Posts by Trapp

Quote:Originally Posted by Edgein Rpiotr01, Nice!  I just got my fishing oxfords and kangaroo dv chukkas back from the spa.  Fit like butter and look like new.  Both 30 years young! Edgein - can you post pics of your old russells?

Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but the Marlow is actually less expensive than most alden shells if you catch them during RL's annual 40 something percent off sale. If you play your cards right you can get them for 55% off, i think...

The AldenShop in SF does carry shell boots, but last I checked they were quite low on shell indys and they were not expecting to stock them again. Not sure why. I was also told that their shell indys are all on the barrie last, not...

Ah, the world makes sense again. Thanks for the clarification. These are nice shoes. Pity they're not a half size smaller.

Still seems strange to me; every US 10D boot I own is much closer to 12" than 11". That's a very short UK 9.5. You're measuring along the bottom of the sole, from tip of toe to the heel?

Hi, can you confirm the length measurement? 10 3/4" seems quite short for 9.5 UK viberg boot.

I'll be interested to see what they have in mind come September. A plain toe in #8 or perhaps a simple cap-toe would be something to behold. Their current shell pattern is not really to my taste -- but the shell itself is.

Those dirty bucks are very nice.

When the boots are done, I'll post pics as promised. I'm busy at work this week so it might not get to them until the weekend.

Quote:Originally Posted by Crane's The beeswax will definetly darken them a bit but that's also the main waterproofing component. Don't try or expect the leather to stay the same color. All good full grain leather darkens over...