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Post by metals37 on Jun 10, 2015 9:27:09 GMT -6
oh, and to throw some snark at the copy, the best craftsmen in the world work for companies like Hermes, they're not making Common Projects knockoffs.  I think I'd argue that the best craftsmen in the world work for themselves, but maybe that's just my Ayn Rand view of the world...... |
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Post by quick on Jun 10, 2015 9:33:37 GMT -6
Even if the G sneaks don't fund, I'm sure they will go through for at least this round.
It must feel bad to put all the effort into sourcing materials, marketing, and production and then have the item barely fund.
I wish G would comment on why they think the shoes didn't work out for them as they thought lolol.
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Post by exophobe on Jun 10, 2015 9:44:19 GMT -6
I think I'd argue that the best craftsmen in the world work for themselves, but maybe that's just my Ayn Rand view of the world...... Only when you have enough money to work for no one the rest of your life do you truly work for no one but yourself. And Ayn Rand lived on Social Security and food stamps for the last part of her life, so I guess you could say she worked for no one at that point. Those following her philosophy in government today are enacting policy that would have killed her. |
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Post by exophobe on Jun 10, 2015 9:49:32 GMT -6
Even if the G sneaks don't fund, I'm sure they will go through for at least this round. It must feel bad to put all the effort into sourcing materials, marketing, and production and then have the item barely fund. I wish G would comment on why they think the shoes didn't work out for them as they thought lolol. they're 1/5th into the funding period. Let's not get too hyperbolic. If they were a failure they would have removed them from the site by now. if the minimum run from their manufacturer is 400 pairs, they might be in trouble, if it's 200 then they've (likely) more than met that already, so they'll be able to make them without losing money. Plus, if they're still hitting 50% margins on all their other product, they're making more than enough to cover the R&D (well, R) on these shoes, and that's just part of doing business. |
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Post by bentin on Jun 10, 2015 9:56:13 GMT -6
Yeah, I think devastitis has this right, until they're delivered and people can review them, I think it's too early to evaluate their success, or lack thereof. I'd assume all of these campaigns will fund and they'll fund any underage and sell them through the Elitist Stock Store. |
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Post by metals37 on Jun 10, 2015 9:58:24 GMT -6
I think I'd argue that the best craftsmen in the world work for themselves, but maybe that's just my Ayn Rand view of the world...... . And Ayn Rand lived on Social Security and food stamps for the last part of her life, so I guess you could say she worked for no one at that point. Those following her philosophy in government today are enacting policy that would have killed her. Very true. I guess my observation is the best craftsman I see are in direct contact with their customers now, not thru the veil of an employer. The internet has (mostly) removed that need. |
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Post by brentkuz on Jun 10, 2015 11:44:59 GMT -6
Rand had some great points don't get me wrong and it was a good read. Plenty of good craftsman work for companies. Especially now. Not many Thomas Edison's around.
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Post by nater on Jun 10, 2015 14:12:49 GMT -6
Great, now we have political beliefs being tossed about.
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Post by bentin on Jun 10, 2015 14:22:22 GMT -6
Great, now we have political beliefs being tossed about. What could go wrong? |
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Post by Old26 on Jun 10, 2015 14:23:40 GMT -6
So far, it's OK. The vid's are kinda funny - I'm a political agnostic, but let's remember fellas to keep things cool here. Any battles over this will get nuked, post-haste.
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Post by bentin on Jun 10, 2015 14:26:30 GMT -6
Ayn Rand is like a Gustin shoe...
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Post by bentin on Jun 10, 2015 14:27:17 GMT -6
John Galt is more of a City Coat though.
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Post by whiskeyriver on Jun 10, 2015 14:35:50 GMT -6
Ayn Rand is like a Gustin shoe... Aren't we all, in the end, like a Gustin shoe? We look all pretty and new when we come out, but in the end we age quickly and fall apart...  |
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Post by ickes on Jun 10, 2015 14:41:01 GMT -6
John Galt is more of a City Coat though. Then what would Caitlyn Jenner be? |
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Post by bentin on Jun 10, 2015 14:45:18 GMT -6
John Galt is more of a City Coat though. Then what would Caitlyn Jenner be? Skinny, tonal Italian denim. |
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Post by ickes on Jun 10, 2015 14:46:34 GMT -6
Then what would Caitlyn Jenner be? Skinny, tonal Italian denim. Lol....well played sir |
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Post by exophobe on Jun 11, 2015 11:08:55 GMT -6
I have a couple thoughts on the blue, but first, I noticed it's now Vachetta leather, so I looked it up, and thought you guys would appreciate this: Vachetta leather handbags are the most beautiful and the most problematic of all conventional leathers. Vachetta is premium cowhide leather used by the top brands, and usually only in their most prestigious collections. It has a buttery soft appearance that just melts against your skin. The vachetta story is a simple case of paying the price for having something beautiful.In any case, the thing that bothers me about them is the apparent stretch along the length:  |
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Post by Old26 on Jun 11, 2015 11:43:43 GMT -6
I have a couple thoughts on the blue, but first, I noticed it's now Vachetta leather, so I looked it up, and thought you guys would appreciate this: In any case, the thing that bothers me about them is the apparent stretch along the length: Nah, it's leather - that's why it's awesome - it's imperfect. Also, with wear, things will settle and look great. Buttery. LMAO!. |
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Post by bentin on Jun 11, 2015 11:47:52 GMT -6
Those blue ones, with some black knee highs and a walker will be all the rage at the retirement village. The male nurses can utilize the white ones too.
I was checking out Epaulet's shoes, they're still not my thing, but sure look better done.
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Post by Old26 on Jun 11, 2015 12:11:59 GMT -6
Gustin has removed the fudged-up fit guide for their sneakers and replaced with:
"SNEAKERS
Gustin sneakers run true to size. If you typically wear a US 9 or EU 42 in dress shoes or Converse Chuck Taylors, or measure 9 on a Brannock device, we recommend ordering a US 9 in these as well. We make full sizes and recommend you order down to the nearest whole size if you're between sizes - if you’re a US 9.5 in dress shoes or on a Brannock, please order a US 9."
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Post by bentin on Jun 11, 2015 12:14:16 GMT -6
Gustin has removed the fudged-up fit guide for their sneakers and replaced with: " SNEAKERSGustin sneakers run true to size. If you typically wear a US 9 or EU 42 in dress shoes or Converse Chuck Taylors, or measure 9 on a Brannock device, we recommend ordering a US 9 in these as well. We make full sizes and recommend you order down to the nearest whole size if you're between sizes - if you’re a US 9.5 in dress shoes or on a Brannock, please order a US 9." So screwy as I wear a full size under my Brannock in Chucks. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2015 12:16:04 GMT -6
Gustin has removed the fudged-up fit guide for their sneakers and replaced with: " SNEAKERSGustin sneakers run true to size. If you typically wear a US 9 or EU 42 in dress shoes or Converse Chuck Taylors, or measure 9 on a Brannock device, we recommend ordering a US 9 in these as well. We make full sizes and recommend you order down to the nearest whole size if you're between sizes - if you’re a US 9.5 in dress shoes or on a Brannock, please order a US 9." So screwy as I wear a full size under my Brannock in Chucks. That's odd. Sneakers have always been brannock or higher for me. Boots have always been less than brannock. |
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Post by bentin on Jun 11, 2015 12:22:57 GMT -6
This is why shoes are harder for me to buy online than pants. Even in AE, I wear different sizes depending on the last. But generally, these hold true:
AE/Brannock - 9.5
Chucks - 8.5
C70's - 9.0
Wolverine 9.0
New Balance - 10.0
Puma/Adidas - 10.5
La Sportiva climbing shoes - 8.0
Cycling shoes also end up all over the place, anything from a 41.5 to a 43.0.
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Post by derek on Jun 11, 2015 13:07:58 GMT -6
This is why shoes are harder for me to buy online than pants. Even in AE, I wear different sizes depending on the last. But generally, these hold true: AE/Brannock - 9.5 Chucks - 8.5 C70's - 9.0 Wolverine 9.0 New Balance - 10.0 Puma/Adidas - 10.5 La Sportiva climbing shoes - 8.0 Cycling shoes also end up all over the place, anything from a 41.5 to a 43.0. This is pretty handy! What about Red Wings? |
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Post by bentin on Jun 11, 2015 13:10:52 GMT -6
Only tried them on, but I could get away with an 8.5, they're a little roomier than Wolverines.
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