Posts by thecentennial

Brand New In Box Size US12 (could fit an 11.5, they are a slim fit) This shoe was purchased as a British Tan. Shoe was hand antiqued by Ron Rider who is very well respected on the forum (Rider Boot Co.) Leather soles I bought these from...

Looks fantastic - dark brown is the best colour for intrecciato IMO.

Quote:Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy I have numerous Aldens - mostly shell, some calf - mostly shoes, some boots. I am partial to leather soled Aldens - double or single, standard or oiled. I have never understood the...

I tried to add a heel tap to my crepe soled Aldens. Nails just wouldnt take, which I suspected. The crepe just isnt the right structure to hold a nail. There are no cobblers where I live, so its a DIY job. Would screws be better, or...

Look at the pair on page 1 of this thread, beautiful bordo calf norweger, full 360 goyser. Looks great. This is the look I want. I dont think it overpowers.

What are peoples thoughts on the 270 v 360 goyser? I want this to be a very casual shoe, hence the 360. I think the 270 is great, but does maintain some sense of formality.

Quote:Originally Posted by Slewfoot Sounds great! I'd stick with a straight double sole for that though. Enjoy! Was thinking along those lines. Re the cigar cordo, Vass found some just for me

So, I've settled on a pair of norweger, new peter, cigar cordovan, jr soles (double to single)' steel toe plate, 360 goyser, natural stitching, natural sole edge. How do they sound? I can tweak...not sure about the double to single...

Keep calm and carry on. Nothing to see here. No damage done.

..he hasn't, yet - I'm waiting for him to respond. He normally gets back to me on a daily basis, but the last few days he has been quiet. Weekend probably. Was hoping to get some feedback from SF members who have bought in the P2 last,...