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[Storm33]

Your treatment looks like it turned the suede to nubuck!

Yes it kind of does (FTFY)

Hit those bad boys with a new wire brush...they'll be back to suede in a flash!

 

[Michigan Planner]



Who's carrying tankers these days? Is citishoes it?

I got mine from Context Clothing late last year.

Leffot was taking pre-orders for them as well but I am not sure how many sizes are left to choose from with them.

 

[Papa Doble]



I got mine from Context Clothing late last year.
Leffot was taking pre-orders for them as well but I am not sure how many sizes are left to choose from with them.

I emailed Context and they have an email list for when they next go into production. Leffot's also have a natural sole which I'm not a fan of (I know, you can change it yourself but I'd rather not).

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Tax busy season.....

Any blue rub off on pants?

 

[zazaza]

Namor, I can't look at those and not think of this:
[VIDEO][/VIDEO]

 

[NAMOR]



Any blue rub off on pants?

None at all. No rub with any contact.

Storm, thanks for the tip

 

[Dbc0919]

Got the NRO code to work on shell belt but called and they only have size 44 in stock.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Namor, I can't look at those and not think of this:
[VIDEO][/VIDEO]

 

[Storm33]



Storm, thanks for the tip

Sure thing.

If you have a suede brush you may want to try that first; it may work just fine. If not, then go with a tight-pattern new wire brush...lightly at first, just enough pressure to raise the nap.

 

[Bakes11771]

Got the NRO code to work on shell belt but called and they only have size 44 in stock.

U can have a cobbler take the buckle off, trim it to size, and put the buckle back on. Alden SF has had it done to two belts for me. Maybe you can call them and ask who they use. They said the guy is just around the corner from them.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Got the NRO code to work on shell belt but called and they only have size 44 in stock.

Doesn't work on Alden shoe trees.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Doesn't work on Alden shoe trees.

Speaking of shoe trees, if anyone has interest in acquiring lightly used Alden and/or BB shoe trees in Medium (they are basically the same thing), PM me.

 

[NAMOR]

Zazzaza, I can't see the pic :/

 

[zippyh]

Got the NRO code to work on shell belt but called and they only have size 44 in stock.

U can have a cobbler take the buckle off, trim it to size, and put the buckle back on.  Alden SF has had it done to two belts for me.  Maybe you can call them and ask who they use.  They said the guy is just around the corner from them.

Plus you can have the cobbler make a key fob or something with the excess.

 

[zazaza]



Zazzaza, I can't see the pic :/

it was a link to a vid on youtube
are you viewing on an iphone/ipad?