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post #10666 of 16223
3/23/12 at 9:09am
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Tho I do prefer the softer RL PJs. I may have to kop another pair of teh slipperz.


I prefer Drakes pajamas over everything! But RL is okay..

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post #10667 of 16223
3/23/12 at 10:04am
I believed shoes are meant to be worn (First attempt on Mirror Shine)
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Both Crokett & Jones, boots worn for 2 years and shoes for 3 months

I knew the above aren't on the level of porn, I hope this will
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Corthay Wingtip, beautiful colour (this is done with shitty phones)
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post #10668 of 16223
3/23/12 at 12:55pm
I think they were pretty shot when I got them - probably resoled several times.

They would originally have had a double leather sole and that has probably been replaced twice. The menders took off an old commando rubber one which had worn right down to the heel so that's probably 5 - 10 years of wear on top. However, the upper is in great condition - no cracks or other damage. The leather is probably Martin leather, a high quality zug grain. All told, I'm ok with them and they fit nicely (232 last, old version of the C&J Veldt). I'll probably get 5 + years at least out of the new commando sole. If they last the distance I may take them to an expert for repair. However, it's good that shoes like this are still going strong.
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post #10669 of 16223
3/23/12 at 1:43pm

Newbie Collection

 

Front row Left to Right: Lacoste Concord II, Allen Edmonds Grayson, Allen Edmonds Clifton, Ralph Lauren Stanton, Bass Weejun
Back Row Left to Right: LL Bean Boot, Taupe Clark DB, Sebago X Ronnie Fieg, Lucchese 1883 Tan Ranch Hand Boot

 

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post #10670 of 16223
3/23/12 at 2:18pm
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I believed shoes are meant to be worn (First attempt on Mirror Shine)
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Cool monks!
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post #10671 of 16223
3/23/12 at 2:20pm
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Originally Posted by rabiesinfrance View Post

I think they were pretty shot when I got them - probably resoled several times.
They would originally have had a double leather sole and that has probably been replaced twice. The menders took off an old commando rubber one which had worn right down to the heel so that's probably 5 - 10 years of wear on top. However, the upper is in great condition - no cracks or other damage. The leather is probably Martin leather, a high quality zug grain. All told, I'm ok with them and they fit nicely (232 last, old version of the C&J Veldt). I'll probably get 5 + years at least out of the new commando sole. If they last the distance I may take them to an expert for repair. However, it's good that shoes like this are still going strong.

Is it Veldt? That was a very popular vintage country shoe style... and still looks great!
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post #10672 of 16223
3/23/12 at 6:12pm
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ravello nst boot
argyles otc
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post #10673 of 16223
3/23/12 at 7:03pm
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Mac the consitency is reassuring. Your shell collection may be part of the Smithsonian some day. Glad to see you are still at it. smile.gif
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post #10674 of 16223
3/23/12 at 7:41pm
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I believed shoes are meant to be worn (First attempt on Mirror Shine)
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Where did you get these beautiful monks?

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post #10675 of 16223
3/23/12 at 8:20pm

Wow.  Those monks are the sex.

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post #10676 of 16223
3/23/12 at 8:47pm
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Mac the consitency is reassuring. Your shell collection may be part of the Smithsonian some day. Glad to see you are still at it. smile.gif

thank you
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post #10677 of 16223
3/23/12 at 9:22pm
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thank you

No worries. You are one of the true gentlemen here. Thanks for all your posts.
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post #10678 of 16223
3/23/12 at 9:29pm
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No worries. You are one of the true gentlemen here. Thanks for all your posts.

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post #10679 of 16223
3/24/12 at 1:34am
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Where did you get these beautiful monks?

These are Crockett & Jones
http://www.crockettandjones.com/Product/Chadwick-2-Chestnut
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post #10680 of 16223
3/24/12 at 2:16am
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Originally Posted by isshinryu101 View Post

Is it Veldt? That was a very popular vintage country shoe style... and still looks great!

Cheers. Yes, the Veldt. They have a date inside - either 1972 or 1974, not sure.

The mass-produced walking boot and the decline of the leather industry killed off those types of shoes.

I think the British army now make their ammunition boot in a smooth leather.

Sanders army officer's shoes are poor quality compared to the ones 20 - 30 years ago.

The best bet for a classic shoe in this style is Cheaney. See Herring website.
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