The Choosy Beggar

Looking for a boat shoe alternative? The Beggar officially endorses Supreme‘s $68 canvas lace-ups, which feature a canvas upper with matching laces and eyelets, leather lining and insole, and a gum rubber sole. No, they’re not kick-flip-friendly, but — we’re guessing — neither is your current self.

Supreme – 274 Lafayette St between E. Houston & Prince – 212-966-7799 – Map‎

Looking for another, even cheaper, option? Court‘s shelves are always lined with Zig-Zag‘s coveted footwear for just $20-$30. You might also try Alex’s Shoe Repair.

Court – 178 Mulberry St at Broome – 212-925-1022 – Map
Alex’s Shoe Repair – 71 1st Ave between 4th & 5th St’s – 212-982-7773 – Map

High-end West Chelsea boutique Jeffrey has commenced pre-sale, i.e., 40% off most spring wear, i.e., still very expensive shopping.

Jeffrey – 449 West 14th St between 9th & 10th Ave – 212-206-1272 – Map

Beginning Friday, the city’s Prada boutiques go into pre-sale mode, taking 50% off spring read-to-wear, and 40% off shoes and accessories.

Prada – 841 Madison Ave at 70 – 212-327-4200 – Map
Prada – 45 E 57th St between Park & Madison – 212-308-2332 – Map
Prada – 724 5th Ave between 56 & 57 – 212-664-0010 – Map
Prada – 575 Broadway at Prince – 212-334-8888 – Map

In honor of the British brand’s new headquarters at 444 Madison Avenue, Mayor Bloomberg officially declared today to be “Burberry Day”… thus moving NYC one step closer to officially changing its name to “Nike Town.” [via Selectism]

Friday through Sunday, find below wholesale prices on Nicholas K spring wares. Last time, however, this sale featured very little men’s wear.