Cole Haan has a sample sale going on now through Wednesday (9-6:30 on Tuesday, 9-6 Wednesday) at Soiffer Haskin, 317 W. 33rd St., near Eighth Ave. I went yesterday, and have much to report.
- Crowds: busy, but not overwhelming;
- Coat check: yes, but very well run (at least when I was there) – and I didn’t have to check my large purse, just my jacket;
- Dressing room: well, it’s shoes, so no… but they had a pretty good number of chairs for you to sit in to try on your potential purchases;
- Prices: not too bad, considering the starting price of most Cole Haan goods. Depending on the item, the price was anywhere between 50-75% off – but the trick is, you’ve got to figure out the final price by yourself. Unless you’re really good at head math, bring a calculator; and
- Selection: tons and tons of stuff. Lots of the things on the “sale” section of the Cole Haan website. Mens and womens shoes, belts, wallets, purses – but nothing from the bridal collection (brides beware).
Overall, I’d give this sale an 8 and a total thumbs up. I’ve never been to a sale with Soiffer Haskin, and it was a very pleasant experience. Unlike most sales, there were plenty of people there to help you find your size, which really cut down on the usual sample sale chaos. The only way it could be better is if the prices were 80% off. Still, I walked away with an awesome gift for my mother’s birthday. This fantastic wallet, but in a tannish-goldish color:
- Saddle Travel Zip Wallet
