Posts by sqroot3

Quote: Originally Posted by JermynStreet  Saddle shoes are by definition not balmorals. But if you are asking whether bar style lacing would look good on saddle shoes, anything looks good on Alden shell. in...

Quote: Originally Posted by Bakes11771    Don't you need an even number of eyelets on each side?  Like 6 instead of 5.?   If I'm wrong please let me know, as I would prefer bar lacing...

Quote: Originally Posted by CalceoAdamator  An old classic today, No.8 saddle shells With Marcoliani OTC nice looking shoes! still, would you consider bar lacing for these balmorals?

Quote: Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster  It makes no difference if you have AE or Alden shoe trees as I believe both of their cedar trees are made by the same company.  BTW, you should get the 100% cedar...

Quote: Originally Posted by alexandchau  Hi All, I'm new to Alden and these are my first shells (also my very first post!).  I'm looking forward to breaking them in with the Mac...

Quote: Originally Posted by mr chorizo  alpine grain is more of a crosshatch texture, and kind of gives me the heeby jeebies. scotch/pebble grain, on the other hand, has a bigger pattern with a...

Quote: Originally Posted by rydenfan  Good looking boot but the grain is just not my style agree...can't get myself to get grain anything yet...waiting for the day when it finally grows on me enough to get a pair

Quote: Originally Posted by masernaut  I've heard horror stories of people buying vintage shell shoes from thrift stores or eBay and having them crack because of a lack of care for however many years. Even though I...

Quote: Originally Posted by charliebrown2  when are they going to open some outlet stores in the west coast?  waiting a week for shipment to california is just torture seriously...didn't they used to have...

Quote: Originally Posted by Michigan Planner  This is just silly. There is absolutely no comparison in the amount of traction given by well broken-in leather soles (with or without taps) and a shoe or boot with a...