tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post1450853445796473784..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Cheap Fashion and the Canvas SneakerPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76824879952206013762015-11-22T22:34:37.926-05:002015-11-22T22:34:37.926-05:00This is exactly what I have been looking for but c...This is exactly what I have been looking for but cannot find. I am done buying clothes from sweatshops and am getting everything from the U.S, Canada or any place that pays good wages. My biggest problem is I can't find a canvas shoe made that fits the bill. I would pay up to around 80 U.S for a well made canvas shoe. Derfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15020974870257943646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85998421198895994262012-07-31T20:29:11.672-04:002012-07-31T20:29:11.672-04:00I've got some Converse and some Converse knock...I've got some Converse and some Converse knock-offs. The difference in construction is more obvious to the wearer than the observer. If you care about yourself, buy the Converse. If you care about what other people think, buy the knock-offs. (presuming no other considerations about where they're made, etc!)francoise_hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603008941750254162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-63175368231153894592012-07-31T20:22:54.996-04:002012-07-31T20:22:54.996-04:00I got the Marimekko ones. They're gorgeous! Ni...I got the Marimekko ones. They're gorgeous! Nicer canvas than the normal Converse too.francoise_hardyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12603008941750254162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71281650975283183962012-07-30T17:31:55.247-04:002012-07-30T17:31:55.247-04:00They don't fit me either- either the ball or t...They don't fit me either- either the ball or the heel of the shoe will fit, but not both, and the leather is much more delicate than shoes that look like the ones I bought really should be.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37271057010094460982012-07-30T11:16:54.489-04:002012-07-30T11:16:54.489-04:00As much as I love buying things that are quality &...As much as I love buying things that are quality & American made, I would not pay more than $40 for a pair of canvas shoes - those things fall apart so fast! I'd rather buy at the thrift store & save my dollars to buy shoes that are leather (and American-made, of course). Yeah, they'd be expensive but at least I could count on them to last 10+ years - unlike canvas shoes.LLADYBIRDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10409560091790703554noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25862583509965960822012-07-30T11:05:54.493-04:002012-07-30T11:05:54.493-04:00Holy crap. Even is one is not allergic, who wants ...Holy crap. Even is one is not allergic, who wants this stuff on their feet? <br /><br />The last shoes I bought were from Italy and Spain. I had no idea what crappy shoes I had been wearing until I put these Italian/Spanish shoes on my feet. They cost more, but have lasted a long, long time and are so much more comfortable. Worth the price.Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20899086297189866992012-07-30T07:56:01.481-04:002012-07-30T07:56:01.481-04:00I also grew up with Keds deck shoes and am shocked...I also grew up with Keds deck shoes and am shocked at the prices these days. I would certainly buy American made products and do so whenever I can find them. Funny, my husband and I went to a Nordstroms Rack this weekend and saw all these designer labels made in China. The fabrics were so cheap but the clothes still so expensive. I'm all for making my own.Beverlyhttp://itstoolatetoaltercoursenow.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13217894302944527582012-07-30T06:08:16.518-04:002012-07-30T06:08:16.518-04:00When I was a kid in middle school and high school ...When I was a kid in middle school and high school (think 1977-1983), it was common to get the canvas shoes from Kmart very cheaply. The wealthier and popular kids bought the more expensive Keds with the distinctive blue rectangle on the back and that was a form of class distinction in school (Kmart shoes vs. Keds) and Keds were preppy. This was a time of designer jeans etc. While we were not expecting our parents to foot the bill for $300 handbags, we were begging for $40-$60 Sassoon/Gloria Vanderbilt/Sergio jeans. Of course, those names no longer mean anything now since they were licensed to Asian Schlock factories. But all the better dept. stores had them in their Fall fashion/back to school displays.Rowsellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744798941132024212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-21913721079387137882012-07-30T05:08:13.181-04:002012-07-30T05:08:13.181-04:00A friend always said that she didn't have enou...A friend always said that she didn't have enough money to buy cheap products – in the end you spend more on lots of cheapies (that wear out sooner and get thrown away) than on one good whatever it might be, which could well last a lifetime (and can be repaired, resoled, etc.). Of course, the problem is having enough cash on hand to buy the more expensive option in the first place. So yes, I would pay twice as much to buy the local product (assuming it is of better quality) and indeed try to do so whenever possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85420967240303047402012-07-30T04:40:21.615-04:002012-07-30T04:40:21.615-04:00they wouldn't want to do much more than a walk...they wouldn't want to do much more than a walk in the Dunlop Volley's...they used to be standard issue in the ADF in the 80s as part of the PE uniform - no arch support what so ever LOL I replaced mine with a pair of running shoes and then promptly dyed the Volleys bright pink.suziwong66http://www.suziwongcreations.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-92142712650164537142012-07-30T04:29:55.408-04:002012-07-30T04:29:55.408-04:00i love the look of Fluevogs; never owned a pair th...i love the look of Fluevogs; never owned a pair though.suziwong66http://www.suziwongcreations.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73477167126809072192012-07-30T01:48:44.236-04:002012-07-30T01:48:44.236-04:00I only have two pairs of shoes, not because I can&...I only have two pairs of shoes, not because I can't afford more, but that is all I really need.<br />I buy quality shoes though. I had a friend who would do Hong Kong trips back in the 80's. She had her clothes tailor made, and shoes and belts made as well in Hong Kong. For the upcoming fall and winter, which is usually mild in our state, I will invest in a couple of new pairs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12086735713550935712012-07-29T13:41:59.128-04:002012-07-29T13:41:59.128-04:00I have been looking at canvas shoes for Summer (My...I have been looking at canvas shoes for Summer (My last pair could walk by themselves!) The nicest/cheapest pair I could find (ladies size 4/5 UK)was £40! I decided to keep the stinky pair ;)Jopsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307174609744304126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-36786275265930560412012-07-29T13:39:34.331-04:002012-07-29T13:39:34.331-04:00For the past two years I've been wearing Fluev...For the past two years I've been wearing Fluevogs, they're ethically made ( albeit not in the US) but style-wise are not for every taste I admitPhyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04668161467072636784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91630331240012086922012-07-29T11:57:22.155-04:002012-07-29T11:57:22.155-04:00I can't wear canvas shoes, cheap or expensive....I can't wear canvas shoes, cheap or expensive. But if I could, I would. I try to stick to shoes with a leather upper and well made. No Wally World or Payless shoes in my house. It's hard to find a well made, nice looking shoe of any kind that fits a wide foot. The only thing available are granny shoes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17032903680375150744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81463879984279461322012-07-29T11:52:25.336-04:002012-07-29T11:52:25.336-04:00I feel you on the high cost of Converse. When I wa...I feel you on the high cost of Converse. When I was in high school (in the mid-90's) Converse were made in America and cost about $25-30. A few years later they moved production overseas, but prices stayed about the same. Then Nike bought them and jacked the prices way up. It's really frustrating to know that, in the not too distant past, you could buy inexpensive, well produced, domestic made sneakers- and now you just can't.<br /><br />I also read Overdressed and it inspired me to sewing as much as possible and commit to only buying vintage/thrifted or ethically produced. Because I can't make my own shoes, so far I have bought some from the Buffalo Exchange which were practically new. You might try there. Otherwise, if you can afford the more expensive ones, I'd say go for it. The story of Overdressed started with poorly made canvas sneakers, after all.Nickey Robohttp://www.nickeyrobo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69749559734500413322012-07-29T11:39:25.585-04:002012-07-29T11:39:25.585-04:00When I was a kid and we got cheap canvas shoes the...When I was a kid and we got cheap canvas shoes the sole would invaribly come off, starting at the front, and flap as we tried to walk.<br /><br />We tried to use a gum band to keep it in place. Crazy kids!<br /><br />NO more cheap canvas shoes for me!Carlanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-91080565131709965132012-07-29T10:38:04.214-04:002012-07-29T10:38:04.214-04:00I'm your age, Peter. I remember, when I was a ...I'm your age, Peter. I remember, when I was a kid, my parents would buy me a pair of generic Keds-like sneakers for $1 at the discount store. <br /><br />To answer your question: If it's a planned purchase, I'll buy whatever fits best, and is the best quality. Sometimes, that's Walmart. I've found that quality is not guaranteed at higher prices. I don't shop specifically for made-in-the-USA, but if I do find something good, and the price is higher, I don't mind paying a little bit extra because I know the reason for it.Bettynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68771633192147020012012-07-29T07:11:12.079-04:002012-07-29T07:11:12.079-04:00Munro doesn't seem to fit me well! I have one ...Munro doesn't seem to fit me well! I have one pair of their sandals and I've tried many of their styles at our wonderful local shoe store, Tops for Shoes. Wish they worked for me, but even in a wide they don't. Thanks for mentioning it, though!Virginia at A Sewing Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15734911883557993627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1400282160287977892012-07-29T05:57:20.089-04:002012-07-29T05:57:20.089-04:00to the other Aussies reading this, did you see the...to the other Aussies reading this, did you see the post somewhere out there on the internet celebrating the fact that the Aussie Olympic team wore Dunlop Volleys for the Opening Ceremony?Jen in Oznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-2182465611838407572012-07-29T05:26:39.506-04:002012-07-29T05:26:39.506-04:00You're so right. I'm glad I don't hav...You're so right. I'm glad I don't have children to clothe these days. I used to haunt the local jobbers and discount stores when my girls were little. Where it was made was usually the last thing I looked at.Bunnykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884512446294782011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10666806801614207942012-07-29T05:20:56.520-04:002012-07-29T05:20:56.520-04:00Yes. I go out of my way to buy things that are no...Yes. I go out of my way to buy things that are not made in China. Two years ago, I bought a pair of Payless canvas shoes (pointy toe, zebra) and ended up with swollen feet and legs because I'm allergic to the dessicant they use to keep things from getting mouldy in shipping ahd the pesticides they sometimes use. Both are forbidden, but that hasn't stopped them. Took weeks for the swelling to go down and ruined my summer as it just plain hurt. I buy a lot of shoes made in Italy or France which cost the earth but last forever. Wish I could buy a $20 pair of canvas shoes, sigh. If I could, I'd paint them all over bright patterns to celebrate.Bunnykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884512446294782011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34821039109275087802012-07-29T02:01:27.828-04:002012-07-29T02:01:27.828-04:00I agree that we should buy fewer goods. We all hav...I agree that we should buy fewer goods. We all have too much stuff. Some of you would be shocked to see how few clothes I have but am quite happy with for the most part, and most of which I don't wear. I really should take to goodwill. So at least I don't add a lot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87014930754598904812012-07-29T00:48:42.927-04:002012-07-29T00:48:42.927-04:00Loved the menswear website. I wondered if there i...Loved the menswear website. I wondered if there is one for women's clothing. Here's a long list of American makers of women's apparel:<br />http://www.americansworking.com/clothingwomens.htmlJuliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06221577622794207889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86409668771245561052012-07-29T00:25:12.179-04:002012-07-29T00:25:12.179-04:00I don't know exactly how old you are, but my g...I don't know exactly how old you are, but my guess is that you were between the ages of 0 and 10 in 1975 (or something). So I used this handy calculator: http://www.davemanuel.com/inflation-calculator.php<br /><br />And I learned: $20 of 1975 dollars would be worth: $85.11 in 2012<br /><br />I am young and not wealthy and I usually only have 1 or 2 pairs of "everyday" shoes at a time, because I pay ~$80 for a pair of shoes, and I try to buy ethical and well-made when I can.undeadgoathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507897954077278765noreply@blogger.com