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