Lusting After: Danner Japan

Anyone out there want to be a Sart Inc proxy because Danner Japan is pretty out of control and I really want to cop some of these kicks.  When the blogosphere goes off on their "the Japanese always get the best stuff" rant I usually just brush it off, but after revisiting the Danner Japan store I can't help but feel a little bit of jealousy.  All the awesome lifestyle models and colorways you can't get in the states are of course the best looking Danner boots out there.  I'm even into the "Slusher" L.L. Bean rip-offs and the "Toledo" Wallabee wannabe's which goes against everything I thought I stood for.  If I actually needed a new pair of boots a bunch of these would top my list.  Maybe it's time to rethink my foreign policy.

 

 

  

  

-L.A.S

Fall Looks: Lace Up

I was commenting over at [you_have_broken_the_internet] on Ryan's Sperry Chukkas, when I realized how awesome they would look if they had the signature yellow and brown L.L Bean shoelaces you often see on their boots and bluchers.  While I couldn't find L.L. Bean shoelaces being sold seperately anywhere, I did find the next best, or even better, thing.

[Pictured: Danner laces...$5. Picture courtesy of Danner.com]

Danner is an American manufacturer that specializes in boots and various accessories.  As it turns out they sell a variety of replacement laces, including the awesome yellow and brown ones mentioned earlier.  While I am normally a stickler for details, shoelaces never really did it for me...until now.  Think about those once favorite pair of shoes or boots that may have fallen by the wayside or gotten stale.  By adding something as minor as new shoelaces those very same, tired kicks can be amped up for fall (and for $5).  These yellow and brown laces have autumn/heritage written all over them and it's rare that something so small and cheap can make such a difference.  Sartorially Inclined's weathered, brown wingtips may just be in need of an upgrade...what a unique way to dress 'em down and 'em change up.

[Pictured: Danner laces in action. Picture courtesy of Highsnobiety.com]

A bunch of different lengths and colors are for sale so no matter what kind of shoe/boot is sitting in the back of your closet, you should be able to find something suitable.  I plan on ordering my own pair so hopefully I'll be able to post some before and after pics...

-L.A.S