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DmD, (and Lowery and others who have responded here and in other threads)
Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. I particularly appreciate the clarity with which you made your argument. I know that there are a number (ahem, a lot) of MA+ afficionados in these parts. My note was a bit rushed simply because the wonderful people at Downtown have been careful to alert me to each new discount and I managed to get them for 50% off.
So, as you might already suspect, read the great comments that were left for me. I was concerned that there would be bias, as Guidi boot styles for men are lesser in number than those for women.
I am however, a "risk" taker (insofar that the purchase of a pair of boots so many have vouched for is a risk.) I felt that purchasing another pair of Guidi would be a touch complacent (I don't feel purchasing a lot from the japanese designers or Ann D, or old Helmut and Margiela is indulgent -- they are pieces whose construction I will gawk over for the rest of my life, heh.) I am not particularly tall (5'4") and I am quite small in build. A major concern was that the MA+ boot, with its exaggerated toe box, who be wearing me, and not vice versa. I have a wonderful pair of MA+ leather pants and the leather quality is exquisite, so let's hope that MA+ femme will start to fall in the category of collect for historical reasons, alongside the giants.
Although I am aware that my question was not entirely about the designer work, but managed to embed a shopping question (whose answers have been instructive for others, too.)
I ought to point out that I reminded Downtown that I came through via Style Zeitgeist and was offered discounts on items (such as MA+ bags) that are on sale to the general public. So, I encourage everyone buying at Downtown to mention that you were referred by SZ. I appreciate that they care to treat us well.
Thanks for thoughts and advice. I'll post photos when they arrive on Monday.
Cheers,
MBD
DmD, (and Lowery and others who have responded here and in other threads)
Your thoughtfulness is much appreciated. I particularly appreciate the clarity with which you made your argument. I know that there are a number (ahem, a lot) of MA+ afficionados in these parts. My note was a bit rushed simply because the wonderful people at Downtown have been careful to alert me to each new discount and I managed to get them for 50% off.
So, as you might already suspect, read the great comments that were left for me. I was concerned that there would be bias, as Guidi boot styles for men are lesser in number than those for women.
I am however, a "risk" taker (insofar that the purchase of a pair of boots so many have vouched for is a risk.) I felt that purchasing another pair of Guidi would be a touch complacent (I don't feel purchasing a lot from the japanese designers or Ann D, or old Helmut and Margiela is indulgent -- they are pieces whose construction I will gawk over for the rest of my life, heh.) I am not particularly tall (5'4") and I am quite small in build. A major concern was that the MA+ boot, with its exaggerated toe box, who be wearing me, and not vice versa. I have a wonderful pair of MA+ leather pants and the leather quality is exquisite, so let's hope that MA+ femme will start to fall in the category of collect for historical reasons, alongside the giants.
Although I am aware that my question was not entirely about the designer work, but managed to embed a shopping question (whose answers have been instructive for others, too.)
I ought to point out that I reminded Downtown that I came through via Style Zeitgeist and was offered discounts on items (such as MA+ bags) that are on sale to the general public. So, I encourage everyone buying at Downtown to mention that you were referred by SZ. I appreciate that they care to treat us well.
Thanks for thoughts and advice. I'll post photos when they arrive on Monday.
Cheers,
MBD
Originally posted by DmD
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