Posts by Storm33

If you go to the AE website and look at the user reviews, the Strand runs long and narrow; sizing up on this particular shoe is a mistake.

Quote:Originally Posted by UglyJoe Thanks guys. I am definitely wider than a 10D. The question is really 9.5 E vs. 10 E (maybe 9.5 EEE, though that's quite a bit wider than my foot, according to the sizing guide). I guess what I...

Quote:Originally Posted by Cold Iron The one thing that turned me away from them was a couple of people saying that when coming in from outside and they were wet they were extremely slick on tile and marble. +1 . . . I wore my John...

The site is back up...the chart says to get Large trees for 11.5 D.

^ I agree - I prefer the medallion on the McAllister. Both nice shoes, tho, Chris. Congrats on your acquisitions!

This story on the web shows well-preserved boots at the site of the Titanic: http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/upshot/titanic-photo-shows-evidence-human-remains-182105169.html With all due respect to the deceased, I can't help but wonder if...

Agreed. What surprised me, however, is that although they are supposedly made on the same last (5-65) I had to size down 1/2 size on the Ridgeway / McTavish compared to my Strands...and they're still slightly longer than the Strands.

My black Ridgeways went back as well; hence the new McTavish...which I think I'm more pleased about anyway!

Quote:Originally Posted by patrick_b +1, those are fantastic! I prefer the brown over the walnut. Ditto for the shell; I really like my calf Strands in walnut, but those shell Strands in brown are amazing! Here's my casual Friday:...

GLWS; I absolutely love mine (in chestnut). These are fantastic bags! Tempted to buy it at this price just so I match on the days I wear black!