Dappered | The Dappered Gift Guide for... The Shoe Guy

[Dappered | The Dappered Gift Guide for… The Shoe Guy]() --------------------------------------------------------------- - [The Dappered Gift Guide for… The Shoe Guy](#1) - [Steal(ish) Alert: Allen Edmonds MacKenzie for $257](#2) - [Most Wanted Affordable Style – December 2018](#3) [The Dappered Gift Guide for… The Shoe Guy](r/Dappered/~3/h_nWNGZ-x6o/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 12 Dec 2018 03:00 AM PST Tis the season. And by now you’ve probably been walloped over the head by 82,000 gift guides. So what’s a few more? Instead of doing a highly generalized, throw-everything-against-the-digital-wall gift guide, we’ll be breaking it up by category. Gifts for the guy who likes watches. Or the rugged type. Or the guy who’s always in a suit. Etc. [Allen Edmonds Horsehair Dauber – $6]( ($7.50) [Allen Edmonds Horsehair Dauber]( Most of us can get by with either applying shoe creme with an old sock, or, two daubers (one for black, one for brown… even with washing them after, you never know). But if the guy on your list is a true shoe hog, having more than a couple daubers on hand can be super convenient. The horsehair on the dauber makes for much easier, more even application of the cream, than compared to when it’s applied with a sock or rag. They will wear out after a while, and once that starts to happen, stray hairs start to muck up your polishing process. Good stocking stuffers. Nice and cheap. Solid quality from AE. Doesn’t ship free on it’s own. AE freebie shipping kicks in at $50. You could always [pick this pair from Amazon]( for ten bucks. Currently shipping free with Prime, but could sell out. [Whitmor 5 Section Closet Hanging Shelves – $6.67]( [Whitmor 5 Section Closet Hanging Shelves]( Perfect for storing shoes. I keep my sneakers in there. Gets them up off the floor where I’d otherwise kick them around and it’d be a mess. On a side note, I have a crap ton of pants I never wear. Also, I can’t tell you where all the hangers came from. They just appear. I know some came from the dry cleaner, but I don’t dry clean stuff THAT much. [Saphir Renovateur – $11.00]( [Saphir Renovateur]( Widely regarded as the best all-around shoe leather care product on the market. Remember those “liquid gold” mac and cheese commercials that end with “eat like that guy you know” as the tag line? Right. This stuff. This is the real liquid gold. For your shoes. Shine (or, more accurately in this case, clean & condition)… like that guy you know. [100% Cotton Made in the USA Shoe Bags – $14.99]( [Cotton Shoe Bags]( Like garment bags… for footwear. Helps keep the dust off, and the soft all cotton fabric protects the shoes from any accidental drops, dings, pet claws, locust invasions, etc., while at home or on the road. And being that they’re all cotton and not synthetic, your shoes can breathe. Which is good. [A portable, packable Leather Shoe Horn – $17.70](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=388904012&searchText=shoe+horn) ($29.95) [Leather Shoe Horn](//bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?vid=1&pid=388904012&searchText=shoe+horn) Perfect for the guys who travel a lot and/or the types who change shoes when they get to work in the morning (say, post commute or post trip to the gym). Sold by Banana Republic, so, always on sale. Want something to ship fast via Amazon’s prime service? [Those are available too](. Shoe Shine Gift Certificates [Shoe Shine Gift Certificates] Got a cobbler in your city? Drop in and see if they offer gift certificates for shoe shines. Sure, plenty of guys actually like the process of shining their own shoes, but every so often it’s nice to just hand them over to the pros. They might come back looking better than ever. [Personalized Shoe Trees – $29.95]( [Personalized Shoe Trees]( Laser engraved with either his initials, name, or even an image. (Which could get… weird?) Plus, Woodlore’s shoe trees uses nice cedar, and smooth acting springs. Not like super cheap shoe trees that can stick and bind after a while. [Cashmere Socks – Nordstrom – $49.95]( [Nordstrom Cashmere Socks]( File this under the category of things most people will never, ever consider buying for themselves, but if someone gets a pair for them, they’ll be eternally grateful. If he loves his shoe collection, then he pays attention to his feet. And nothing says appreciating feet quite like cashmere socks. [Armorlux Made in France Wool Slippers – $85]( – [$95]( [Armorlux Wool Slippers]( Going for soft, laid back, and indoors here. And these are anything but crummy faux-suede/faux-shearling throwaways from the clearance basket at your local discount store. These are the real deal. All wool uppers that breathe (so, no funky foot deep into a lazy morning at home). Lightweight crepe soles. Made in France. I believe solids are only [currently available at Best Made Co]( Massdrop has done shockingly cheap ($39) drops for these before, [but they’re currently inactive](. Fair Isle pattern is cheaper, and exclusive to Huckberry. A nice Shine Box (on its own, or, [stocked with goods – $96 w/ ENJOY25](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Cedar-Shoe-Valet/090F,default,pd.html?dwvar_090F_Color=SHOW&contentpos=6&cgid=)) – [$89 – $159]( [Shoe Shine Box](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Cedar-Shoe-Valet/090F,default,pd.html?dwvar_090F_Color=SHOW&contentpos=6&cgid=) You want something sturdy. Something that doesn’t wiggle or wobble. Something that you can put pressure on as you buff out a shoe over and over and over again. Just… be careful [who you gift one of these things to]( (NSFW language). [Huckberry Exclusive Duck Boots – $180]( [Huckberry Exclusive Duck Boots]( Just because the weather is crap doesn’t mean his footwear has to look/feel awful. I know these get lots of play on this site, but they really are something. A do anything duck boot that’s been updated for the 21st century. Fully waterproof, breathable, full grain leather uppers and fully waterproof suede. They’re claiming sneaker like comfort too. They even look pretty slick. A pair of high quality Leather, Classic Sneakers [Good Man Brand Leather Sneakers]( Many a brand is taking classic court shapes, and making them [out of high quality materials](. And the end result are shoes that have that great, classic athletic look, but last longer and feel far superior to basic Chucks or Jack Purcells. [You could]( spend [a fortune on these things](, or, [you could spend](//www.jackerwin.com/collections/sneakers/products/leonard?variant=12745244541014) not [quite as much](. Also, there’s always the cheap but [still oddly good quality Stan Smith](. An upgraded version of his favorite style of shoe – $250+ [Boot upgrade]( Just make sure you keep receipts for returns in case they don’t fit. Say he’s got a cheap pair of suede chukkas that he loves. Search out [a nicer quality pair](. Same goes for, say, [wingtip boots]( and [chelseas](. This obviously works best if his current pair has more than a few miles on it. Doesn’t make sense to upgrade to a new pair if he just bought em’. But if an old, tired looking pair (that he still loves) is ready to give up the ghost, it could be one hell of a treat to go from that entry level pair to a little bit of luxury. ff/Dappered?a=h_nWNGZ-x6o:LRvvZuapJI8:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=h_nWNGZ-x6o:LRvvZuapJI8:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=h_nWNGZ-x6o:LRvvZuapJI8:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Steal(ish) Alert: Allen Edmonds MacKenzie for $257](r/Dappered/~3/euKValkZCXY/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 11 Dec 2018 02:31 PM PST [Allen Edmonds MacKenzie Wholecuts – $257]( ($425) Wholecuts are not for everyone. But they’d be for a lot more people if they simply got in person with a pair instead of looking at them on a two-dimensional computer screen. That minimalism and lack of context can sometimes throw people off. The new-for-this-year, Wholecut, [Medallion Toe MacKenzie from Allen Edmonds]( is all kinds of right. And while the dark brown was already in clearance, they just dumped the walnuts and coffee color shade in there as well. [Dappered.com]( The dark brown in direct sun. I actually think they look BETTER with a few creases and wrinkles and wear. These are first quality. They ship and return for free. No restocking fees, and there should be no nicks or scratches or slight imperfections that are what makes for a 2nds quality shoe. Fit seems true. A 10.5 D fits my 10.5 D feet just fine. If you’re a fan of the 65 last (the one that Strands and the Park Ave. are built on) you should do well with the MacKenzies in your normal size. [You can find a full review here](. [Dappered.com]( The walnut shade. A hint of burnishing at the toe, and that elegant medallion. Sign up for their “collectors club” (a basic email login/creating an account) and you can save another 15% off on that first purchase. Drops them to $218.45. Don’t like the medallion? [The plain toe MacLennan wholecuts are also on clearance for the same price](. If you’re not sold, but thinking about it, keep an eye on these. After Christmas/New Years sales might see an extra 20% off clearance items coming. I don’t know that for sure. I don’t have any inside information there. But it’s not out of the realm of possibility. They’re clean. They’re mean. They’re Goodyear welted and made in Port Washington, Wisconsin. And there’s not [a hint of a tattoo about them](. That’s all. Carry on. [Dappered.com]( ff/Dappered?a=euKValkZCXY:U04SGOqcCYY:yIl2AUoC8zA ff/Dappered?a=euKValkZCXY:U04SGOqcCYY:qj6IDK7rITs ff/Dappered?a=euKValkZCXY:U04SGOqcCYY:gIN9vFwOqvQ [Most Wanted Affordable Style – December 2018](r/Dappered/~3/_8jLg9F6Qao/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email) Posted: 11 Dec 2018 08:00 AM PST Whether you’re looking for gift ideas or a quick upgrade for yourself, expect these to come around about once a month. You’ll find new arrivals and old favorites, especially good deals, or maybe something pricey to keep an eye on for future sales. The potential best of the best, which you may or may not have seen already. Got a tip on something that deserves to end up in the monthly Most Wanted? [Send those in here](mailto:joe@dappered.com?subject=style%20tip). [Filson Original Briefcase in Cinder Gray – $276.25]( w/ EDNC18 ($325) [Filson Original Briefcase in Cinder Gray]( Whu… Wha… WHEN did they start making their Original Briefcase in gray? Oh man… the way the bridle leather handles and the brass hardware stands out. [That’ll do](. Currently on sale with the code at East Dane. If they run out of stock, [Nordstrom has them too]( (just not on sale). [Brooks Brothers Water Resistant Italian Wool Jacket – $398.50](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Mixed-Media-Wool-Hybrid-Jacket/ML00603,default,pd.html) ($598) [Brooks Brothers Water Resistant Italian Wool Jacket](//www.brooksbrothers.com/Mixed-Media-Wool-Hybrid-Jacket/ML00603,default,pd.html) Not cheap, but that’s one hell of a grown up puffer jacket. Wool is kinda like a brushed suiting fabric. Removable quilted bib. Leather under collar. two colors to pick from. Here’s how you get the price: Buy two $150 e-gift cards, get two $25 e-gift cards for free (it’s a deal they’re currently running). Then at checkout, use the code ENJOY25 for 25% off. That drops the price to $448. Use all your gift cards, including the fifty worth of “free” gift cards. Final out of pocket cost is just under $400. If you live near a store? And they have one of these? Lucky you. They’re running a 40% off one item in store promo. All this rigmarole ends on Sunday 12/16. [Nordstrom Double Monk – $124.95]( | [Leather Sneaker – $99.95]( | [Chelsea Boot – $134.95]( [Nordstrom Shoes]( Nice work out of the Nordstrom shoe design team. All of these are from “Nordstrom Men’s Shop.” Meaning, they’re in house goods, and Norstrom takes the quality to price ratio seriously on those in-house brands. They all ship and return for free too, being that it’s Nordstrom. [Amazon Goodthreads 100% Merino Wool Micro Stripe Crew – $28]( [Amazon Goodthreads 100% Merino Wool Micro Stripe Crew]( All merino? For twenty eight bucks? Boy. Those menswear brands exclusive to Uncle Jeff’s Internet Emporium sure are stepping their game up. Just a reminder that they’re still using Goodthreads, Buttoned Down, and their other exclusive brands as bait. Yes, bait. Because you have to be a Prime subscriber to buy them. [Suitsupply Camel Bomber – $399]( [Suitsupply Camel Bomber]( They can [keep the cape](. I’ll take this. Just note that they run small. Like real small. A size at least. Maybe two depending on your body type. Ships and returns for free at least. [BONUS Amazon Essentials Battle Ropes – $31.49 – $99]( [Amazon Essentials Battle Ropes]( Amazon really does sell everything (not just 100% merino crew necks). Maybe 2019 is the year you finally get in shape. Maybe you are in shape, but you want something new to mix it up at the home gym. Maybe you’re in [the Dappered Threads weight loss club](. Whatever the reason, know that I, in my long illustrious career as a headless reluctant model on the internet, have tried just about everything to stay relatively fit (Personal Training, Running, Spinning, Martial Arts/Kickboxing). And while I’ve got a routine that suits me that uses plenty of those previously mentioned ways to workout, battle ropes continuously kick my ass. They’re absurd. In a good way. And they’re hugely versatile. [Head here to read Brett’s rundown at Art of Manliness](. Price above varies on the length and width of the ropes you’re after. [BONUS II For all the children of the world to join hands and sing together in the spirit of harmony and peace…Â]( Happy holidays fellas. 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