Posts by gentpax

Alden quality control strikes again... but this time it didn't really hurt. My marble suede Indy's came from Leffot this evening. Went through typical Alden unboxing: - Open box. - Inspect for blemishes. - Make sure shoes are right...

Quote:Originally Posted by Simplicio For what its worth, I think these are some of the ugliest Alden boots I've ever seen. I can't imagine when you would want to wear white work boots. Just an opinion. Will wear my pair with dark...

When I lived in Chile I only bought one pair of shoes. Hopped on the micro to Plaza Vespucio and bought a pair of brown suede New Balance 710H lows. Everyone was wearing them with jeans and flannels, sort of a post-grunge hang over at...

Mike, any thoughts on doing a Carmina staple business shoe like a black captoe bal?

Was at Brooks and saw these Rancourt chukkas. Look better in person.* While I went down half a size in my pinch pennies, these were TTS. Good price. *The depicted shoe must be a small size, because the height of the ankle collar is much...

Quote:Originally Posted by Dewey Can anyone on the Rancourt loafer sizing vs. the Alden LHS (van last) ? Dewey, just got my pinch pennies in today. Ordered in my LHS size for sockless wear. They were snug out of the box. Within two...

YOOX just sent a code.15% and free shipping through Feb. 14. Code is MISSYOU in case anyone wanted to try.

Quote:Originally Posted by nakedundermyclothes Any codes floating around? Check here often:STP@retailmenot. Make sure to scroll all the way down as sometimes the better, newer ones can get mixed in with the older ones.

FWIW I saw a Cucinelli cashmere sweater at the Houston Galleria Marshall's last month. Jersey striped green and gray. Great quality, but ugly. Passed on it at $249.99. Have had good luck with some RLPL there. These things don't last on...

My experience is that the Burford fitting is slightly wider and longer. That's just my feet. Others have said they feel the same. I can wear a sock of medium thickness with the Burford. Not-Stow's only fit me with a very thin sock and my...