Used Shoes Might Be Right for You--Here's Why! (Pros & Cons)

[@walterfoyt5985]

Used shoes are a great buy. I recently purchased a pair of black double buckle Santoni for $100. At retail they are $1,380.

[@martinegerton8094]

I found a pair of Church's black Chetwynd Custom Grade in a local charity shop about four years ago. They were just my size and probably only worn a handful of times. At £8, I bagged myself one helluva bargain!😁

[@quietatse]

Wow, that's a steal.

[@teekue]

Wait, are Santonis that expensive in America? Great shoes btw. They sell for around 400-500€ in Europe, sometimes even around 200 when on sale.

[@MrBurtonshaw]

I buy my goodyear shoes used. I don't mind worn out soles as I resole them myself... as long as the uppers are good and they are on the original soles it should be no problem. If something is a real bargain and a style I really want, I'll even go for a resoled shoe that has also on it's last legs... I can then have a go at re welting the shoe. I have now got a little stable of 7 or 8 pairs of proper shoes that I would never even consider buying at their new price... and my resoling is very very good... I do have to get the local cobbler to do the outsole stitch though... I don't have room or money for a goodyear welting machine. great video.

[@MullyShaves]

“No, Preston! I’ve already broken those in.” Now THAT was funny.

[@rodgachelin5998]

Living in Fairfield County, most of my shoes are from Goodwill and Salvation Army. Allen Edmonds, Jon Lobb, Alden, and Edward Greens just to name a few. It's definitely the way to go. 👍🏾

[@edwardpack3294]

I have been buying used shoes on e-bay for over five years. I have purchased shell cordovan Allen Edmonds down to bit loafers, Oliver Cabell minimum sneakers, Thursday Boot Co. Chelseas, Beckett Simonon loafers, Magnanni monk straps and others. I have built a great collection at a fraction of the cost. I hope those who say they will never buy used shoes won't so I can continue to find great deals! Thanks for the excellent content!

[@charlesbarnabo3466]

Great video!!! I own some bespoke John lobb, George cleverley,EG......even a nice pair of NIKOLAUS TUCZEC all bought second hand!!!You don't know what you miss buy skiping second hands!

[@jonahwilliams5353]

My favorite pair of shoes were bought second hand about a year ago. They were a pair of cordovan leather Carmina quarter brogues that I got about 80% off and you couldn’t tell the difference from brand new!

[@tonyricketts5569]

I’m a school principal. I wear used Allen Edmonds from eBay everyday. $40 and Saphir products put them in great condition.

[@alexsmith4155]

A friend of mine is a very lucky thrifter. Most recently, he picked up a pair of Loake 1880 semi-brogues in a discontinued colour for £20. They looked like they had been worn once and still had the box!

[@elijahlaplaca4903]

That was a fantastic video, congratulations Gentleman's Gazette! Personally, I think your general philosophy of quality over quantity goes hand in hand with pre-owned clothes. You can find phenomenal pre owned options, of high quality at great discount. Recently I got a pair of Merrmin Wingtip Oxfords in a golden tan for more than 50% off, that had only been worn a couple times. You are absolutely right about the variety, and amazing options available for the thorough second hand shopper. Once again, great video! Thank you!

[@claytonmarkin7863]

All but one pair of my Allen Edmonds were bought used. I have a stellar collection, and those were seconds. It’s not without its risks. I’ve been burned for sure, I’ve had shoes not fit properly and just not look how I hoped. I’ve been able to sell those shoes and recoup some money, and on the whole I’ve done very well with used shoes.

[@dandiehm8414]

I have about 18 pairs of Allen Edmond's shoes. All of them used, bought off of EBay at huge discounts. With some time spend conditioning and polishing them (with Saphir polishes and Renovateur), they look brand new.

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

Refurbishing shoes is a great thing to do while listening to these videos!

[@Azav312]

Same here, im at 8 pairs plus 2 Florsheim Imperials. All barely used and less than $60 shipped. Shoe trees and care has given me many uses and years.

[@henryshawn1628]

1:02 I read the book too, because I saw it on the table at the Hawes And Curtis store where I bought my first double breasted pinstripe suit

[@craft-o-matic399]

Thank you Raphael! Maybe my men's shoe sales will pick up on Ebay!

[@BadMotivator66]

I've been buying Loakes, Russell and Bromley and London Brogue shoes (c. £80-150 new) for £20-£25. Most of them in excellent condition. I simply can't beat that on my budget!

[@adrianwalker2833]

If you buy pre-owned shoes: 1. If you do not know the name of the brand, search for it. Very often you come up against a name that's feigning tradition or English heritage - and that's really made in some sweat-shop (like John White, Clarks or Doc Martens). 2. The same goes for Italian shoes: make sure it is really Italian - and not only the name! Also with Italian shoes, the size is generally one size lower, so a 46 is really only a 45 and Italian lasts are generally slimmer. By and large Italian shoes are Blake stitched and not Goodyear welted. 3. With American/UK shoes: don't forget that e.g. an American size 12 is a British size 11! 4. With British shoes being so coveted, try Spanish, Hungarian, Austrian, Portuguese or French. As some of the makes are virtually unknown there's quite often a bargain waiting. Just recently I bought an excellent Belgian one called 'Ambiorix' - they were brand new and I bought them for a song! 5. With British brands: perhaps you should stay clear of the first tier of them, like Church, Cheaney, Crockett & Jones, Edward Green, Sargent, Gaziano & Girling, John Lobb as everybody wants them and therefore costs are too high. Instead concentrate on the second tier of British shoemakers, like Loake, Barker, Grenson, Sanders & Sanders, NPS/Solovair. They are not so well known are therefore cheaper. 6. Search for the original price, that may save you from making costly mistakes. So do not 'fall in love' with a pair of shoes, i. e. do not bid too high - there's always a tomorrow and new shoes. And be prepared for disappointments - as sizes and widths do vary considerably. In that case it helps, if your bid (i. e. your loss) wasn't too high. 7. Try Ebay-Kleinanzeigen (not available in the UK, but e.g. in Germany). Fairly often there's a real bargain hiding, as there is no bidding, just a fixed price, which in some cases even can be negotiated. 8. And one more thing that is often overlooked: the inner sole (which cannot be taken out) may be worn in and therefore is not too comfortable! So that only can be remedied if you have the outsole replaced along with the cork between the outsole and insole, something that may be costly. 9. Always look out for the sole as repairs can be costly. So always ask for photographs of the sole. 10. Always make sure you buy a pair of 'Good Year Welted' or 'Blake Stitched' ones. Stay clear of cemented ones, as you will have difficulty in resoling them.

[@c.w.9615]

I got lucky at goodwill years ago (around 2010) and found a great pair of AE black wing tips for $20. My local cobbler put a new insole and outsole on it for $125. More than ten years later, I discovered "Classic Mens Wear" and realized what I had; 1980's Allen Edmond McAllister shoes. Shout out Derek's Shoe Repair, Portland, OR.

[@kaziiqbal7257]

I came to the comments to share a similar anecdote! I bought a wonderful pair of oxfords that had seen better days at a local thrift store and sent them to a cobbler. They came back looking and feeling great! The man put hobnails in my shoes so I get a nice clack that pairs well with my rather martial gait.

[@marioe6696]

Great video! Buying gently worn high-quality (calfskin, alligator, shell cordovan, etc.) vintage Goodyear welted shoes is a great alternative for those on a budget. There are so many options out there at low prices.

[@SvensLab]

Around one year ago I purchased a pair of bearly used Heinrich Dinkelacker black captoe oxfords for below 150€ and they have been my formal evening shoe ever since.

[@GrantJackson70USD]

This week I bought a pair of gently used shell cordovan Allen Edmonds Leeds for $175. That’s 78% off retail. I love buying used Grenson shoes in the US.

[@joshuasteele4498]

I’ve found some great deals over the last few years. Very pleased with many of them, and even more pleased to have only spent about 20% of what it would have cost to procure them new

[@FortressMT]

All of my shoes are eBay scores, including $500+ Church's that had no signs of being worn. Only started paying attention to shoes about two years ago. To date the most I've paid was $225 for unworn shoes. Most of the rest were $30 - $80. Allen Edmond, Meermin, Alden, etc.

[@thewholecut]

Great video guys! I've found some great bargains buying used but it also makes me laugh when you see someone trying to get decent money for a pair of shoes that look like they've been at the bottom of a swamp for years!

[@newoleets6519]

You completely read my mind! I've been looking for good used shoes for around a week now, after finding no good stuff at retail stores, now I know I should keep looking. Thanks Rapheal!

[@Jacksond91]

My entire collection is used. Shoe trees and a shoe stretching spray come in handy for that pair that's just slightly too snug in the toes. Getting to know my local vintage dealer has proven invaluable as well.

[@brunonjezic6208]

I had luck of picking up and selling few pairs of Red wing boots and shoes. Seems like my arches relaxed a bit when I got 30 so i needed diferent size due to the different heel to ball and heel to toe meshurment. They were lightly used and i used this opportunity to see the brake in leather, and to what will it develop. I ended up with 2 pairs that have stunning brage across the pair that i love wery much. At that price point they dont look at the brake grain of the vamp as much as they do at Viberg or Trickers level

[@westfieldartworks8188]

I buy used shoes off Ebay. In fact, my last pair bought were also a pair of Church's oxblood brogues. Buying used shoes is nice....if they work, but I now have about SEVEN pairs of shoes that did not work out so well, and I've never worn them in public. TWELVE pairs were bought, FIVE were great, ...SEVEN did not work. I think though, that I'm slowly figuring out by color and size which shoes look best on me. Thank you.

[@florian4033]

I've made a lot of insanely good deal with second hand shoes almost new from a fraction of the price! as a size 12uk, over here in europe it's even easier to get a good deal as there is less people interested in those kind of shoes in the bigger size.

[@abbotsshoes]

Great Video! Thank you very much for kindly mentioning Abbot's 😁

[@gentlemansgazette]

Our pleasure! Jack has had great experiences with Abbots and we appreciate what you do 🙌

[@larryedwards4708]

I've bought over a dozen pair used on Ebay. Most pre owned shoes offered have only been worn a few times because they don't fit. You must know your Brannock size and the equivalent size in the brand being offered. I often ask for and check the equivalent EU size. An AE 9D works out to be an EU 43 for me. Hope this helps. Some times you just have to take a chance and hope you can resell if they don't work.

[@bottlerocketscientis]

I’ve saved a couple thousand buying used. Thrifting and estate sales are the best places to look!

[@w4447]

I picked up a pair of Bass loafers for 3.99 at a thrift store a week ago. Gotta get soem padding for the insole but man they are great and I now have 6 or 7 pair of eveything from BH Bass to Allan Edmunds to My favortite white Italin loafers. I don't think I have 100 dollars in all 6 or 7 pair. The first thing I do is clean and shine them and bring them back to life. And they do come back to life.

[@alternateunreleasedshellac505]

I'm on the fence about used shoes, but you can certainly get some great deals!

[@adriansaavedra7923]

I have a pair of tricker’s two tone cap toes from the 90’s, made custom. At least in the high High hundreds, and from a Jermyn street brand and I paid $50 for them!

[@porkchopproductions0314]

I bought 3 used goodyear welted from Ebay and besides wrinklrs on the vamp that werent too bad since they looked lightly used, i only had to replace the welt on one pair. They also fit really well

[@outinarizona]

All of our shoes are 2nd-hand, barely used in great brands that last. Clarks are my favorite. We also scout for Allen Edmonds, Johnston & Murphy, and limited Stacy Adams. We'd like more Florsheims, but not too easy to find around here.

[@davidedmonds6427]

One third of my collection is NOS, or Gently Used, I was against it when I first started my shoe collection but it changed when I purchased my first pair of Vintage Florsheim Imperials in NOS.

[@noobfl]

out of context, but - i had to say, i learned a lot from your channel. The channel help me to figure out, what i like in clothing - a lot of things, you would not agree with, like sneakers or even the "the dude" look (sweatpants, hoodies with loud prints xD), that i like to rock from time to time, i had improved, because your channel told me,, for what to look on clothing, to count in patterns and the way a fabric is structured etc. It also helps me, to develop my own "buisness casual" style, that is not the standard "German office dress" (

[@gentlemansgazette]

Glad to hear that. Thanks for your kind words. Danke

[@KRW628]

Earlier today, I put in an Ebay bid on a pair of Allen Edmonds black penny loafers. About a year ago, I got a $495 pair of the Edmonds Chelsea boots for less than half price.

[@KRW628]

I've been out-bidded. He can have it.

[@KRW628]

I put in the winning bid with 10 seconds to go. I got $400 shoes for $51. (He never had a chance)

[@YouTubeHandlerz]

I know that you love vintage clothing and used clothing. Maybe have a dedicated video listing which brands invest second-hand and which one to avoid. Because I don't know if should I buy this brand new ,2nd hand or skip this brand.

[@gentlemansgazette]

We actually give that level of detail in our dedicated "What To Buy From..." series! Our most recent one will start you on the right track: www.gentlemansgazette.com/ralph-lauren-purple-label-to-buy/?

[@zh3294]

In second hand I found so many jams! Like Tony Mora ( and it was for 2 $!) ❤ ( and couple more with goodyear stiching)

[@ron56pvi13]

I buy all of my shoes at thrift stores and online auctions- Allen Edmonds, Common Projects, Thursday, Bruno Magli, Edward Green each under $50. Recently, I lost the bidding for John Lobb oxfords when it got to $250.

[@Sartorial_Sacrilege]

Foot fungus spray >> Saddle soap >> Renomat >> Renovator and Creme polish. They're all used after you've worn them. Poshmark - they're almost free there. Offer 25% . . . I figure I get a sale or offer about half the time.

[@05Rudey]

I have about 5 shoes - boots that are from new, the most expensive being a pair of Crockett & Jones Islay Boot, the rest are second hand. Foot.

[@aledproductions3492]

Got vintage Church's chukkas (produced in 2000) in good condition for less than $20

[@ericvulgate]

I just picked up $200 size 16 shoes for $40 on eBay. If they've been worn before I sure can't tell.

[@donloughrey1615]

Good advice as always.

[@ZoomZoom-ng6sn]

Very true. Today's Florsheims including the Imperials aren't comparable to vintage Florsheim's. Exception is one particular model, the Florsheim Essex short boots. It's built like the classics.

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

Most of my vintage shoes are old Florsheims from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including two pair of Golden Harvests (93631), three pair of shell cordovan 97626s, a pair of 31836 and a pair of 97606. The 97606s are my most recent purchase. They had been recently resoled and squeak when you walk in them so they will need to be resoled.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Vintage Florsheim are much better than their modern-day offerings

[@johnf.kennedy5454]

Can we get a video on how to convince the wife that having more than 40 pairs is NOT too many pairs of shoes? Thanks!

[@specs6637]

I second this

[@gentlemansgazette]

🤣

[@turbs99]

I’m fairly new to the gentlemen look and can’t wait to start my adventures but I’m coming from a different mindset. Barefoot shoes I have worn for so long that wearing anything with a heal have a hard time justifying. Also the tight constricting toe box is really the main reason I wear “barefoot” style shoes. I know there are few dress shoes that are advertised barefoot but don’t know what a gentleman’s opinion is on. Please make a future video on heal, toe box, and your take on barefoot shoes or alternatives. Thank you 🙏

[@gentlemansgazette]

This should help you out: www.gentlemansgazette.com/12-essential-tips-to-get-the-best-shoe-fit/?

[@zhezcostyle]

👋🏻 Wonderful content guys, you never disappoint. This helps a lot to start my high-quality shoe collection. By the way, I've been receiving a lot of publicity from 2 shoes brands that I'm waiting for you guys to make a in depth review. 👞1. Thursday Boots and 👞2. Amberjack Shoes.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Amberjack are what we like to call "Franken-shoes" - neither a dress shoe nor an athletic sneaker, so not likely we'll be making a video about them any time soon! Glad to hear you found the video useful 🙂

[@SimonWilliamsonhunting]

Perhaps do a vid on Reddington star of Amazon's "The Blacklist". Very impressive outfits. Good work.

[@FortunePayback]

In trying to figure out buying my first pair of shoes, this is something i've been doing a lot of research with. On the one hand, a brand new pair of shoes are a fantastic investment and virtually no downsides, but on the other hand, used shoes are dirt cheap by comparison. Definitely a difficult decision.

[@ljr35]

My best buy (by far) was a pair of barely worn Crockett & Jones Chelsea Boots in brown for €12 from a Charity shop in Galway - I wore them so much they needed new soles and heels after 5 years, I still wear them regularly. Open to buying used again but I would be super picky on what I buy, just like R.

[@OKOK-hm2is]

Ive got several used shoes from online for very good prices. But my rule is very simple - I buy inly shoes with learher outsole,i by them if the outsole is in pristine condition)

[@robertswitzer3630]

I picked up two pair (black and brown) of barely worn Gucci Horsebit loafers for $10 a pair at an estate sale. Didn't know what they were and thought I could use them while gardening! Then I Googled them...

[@samanthab1923]

Men’s shoes are so expensive. Glad if I get a deal at the thrift. Have gotten my son Bruno Maglis, Uggs for men, even Tods driving Mocs.

[@alex23962381]

Great video, as always!

[@richardbyrd3875]

I need to buy used shoes. The shoes I like usually can run to 300 to 500. You are right some shoes that were great quality are now junk.

[@angelemmanuelperezmuniz1474]

I remember getting a pair of Levi's twill shoes for free from a coworker. Her son didn't want them because they looked like something those weird metalheads wear. The thing we didn't know it was the same model I been looking to get for years. I couldn't find them but she came and just gave them to me. They didn't get much user before so the wear they had was mostly from dust. Now I wear them every chance I get. Someone's trash is another's treasure I guess. I know they are already on the cheap side but they have sentimental value for me.

[@juliocarrasquillo9201]

They were johnston & murphys oxfords and brand new used to sell for 400.00 bucks

[@dain6250]

Used shoes are the only way I go for dress shoes now. The biggest problem is we men tend to wear shoes until they are completely dead. However, I bought my first pair of oxblood oxfords new with my first suit, but while in grad school in Sweden I purchased a brown pair of oxfords, a set of brown derby shoes, an excellent set of black oxfords, and another set of shiny oxfords for my frac tuxedo (also found it used). They all fit great, they're already broken in, they have built in character to them, and I don't think I paid more than $25-30 for any of the pairs. Highly recommend second-hand shopping in general, especially for ties.

[@dakotarayprice]

I found a alden black dress with box at a good will

[@danielhakimi]

Lol, spectator loafers are super common these days, fashion boys are all over them. Look at Aime Leon Dore, Blackstock and Weber, Horatio Footwear...

[@MarcelGomesPan]

”No Preston! I’ve already broken those in”! 😂👍

[@TrailWalker03]

My experience is you need to be prepared to put the same amount of money into a used shoe as the purchase price. Typically you'll need to get the soles re-glued / stitched, the linings re-done or the heels replaced. The former especially if they've been stored for awhile in a hot or humid space. This need typically doesn't show itself until after a few wears.

[@oliverdelica2289]

Vintage shoe buying is as essential to me as oxygen 🤣

[@Restless318]

thank you for the info love your chanel

[@adamkornacki606]

Can ypu recommend good vintage stores in Berlin?

[@TheGeosto]

Just bought a pair of tricker black oxford brogues. Sixty dollars U.S.!!!

[@andreapulver2127]

Is there any way to disinfect the interiors? People's feet are generally pretty gross...

[@adrianwalker2833]

Just use a disinfectant spray. They are very cheap.

[@markotb]

Id never buy used shoes unless they are 'as new, used once', the idea of someone else's smelly feet in my shoes is disgusting. Raphael, you are swaying me in favour now. Great Video!

[@coyote4936]

I look for heel edge wear and condition of leather when I get second hand shoes

[@Fush1234]

A great vid… ps..please can we have Prestons jazz voice again 🥂

[@gentlemansgazette]

He'll be singing live at the Belvedere Bash! 😉 www.gentlemansgazette.com/events/belvedere-bash/?

[@Fush1234]

@@gentlemansgazette - excellent. I live in New Zealand. Thats really good. 🤣🤣

[@tnthakomwa]

Great advice

[@AriesMoneychanger]

8:54 😅

[@jaredg3152]

i was so against buying used shoes. but. recently i purchased two pair of used shoes. they look brand new. $35 for allen edmonds that look brand new? shut up and take my money

[@juliocarrasquillo9201]

What you say is very tru some times used shoes are worth it i found some used jhonston&murphys burgundy color at a good will they were wingtip oxfords whene i saw them my jaw droped i said look what i found the top of the shoes were brand new and the insides were like they just came out of the store but the soles were a total disaster i took them to a shoe shop and the owner told me do these shoes fit you i said perfectly and he said these shoes used to cost $400.00 dollars brand new and they were custom made to fit your foot i said i know that and he told me for $50.00 dolars i can put on brand new soles and protectors and i said well lets get going do it now im wearing vintage brand new shoes that look like they came out of the store for an investment os f $50.00 bucks and used to coast $400.00 dollars and paid $14.00 bucks at good will wich i could have never aforded years ago whene they first came am i happy you bet i am oooooh yea😊

[@brunonjezic6208]

Wow that is nice Grüne!

[@dannyhancock9330]

I have been burned too many times buying sight unseen online in general to even think about used items. Plus, used shoes, yuck, icky! However after the many good points you made in this video I will at least look at gently used to see what bargains I can find. Thanks for the tips!

[@MrAndyhdz]

Nice shoes, Expensive shoes don't have that yucky feeling. Cheap shoes look like junk when old.

[@tragicmagic212]

What are some good online sites to find used quality clothing?

[@juliocarrasquillo9201]

Hey i got a pair of johnston & murphys at goodwill for 14.99 the soles were a disaster and the heals alsow but the inside of the shoe was brand new and the top was inmaculate brand new i took them to a good shoe shop they put on brand new leather soles and heals for 50.00 bucks and the shoe repair man told me when these shoes were new they had to be custom made and speacial ordered and they used to sell for 400.00 bucks and i said i know that he said do they fit you i said perfectly and he said boy are you lucky you paid 14.99 for them and invested 50.00 bucks on them and now you have 400.00 dollar brand new shoes and i said with a smile tell me about it buddy oh!yea😊

[@deltasquared7777]

First thing with used shoes--saddle soap to clean up and remove old polish and poorly applied original shine Second, use Saphir Renovateur to bring life back to the leather and establish a base for a beautiful patina, rub this into creases to condition the leather Third, apply Saphir Shoe Polish Beaute du Cuir Pate de Luxe, then polish with a horsehair brush Fourth, use Saphir Medaille d’Or Pate De Luxe - Natural Wax Shoe Polish to polish the shoe Fifth. very sparingly use an extremely light application of Saphir Medaille d’Or Mirror Gloss - Natural Wax Polish for a more brilliant shine in appropriate areas of the shoe/ This treatment will usually make the shoe look far better with a richer shine and patina than new. You can use colored polishes, but most of the time using 'natural' gives by far the best result There are numerous KZbin videos on the correct method to do this.

[@deltasquared7777]

First rule of buying used shoes online is to know your size and become familiar with the various manufacturers. The second rule is to be very patient in your search and look at many vendors to get an idea of what is available and the range of prices. It is extremely helpful to search out numerous KZbin reviews of different brands and styles, noting particularly that different makers may make a wide range of shoes of different quality levels. The third rule is to very carefully examine the photos of the shoes and carefully read the condition description. The forth rule for auction bids if you decide to buy the shoe is to know how much you are willing to pay, and to bid only at the last moment to avoid escalating the bidding-if you seriously want the shoe do not be afraid to place a bid higher than the range of the current bidding ("jumping the bid") which is why you must know what the shoe is worth to you and not be guided by what others are bidding. The shoe is sold at the next higher competitive bid, not the maximum bid you enter.

[@zhenxinraysong3846]

Just curious why the first owner would sell that beautiful pair of lazyman GG. 🤣

[@DavidRice111]

Do what you wish, but I ain't putting used shoes with someone else's concentrated foot sweat on my feet, any more than I'd wear used boxers.

[@juliocarrasquillo9201]

Boy am i happy im wearing $400.00 dollar shoes for a small investment as they say one mans garbage is another mans treasure😊😊😊

[@italogiardina8183]

I have picked up &500 quality leather boots for $20 that fitted perfectly, but that's luck.

[@lowyeeliang7003]

Not easy to buy used shoes compared to used cars. As used cars you have more consumer protection for defects. And in Australia you have 7 days cooling off period which you can get full refund for change of mind.

[@juliocarrasquillo9201]

I could have never aforded these shos whene they first came out 14.00 bucks at goodwill and invested 50.00 dollars on them i am 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 happy happy

[@DDSMASH74]

🎶 I'm gonna pop some tags, only got $20in my pocket, I'm huntin, looking for a come up, this is f$&king awesome 🎶

[@kttk4564]

No, won't buy used clothing. I buy quality new and wear it until it falls apart.

[@gentlemansgazette]

Quality shouldn't fall apart though 😉 Out of interest, how often do you wear your clothes/shoes and need to repair them?

[@kttk4564]

@@gentlemansgazette Well, nothing lasts forever ;) I buy all my clothing in Germany (socks, underwear) and Italy (the rest) as I live in Germany and southern-France (30 minutes by car to Italy). Durability varies greatly. Some of my cheapest shirts lasted for more than 10 years, while some from Zegna showed worn collars and cuffs after a year or so. Cuff-wear is reduced now that I dumped the clunky Rolexes in favour of a Swatch Skin (yes, true, I love it). Trousers do get a year noted at the inner label when I buy them. Bright coloured for summer I sometimes wear for more than a decade, navy-blue ones lose their colour fast after a very few laundries. Refresh-dyeing brings them back to life, so they are fine for some years, too. Sadly I had some damage to knitwear caused by moths. Some items could be repaired by invisible mending (not cheap). My favoured winter-jackets I wear for several years, now. For summer I like buying new stuff occassionally. Btw. ma shopping behaviour changed when getting older. At 20 I spent WAY too much for clothing, it really ruined me. Now in my 50s I settled down and I'm happy with the stuff I like (off-white in summer, navy in winter) and hope it lasts forever. ;)

[@paulpeterson4216]

I got a pair of used shoes that looked like the only time the guy wore them was to his funeral.

[@Hugh_Mongus_Chode]

I can’t imagine foot binding in 2023. Bet y’all go up 1.5-2 sizes if you stopped binding, and would feel better too.

[@LewdCustomer]

My best quality shoes are all sed. I make sure they fit "like butter" before paying. If they look great but don't fit perfectly, I pass. They wouldn't get worn later.

[@MariaMartinez-xm4fl]

❤❤❤

[@lawrencegyebi5014]

I see you keep mentioning brand names that a lot of people don't know.....good video though. Do you recommend thrift stores or eBay?

[@gentlemansgazette]

Which brand names did we mention that were new to you?

[@rsnc23]

That's flat out disgusting. If you cannot afford a brand you want just select something more modest. People's feet have all kinds of diseases and stank. Clothes can be dry-cleaned. Shoes retain cooties. It's called being a WANNABE if someone wears shoes with someone else's funk.

[@glossymouse7712]

It's sad that in my country, there's a culture of "I'll rather throw this out than sell it to someone for cheap!". So, despite the era of classic clothing having lasted at least 20 years longer than in the rest of the world, there's virtually no vintage pieces of any kind still around.

[@dandiehm8414]

Aww...how sad. What country are you talking about?

[@Kanga1974]

I would never buy any used clothing. It is disgusting ... Used shoes? ... no thanx. What will be the next step? ... used underware?