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post #826 of 1633
4/12/12 at 4:10am
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Originally Posted by dmash View Post

my b.
on another note............i really wish CP would bring back the old days of the court low quality. put these 2012 model achilles quality to shame.


Pretty sure they used lamb. Damn there was actually some new courts on ebay during the summer.
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post #827 of 1633
4/14/12 at 3:21pm
Boots are back from being dyed, I am happy.

Do not really like the laces I have...Much prefer flat/round laces. Anyone got recommendation for black round laces >= 60+ inches? Need to order ASAP. These leather .25" laces are not that great after a recommendation by Teger.

Cobbler could not dye the 2 set of olive waxed laces black due to the nature of it being waxed cotton, which came with the CP boot.

Leather is still very stiff where the tongue of the shoe is the most "butter". The cobbler stripped off the original brown color (non-alcohol base) then polished it with black oils. Breaking in will be a pain TBH, but I love the style. Also need to get some shoe trees.

Quick review of the suede chelsea:
The suede of the chelsea boot is very nice. Dare I say nicer than the leather on the wedged officer boot? Definitely more buttery and softer since it is suede. Slight heel that gives it a wedged look that I like very much.
If anyone has a size.41, please lmk! Unfortunately it seems I am CP size.41 (mystery solved)
Quick photos shoot:

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post #828 of 1633
4/14/12 at 3:43pm
Those look great. Turning them black was a good decision smile.gif

So... I could get a cobbler to get rid of the number code on my derbies by dyeing them? (They might have to do the whole shoe to make sure it's consistent? Blah.)
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post #829 of 1633
4/14/12 at 3:49pm
To kind of give you an idea

It is like the numbers look indented into the leather now without the gold stamping

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post #830 of 1633
4/14/12 at 4:06pm
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Originally Posted by gettoasty View Post

Boots are back from being dyed, I am happy.
Do not really like the laces I have...Much prefer flat/round laces. Anyone got recommendation for black round laces >= 60+ inches? Need to order ASAP. These leather .25" laces are not that great after a recommendation by Teger.
Cobbler could not dye the 2 set of olive waxed laces black due to the nature of it being waxed cotton, which came with the CP boot.
Leather is still very stiff where the tongue of the shoe is the most "butter". The cobbler stripped off the original brown color (non-alcohol base) then polished it with black oils. Breaking in will be a pain TBH, but I love the style. Also need to get some shoe trees.
Quick review of the suede chelsea:
The suede of the chelsea boot is very nice. Dare I say nicer than the leather on the wedged officer boot? Definitely more buttery and softer since it is suede. Slight heel that gives it a wedged look that I like very much.
If anyone has a size.41, please lmk! Unfortunately it seems I am CP size.41 (mystery solved) Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Quick photos shoot:
6931790980_c644a42f7b_z.jpg
6931791222_c76758c0f5_z.jpg
7077870991_4f683afe51_z.jpg
6931791890_44979ce018_z.jpg
6931791676_824e52f462_z.jpg
6931791456_12460f8df2_z.jpg
6931792036_3f612d68e2_z.jpg
6931792688_f0c7a0b77e_z.jpg
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He did a great job. The boots definitely look better in black.
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post #831 of 1633
4/14/12 at 7:19pm
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Originally Posted by nycxandy View Post

He did a great job. The boots definitely look better in black.

ya those do look great... I'm kinda surprised they can do that so well.
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post #832 of 1633
4/15/12 at 3:33pm

Anyone know how the Postal Boots fit in comparison to other CPs?

Are they like the chukkas (size down) or the sneakers (TTS)?

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post #833 of 1633
4/15/12 at 3:37pm

I saw those on B&S lol

( I have no clue about sizing)
 

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Originally Posted by conceptionist View Post

Anyone know how the Postal Boots fit in comparison to other CPs?

Are they like the chukkas (size down) or the sneakers (TTS)?



 

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post #834 of 1633
4/15/12 at 3:54pm
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Originally Posted by smashwindow View Post

I saw those on B&S lol

( I have no clue about sizing)
 



 



That's why I'm asking smile.gif

It's either these or the Red Wing Postman. The CPs feels a lot nicer to have, obviously, but are pretty damn rare.

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post #835 of 1633
4/15/12 at 8:12pm

Should i size down when purchasing the vintage bball high? or stay TTS, however my feet are quite wide. I'm a size 9

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post #836 of 1633
4/15/12 at 8:30pm

I sized up for bball lows and they fit quite well, actually the best made pair of CPs i own.

edit: i also am wide footed.
 

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Originally Posted by KYeezy View Post

Should i size down when purchasing the vintage bball high? or stay TTS, however my feet are quite wide. I'm a size 9



 

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post #837 of 1633
4/15/12 at 8:31pm

Also if anyone sees any BBall hi's in white or black give me a heads up!

(45 or 46)

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post #838 of 1633
4/15/12 at 8:34pm
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Originally Posted by conceptionist View Post

Anyone know how the Postal Boots fit in comparison to other CPs?
Are they like the chukkas (size down) or the sneakers (TTS)?

I would size down.

I wear a size 40 Achilles Low and the Postal Boots (in a 40; which I've sold) were definitely larger.
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post #839 of 1633
4/15/12 at 8:56pm
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Originally Posted by KYeezy View Post

Should i size down when purchasing the vintage bball high? or stay TTS, however my feet are quite wide. I'm a size 9

I found them to be a bit tighter in the toe than Achilles. If I could do it all over again I would have sized up one on the BBalls.
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post #840 of 1633
4/15/12 at 10:56pm
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Originally Posted by Superfluous Man View Post


I found them to be a bit tighter in the toe than Achilles. If I could do it all over again I would have sized up one on the BBalls.


really? I'm just curious about how they are width wise

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