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post #9436 of 16248

1/18/12 at 10:57am

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Yeah something like that, I have so many C&J in leather oxfords, double monks. I have one suede in loafers but not in boots or oxfords.

depending on the material and weight of the suit, suede can be hard to pull off. Why not just stick to plain calf for the suits & use the suedes for more casual attire.

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1/18/12 at 11:13am

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Originally Posted by isshinryu101

depending on the material and weight of the suit, suede can be hard to pull off. Why not just stick to plain calf for the suits & use the suedes for more casual attire.

Hmm yeah I guess you are right. That's why I thought of those boots to more casual clothing like jeans or something.

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1/18/12 at 11:19am

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1/18/12 at 11:22am

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1/18/12 at 11:26am

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Model 80180
Simpson Last
Horween Shell

post #9441 of 16248

1/18/12 at 11:30am

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Model 80114
Rain Last
Grained calf.

Color on these is a bit 'challenging' right out of the box - but they are going to take on a great color with a little polish.

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1/18/12 at 11:31am

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Model 80180
Simpson Last
Horween Shell

really nice Norwegians!

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1/18/12 at 11:33am

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Model 80114
Rain Last
Grained calf.
Color on these is a bit 'challenging' right out of the box - but they are going to take on a great color with a little polish.

Nice. Any chance of a sole shot?

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1/18/12 at 11:34am

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really nice Norwegians!

Thank you - my initial reaction is quite positive.

They are fresh, fresh, fresh outta da box so I reserve the right to nit pick them to death later! nod[1].gif

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1/18/12 at 11:37am

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Nice. Any chance of a sole shot?

Your wish is my command.

Not a witheringly perfectly finished sole - but nice and solid and quite competent enough for my standards. (I don't walk around showing people the soles of my shoes most days.)

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1/18/12 at 11:41am