Posts by thinman

Quote:Originally Posted by dastig Update: Private sale starts April 25th. Mostly blue label and RRL. 30% off plus 15% kicker. Note kicker is only available the first week. 4/25-5/1. No cordovans included. As always, I can help...

I don't have a lot of information, but their attraction for me was largely the service provided by Ron Rider and his ability to provide unique styles in shell cordovan. I special-ordered several pairs of shell cordovan shoes from Ron...

Mike, will you be re-stocking the Rand monkstrap in snuff suede or the Salinger double monk in burgundy shell cordovan anytime soon? I've waited too long and you're out of stock in my size (US 12D).

Quote:Originally Posted by CTBrummie I bought a pair last year from STP and the quality was poor in relation to the standard of their usual boots on their usual lasts. The leather was of a noticeably lower quality and I'm not sure...

I use "The Crystal" unscented roll-on deodorant, shower and change my shirt every day, and put a spritz of cologne on the front of my armpits. Usually the only scent I can detect is my cologne. I've asked trusted dance partners if I'm...

Quote:Originally Posted by Cuttingboard I would be in for burgundy calf with toe burnishing in the rain last. Edward Green's Beaulieu comes standard in a burnished burgundy, but EG won't even take special orders in shell cordovan. ...

Check out European brands. Euro 50L is a US 39L (I'm the same size and the Euro brands generally fit me very well).

Quote:Originally Posted by gaseousclay  [[SPOILER]] I would like to see a Carmina MTO austerity brogue in burgundy, just like the EG Beaulieu's aboveI might be in, if you were thinking shell cordovan (But I just got a call from the local...

Yes, I've had it done. Just find yourself a good alterations tailor.

I follow Man of Lint's basic procedure, except I clean my sink thoroughly first, I use Woolite, and I NEVER hang my sweaters. Instead, I roll them up in the towel, jelly-roll style, to dry overnight. Then a roll them up in a second...