Brand snobbery, gear tart etc.

[haplesshacker]

As golfers we're almost certainly a bit brand snobby when it comes to our golf gear. However, does that also mean that we're a bit of a brand snob when it comes to other aspects of our lives?

What else do you have a brand snobbery about?

I've included a link below for my main write up regarding this, as I can't be bothered to write it (alright, copy / paste!). Blog has no pop-ups, advertising etc.

http://mid-life-crisis-man.blogspot.co.uk/?view=magazine

ps. I've checked the rules and as I'm not selling anything, promoting a purchase of something, or otherwise trying to flog anything. I think the link is okay??? I'm sure one of the mods will be in touch!?

 

[Coatsy79]

I do to a point, I like certain brands such as joules, fat face etc as I like the products, they seem to last well and fit well

But beyond that not so much, can't understand someone paying nearly £100 for a Hugo Boss or Ralph Lauren polo that looks like any polo you can buy anywhere

Also struggle with brands like north face where a jacket is £300 when a regatta one does the same job for a sixth of the price

 

[gmc40]

I think it changes a little as you get older. When I was in my early 20's I thought nothing of spending £150 on a shirt or £250 on a pair of shoes. Now I'm in my early 40's with 2 kids and a mortgage and look back and think I was fookin stupid. I do have a bit of a passion for watches now though so I suppose I still suffer from a little brand snobbery.

 

[sydney greenstreet]

None here nowt wrong with dunlop tops and trousers from sports direct.

 

[blackpuddinmonster]

None here nowt wrong with dunlop tops and trousers from sports direct.

:thup: Bang on. Can't see the point of paying a small fortune for something i wouldn't dream of wearing away from the golf club.

 

[chrisd]

I think it changes a little as you get older. When I was in my early 20's I thought nothing of spending £150 on a shirt or £250 on a pair of shoes.

I wouldn't have thought a lot about it either!!

 

[Grumps]

can't understand someone paying nearly £100 for a Hugo Boss or Ralph Lauren polo that looks like any polo you can buy anywhere

With shops like tkmax and M&M direct you can pick up the designer polos from 20 quid as well as the well known golf makes

 

[GreiginFife]

I dress a bit like a brand snob, but lets just say I never pay brand snob prices. T'interweb is a wonderful tool.

 

[bigslice]

I buy things to last, in my years ive had various clothing at various prices. my conclusion is that the dearer stuff lasts longer and holds its colours.

http://ts2.mm.bing.net/th?id=H.4713869349225165&pid=1.7&w=244&h=142&c=7&rs=1

 

[gmc40]

I wouldn't have thought a lot about it either!!

You wouldn't have thought a lot about doing it yourself? Or wouldn't have thought a lot about me doing it?

 

[arnieboy]

I am a brand snob, 95% of everything I own in terms of clothing and shoes has come from Marks & Spencers!!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

In my earlier years I was a big Ted Baker fan. I have always turned my nose up at Ralph Lauren and Fred Perry polo shirts as they are hideously overpriced. These days I am happy to buy whatever I feel looks good without worrying what brand it is. Definitely sliding into old man territory

 

[haplesshacker]

In my earlier years I was a big Ted Baker fan. I have always turned my nose up at Ralph Lauren and Fred Perry polo shirts as they are hideously overpriced. These days I am happy to buy whatever I feel looks good without worrying what brand it is. Definitely sliding into old man territory

Until it comes to 'MyJoys' of course.

 

[MegaSteve]

Too long in the tooth to worry about 'designer' apparel...
But when buying other 'stuff' like to afford the 'right' brands...
eg Multitool has to be a Leatherman...
When I used to play with cars used to have a penchant for Stahlwille tools...

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Until it comes to 'MyJoys' of course.

Everyone as one guilty pleasure and they are mine. Not bought any in 2013

 

[Mr_T]

I would definitely class myself as a brand snob, I don't have a paticular desire to constantly have a label or logo on show, but I find myself drifitng towards shops such as Topman and Hollister when I do look for clothes etc, but thats more because of just liking their stuff rather than having a paticular dislike for cheap clothes. That said, I would be the biggest Ralph Lauren brand snob around if I could afford it!

 

[srixon 1]

M at M (Man at Matalan) for me. I do not subscribe to the "what I wear will make me a better golfer" brigade. Why pay £100 pounds or more for trousers at the golf club when you can get 2 or 3 pairs at other shops for the same amount of money?

 

[Pin-seeker]

I do like Lacoste,Ralph & lyle & Scott polo shirts. But I'm quite happy with Dunlop trousers for golf. Can't go wrong for £10

 

[Doon frae Troon]

I like quality clothes but refuse to pay silly prices.

Last buy was a RL polo for £29 at TKM.
Reason it was reduced from £65......Last years colours...... FGS it is a POLO short.
I have bought some really good quality Musto stuff on the Isle of Wight. It is quite suited to golf.
Better quality at half the price.