Things I learned just aren't for me..
- Aldens. Tried two pair - longwings and pair of indy boots. Both are just too big looking on my feet. Real clod-hoppers. I remember reading an opinion at some point stating that Alden's are best worn on bigger guys, with big feet - just looks more natural given the proportions. I think I agree here. Probably should have known better than to try a shoe that is nicknamed "the gunboat". Extremely impressed by the overall look, feel and "quality" of both pairs though - would have loved for them to work. Probably give Carmina a shot, for something sleeker and a slimmer last.
- Thom Browne. Dang man. I've definitely put on a few pounds this year, but trying on this TB1 oxford made me feel fatter than ever. Took a gamble on that one and lost bad. Thanks to the forum member who quickly took that off my hands and facilitated a trade for his Ervell club collar.
- Aldens. Tried two pair - longwings and pair of indy boots. Both are just too big looking on my feet. Real clod-hoppers. I remember reading an opinion at some point stating that Alden's are best worn on bigger guys, with big feet - just looks more natural given the proportions. I think I agree here. Probably should have known better than to try a shoe that is nicknamed "the gunboat". Extremely impressed by the overall look, feel and "quality" of both pairs though - would have loved for them to work. Probably give Carmina a shot, for something sleeker and a slimmer last.
- Thom Browne. Dang man. I've definitely put on a few pounds this year, but trying on this TB1 oxford made me feel fatter than ever. Took a gamble on that one and lost bad. Thanks to the forum member who quickly took that off my hands and facilitated a trade for his Ervell club collar.














