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[Rene_Lahm]



These look great. Can't understand why I don't have a pair!

Absolutely gorgeous boots! I hope to find a pair in a sz 14 eventually. That and a pair of suede chukkas, which I believe may not be made in a 14 unfortunately.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Technically it's still American shell.

Los zapatos hecho en España mi amigo! De nada...

 

[bespoken pa]

They don't source from horween? Well played sir.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



They don't source from horween? Well played sir.

My Carmina shells are quite a bit drier than my Horween sourced shells. Don't know if that is due to the shell itself or if Carmina does something to it in its finishing process.

 

[calidist]

Edit - Question I asked had already been answered.

 

[BeSpiffington]



Went stomping around the vineyards of the Willamette Valley today. I really wanted to wear my new 8 Indys, but the threat of rain and mud proved too much so I opted for my well worn Roy Boots, which are so experienced with these types of excursions:

Great looking Roy boots CEE88. It wouldn't hurt to actually wear your new Indy's in "the field" so to speak sometimes. It's been my experience that shell cordovan cleans up easier after exposure to bad weather and mud than my calfskin footwear.

 

[CEE88]



Great looking Roy boots CEE88. It wouldn't hurt to actually wear your new Indy's in "the field" so to speak sometimes. It's been my experience that shell cordovan cleans up easier after exposure to bad weather and mud than my calfskin footwear.

B - thanks, it's what I got them for, so I definitely will do so this Fall & Winter - maybe even later this week!

 

[JermynStreet]

Anyone have word from Mac? I have never seen him logged off for this long.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Went stomping around the vineyards of the Willamette Valley today. I really wanted to wear my new 8 Indys, but the threat of rain and mud proved too much so I opted for my well worn Roy Boots, which are so experienced with these types of excursions:

Fine lookin' boots in one of the most beautiful parts of our country! (at least for four months out of the year)

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Day two of Mac method on my new cigar LHS. Look much better in outdoor lighting.

Lookin' great Tactile! Keep Mac'in away my friend... love the Cigar LHS!

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

They don't source from horween? Well played sir.

I think they are sourced from Horween, but the shoe itself is made in Spain. Epaulet's website does say Horween shell cordovan.

 

[timgrant]

My order from Unionmade arrived late last week. I've spent some time deciding if I want to keep them or not, a pair named Alder by Alden for Unionmade. I was looking at their Hanover in walnut, but was out of my size on the website. Thoughts?

 

[haiglarsen]

My order from Unionmade arrived late last week. I've spent some time deciding if I want to keep them or not, a pair named Alder by Alden for Unionmade. I was looking at their Hanover in walnut, but was out of my size on the website. Thoughts?

I think they look great. Pairs extremely well with the denim there.

 

[dusttruffle]

I think they look great. Pairs extremely well with the denim there.

yes. fantastic. do not allow yourself any doubts.

 

[meso]

The mid-brown walnut would probably pair nicely with denim as well.
Tough to go wrong if you don't yet have a boot in those shades.