Posts by Al in Philly

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankCowperwood  I recall that lightweight denim may be coming. TS guys can confirm. That could be your answer. 😀 There is, what they label as, summer weight denim.  I just like those...

Quote: Originally Posted by taylorstitch  Hey Al, All of our denim is sanforized. I have larger legs as well growing up playing hockey and lacrosse and I size down one from my normal waist size. The waist will...

Can someone who has a pair of any of the selvage denim comment on how much it will stretch when worn?  I have a skinnier waist in relation to my legs and the 30" would probably fit on waist after some stretch, whereas the 31 might...

Quote: Originally Posted by mkarim  I love mine. I don't have a solid navy so I'm thinking of ordering the navy grenadine and possibly the bitter chocolate grenadine. Here's a bitter chocolate unlined, untipped,...

Frank is right about Sherman Bros. and PA shopping.  I live 5 minutes from Sherman Bros. and they always have their shoes cheaper in store than online.  On top of that every Christmas they have an Alden trunk show...

Navy Grossa in the wild.  Double FIH knot.  Pretty standard options - 4-fold, lined, self-tipped. 57" x 3.5".   

Quote: Originally Posted by david3558  Seriously, those look great. I miss mine (at OP) - are those on the Grant last? PS - The Grant, when taken TTS feels rather large in the boot - anyone know if Alden offers...

I have an unlined, untipped, 7-fold piccola and that tie could be an 8-fold.  It is fairly light.  I have a wedding silk 7-fold with the same construction and it is noticeably heavier than the piccola.

#8 captoe boots.  Nice sunny morning.  

Quote: Originally Posted by dddrees  Understand, however he said he planned on leaving it on for awhile before taking it off. Just kind of wondered how long you would really want to leave something like that on before...