Quote:Originally Posted by dddrees Since these were made in England, theseĀ are probably either Alfred Sargeant or Crockett and Jones. Just because they are on discount at Brook Brothers does not mean they aren't of high quality....
Personally i would go Alden LHS or the unlined Brooks Brothers version. They can be difficult to fit, however so I would try them on prior to purchasing.
Quote:Originally Posted by nutcracker I don`t think they are water resistant (or any better from regular leather sole). They just flex better, according to an Alden dealer I talked to.
They might not be specifically designed to be...
Quote:Originally Posted by hanskl Whats the difference between a flex welt and a regular goodyear welt?
Flex welt refers to the sole, and AFAIK all Alden flex welt shoes are goodyear welted. The flex welt sole is impregnated with...
Quote:Originally Posted by chobochobo Those St C shoe trees are a damn tight fit, or is it just me?
+1. Once almost tore off a finger nail trying to remove.