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25% off When You Buy 2 or More Pairs of Men's Shoes + Delivery ($0 with $100 Order/ in-Store) @ Aquila+ (Free Membership Req'd)

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25% off When You Buy 2 or More Pairs of Men's Shoes + Delivery ($0 with $100 Order/ in-Store) @ Aquila+ (Free Membership Req'd)
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Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 13:58 aquila.com.au (675 clicks)
Last edited 06/06/2023 - 14:20 by 2 other users

The current offer includes already significantly discounted SALE shoes/boots, which is why I'm posting the deal. See https://www.aquila.com.au/sale if you're looking to double dip.

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  • abk123 on 05/06/2023 - 14:03
    +3

    Maybe add in the Title that its 25% off two or more pairs

    • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 15:22

      Yeh sorry. Fixed that now hopefully. That was what I had before I dropped my mouse and lost everything I'd written. Slack QA on the second iteration.

  • CachePC on 05/06/2023 - 14:17
    -4

    Wow, 12.5% off per pair. Given BNPL and cash back paid to intermediary can exceed that, not really a sale.

    • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 15:23
      +1

      It's 25% off the total, including already discounted stock, as per the info. Train your ducks better maybe?

      • CachePC on 05/06/2023 - 17:14
        -2

        Still not a bargain when I can only wear one pair of shoes at a time

        • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 17:28

          You only have one pair of shoes? Using the same logic - one jumper, one shirt, one coat, one pair of trousers/jeans/undies/socks? But yes, the deal requires 2 pairs of shoes to be purchased so not suitable for everyone.

          Btw you can buy single pairs at The Iconic at a discount. Take another $20 off vis the newsletter plus some cashback if that suits.

          • CachePC on 05/06/2023 - 18:39

            @Igaf: All good Igaf - I'll take my tongue out of my cheek as it's more about educating what bnpl really costs… It's not a zero sum game.
            Similar to the 18+% booking sites charge for accommodation - but can't get a 10% discount to most when you try ringing direct

            • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 18:49
              +1

              @CachePC: Yep some big issues with BNPL for some people. No BNPL involved to get the discount here though. Accommodation and online food deliverers offer occasional discounts but ime going direct to the provider gets a better price AND boosts their margin. There are use cases for middlemen but in general I'd rather support the business directly.

  • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 14:28
    +3

    At this price point you're better off spending just a little bit more and getting a pair of quality goodyear welted shoes. If you're buying a shoe with cement construction you might as well cheap out properly, get something for ~$50

  • edgaritsthepopo on 05/06/2023 - 15:03
    +3

    I've had three pairs of Aquila boots in the past. Most in the $200-400 range. Each one fell apart within a year. Terrible quality.

    My fault for the wasted money as I kept giving them the benefit of doubt when I really shouldn't have.

    • elecpurch on 05/06/2023 - 15:16
      +1

      Same here. The soles are the first to go. Terrible quality!

    • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 15:17

      And because of the cheap construction the toe will do the elf shoe thing after a couple of months which looks hideous.

    • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 15:31

      The doro range are Italian made with top quality leather and stitching. Can't fault my China-made Massimo boots either. The leather on my RM's cracked across the toe area after about 2 years, no fixing that, and my RM high heel dress boots are as comfortable as clogs in the snow so they get little wear these days.

      • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 15:59

        With respect the leather on those D'oro shoes looks like s**t. I would suggest people try Meermin.com instead if they're going to spend ~$300.

        • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 16:24

          With respect Aquila claims its D'oro leather is premium and certainly doesn't look shi* to me. I'll let you know when I receive mine.

          Interesting link though thanks. I bought the Aquila Grimes Chelsea boots for $300 -
          that's 40% off the only boot which appeals to me on the meerim site (thanks for the link btw): https://int.meermin.com/collections/mens/products/116210-bur…
          Do they ever have sales?

          • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 16:42

            @Igaf: I think you'll find all leather is advertised as 'premium'. The leather on those shoes looks kinda thick and puffy, I reckon it's some sort of bonded leather (s**t-tier)

            If you spend less than half that would mean you bought a shoe with cement construction, as Aquila only stock either cement or blake stitch shoes and I couldn't find any blake stitch shoes under $350 sale price. Cement glued shoes can't be repaired and generally will only last a year while a pair of goodyear welted shoes can be repaired easily and will last 5+ years if cared for. Here's a good video with more info - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mep7KYkSu7M&t=450s

            • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 16:49

              @Cheaplikethebird:

              I reckon it's some sort of bonded leather (s**t-tier)

              It isn't according to Aquila. As I said above, I bought the Blake Stitched Moro Chelsea's and another pair of cement bonded Massimo's. 25% off $399 = $300. Neither will be daily wears but if the latter lasts under 2-3 years they'll be going back.

              • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 16:56

                @Igaf: How do you know? Bonded leather gets described as premium all the time. If it were actually decent they would usually advertise the type of leather full-grain/bridle leather/yearling/etc rather than just calling it premium. I mean the leather on those Chelsea's doesn't even hold it's shape in the advertising photos.

                • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 17:02

                  @Cheaplikethebird: I don't know but I'll take their word that it's premium calf leather over your random observations. They have info on their construction on their blogs. Personally I don't like the tight, almost patent leather look of the meermin's. Wasn't taken by the same on the RM's for that matter.

                  • Cheaplikethebird on 05/06/2023 - 17:13

                    @Igaf: Where do they describe it as calf leather? Also you know that's what leather looks like when it's polished right?

                    • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 18:26

                      @Cheaplikethebird: https://www.aquila.com.au/style-guide/dip-dyed-shoes

                      How leather looks is dependent on many things. Finishes differ hugely depending on source, milling, grain, tanning, dyeing, polishing etc. I prefer "natural" (and flexible) over perfectly uniform polished finishes.

                    • Igaf on 06/06/2023 - 10:23

                      @Cheaplikethebird: Aquila confirmed that both the outer and inner are calf leather, vegetable dyed outside, which as you know many believe is significantly better than chrome tanned leather - esp from an environmental and longevity viewpoint.

                      • Cheaplikethebird on 06/06/2023 - 10:24

                        @Igaf: On which shoe? Also just on a laugh read through any reddit thread on Aquila shoes.

                        I've owned Aquila shoes in the past, now have a pair of Trickers and Loake 1880. The quality difference is night and day.

                        • Igaf on 06/06/2023 - 10:40

                          @Cheaplikethebird: The boot I've referenced 3 times already. I've had Aquila shoes in the distant past. No problems, but I treat my footwear properly from the start, unlike a very large section of the wear, flog and whinge community. That's why I was extremely disappointed when the RM's failed along the toe crease. Should really have taken them back. I know better now and wouldn't hesitate to do so.

  • topola on 05/06/2023 - 15:24

    Made in china, way overpriced.

    • Igaf on 05/06/2023 - 15:32

      Apart from the Italian made ones you mean? What shoes do you buy and where are they made?

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