Essential The Coli's GQ Thread: Men's Fashion

[WIA20XX]

This MF has a full bottle of Nefs

It's a very high dollar collection for sure.

 

[WIA20XX]

 

[RaspberryFitted]

dabbled my feet into this style. What is it called, and what shoes are appropriate for the shirts (can be any brand, I just want a general idea from brehs so I can find the cheapest alt)

closest thing I own is some Clarks but they’re bulky. Paul Smiths caught my eye but the price tag isn’t ideal for me atm (but it costs to look good)

logo-less sneakers recs would be cool.

 

[ViShawn]

Just copped these

Capri in Limestone

The Capri is our most-loved sneaker for good reason—it’s incredibly comfortable, ultra durable, and really gentle on the planet. Shown here in Limestone, it’s handcrafted in Italy from LWG-certified sustainable leather and set on a custom-developed rubber sole. It’s fitted with a tech-foam...

www.koio.co

Everyone has white sneakers. Off-white not so much.

Also tried some New Balances with my girl last night and we both realized that they look triddash on me

 

[Remote]

Just copped these

Capri in Limestone

The Capri is our most-loved sneaker for good reason—it’s incredibly comfortable, ultra durable, and really gentle on the planet. Shown here in Limestone, it’s handcrafted in Italy from LWG-certified sustainable leather and set on a custom-developed rubber sole. It’s fitted with a tech-foam...

www.koio.co

Everyone has white sneakers. Off-white not so much.

Also tried some New Balances with my girl last night and we both realized that they look triddash on me

I think the off-white sneakers could look good, but it might depend on the pants.
I probably wouldn't wear dark blue with them because it's going to contrast a lot.
Something lighter seems to make sense.

 

[Remote]

So I placed an order with GREATS for a pair of their Royale 2.0 sneakers.

It's been 8 days. Item has not shipped.
I've followed up with customer service and they're saying there are supply chain issues. To be fair the customer service is responsive.

I don't have a timeline for when I might receive my item.

I'll give it a couple of weeks since I'm not in a rush for this but I wanted to comment here for anyone who might be thinking of shopping with them.

Maybe look elsewhere.

So I placed this order on April 10th, but at night.
Let's say the 11th.

I followed up twice -- once after 8 days. Again yesterday a little after 5pm.
Literally 3 minutes later I got the shipping notification. And Fedex had it when I checked the tracking so I have to assume it shipped earlier in the day.

And to their credit, they sent it overnight.
It took 16 days from the time I ordered the sneakers until I received them -- though just 12 business days.

I will say, I do like the sneakers. I know they're just plain white sneakers but they are nice and comfortable and I do like that they leather is lined all the way through the inside of the shoe. Is it worth getting these over some Adidas Stan Smiths? You have to make that decision yourself, though I will say that the Greats Royale are objectively better quality. Stan Smiths can be had for like $50 sometimes so there's that to consider.

I don't know if my order was delayed over broad supply chain issues or perhaps it was the fact that I wear a large shoe and it wasn't in stock.
But if you're not in a rush, these are worth considering. These run around $190 retail. With discounts, sometimes in the $150 range or lower. I have seen these for under $100 before if the right sale hits. That's not cheap, but Koio's run $245 and Common Projects go for nearly $500.

I know people will say that plain white sneakers shouldn't cost so much money, and I agree. But going deeper than how it looks, there is construction quality and materials to consider that make shoes more expensive than others. That's just the reality.

 

[ViShawn]

So I placed this order on April 10th, but at night.
Let's say the 11th.

I followed up twice -- once after 8 days. Again yesterday a little after 5pm.
Literally 3 minutes later I got the shipping notification. And Fedex had it when I checked the tracking so I have to assume it shipped earlier in the day.

And to their credit, they sent it overnight.
It took 16 days from the time I ordered the sneakers until I received them -- though just 12 business days.

I will say, I do like the sneakers. I know they're just plain white sneakers but they are nice and comfortable and I do like that they leather is lined all the way through the inside of the shoe. Is it worth getting these over some Adidas Stan Smiths? You have to make that decision yourself, though I will say that the Greats Royale are objectively better quality. Stan Smiths can be had for like $50 sometimes so there's that to consider.

I don't know if my order was delayed over broad supply chain issues or perhaps it was the fact that I wear a large shoe and it wasn't in stock.
But if you're not in a rush, these are worth considering. These run around $190 retail. With discounts, sometimes in the $150 range or lower. I have seen these for under $100 before if the right sale hits. That's not cheap, but Koio's run $245 and Common Projects go for nearly $500.

I know people will say that plain white sneakers shouldn't cost so much money, and I agree. But going deeper than how it looks, there is construction quality and materials to consider that make shoes more expensive than others. That's just the reality.

I much prefer Koios to Greats but Greats was my first elevated sneaker but I know they've done a lot of iterations of their sneakers. Thanks for your review

 

[RaspberryFitted]

dabbled my feet into this style. What is it called, and what shoes are appropriate for the shirts (can be any brand, I just want a general idea from brehs so I can find the cheapest alt)

closest thing I own is some Clarks but they’re bulky. Paul Smiths caught my eye but the price tag isn’t ideal for me atm (but it costs to look good)

logo-less sneakers recs would be cool.

buuuuuuuump

 

[ViShawn]

I'm not a sneaker head but I'm feeling these

Nike Jordan Air Ship PE SP Rust Pink

Buy and sell StockX Verified Nike shoes on StockX including the Nike Jordan Air Ship PE SP Rust Pink Men's and thousands of other sneakers with price data and release dates.

stockx.com

I tried them on at a Black Owned sneaker shop. They retail for $140 but I can buy them for half that price online. I feel bad because I want to support Black owned but I don't want to pay retail for sneakers since sneakers aren't really my style and I'm buying these as an experiment on my style.

 

[ABlackMan]

I'm not a sneaker head but I'm feeling these

Nike Jordan Air Ship PE SP Rust Pink

Buy and sell StockX Verified Nike shoes on StockX including the Nike Jordan Air Ship PE SP Rust Pink Men's and thousands of other sneakers with price data and release dates.

stockx.com

I tried them on at a Black Owned sneaker shop. They retail for $140 but I can buy them for half that price online. I feel bad because I want to support Black owned but I don't want to pay retail for sneakers since sneakers aren't really my style and I'm buying these as an experiment on my style.

Protect your money lol

 

[ViShawn]

These sites should be added to the OP in terms of elevated basics.

cos.com
asket.com
sanvt.com
For sneakers:
koio.com

Speaking of sneakers, I got the off-white Koios and I like this iteration of their Capris. They honestly feel more comfortable than my Common Projects and almost makes me want to get another pair, but I think I have enough as is.

The first few iteration of the Koios were chunky (my grey ones) and comparing the weight of all my minimalist sneakers they are the heaviest. The new Off White Koio Capris I have are the lightest.

Also I posted about these earlier but I am feeling these sneakers..

I'm just not sure if I'm too to rock them

 

[Heafcliffe]

These sites should be added to the OP in terms of elevated basics.

cos.com
asket.com
sanvt.com
For sneakers:
koio.com

Speaking of sneakers, I got the off-white Koios and I like this iteration of their Capris. They honestly feel more comfortable than my Common Projects and almost makes me want to get another pair, but I think I have enough as is.

The first few iteration of the Koios were chunky (my grey ones) and comparing the weight of all my minimalist sneakers they are the heaviest. The new Off White Koio Capris I have are the lightest.

Also I posted about these earlier but I am feeling these sneakers..

I'm just not sure if I'm too to rock them

I like those Koios

On the Koio website...

What color are those off-white... limestone, moonlight or sandstone? Thx.

 

[ViShawn]

I like those Koios

On the Koio website...

What color are those off-white... limestone, moonlight or sandstone? Thx.

Limestone my friend. Long time no see breh.

 

[Heafcliffe]

Limestone my friend. Long time no see breh.

Much appreciated, my brehdren.

 

[ViShawn]

I'm getting another haul from Todd Snyder. Some shorts, modern chinos, also going to try the seersucker hats for a quiet luxury look.

I realize my lifestyle now is more casual. I work from home. I have an active lifestyle. Don't really go out to clubs but I go to lounges and I like to dress up, but on a daily basis I don't need to. Also where I live is pretty warm year round.

So all of this is making me reflect on my upgrades to my wardrobe and what I'll invest in and wear. I'm definitely in the less is more category and want versatility, but an elevated wardrobe.

Funny people say I have good style because I know what colors work for me and also play to my build but I could definitely play around more.