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sazon

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2013 might not be an exaggeration. Look at Epaulet - they did a pre-order for Ravello WT boots. I paid for mine Dec 24, 2010. I believe the order was submitted in Jan '11.

Word is that Alden just got the Ravello shell and we *may* get the boots by the end of 2011. The exotic shell colors are getting harder and harder to come by...
 

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All, the Whiskey shortwing boot MTO order that I was trying to put together seems to be working out and we are going to place the order with a friendly retailer this weekend, so if you have any interest, please let me know by Saturday October 8th, so you can be included in the preorder.
The specs are as follows:
Whiskey Shell
Plaza Last
Full Eyelets (matching)
Antique Edge Trim
Closed Heel/Flat Welt
Commando Sole
If you are seriously interested, please pass along your email address and shoe size on the Plaza last to me via PM, so I can send it along to the retailer. He will contact you directly for the 50% deposit that will be required and then the order can be placed. The retailer anticipates the boots being ready in 6 - 12 months, but obviously we are the whim of Alden -- wait will be worthwhile, however, in my opinion.
Pretty excited -- I think it's going to be a pretty badass and unique boot. Haven't seen anything similar out on the marketplace.


Hi, CHRK33,

Just spotted your post. Is it too late to get in on these whiskey wing tip boots?

Thanks
 

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Anybody up for Loden green Indy boots?
This makeup has already been done by Tom @ LS…http://leathersoulhawaii.com/2011/03/13/alden-shoes-the-comfort-indy-lsw-lsbh/
I saw these in person and they are underwhelming to say the least. The rubber sole is a huge turnoff. The leather, however is really unique and looks more like a dark gray olive. Looks great


NAMOR: not quite Indy boots, but this might float your boat:

http://www.unionmadegoods.com/Alden_Stanyan_Plain_Toe_Boot_in_Loden_Green_2397.html
 

NAMOR

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^ that's a great color, especially for fall.

CHRK33, any updates on the plaza sw boot?
 

CHRK33

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^ that's a great color, especially for fall.
CHRK33, any updates on the plaza sw boot?


Namor, thanks for reminding me. I will check in with Mike and let you know. He was just waiting confirmation from the Alden rep regarding our specs. I am chomping at the bit as well.
 

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PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT:

Two individuals had to opt out of the Ravello cap toe preorder. There are slots open for that design in a 10E and a 10.5D. Any takers?

- K
 

FrankCowperwood

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The Ravello cap toe is on the Barrie? I might be interested in the 10.5D if it's still available. What's the pricing? I take it from this thread that they could take at least a year for delivery?

Thanks.
 

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The Ravello cap toe is on the Barrie? I might be interested in the 10.5D if it's still available. What's the pricing? I take it from this thread that they could take at least a year for delivery?
Thanks.

Should come in just over US $700 and be ready around summer, though I'm not 100% sure of the timing.
 

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I'm not going to go with that 10.5D that I asked about. Not quite sure it's right for me, so I'll wait. I'm sure you'll get a taker.

I am, however, generally very interested in this MTO thread and will look to get in on a future order. Looking forward to getting a look at that spread sheet. I think the email I sent by PM should work. You just have to plug it into the share window in Google docs.
 

CHRK33

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Namor, we already have a non-perforated cap toe ravello boot on barrie.

Plaza shoe time!!
 

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