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zennypoo · Oct 20, 2014

RevisIsland said:
Are these all the same size? Ravello and Cigar appear more narrow.

They are all the same size, the narrow appearance has to do with the angle at which I took the picture.

chrisefi · Oct 20, 2014

The real answer is the factory knows exactly who they're making a shoe for when they see size 10.5B! They make sure the color is on point for Mike! Haha

In all seriousness, I think it's intriguing how different a shade of the same shell from Horween can be in just a few weeks time.

chrisefi · Oct 20, 2014

Does anyone know if shoe trees stretch shell shoes?

I bought Alden trees from a local store that insisted I get L instead of M for 9.5D. They seem to fit fine, but I vaguely remember reading that shoe trees can stretch out shell cordovan over time?

ATLVol · Oct 20, 2014

If you were going to get a pair of boots for use in foul weather.....would you choose "smooth tobacco chamois", kudu or natural CXL?

I was in SF last weekend and stopped by the Alden shop.....both of these caught my eye.....never thought I would like a brown plain toe boot.

ATLVol · Oct 20, 2014

Also, I know a number of you picked up the chamois NST from Leffot.....how do you guys like that boot in person?

chewbocka · Oct 20, 2014

chrisefi said:
Does anyone know if shoe trees stretch shell shoes?

I bought Alden trees from a local store that insisted I get L instead of M for 9.5D. They seem to fit fine, but I vaguely remember reading that shoe trees can stretch out shell cordovan over time?

There's probably nothing wrong with sizing down with trees if you think your current size is too tight

MrDV · Oct 20, 2014

totalair1 said:
My Ravello LWB from AOC arrived today. I'm very pleased with tis shade of Ravello, and the quality of this pair too. Adam did a great job! I took some photos next to other Ravello I have,m and across from Ravello is 3 different pairs of Whiskey I have. I'm no mdubs or Uncle on photos, and the lighting is not perfect but here you go!

See Ya,
Steve

nice pick up sir. the whiskey n ravello crew looks great.

mcarthur said:
cigar ptb, cashmere otc

great shoes uncle mac. one of my favorite shoes of yours.

zennypoo said:
Quick, crappy iPhone, comparison of the recent shell runs in LWB format. #8 from Alden DC ~8 months ago, Cigar and Ravello from AoC this month, Whiskey from TSM this month. All under artificial lighting.

-D

awesome boats. the ravello color looks so nice.

sevenfoldtieguy · Oct 20, 2014

chrisefi said:
Does anyone know if shoe trees stretch shell shoes?

I bought Alden trees from a local store that insisted I get L instead of M for 9.5D. They seem to fit fine, but I vaguely remember reading that shoe trees can stretch out shell cordovan over time?

They would have to very tight to even be at risk of causing stretching. Alden trees in L are better than M for 9.5, IMO.

Farhad19620 · Oct 20, 2014

ATLVol said:
If you were going to get a pair of boots for use in foul weather.....would you choose "smooth tobacco chamois", kudu or natural CXL? I was in SF last weekend and stopped by the Alden shop.....both of these caught my eye.....never thought I would like a brown plain toe boot.

Both boots are lovely but I prefer the first one! Do you know what the retail on these were in the shop please if you don't mind me asking?

100 yrs · Oct 20, 2014

those unlined natural cxl chukkas for leffot would be right up my alley if the barrie last worked for me. they also posted two unlined lhs's on instagram in brown cxl and navy cxl.

i've seen those navy indy boots pop up a couple of times here. saw them in person at j. gilbert a couple of weeks back and i was really surprised at how nice they look.

NAMOR · Oct 21, 2014

anyone play fantasy bball? we need 2 more for our SF league. keeping with tradition from last year, winner gets a new pair alden shoe mart seconds. see the link in my sig!

FENWAY · Oct 21, 2014

TSM had some new CXL offerings when I stopped in yesterday. Especially liked the cap toe boot

Michigan Planner · Oct 21, 2014

ATLVol said:
If you were going to get a pair of boots for use in foul weather.....would you choose "smooth tobacco chamois", kudu or natural CXL?

I think kudu would hold up the best with the smooth tobacco chamois a close second. Of the two, I would prefer the chamois just because it looks slightly more refined than the kudu and might be a bit more versatile.

Papa Doble · Oct 21, 2014

chrisefi said:
Does anyone know if shoe trees stretch shell shoes?

I bought Alden trees from a local store that insisted I get L instead of M for 9.5D. They seem to fit fine, but I vaguely remember reading that shoe trees can stretch out shell cordovan over time?

I believe the Alden shell cordovan pamphlet specifically advises against using trees that are too large. However, I also know that some experts here (such as SFTG) size up on their trees.

ATLVol · Oct 21, 2014

Farhad19620 said:
Both boots are lovely but I prefer the first one! Do you know what the retail on these were in the shop please if you don't mind me asking?

I believe that both were $553......yuo can view availability and pricing on the Alden SF website.

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