***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[sevenfoldtieguy]



TSM has a ravello NST boot up on its website, for anyone who wants exotics.

It has actually been up for quite a long time. It appears, at present, not a single size is available in the ravello NST boot. It would be nice if that was not he case.

 

[Beatlegeuse]



much thanks to Beatlegeuse for the recent transaction (and to the other gentlemen that sold them to him ) quick night time shot as I just got in. with the right tongue pad removed, they fit pretty darn good

Spoiler

Glad you're happy with them, and they look like they fit you much better than they fit me! The search continues for me to find something similar...

 

[kwhitelaw]

two months back, I easily ordered that ravello NST in my size (11.5barrie/12plaza, cant remember what size I got), but it had unappealing marbling across the front end of the shoes. had it not been $700+, I might have lived with it. but for retail pricing, they went back..

that plus my jcrew ravello debacle

doubt I'll ever get another pair in my hands

 

[Bakes11771]

Does anyone know what this shoe is? I could not find the model number when I searched in google. Looks like possibly a CXL Tassel? If so, I wonder what retailer offered this when?



Edit:

Found it. CXL Tassel. H. Stockton, Atlanta, GA.

 

[NAMOR]

i believe BB carried them this past F/W

 

[zippyh]

Yeah, BB had them earlier this year when the Corporate sale was going on.
I almost bought a pair.

 

[Bakes11771]

Really? I saw the Natty CXL, but not the brown. H. Stockton's blog said they were exclusive, but then again, they said that about the opera slipper too, and NY and DC offer it, although maybe on a different last, and maybe not in calf.

http://blog.hstockton.com/

However, I know that both of you know your stuff, so I don't doubt what you are saying.

 

[Roguls]



All this talk of waterlock gets me thinking. I'd like to replace the crepe sole on my snuff suede barrie chukkas with waterlock when the crepe wears out. I understand that Alden won't resole with anything other than what was spec'd at the time of manufacture. Has anyone seen an aftermarket/non-OEM waterlock type of sole?

Moulded Shoe has the stock Alden parts for resoles, and will customize.

 

[Atomkun]



I like the wingtip/commando combination. It allows them to easily move between dress ANC casual. These are sweet. Congratulations and enjoy

Yeah, considering that most of my boots are engineers or work boots, this pair just gave me the fine balance between dress and causal. Add to the fact that I have been searching for a pair in sz 6.5 for some time now, this pair comes at the right time.

As this is my first pair of Shell boots/footwear, maybe someone here can advise me on what to do before I start wearing it? Should I apply any cream etc?

Thanks in advance!

 

[barabara]

#4 Wing Tip Boots.
Whiskey Cap Toe Boots.
Ravello Chukka Boots.

 

[MrDV]



#4 Wing Tip Boots. Whiskey Cap Toe Boots. Ravello Chukka Boots.

Please tell me they are size 10 and you want to make some money. Great collection.

 

[patrick_b]



Moulded Shoe has the stock Alden parts for resoles, and will customize.

Thanks Roguls. Also for reference I heard back from Nick at B. Nelson who indicated that they offer the same waterloc sole and purchase from the same source as Alden.

 

[BeSpiffington]



#4 Wing Tip Boots. Whiskey Cap Toe Boots. Ravello Chukka Boots.

Barabara, dude your killing me. Beautiful boots sir. Very jealous!

 

[epc2]

Anybody knows what's the Madison store return policy?

Thanks,

 

[Beatlegeuse]

Barabara - where did those Whiskey captoe boots come from?? I can't recall ever seeing a model like that, they are amazing.