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Bakes11771 · Apr 8, 2014

tifosi said:
Pretty sure DV has mentioned being from San Diego. Usually in reference to his awesome lawn.

Your right, I was thinking of Tampa Travel. I got my online shoe forum personalities mixed up.

budapest12 · Apr 8, 2014

Papa Doble said:
I'm sure you're aware, but mafoofan ordered 5. I think a flat welt would have better suited the plaza and single leather soles.
I think JGilbert has done a 6 eyelet shell chukka on the plaza. A suede version was posted here recently.

Holy sweet beejeezus - 5 identical pairs of MTO plaza wingtips??!!! Madness!!!

Bakes11771 said:
Not judging, and I am totally comfortable with it, but this brings the weirdness of being active on a shoe forum and posting pics of shoe selfies that we often talk about to a whole new level. I thought DV was from Florida and you were from San Diego?

Once we cross over a certain line, it is too late to question or look back. I think... Maybe...

tifosi · Apr 8, 2014

Bakes11771 said:
Your right, I was thinking of Tampa Travel. I got my online shoe forum personalities mixed up.

It happens...

zennypoo · Apr 8, 2014

You guys brought shoe trees to lunch...? lol

mdubs said:
Gentlemen, I had lunch with MrDV again today, and we couldn't help but take a picture of the Color #2 LWBs hanging out... -M

tifosi · Apr 8, 2014

zennypoo said:
You guys brought shoe trees to lunch...? lol

They probably carry the shoes in one of these...

zippyh · Apr 8, 2014

Naw, one of these.

wonsmithr8 · Apr 8, 2014

Papa Doble said:
I'm sure you're aware, but mafoofan ordered 5. I think a flat welt would have better suited the plaza and single leather soles.

Haha holy, didn't think it would be five of the same exact shoe. Doesn't make me feel as weird MTOing three strands in different colors.

halfnhalfnhalf · Apr 8, 2014

wonsmithr8 said:
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You're both weird.

(I keed, I keed!)

Burzan · Apr 8, 2014

Weather finally warming up so what better time to break out the whiskey LHS for their second wearing.

thebeebs · Apr 8, 2014

mdubs said:
Gentlemen, I had lunch with MrDV again today, and we couldn't help but take a picture of the Color #2 LWBs hanging out...

-M

Were you guys taking this picture barefoot, or did were you carrying your #2s across a bed of boulders to find the perfect spot? And were there bystanders?

Nice shoes nonetheless!

REguy · Apr 8, 2014

NAMOR said:
as an aside, would love if alden would make 975 longwing on plaza

Too bad you and Mafoo are on opposite ends of the size spectrum since he's got plenty...

http://www.styleforum.net/t/98968/one-shoe-wardrobe-why-not

hoit1981 · Apr 8, 2014

thebeebs said:
Were you guys taking this picture barefoot, or did were you carrying your #2s across a bed of boulders to find the perfect spot? And were there bystanders?

Nice shoes nonetheless!

I just laughed out loud at the idea of dubs & DV scrambling barefoot over rocks, with hordes of tourists watching as they desperately try to find the optimum spot to take their shoe selfies. Taking it to another level now guys, bravo!

Dillardiv · Apr 8, 2014

J. Crew LWBs showed up with no bags and have clearly been walked in. Send back for a new pair or try to negotiate a discount. At what price are they a good deal relative to a "perfect pair"?

thams · Apr 8, 2014

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Only you can answer what you consider to be a good deal relative to a "perfect pair." I know J. Crew will sometimes give discounts on worn shoes, but I think it depends upon who you speak to. I personally wouldn't consider creases and lack of shoe bags as a deal breaker, but you might be different. I think it's worth negotiating a discount provided the shoes are defect free (other than minor wear).

tifosi · Apr 8, 2014

thams said:
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Only you can answer what you consider to be a good deal relative to a "perfect pair." I know J. Crew will sometimes give discounts on worn shoes, but I think it depends upon who you speak to. I personally wouldn't consider creases and lack of shoe bags as a deal breaker, but you might be different. I think it's worth negotiating a discount provided the shoes are defect free (other than minor wear).

Just to add to this. I think you'll be chasing a "perfect pair" of Alden for quite a while. What is your time worth?

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