Posts by jamesbond

Quote:Originally Posted by Rambo Hey Kirby - I need to order some Saphir crap. Any upcoming free shipping promotions coming down the pipe? +1 Shipping is a bit expensive, only thing holding me back from ordering a bunch of Saphir...

Quote:Originally Posted by PorterInjax Ravello cap toe boots on the grant last arrived today. My photos do not do them justice See, they do know how to finish ravello correctly. They look nice.

NYR - I think you're dead wrong on this issue. I own 7 pairs of Alden shoes some of which have been purchased over 10 years ago. I own both cigar and ravello shell shoes and neither have had any discoloring issues or construction...

Quote:Originally Posted by Ahab This ^ + Your sig: WTB: Alden Ravello Shell Chukka 8.5D LMAO! The line on your whiskey's isn't as bad as the one on my chukka boots, yours doesn't go through the entire toe box and YES it looks like...

Quote:Originally Posted by HorseHide With some of the crap we see Alden trying to pass off at first quality it should be no wonder that their second's offerings are thin! I guess it's another way to address quality control -...

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Judging by how high you're able to pull them up, my first thought would be that you need to go another size down.

Quote:Originally Posted by jamesbond Ok, let's try this again. Purchased my 2nd pair of what looks to be defected ravello chukka boots. Last pair I bought about 6 months ago from shoemart had some funky stretch marks near the toe....

You would think the boot maker would see the defected piece of leather with a stripe in it and at least use it towards the heel? It's almost like someone snaped a chalk line against the boot, it's that perfect of a line. Not that I...

Quote:Originally Posted by NAMOR ^ooof. did you get the second appear in person?ooof. did you get the second appear in person? No, both were ordered online and both were the last pair in stock.