Quote:Originally Posted by isshinryu101
About leather quality, my 94 year old cobbler has told me that he believes that the "intended use" of today's cattle is a major factor. Today, cattle are raised for food and breeding...
Quote:Originally Posted by SharplyTailored These shoes are really lovely. I'd wear them with dark blue jeans, a white shirt and a dark brown suede belt. I'm sure some people here would disapprove of the outfit, but I wouldn't care...
Quote:Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy For shell cordovan full recrafts, I have used 3 cobblers:
Alden - 159, JR resole, bags, trees, 8 - 10 weeks; officially they say 6-10 weeks and, as posted here earlier, some have had them...
Quote:Originally Posted by patrick_b Thanks for posting that. I'd normally forego the trees & bags but $10 seems very reasonable for a pair of shoe trees.
That's because they're already charging an unreasonable 150 bucks for the...
Quote:Originally Posted by Alcibiades As usual with J Crew, the problem with this model is that it is lined. Outside of a few exceptions (lomgwings, Indy boots), I think Alden suede is better unlined
I can't agree with the first...
Quote:Originally Posted by Ilovelobbs My Carmina maiden voyage...2 pairs of boots...the 3rd pair being sent from Paris store.
Amazed with the quality, finishing, leather grade and most importantly the fitting....
And for the money...
