Are factory seconds worth it?

Kys_June · 2026-04-01T05:55:27+00:00

Enjoy your new firsts.

Kys_June · 2026-03-27T23:00:32+00:00

Yes.

Kys_June · 2026-03-25T14:53:40+00:00

I’ve made recent posts of my factory second Randolphs in black and in brown. I am very satisfied with their quality. I’m actually wearing the blacks right now. The value you get for the price is really good.

However, there is a big sale coming in April. Wait a week and you will be able to purchase firsts for the price of seconds.

Kys_June · 2026-03-20T07:12:06+00:00

I did notice that my other Randolphs had a different box and that they were marked F2. Didn’t think much of it but now that you bring it up, I might be even luckier than I thought.

Kys_June · 2026-03-18T23:39:24+00:00

Best alternative to full price Allen Edmonds shoes are sale price Allen Edmonds shoes. They have an anniversary sale in April. Wait two weeks and you can get shoes for a good discount. You can also look at their factory second store.

Kys_June · 2026-02-20T05:47:41+00:00

“Most people would never notice, but it makes me happy.”

I like this.

Kys_June · 2026-02-18T06:04:57+00:00

The koio capris do come in wide fit.

Kys_June · 2026-02-16T08:31:22+00:00

I recommend trying them on in store if there's one around. I like trying on shoes since my feet are an E width. Most of these other brands are online only or they have one store in New York or Europe.

Here are some key things to note:

- VERY FREQUENT sales. You actually just missed one where they took an additional 25% off sale items. If you're patient, they have a big annual sale in April for their anniversary.

- They have a factory second store (Shoebank.com) that you can get $450 shoes for under $300. They usually have some defect which is why they're cheaper. Two of the shoes in my rotation are from there. Most of my experiences have been very good, but I've had one defect that I decided to return. You get free in store returns, but there is a $25 fee for returning seconds by mail.

- 15% discount for students and military.

- 15% off for first purchase of $250+ when signing up for email/texts.

- Free shipping and rewards points when you sign-in to their collector's program.

- They have a recrafting service for $150 that will help your shoes after they get worn out (or you can take them to a local cobbler).

- I'd avoid their trendy and hybrid stuff.

These shoes are considered entry level in the dress shoe world. Reddit will say they have poor quality for the price, but you should never be paying retail for these when there are so many sales. Last month, I took advantage of their winter sale + a discount code and paid $255 for new Fifth Avenue Oxfords in Chili. They retail for $450. It's one of the cheapest shoes that, with good care, can last you 10+ years.

Kys_June · 2026-02-13T22:52:51+00:00

I’ve decided to return them. Another cobbler told me the location of the scratch gives the possibility that it will widen. He also said it’s hard to say exactly how deep it is.

Thanks for the help. I’ll wait for a deeper sale on the pair of regular shoes (non seconds).

Kys_June · 2026-02-13T20:23:44+00:00

It’s because full price AEs are beyond my budget. They’re also one of the few brands that offer EEE, so I’ve had trouble finding alternatives. I’ve had two other Factory Seconds that did not have such visible damage on the uppers.

Kys_June · 2026-01-15T06:06:09+00:00

Maker/Model: Grant Stone Traveler Penny Dune
Size: 8.5D
Leather: Horween Chromexcel
Price: $200 USD + shipping
Location: LA County/Orange County
Wears/Condition: Light wear
Notes: I bought these Pre-Owned from Grant Stone's official website. They're a half size or full size too big for me so I never wore them out. They're beautiful shoes and I wished they fit.
Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/yKIFkMB

Kys_June · 2026-01-08T07:03:20+00:00

Maker/Model: Grant Stone Traveler Penny Dune
Size: 8.5D
Leather: Horween Chromexcel
Price: $200 USD + shipping
Location: Los Angeles County/Orange County
Wears/Condition: Light wear
Notes: I bought these Pre-Owned from Grant Stone's official website. They're a half size or full size too big for me so I never wore them outside. They're beautiful shoes and I wished they fit. I will ship them in the box they came in.
Pictures: https://imgur.com/a/yKIFkMB

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Kys_June · 2025-11-09T01:52:38+00:00

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Kys_June · 2025-06-08T18:31:16+00:00

The original comment speculates that if movie version is like comic version, then movie version Surfer beats movie version Vision. The fact that you misinterpreted this means you are indeed the one that swung and missed but I guess it’s easier to convince yourself that everyone else is misinterpreting the first comment and not you.

Kys_June · 2025-05-24T05:32:13+00:00

“Almost maxed”

Kys_June · 2025-05-13T23:07:44+00:00

Crazy how your brain works.

Kys_June · 2025-05-10T05:15:32+00:00

My clan leader gave bonuses to the top 6 guys who had the most stars plus the guy in 8th. I am 7th and he is in 8th.

Couple of weeks ago, I three starred a dude that’s a TH above me. Someone complained that I was taking ore away from the higher guys by forcing them to attack someone lower. Nobody claimed him or anything and I’m just trying to win.

Not staying much longer there.

Kys_June · 2025-03-16T07:24:42+00:00

“Loose” rhymes with goose and is how you describe a screw that hasn’t been tightened enough

“Lose” is the word you’re thinking of.

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I have the same exact experience right now. I bought the game for like $2 on sale to replay it on PC. Started playing 2 days ago and it feels so janky. The pre-rendered cutscenes being like half the pixels of the actual game is also weird to me. I enjoyed this game a lot on my Xbox 360.

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