Normally I would have posted this in the Shoe section, but I thought I would put this out there for everyone. If you know me I I don't just enjoy nice things, I enjoy the caring and maintaining of everything that I own. If I am willing to spend my hard earned money on something, then it is my responsibility to take great care of it. Shoes are one of those items that I enjoy, buying, wearing & caring for them. I have some very expensive shoes and some not expensive shoes. It really depends on what I'm looking for. Here is an example of what you can find for literal pennies on the dollar. The first pair is a pari of Allen Edmonds Strandmocks. They are visually brand new. I bought a similar pair of these 10+yrs ago in Nubuck and paid over $300 for them new. I found this pair on eBay and paid $140. They are so clean, I don't think they will take much work for me to start wearing them right away. They don't need a resole or heels or anything. The Second Pair are Vintage Allen Edmonds Woven Derby's. a great Casula shoe that I will wear for summer. I paid $35 for this pair!! Thats right $35. Even if I put on new soles, heels and new corking I'll be in them for less than $200 and will have a brand new pair of shoes. The last pair are Ralph Lauren/Crockett & Jones Spectator shoes. These will be a fun pair to wear with linen trousers during the summer. These are also in exceptional shape from what I can see and based on my research they were around $500 or more new depending if they were Purple label or not. I'll know more when they arrive. These don't appear to need soles or heels and for $75 it is still a bargain! I love to restore old shoes and care for my new ones with Polish, wax etc, so I will do all that work myself. I just thought I would share to the group, that you can have preloved very expensive shoes and bring them back to life and make them yours for a very reasonable price if you go looking. I hope this is beneficial to everyone.

A friend of mine gave me a compliment on my clothes last night. Said I looked good. Although I wasn't in typical graphic tee and cargo shorts. I didn't think I was dressed that well. I was in navy chino shorts and a grey short sleeve henley. Not sure if I will get used to compliments.

My lovely wife and I just returned from our Sunday, and what a transformational message delivered. For today’s service my outfit strikes a fine balance between professional polish and quiet confidence, making it exceptionally well-suited for Sunday worship. The subtle plaid sport coat, light blue check shirt, and tailored khaki trousers create a harmonious palette that conveys refinement without appearing overly formal or self-conscious. The dark suede Chelsea boots (a nod to my Texan influences ) and silver chronograph introduce just enough personality and contemporary flair to distinguish the look while remaining respectful of the setting. Altogether the attire projects the image of a gentleman who understands that dressing well for church is not about drawing attention to himself, but about honoring the occasion with dignity, taste, and understated elegance.