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[PhiPsi32]

LOL, looks like someone's post was held for moderation. It's not an error.

 

[thebeebs]

Is that the ravello nst Aberdeen? Could you please repeat that?

 

[Kashiwa]

Burgundy meets Whiskey. Yay or nay?

 

[kolecho]



Burgundy meets Whiskey. Yay or nay?

Not really. Much prefer one-colour shell Modified last penny loafer. These are from Anatomica.

 

[Kashiwa]

^^ That's a nice looking loafer.

For clarification, my sources tell me the 2 tone penny loafer above is on the Van last. The V tip is on the modified.

 

[thebeebs]

Burgundy meets Whiskey. Yay or nay?

My father once ordered a steak, and the waiter came back with a strip of beef rolled with pesto sauce and cheese as if it were a cinnamon roll. Upon seeing this, my father remarked, "You somehow found a way to ruin a perfectly good piece of meat." This shoe reminds me of that. To each his own, but I wouldn't mix two wonderful shell colors in such a haphazard fashion.

 

[chanakit]

Today i try on Alden X leather should with APC which i have bought in APC store

Actually when i noticed this pant, it's look slim not too skinny. and there are 2 style of this color (standard trouser and five pocket)

first time i would like to buy standard trouser in this color but my girl friends who choose this for me.

but i wanna return but can't because sale item is final sale

BTW

I try it with Alden Natty boot it's look a little good and a little bad with tapper pant T^T

 

[PhiPsi32]

My father once ordered a steak, and the waiter came back with a strip of beef rolled with pesto sauce and cheese as if it were a cinnamon roll. Upon seeing this, my father remarked, "You somehow found a way to ruin a perfectly good piece of meat." This shoe reminds me of that. To each his own, but I wouldn't mix two wonderful shell colors in such a haphazard fashion.

I'm not sure about the two tone loafer, but the V-Tip is interesting. The contrasting shells are a little jarring at first. Try to think about the shoes with a pair of trousers. Properly paired, the trousers will bring it all together. Beyond that, yes, it's a matter of personal preference.

Today i try on Alden X leather should with APC which i have bought in APC store

Actually when i noticed this pant, it's look slim not too skinny. and there are 2 style of this color (standard trouser and five pocket)

first time i would like to buy standard trouser in this color but my girl friends who choose this for me.

but i wanna return but can't because sale item is final sale

BTW

I try it with Alden Natty boot it's look a little good and a little bad with tapper pant T^T

In this case, the photo doesn't provide much information (probably due to the back lighting). But I don't see anything wrong.

 

[Kashiwa]



My father once ordered a steak, and the waiter came back with a strip of beef rolled with pesto sauce and cheese as if it were a cinnamon roll.  Upon seeing this, my father remarked, "You somehow found a way to ruin a perfectly good piece of meat."  This shoe reminds me of that.  To each his own, but I wouldn't mix two wonderful shell colors in such a haphazard fashion.

Nothing wrong with a lil pesto and cheese.

I'm not sure about the two tone loafer, but the V-Tip is interesting.  The contrasting shells are a little jarring at first.  Try to think about the shoes with a pair of trousers.  Properly paired, the trousers will bring it all together.  Beyond that, yes, it's a matter of personal preference.

IRL, I actually preferred the loafer to the V tip.

 

[Odd I/O]

What's the difference between the Waterloc sole and the Cork Neoprene Sole? Are they different names for the same thing? In pictures the waterloc sole looks a little darker but it could just be the picture. I need a sole for wet weather.

 

[justsayno]

 

[sfactor23]

Originally Posted by sfactor23


How do you like them? I have an order in with Moulded Shoes for these, supposed to arrive sometime this winter -

It will be hard not to love them if you get the sizing correct. Modified last is the most comfortable last Alden uses.

good to hear - I know my size on the Modified last (9E - have a pair of cap toe shoes from TSM in that size and on that last, and they fit perfectly) - absolutely looking forward to receiving these boots -
Thanks -

 

[sfactor23]

really?! I didn't realize that Moulded Shoe carries the actual Alden Commando sole - actually, I would prefer that to the full Commando sole (more aesthetically pleasing) - the boots came in (they are perfect), I'll give Moulded Shoe a call in the a.m. - thanks for the heads up!

Moulded Shoe has a tumblr blog, here ya go…
http://mouldedshoe.tumblr.com/
A few examples of the commando sole…
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m02cquMn9a1r3x0lmo1_1280.jpg
That's a conversion from double leather to a commando on a cigar PTB.
Another example of a conversion…
http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3x0v8rl4P1r3x0lmo1_1280.jpg
Hope this helps.

the second pic, to me that's perfect, exactly what I want.
I'll run over to Moulded Shoe this week and drop the boots off.
You totally helped - Thanks!!

 

[HorseHide]



Burgundy meets Whiskey. Yay or nay?

Very enthusiastic Yea (who made those up?)

 

[Ahab]



Nothing wrong with a lil pesto and cheese.
IRL, I actually preferred the loafer to the V tip.

The loafer looks nice. I am not a fan of the V tip style but this one looks good. Not sure what I would wear it with.