Red Wing For J. Crew Sale

Need new boots for F/W? Maybe some chukkas actually?  Right now J. Crew is selling their exclusive Red Wing rugged leather chukka boots for $130 - that's a $100 discount.  Also, at checkout you can use the "MUSTHAVE" (that's a bit presumptuous, no?) promo code for an extra 30% off up until the end of the day.  Grand total: $91.  Not bad if you ask me, especially since, by my account, you can't get this particular model anywhere else.  These probably aren't your best bet for heavy snowfall, but as an every day knockabout you could do a whole lot worse. The cotton canvas upper is a nice touch and we don't really need to rehash Red Wing's made in the U.S.A. quality for the one-millionth time.  Currently there is a decent grip of "average" sizes still available.  Enjoy the discount while it lasts.

-L.A.S

Red Wing S/S 2011

If you've checked out the Red Wing blog recently you might have seen various previews of some new styles/colorways hitting the streets for S/S 2011.  I'm not the kind of guy who wears boots anytime after February, but I can only speak for myself.  So far we've gotten a sneak peek at two new suede colorways for the work oxford, what looks to be a new style (or an archive pull) of boat soled deck boots and a purty blue suede chukka.  I really appreciate how Red Wing isn't sleeping on their laurels and is continuing to churn out handsome styles despite their recent massive success.  I'm particularly partial to the "new" deck boot which looks like a diesel version of the fan favorite L.L. Bean Signature suede Ranger Moc.  There is no word yet on prices, availability or how deep the collection will end up so be sure to keep your eyes peeled.  You surely won't be the only one.

-L.A.S

Holiday Parting Shots

For anyone not following Sartorially Inclined on Twitter (use your discretion), here are some parting shots from my short, but wonderful time spent at home which will conclude early tomorrow afternoon.  And yes, I wore the same pair of WWM cargo's all weekend...

[Pictured: I got a new pair of low top Wallabees (right) and passed on my boots to my brother.  My hope is he follows my lead and thoroughly destroys them.]

[Pictured: Santa reps for Jewish kids too.  Epaulet x Mark McNairy RBS.]

[Pictured: Walked the dog in my brother's Red Wings.  Currently devising a plan to kidnap them and hold them ransom in Charlotte.]

 

[Pictured: My brother in his new L.L. Bean Blucher mocs courtesy of me.]

-L.A.S

Stumbled Across: Bargain Boots

I wouldn't normally link to anything over at American Eagle considering how snobbish I am about my clothes (sarcasm? kidding?), but I found the following quite interesting.  If Red Wings, or any other boots for that matter (Wolverine, Timberland, etc.), are currently out of your price range you might want to keep reading.  Apparently American Eagle believes that "imitation is the highest form of flattery"...

AE Woodsman Boot...$79.50

AE Classic Boot...$89.50

AE Vintage Cabin Boot...$89.50

AE Woodsman Shoe...$64.50

So I guess the creative director at American Eagle isn't very creative at all.  But I will give credit where credit is due...this is a smart marketing move to any heritage geeks, like myself, who may not be able to afford the real deal.  Red Laces? Work boot boat shoe?  I am kinda impressed. Seriously.  With today's mantra being "buy once for life" I'm not sure if I can endorse these in good faith, but interesting nonetheless. Not to mention I'd rather not reinforce child labor in Taiwan.  But then again, that's just me.

-L.A.S