u/WolfAnxiety

All my Carmina loafers and oxfords (5 pairs) are size 9 UK.

Recently bought a 9.5 UK Oxford pair for $770ish and the fitting was terribly loose after breaking-in, so I sold that pair in Marketplace for less than half.

This incident made me anxious about my previous year’s purchase of this Chelsea boots that are actually UK 10. With thicker socks, they feel ok. But do they look big on my feet? I am about to sell them, but want to have a second thought. Is it okay for handcrafted shoes to have one whole size up/down based on the shoe style?

NYC finally got its fall weather this week. Like wearing wool and cashmere during autumn. What can I add to my fall/winter collection for office wear?

Thanks for the advice guys. I ditched my black dress shirts and went shirt shopping yesterday. This is the first batch.

Hi guys,
I am very new to office wear. Started my new job last week, and this is what I have in my wardrobe so far. I don’t have to wear a tie.

What would you recommend adding to round out my wardrobe? Any specific colors, pieces, or essentials I am missing? I am getting a black suit next.

Received my Coronado bag today. It is in the heavier side, but couldn’t resist myself to get this. I have a #8 wallet and jacket, and added this bag to the list. I wish it was a little bit smaller and lighter.

Guys, I am looking to purchase a leather bag that I can use to carry usually a lunch box, water bottle, charger, sunglass case, wallet, and keys.

I won’t have to carry a laptop. I was looking at this Coronado bag, but thinking this might be bigger than what I need. Please suggest me a good messenger style bag. No backpack!

Celebrated my new job this evening.

Picked this belt today and just noticed the joints have different shape and not symmetrical. Also, one of the joints has a gap and there was a scratch in the lining. I understand leather-crafts have imperfection, so for a $435 belt, should I just keep as is?

Picked this belt today and just noticed the joints have different shape and not symmetrical. Also, one of the joints has a gap and there was a scratch in the lining.

I understand leather-crafts have imperfection, so for a $435 belt, should I just keep as is?

Suede loafers stretched out a lot after wearing for 2 days. Now they look/feel loose with dress socks. Made the rookie mistake of purchasing them after trying with thick athletic socks. I guess I have to get thicker dress socks or an insole. Any suggestions, guys? Thank you!

Suede loafers stretched out a lot after wearing for 2 days. Now they look/feel loose with dress socks. Made the rookie mistake of purchasing them after trying with thick athletic socks. I guess I have to get thicker dress socks or an insole. Any suggestions, guys? Thank you!

Yesterday I shared a picture of my shoes and got flamed by some bros for not having sneakers and sandals.
Here they are. Also, please suggest some brands that make good half shoes or mules. Thank you!

I have been using my phones caseless for ages now. When I went to see the phones in person, the black one seemed to me that they would catch lots of fingerprints and scratches. Anyone who’s been using the black one, what do you say?

I am coming from 16 pro. My battery is f*cked and thinking to get this as my daily driver. My only usage will be social media scrolls during commute and before sleep. No gaming or heavy photography/video

Thank you.

I picked up a cordovan belt today from the NYC store. I posted it in Reddit, and some people said it looks like nothing similar to the ones they have. It doesn’t have any Alden monogram. It only has Highlands, Made in USA, and Horween monogram in the label. The box it came with also doesn’t contain any Alden logo. Did the store sell me a knockoff?