cobbler", of course) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes]], and makes most of its shoes in Chicago (the exception, the trench boot, is made in New York). Oak Street Bootmakers make most of their shoes with Horween Chromexcel leather, the original pull-up aniline leather, which is still made in the Horween factory in Chicago. Chromexcel is used by most manufacturers of high-quality handsewn shoes, with good reason.

Oak Street Bootmakers' primary competitors are [[Quoddy]], [[Rancourt & Co.]], and the more expensive [[Yuketen]].

Their shoes are not made-to-order, so they will ship to you pretty quickly.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Boat-blue-detail_8.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Navy Chromexcel boat shoes.]]
Oak Street Bootmakers have an edge over their competitors in website design, and are the undisputed masters of taking flattering photos of their own products. That said, their products do measure up very well to the competition. The construction is good, and the comfort is excellent. While the array of colors and leathers is pretty limited, the options available are all very tasteful, if a little conservative. These make for very good basic handsewn shoes and boots.

Even their competitor Kyle Rancourt, who managed to say nothing nice about Quoddy, [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/191560/i_am_kyle_rancourt_of_rancourt_co_shoecrafters_we/c8jvdd7 had to admit that Oak Street Bootmakers know what they're doing.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Their shoes run true to size, their boots run a half size large. Their website offers sizing tips for each shoe. This editor can say from experience that the camp boot runs a bit large but is still totally wearable if you order your regular size.

=== Price ===
Oak Street Bootmakers are slightly more expensive than their competitors [[Quoddy]] and [[Rancourt & Co.]] While Rancourt offers their "Clymer" moc for $265, Oak Street Bootmakers offer their nearly-identical "Trail Oxford" for $296. In fairness, Rancourt's Clymer moc debuted after Oak Street Bootmakers were peaking in popularity. I'll leave that thought with you.

=== Shoes made for other retailers ===
[[File:Photo_3_2_1024x1024.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Oxblood trail oxford with Vibram 2060 sole for Lost & Found.]]
While Oak Street Bootmakers don't seem to be going overboard with the exclusive shoes for retailers, they have made a few to this editor's knowledge. The first is the black version of the Trench boot made exclusively for Context. The second is a black bison leather chukka with a ripple sole for Need Supply. The third is a peanut suede trail oxford with a brick camp sole for Independence Chicago. The Toronto stockist Lost & Found offer a few unique models.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
While you could get called a dad by wearing these with a #menswear fit, generally good things are said about Oak Street Bootmakers when mentioned. The brand is not terribly popular, but it is not unknown or unpopular, either.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.oakstreetbootmakers.com Official Website]

Oak Street Bootmakers

2013-06-04T23:01:33Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Beefroll-penny-loafer-crepe-brown-pair.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Brown beefroll penny loafers with a crepe outsole.]]
'''Oak Street Bootmakers''' is a relatively new American shoe manufacturer founded by George Vlagos ("son of a cobbler", of course) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes]], and makes most of its shoes in Chicago (the exception, the trench boot, is made in New York). Oak Street Bootmakers make most of their shoes with Horween Chromexcel leather, the original pull-up aniline leather, which is still made in the Horween factory in Chicago. Chromexcel is used by most manufacturers of high-quality handsewn shoes, with good reason.

Oak Street Bootmakers' primary competitors are [[Quoddy]], [[Rancourt & Co.]], and the more expensive [[Yuketen]].

Their shoes are not made-to-order, so they will ship to you pretty quickly.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Boat-blue-detail_8.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Navy Chromexcel boat shoes.]]
Oak Street Bootmakers have an edge over their competitors in website design, and are the undisputed masters of taking flattering photos of their own products. That said, their products do measure up very well to the competition. The construction is good, and the comfort is excellent. While the array of colors and leathers is pretty limited, the options available are all very tasteful, if a little conservative. These make for very good basic handsewn shoes and boots.

Even their competitor Kyle Rancourt, who managed to say nothing nice about Quoddy, [http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/191560/i_am_kyle_rancourt_of_rancourt_co_shoecrafters_we/c8jvdd7 had to admit that Oak Street Bootmakers know what they're doing.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Their shoes run true to size, their boots run a half size large. Their website offers sizing tips for each shoe. This editor can say from experience that the camp boot runs a bit large but is still totally wearable if you order your regular size.

=== Price ===
Oak Street Bootmakers are slightly more expensive than their competitors [[Quoddy]] and [[Rancourt & Co.]] While Rancourt offers their "Clymer" moc for $265, Oak Street Bootmakers offer their nearly-identical "Trail Oxford" for $296. In fairness, Rancourt's Clymer moc debuted after Oak Street Bootmakers were peaking in popularity. I'll leave that thought with you.

=== Shoes made for other retailers ===
[File:Photo_3_2_1024x1024.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Oxblood trail oxford with Vibram 2060 sole for Lost & Found.]
While Oak Street Bootmakers don't seem to be going overboard with the exclusive shoes for retailers, they have made a few to this editor's knowledge. The first is the black version of the Trench boot made exclusively for Context. The second is a black bison leather chukka with a ripple sole for Need Supply. The third is a peanut suede trail oxford with a brick camp sole for Independence Chicago. The Toronto stockist Lost & Found offer a few unique models.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
While you could get called a dad by wearing these with a #menswear fit, generally good things are said about Oak Street Bootmakers when mentioned. The brand is not terribly popular, but it is not unknown or unpopular, either.

== External Links ==
*[http://www.oakstreetbootmakers.com Official Website]

File:Photo 3 2 1024x1024.jpg

2013-06-04T23:01:05Z

Hip$ster: Oak Street Bootmakers for Lost & Found.

Oak Street Bootmakers for Lost & Found.

Yuketen

2013-06-04T22:52:59Z

Hip$ster:

[[File:Yuketen-2012-fall-maine-guide-boots-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen Maine Guide boot for FW 2012.]]
Yuketen is an American shoe brand founded by Yuki Matsuda of Meg Company (with early help from [[Quoddy]]) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes|handsewn]] leather shoes. The brand capitalizes on the large demand for American "heritage" styles in Japan. Their shoes are made similarly to other handsewn brands, but usually with more non-traditional styling. Yuketen does not manufacture all of their shoes themselves; their Johnson shoes and boots are made by [[Viberg]] and how many of their shoes are made by other American manufacturers is not clear.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Barena-Haversack-Yuketen-Spring-Summer-2012-Pitti-Uomo-Preview-6.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen boat shoes in a variety of colors for SS2012.]]
Stylistically, Yuketen differs from its competitors by its use of less traditional construction and materials. While some Yuketen shoes are made very traditionally in some respect, they usually have a characteristic that sets them apart. They make use of unorthodox prints and leathers, colorblocking, mismatched pairs, and other stylistic oddities.

The leather quality is typical compared to other handsewn shoe brands. The overall feel/construction is exceptional.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Yuketen's bluchers, boat shoes, and oxford mocs run true-to-size. The Maine Guide boots run large; sizing down a half size should be enough for most people. Refer to Viberg sizing for the Johnson products, which are made by Viberg (this editor has no experience with that brand and cannot comment; [https://www.google.ca/#safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=viberg+sizing&oq=viberg+sizing&gs_l=hp.3..35i39j0i22i30l3.703.2127.0.2231.13.13.0.0.0.0.155.1493.0j12.12.0...0.0.0..1c.1.12.psy-ab.FV-EBRn_9-E&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47008514,d.aWM&fp=9a341d43af23ebf8&biw=1680&bih=881 do a google search].)

=== Price ===
Yuketen is considerably more expensive than similar handsewn manufacturers. However, Yuketen's products often undergo considerable price reduction in seasonal sales. The Yuketen Maine Guide boot, which normally retails for $550 and upward, generally goes down as low as $250 in sales. So while the brand may not be affordable for many people at MSRP, there are still opportunities to buy Yuketen at a lower price. This editor owns and loves three pairs of Yuketen shoes, all of which were bought well below their original prices.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Yuketen is not unpopular on /fa/ but it's not one of the more popular shoe brands, either. Generally it does not draw criticism and some posters are vocal fans.

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'''hip$ster'''
this is my favourite shoe brand. I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

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== Related Pages ==
*[[Quoddy]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.yuketen.com Official Website] - Has a page linking to stockists.

Glossary

2013-06-04T22:51:53Z

Hip$ster:

The following will, when finished, be a glossary of fashion- and board-related terms. Until this page is complete some terms may be added without descriptions.

Please expand this

{| class="wikitable"
|+Glossary of terms
|-
|Avant-Garde
|An experimental or innovative outfit.
|-
|Cop
|Purchase
|-
|cp
|[http://www.commonprojects.com/ common projects]
|-
|Dadcore
|Common insult. Refers to poorly-fitted and often stylistically conservative [[Styles#Traditional| classic menswear]]. The kind of clothes a dad would wear.
|-
|Fit
|Outfit
|-
|Fuccboi
|A meme word. It is used for general disparaging; compare "faggot" and "plebeian". Not recommended for new posters (or anyone else).
|-
|Goodyear Welt
|The Goodyear welt process is the traditional method for the manufacture of men's dress shoes, taking its name from the inventor who devised the original machine to replace the earlier completely hand sewn method. The benefit of a dress shoe which is made using the Goodyear welt construction is that the shoe can be resoled repeatedly, giving the shoe a lifespan of years, sometimes even decades. Some claims towards added ventilation have been made as well but there are no proven studies comparing the breathability of different shoe construction methods. Most probably the materials play the largest part in the ventilation issue.

Essentially, the upper part of the dress shoe is shaped over the last and fastened on by sewing a leather, linen or synthetic strip (also known as the "welt") to the inner and upper sole. As well as using a welt, a thread is used to hold the material firmly together.

The welt forms a cavity which is then filled with a cork material. The final part of the shoe is the sole which is attached to the welt of the shoe by some combination of stitching along the edge of the welt and sole, and a high strength adhesive like contact cement or hide glue. The Goodyear welt is highly regarded for a number of reasons including being relatively waterproof by not allowing water to get into the insole due to the welt-sole construction, the relative ease in which the sole can be replaced, and the fact that the shoe can last up to 20 years or longer depending on the treatment and condition of the upper. (from Wikipedia)
|-
|Gothninja
|[[Styles#Artisinal/Post-Glamour/post-Glam Rock Post-slimane Dior|Avant-garde]]; styling that is monochrome (mostly black).
|-
|Heroin Chic
|"A nihilistic vision of beauty that is reflective of drug addiction." [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin_chic Wikipedia]
|-
|HY
|Hitler Youth haircut
|-
|ilu
|[http://www.iloveugly.net/ i love ugly]
|-
|Inspo
|Inspiration
|-
|KTT
|[http://www.kanyetothe.com/forum/index.php?board=8.0 Kanye To The]
|-
|Mall-tier
|Adjective meaning "frequently appears in malls" or "looks like clothing you would find in a mall". This word has a negative connotation.
|-
|m8
|Mate
|-
|MFA
|[http://www.reddit.com/r/malefashionadvice Males Fashion Adivice], a Reddit board.
|-
|Moc toe
|Moccasin stitch toe. A type of shoe design where there is a seam running around the top of the shoe.
|-
|nextlvl
|Literally "next level"; before something's time; can refer to the term avant-garde.
|-
|Patrician
|A person with very fine taste; somebody that is dressed exceptionally well.
|-
|Piece
|An article of clothing; pieces make up a fit.
|-
|Pleb
|A person without taste; somebody that is not well dressed.
|-
|Qt 3.14
|Cutie Pie.
|-
|Raw or Raws
|Denim that has not been washed or artificially distressed.
|-
|Sufu
|Referring to the [http://supertalk.superfuture.com/ superfuture] forum.
|-
|W2c
|"Where to cop?" or "Where can I buy this?"
|-
|WAYWT
|"What are you wearing today?"
|-
|Y-3
|[http://www.y-3store.com/us/ Yohji Yamamoto's Y-3 collection]
|-

|}

Stores

2013-06-01T03:17:52Z

Hip$ster:

'''This page is under heavy construction. Please excuse the mess while we clean up and streamline this information.'''

The current revision involves a shift from a list format to a table format. Descriptions really need looked at.

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'''PROTIP:''' Use the sort buttons at the top of the tables to sort by name or tier.

== Store Tiers ==

'''Shit/Tacky-tier:''' The stores that are a common beginner's trap, and should be avoided. Often have poor build quality, fit, and just look plain bad.

'''Mall-tier/Fast Fashion:''' Good for basics; t-shirts, underwear, socks, etc. Recommended for poorfags. Buy sparsely and do NOT build a large wardrobe with these stores.

'''Low-tier:''' Bit more pricey, but at this stage odds are you'll be dressed much better than people around you. Build quality is a cut above mall tier.

'''Middle-tier:'''

'''High-tier:'''

'''Artisanal-tier:'''

= Current Revision (Work in Progress) =
== Stores in New Zealand ==

== Stores in Australia ==

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
|-
! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
|-
| The Iconic || {{Low}} || Pretty huge range with decent quality, ships around the country. || http://www.theiconic.com.au/
|-
| Foot-Locker || {{shit}} || Good if you need shoes for sports, but for things like air jordans/adidas originals you'll find much better prices elsewhere. || http://www.footlocker.com.au/‎
|-
| HypeDC || {{Mall-Tier}} || Not bad for sneakers, they sell limited run shoes that may be hard to find elsewhere. Stock Vans, Supra, Adidas, etc. Can be a bit pricey. || http://www.hypedc.com/
|-
| Kmart || {{shit}} || Only for underwear/socks. || http://www.kmart.com.au/
|-
| Connor || {{shit}} || Similar to YD except worse, tries to do menswear, but often poorly fitted and terrible build quality. Every man and his dog shops there though, avoid at all costs. || http://www.connor.com.au/
|-
| Tarocash || {{shit}} || Pretty much identical to Connor, stay away. || http://www.tarocash.com.au/
|-
| Asos || {{Mall-Tier}} || For the home brand quality can be variable, although as the price entails it usually isn't the best. The site also offers items from higher-tier brands. Frequent sales. || http://www.asos.com/
|-
| YD || {{Mall-Tier}} || Pretty low quality but useful if you are looking for small sizes. || http://www.yd.com.au/
|-
| Industrie || {{Mall-Tier}} || Pretty good basics/chinos/knits, probably the best mall tier store thats near you. || http://industrie.com.au/
|-
| Roger David/RDX || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to Industrie in that its at the higher end of mall tier, not a bad place to start out if you have no clue. Only buy when on sale. || http://www.rogerdavid.com.au/
|-
| General Pants Co. || {{Mall-Tier}} || A mixed bag of trendy/streetwear, you will have to dig a bit to find something good. || http://www.generalpants.com.au/
|-
| Culture Kings || {{Medium}} || Decent quality streetwear options, plenty of imported stuff thats tricky to get in Australia. || http://www.culturekings.com.au/
|-
| Supply Store || {{Medium}} || Plenty of streetwear, can be very pricey though. || http://www.supplystore.com.au/
|-
| Zanerobe || {{Low}} || Entry-level clothing, brands itself as streetwear. || http://www.zanerobe.com/
|}

== Stores in Canada ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
|-
! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
|-
| Reborn.ws || {{HighDesigner}} || Only accepts email orders. || http://www.reborn.ws
|-
|gravitypope || Uncategorized || || http://www.gravitypope.com/
|-
|Sydney's || Uncategorized || Toronto || http://shopsydneys.com/
|-
|Jonathan+Olivia || Uncategorized || ||http://www.jonathanandolivia.com/
|-
|TNT || Uncategorized || || http://tntfashion.ca/
|-
|Roden Gray || {{High}} || Vancouver || http://www.rodengray.com/
|-
|N O M A D || {{High}} || Toronto || http://www.nomadshop.net/
|-
|Off the Hook || Uncategorized || Streetwear. Montreal. || http://othshop.ca/
|-
|Lost & Found || Uncategorized || Toronto; heritage stuff. || http://www.shoplostfound.com
|-
| [[Club Monaco]] || Uncategorized || || http://clubmonaco.com
|-
| Tate+Yoko || Uncategorized || A good place to buy buy high-end raws and various other clothes. Montreal. || http://tateandyoko.com/
|}
==== Montreal, Quebec ====
Quebec's (and arguably Canada's) fashion central has a ton of great stores, boutiques, and department stores.
*SSENSE
The online fashion retailer is based in Montreal and has a flagship store in Old Montreal.
*Michel Brisson boutique
*[http://tateandyoko.com/ Tate+Yoko]
*[http://www.reborn.ws/ Reborn] All orders made by email. Gothninja.
*[http://othshop.ca/ Off The Hook] Streetwear.
etc.

== Stores in Europe ==
==== Paris, France ====
Unarguably the world's fashion capital.
Home to the notorious Paris Fashion Weeks.
*Colette

== Stores in the United States ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="white"
|-
! Brand !! Tier !! class="unsortable"|Description !! class="unsortable"|Website
|-
| 4.0 || {{HighDesigner}} || Sells designer clothing by Carol Christian Poell, Sruli Recht, Rick Owens, etc. || http://www.darklandsberlin.com/
|-
| ACNE || {{High}} || Designer clothes from Sweden. || http://acnestudios.com/
|-
| Aldo Shoes || {{Mall-Tier}} || Shoes will fall apart within a month. Only buy on SALE. || http://www.americanapparel.net/
|-
| AllSaints || {{Medium}} || || http://www.allsaints.com/
|-
| American Apparel || {{Mall-Tier}} || Has basic t-shirts in a variety of cuts. Tees fit well even for slimmer people. || http://www.americanapparel.net/
|-
| American Eagle || {{Mall-Tier}} || Fairly terrible quality, bright and only slightly branded basics. Shirts are a bit long, usually go a bit past the waist. Pants fit a bit weird, and you get what you pay for with shoes. || http://www.ae.com/
|-
| April77 || {{Medium}} || April77 is notable for their large selection jeans which come in many different sizes, cuts, and colors. || http://www.april77-shop.com/
|-
| Archival Clothing || {{Medium}} || Great outdoorsy backpacks, and some other vintage-inspired clothes || http://store.archivalclothing.com/
|-
| Asos || {{Mall-Tier}} || For the home brand quality can be variable, although as the price entails it usually isn't the best. The site also offers items from higher-tier brands. Frequent sales. || http://www.asos.com/
|-
| Atelier New York || {{High}} || "Goth-ninja" stuff. Everything is black, grey, or white. || http://www.ateliernewyork.com/
|-
| [[Banana Republic]] || {{Mall-Tier}} || || http://www.bananarepublic.com/
|-
| Barneys New York || {{High}} || From high "goof" to Hamptons prep, anything that's expensive will be on here. || http://www.barneys.com/
|-
| Bergdorf Goodman || {{High}} || Similar to Neiman Marcus but with even more expensive labels. || http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com/
|-
| Blackbird || Uncategorized || || http://www.blackbirdballard.com/
|-
| Blue in Green || {{High}} || Mainly sells raw denim. || http://www.blueingreensoho.com/
|-
| Cos || {{Low}} || || http://www.cosstores.com
|-
| Cotton On || {{Mall-Tier}} || Dirt cheap basics (<$10); great sales. It can be hard to find good fits here, but the upside is that you won't have wasted a lot of money if you decide you don't like something. || http://www.cottonon.com/
|-
| Everlane || {{Low}} || Their tees are generally well liked and they claim to offer the same quality as more expensive brands but with less markup. || http://www.everlane.com/
|-
| Express || {{Mall-Tier}} || Good for better-fitting dress clothes. || http://www.express.com/
|-
| Forever 21 || {{Mall-Tier}} || Has a fuckton of items in many eclectic styles, but quality is sometimes dubious. Best to use for experimenting with styles without shelling out too much money. || http://www.forever21.com/
|-
| Frank & Oak || {{Low}} || Good quality menswear basics. I wouldn't recommend them for taller guys, as everything seems to run a bit short. Free shipping. || http://www.frankandoak.com/
|-
| Gant || {{Medium}} || || http://www.gant.com/
|-
| Gap || {{Mall-Tier}} || || http://www.gap.com/
|-
| H&M || {{Mall-Tier}} || Recommended for very basic clothes and occasionally more stylish pieces. || http://www.hm.com/
|-
| I Heart Yours || {{Mall-Tier}} || Sells very basic, inexpensive shoes. || http://www.iheartyours.com/
|-
| J. Crew || {{Low}} || Good quality clothes with acceptable cuts. High-ish price for the quality they offer. || http://www.jcrew.com/
|-
| JCPenney || {{Mall-Tier}} || Good place to cop Levi's jeans if you cannot find an outlet. || http://www.jcpenney.com/
|-
| Karmaloop || {{Low}} || Has sales literally almost every day. Can sometimes find entry-level designer brands (e.g. Naked and Famous) at deep discount. || http://www.karmaloop.com/
|-
| Kith || {{Medium}} || || http://www.kith.com/
|-
| Levi || {{Low}} || Large selection of jeans (among other things) in a variety of colors and cuts. The quality is beginner level in their cheaper jeans not made in the USA. Levi's often has sales, so avoid buying at full retail. Avoid if you live outside NA, ridiculous markups. || http://levi.com/
|-
| Macy's || {{Mall-Tier}} || || http://www.macys.com/
|-
| Mr. Porter || {{High}} || || http://mrporter.com/
|-
| Nordstrom || {{Medium}} || || http://nordstrom.com/
|-
| Old Navy || {{Mall-Tier}} || Pretty inexpensive clothing, the fits can be a bit off. Sometimes there are passable pieces. Definitely go to a store to try things on before buying. || http://www.oldnavy.com/
|-
| Pull & Bear || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to H&M, but more colorful || http://www.pullandbear.com/
|-
| Ralph Lauren || {{Mall-Tier}} || || http://www.ralphlauren.com/
|-
| Revolve Clothing || {{Medium}} || Revolve Clothing offers 20% off on first purchases if you email them with your order number. || http://www.revolveclothing.com/
|-
| River Island || {{Mall-Tier}} || Extremely similar to TOPMAN. || http://www.riverisland.com/
|-
| Target || {{Mall-Tier}} || The Mossimo athletic fit t-shirts are decent and the Merona line is a good way to fill up a new white collar worker's wardrobe on a budget with some tailoring. If you can find what you need on the clearance racks and do your own alterations, it is very good value. || http://www.target.com/
|-
| TOPMAN || {{Mall-Tier}} || Similar to ASOS it tends to be hit and miss, however they do have a good returns policy and if you avoid the typical 'lad' items (usually t-shirts with pop culture references) and it should be decent. Their Stretch skinny jeans and chinos stretch out quite a bit. Suits and blazers are great looking especially considering the price. || http://www.topman.com/
|-
| Uniqlo || {{Low}} || Above-average quality basics, recommended for entry level. || http://www.uniqlo.com/
|-
| Urban Outfitters || {{Mall-Tier}} || Decent clothes, a little more on the expensive side of fast fashion. || http://www.urbanoutfitters.com/
|-
| Yoox || {{Medium}} || || http://yoox.com/
|-
| Zara || {{Mall-Tier}} || || http://www.zara.com/
|-

|}

= Archive =

==== High Tier ====
*[http://www.unionmadegoods.com/ Unionmade] One of the best shops out there for mid- to high-tier menswear. Does collaborations with Alden fairly often.

*[http://www.superdenim.co.uk/ Superdenim] Great for "heritage" menswear and some streetwear.

*[http://www.thecorner.com/ thecorner.com]

*[http://shop.tres-bien.com/ Tres Bien] Mostly streetwear, but they also have a pretty good formalwear selection. Probably the cheapest shop you will find for designer stuff, some nice discount codes from time to time.

*[http://www.ssense.com/ SSENSE]

*[http://www.farfetch.com/ farfetch] Boutique shopping aggregator.

*[http://www.luisaviaroma.com/ LUISAVIAROMA]

*[http://www.mrporter.com/ Mr Porter] The male version of Net-a-Porter. Designer clothing from Givenchy, Prada, Alexander McQueen, Loro Piana, etc.

*[http://www.antonioli.eu/en/men Antonioli]

*[http://www.ln-cc.com/ LN-CC] Online & London, UK

*[http://leffot.com/ Leffot] Retailer of high-end shoes, from Edward Green to Viberg.

*[http://epauletnewyork.com/ Epaulet New York] Straight-up classic menswear, focusing on a high quality of construction. Has lots of exclusive Carmina models.

*[http://www.hickorees.com/ HICKOREE'S] Heritage-focused menswear.

*[http://www.neimanmarcus.com/ Neiman Marcus] Lots of menswear but carries a small amount of goof as well. Think Scott Disick.

==== Uncategorized Tier ====
*[http://butterflysoulfire.blogspot.co.nz/ Butterfly Soulfire]

*[http://www.readytofish.nl/ Ready To Fish]

*[http://shop.hlorenzo.com/ H.Lorenzo]

*[http://www.ink-clothing.com/en/main.php ink]

*[http://www.nagnagnagshop.com/ Nag Nag Nag Shop]

*[http://shopnumber4.com/ (Shop Number) 4]

*[http://www.guyiconsignment.com/ GUYI CONSIGNMENT]

*[http://www.e-g.co/ E-G]

*[http://re-porter.ca/ re. porter]

*[http://doshaburi.ocnk.net/ DOSHABURI]

*[http://oparis.bigcartel.com/ O-paris]

*[http://orimono.se/ ORIMONO]

*[http://suspensionpoint.ca/ Suspension Point]

*[http://www.vrients.com/en/ Vrients fashion]

*[http://www.daad-dantone.com/ DAAD DANTONE]

*[http://www.gilt.com/ Gilt Groupe]

*[http://www.myhabit.com/ MyHabit] Requires an Amazon.com account.

Here are weird sort of Japanese Ebays but things go crazy cheap here. Talked to heaps of people that have found anything from Yohji Yamamoto to pre-2000s Helmut Lang and MMM for less than $50.
It sort of requires heaps of dedication and watching so idk, ive never put in the effort myself.
http://global.rakuten.com/en/
http://www.yahoo.co.jp/

== Stores by Country ==

==== UK Tier ====

*[http://www.albamclothing.com/ Albam] Online, London

*[http://www.bensherman.com/ Ben Sherman] Online, lots probably

*[https://www.thebureaubelfast.com/ The Bureau] Online, Belfast

*[http://www.cosstores.com/ Cos] Online, London

*[http://www.dogfishmen.co.uk/ Dogfish] Online, Cambridge, Norwich (also incorporates Sevenwolves in Cambridge and Norwich)

*[http://www.endclothing.co.uk/ End Clothing] Online, Newcastle

*[http://www.farfetch.com Farfetch] Online, sourced from boutiques around the globe.

*[http://www.flatspot.com/ Flatspot] Online, Totnes

*[http://fusshop.co.uk/ FUSshop] Online

*[http://goodhoodstore.com/ Goodhood Store] Online, London

*[http://thegreat-divide.com/ The Great Divide] Online

*[http://www.hackett.com Hackett]

*[http://www.kafka.co.uk/ Kafka] Online, Aberdeen

*[http://www.themandonstore.com Mandon]

*[http://www.massimodutti.com Massimo Dutti]

*[http://www.oipolloi.com/ Oi Polloi] Online, Manchester

*[http://www.pullandbear.com/ Pull & Bear]

*[http://www.selfridges.com/ Selfridges]

*[http://www.stuartslondon.com Stuarts London]

*[http://www.reiss.com/ Reiss]

*[http://www.uniqlo.com/uk/ Uniqlo]

*[http://www.yoox.com yoox]

==== Canada Tier ====

*[http://tateandyoko.com/ Tate+Yoko] A good place to buy high-end raws and various other clothes. Montreal, Canada

*[http://www.gravitypope.com/ gravitypope]

*[http://shopsydneys.com/ Sydney's] Toronto, Canada

*[http://www.jonathanandolivia.com/ Jonathan+Olivia]

*[http://tntfashion.ca/ TNT]

*[http://www.reborn.ws/ Reborn] All orders made by email

*[http://www.rodengray.com/ Roden Gray] Vancouver, Canada

*[http://www.nomadshop.net/ N O M A D] Toronto, Canada

*[http://othshop.ca/ Off The Hook] Montreal, Canada

==== Thrift Stores ====
[http://www.goodwill.org goodwill.org]
Complete crapshoot, great for poorfags and trustfund babies looking for "vintage" stuff. Brings in new stuff on Wednesday. Pricing is unilateral for all clothing, be it horrible Gildan cotton tees or ancient, high quality suit stuff. Physically hurts your dignity being here.

Clarks/Opinion

2013-06-01T02:48:09Z

Hip$ster:

This page is dedicated to in-depth user opinions on [[Clarks]].

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=edit}} Add your opinion to this page.]

=== unnamed user ===
Clarks are very much entry-level, but solid for a first boot purchase. Avoid everything that isn't branded as "Clarks Originals."

Yuketen

2013-06-01T02:44:53Z

Hip$ster: if you'

[[File:Yuketen-2012-fall-maine-guide-boots-2.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen Maine Guide boot for FW 2012.]]
Yuketen is an American shoe brand founded by Yuki Matsuda of Meg Company (with early help from [[Quoddy]]) that makes primarily [[handsewn shoes|handsewn]] leather shoes. The brand capitalizes on the large demand for American "heritage" styles in Japan. Their shoes are made similarly to other handsewn brands, but usually with more non-traditional styling. Yuketen does not manufacture all of their shoes themselves; their Johnson shoes and boots are made by [[Viberg]] and how many of their shoes are made by other American manufacturers is not clear.

== Subjective: Style and Quality ==
[[File:Barena-Haversack-Yuketen-Spring-Summer-2012-Pitti-Uomo-Preview-6.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Yuketen boat shoes in a variety of colors for SS2012.]]
Stylistically, Yuketen differs from its competitors by its use of less traditional construction and materials. While some Yuketen shoes are made very traditionally in some respect, they usually have a characteristic that sets them apart. They make use of unorthodox prints and leathers, colorblocking, mismatched pairs, and other stylistic oddities.

The leather quality is typical compared to other handsewn shoe brands. The overall feel/construction is exceptional.

[{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}/Opinion}} View user opinions.]

== Information ==
=== Sizing ===
Yuketen's bluchers, boat shoes, and oxford mocs run true-to-size. The Maine Guide boots run large; sizing down a half size should be enough for most people. Refer to Viberg sizing for the Johnson products, which are made by Viberg (this editor has no experience with that brand and cannot comment; [https://www.google.ca/#safe=off&output=search&sclient=psy-ab&q=viberg+sizing&oq=viberg+sizing&gs_l=hp.3..35i39j0i22i30l3.703.2127.0.2231.13.13.0.0.0.0.155.1493.0j12.12.0...0.0.0..1c.1.12.psy-ab.FV-EBRn_9-E&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.47008514,d.aWM&fp=9a341d43af23ebf8&biw=1680&bih=881 do a google search].)

=== Price ===
Yuketen is considerably more expensive than similar handsewn manufacturers. However, Yuketen's products often undergo considerable price reduction in seasonal sales. The Yuketen Maine Guide boot, which normally retails for $550 and upward, generally goes down as low as $250 in sales. So while the brand may not be affordable for many people at MSRP, there are still opportunities to buy Yuketen at a lower price. This editor owns and loves three pairs of Yuketen shoes, all of which were bought well below their original prices.

== /fa/'s Opinion ==
Yuketen is not unpopular on /fa/ but it's not one of the more popular shoe brands, either. Generally it does not draw criticism and some posters are vocal fans.

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'''hip$ster'''
this is my favourite shoe brand. I own three pairs and that number is only going to go up

</div>

== Related Pages ==
*[[Tripfags and Namefags that like Yuketen]]
*[[Quoddy]]

== External Links ==
*[http://www.yuketen.com Official Website] - Has a page linking to stockists.

A.P.C.

2013-06-01T02:41:42Z

Hip$ster:

== Overview ==

[http://www.apc.fr A.P.C] is a French store with branches across the world, founded in 1988 by the Tunisian-Jewish born Designer Jean Touitou. A.P.C. stands for 'Atelier de Production et de Création'. The typical A.P.C. look is classically French - minimally preppy, slim-fitting, and would look equally at home in the 60s and today.

== Denim ==

A.P.C. is famous for its [[raw denim]]. There has been recent controversy about the quality of the denim, which has shifted manufacturing country.{{CN}} Their jeans come in a variety of fits (in rough order from skinniest to loosest):
*Cure
*Petit Standard
*Petit New Standard
*New Standard
*New Cure
*Rescue

Talk:Boots

2013-05-31T03:00:08Z

Hip$ster: Created page with "vibram is a brand, not a style of sole. for the sake of correctness, if you're talking about the vibram christy, call it vibram christy"

vibram is a brand, not a style of sole. for the sake of correctness, if you're talking about the vibram christy, call it vibram christy

Talk:About /fa/

2013-05-30T02:28:32Z

Hip$ster: Created page with ""if you want to be fashionable" - there might be a better word for this in context. Fashionable is kind of broad, whereas here it means something more like aesthetically beaut..."

"if you want to be fashionable" - there might be a better word for this in context. Fashionable is kind of broad, whereas here it means something more like aesthetically beautiful.

List of Brands

2013-05-30T02:23:55Z

Hip$ster: removed duplicate #lmao

This is a list of brands/designers with or without pages. If the name is red, there is not yet a page for this brand. If one is missing from this page, feel free to add it. Keep it alphabetical.

This is not even close to completion. Also, being listed here is not a sign of brand quality.

*[[A.P.C.]]
*[[Acne]]
*[[Alden]]
*[[Allen Edmonds]]
*[[Ann Demeulemeester]]
*[[Archival Clothing]]
*[[Banana Republic]]
*[[Band of Outsiders]]
*[[Barbour]]
*[[Billionaire Boys Club]]
*[[Boris Bidjan Saberi]]
*[[Brooks Brothers]]
*[[Burberry]]
*[[Carol Christian Poell]]
*[[Chippewa]]
*[[Clarks]]
*[[Comme des Garcons]]
*[[Converse]]
*[[Damir Doma]]
*[[Dior Homme]]
*[[Dolce & Gabana]]
*[[Eastland Boot Company]]
*[[Engineered Garments]]
*[[Fjallraven]]
*[[GAP]]
*[[Gitman Bros.]]
*[[Givenchy]]
*[[Grenson]]
*[[Gucci]]
*[[H&M]]
*[[J. Crew]]
*[[Jil Sander]]
*[[John Varvatos]]
*[[Junya Watanabe]]
*[[Kapital]]
*[[Kolor]]
*[[Lanvin]]
*[[Levi's]]
*[[Maison Martin Margiela]]
*[[Mark McNairy New Amsterdam]]
*[[Naked & Famous]]
*[[New Balance]]
*[[Nike]]
*[[Norse Projects]]
*[[Oak Street Bootmakers]]
*[[OBEY]]
*[[Patrik Ervell]]
*[[Paul Smith]]
*[[Post O'alls]]
*[[Prada]]
*[[Quoddy]]
*[[Raf Simons]]
*[[Rag & Bone]]
*[[Ralph Lauren]]
*[[Rancourt & Co.]]
*[[Ray-Ban]]
*[[Red Wing Shoes]]
*[[Reigning Champ]]
*[[Rick Owens]]
*[[Robert Geller]]
*[[Sasquatchfabrix]]
*[[Sperry Top-Sider]]
*[[Sruli Recht]]
*[[Supreme]]
*[[Thom Browne]]
*[[Tricker's]]
*[[Undercover]]
*[[Uniqlo]]
*[[Vans]]
*[[Viberg]]
*[[White Mountaineering]]
*[[Wings + Horns]]
*[[Woolrich]]
*[[Wtaps]]
*[[Y-3]]
*[[Yohji Yamamoto]]
*[[Yuketen]]
*[[Yves Saint Laurent]]
*[[ZARA]]