The Choosy Beggar

Quality Control

— Thu, 28th August 2008 —

Portfolio.com has created a test to see whether or not you can spot the pricier shoe — which is actually pointless, because, whether you can spot it or not, a higher cost does typically equal a higher quality shoe. That’s why a good shoe is always a good investment.

Because We Care

— Thu, 28th August 2008 —

As winter slowly approaches, our friends over at h(y)r collective need your help in finding a good home for these endangered vintage Ralph Lauren Polo Country moccasin boots.

All you need is a true 9″ foot and $50 to make a difference, and rescue these beautiful babies from the barren eBay wilderness.

Un-Common

— Thu, 28th August 2008 —

For about the next week, L.A.-based menswear outpost South Willard is trying to move some beautiful pieces at swell prices like the above Raf by Raf Simmons gray canvas slip-ons just for $63. [Refinery29]

We also spied:

– Raf Simmons black sweaters for $150

– Common Projects navy 3-hole slip-ons for $194

– Common Projects white suede & leather high-tops for $192

– Raf Simmons “classic” gray suede shoes for $360

– De Gaulle 14″ briefcases for $585

Speed

— Thu, 28th August 2008 —

At 12 noon today, find preppy apparel from international-gone-local designer John Bartlett on sale at Gilt.com, along with Italian label Frankie Morello. HERE’s you invite to the member’s only site. Never heard of Morello. Take a look at his spring ’08 collection — It’s kind of wild:

What Would DJ AM Do?

— Wed, 27th August 2008 —

[Picture courtesy of The New York Times]

All you Hypebeast-reading, DJ AM-listening, sneakers obsessives take note:

Through Sunday, Lafayette Street sneaker aficionado Nort/Recon is taking 50% off *everything* in the store. [Racked]

Nort/Recon – 359 Lafayette St between Bond and Great Jones – 212-614-8502 – Map