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[bucksfan]

How come J Crew doesn't sell their indie boots in 1/2 sizes?

looks like they do, for those they have in stock. That's what the little "h" is.

 

[Yokj]

How come J Crew doesn't sell their indie boots in 1/2 sizes?

yeah...confused me at first too, the "h" is 1/2 size

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



How do people usually size in the Leydon unlined relative to their Van, TB, or Barrie size? I'd like to get a pair of unlined chukkas. I am a TTS 11D, the TB fits me in 10.5D, the Barrie I take a 10.5E (fits in the forefoot but heel is loose), and the van I take an 11D (both lined andunlined). I've heard the Leydon runs narrow, so should I go 11E in an unlined Leydon chukka?

One of Alden's strangest lasts - at least for my foot.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



How do people usually size in the Leydon unlined relative to their Van, TB, or Barrie size? I'd like to get a pair of unlined chukkas. I am a TTS 11D, the TB fits me in 10.5D, the Barrie I take a 10.5E (fits in the forefoot but heel is loose), and the van I take an 11D (both lined andunlined). I've heard the Leydon runs narrow, so should I go 11E in an unlined Leydon chukka?

A while back I bought and return some of the unlined suede chukkas in 11D. They were definitely tight on me (10.5E/11D Barrie, 11D Van lined and Grant, 11E/11.5D Aberdeen/Hampton). They might have stretched out considering the material, but I'm not sure that would be a good look for that particular shoe. I'd take a shot at 11E assuming an agreeable return policy.

 

[Burton]



How do people usually size in the Leydon unlined relative to their Van, TB, or Barrie size? I'd like to get a pair of unlined chukkas. I am a TTS 11D, the TB fits me in 10.5D, the Barrie I take a 10.5E (fits in the forefoot but heel is loose), and the van I take an 11D (both lined andunlined). I've heard the Leydon runs narrow, so should I go 11E in an unlined Leydon chukka?

That is what Steven at Leffot recomended.

 

[ThArtOfWardrobe]

In honor of the maiden voyage of my cigar plain toe, my apartment has given me the gift of ****** lighting.







My carpet is white.

 

[DCRoyal]



How do people usually size in the Leydon unlined relative to their Van, TB, or Barrie size? I'd like to get a pair of unlined chukkas. I am a TTS 11D, the TB fits me in 10.5D, the Barrie I take a 10.5E (fits in the forefoot but heel is loose), and the van I take an 11D (both lined andunlined). I've heard the Leydon runs narrow, so should I go 11E in an unlined Leydon chukka?

I am 12D TTS, 11E TB, 11.5 Barrie, 12D Van and took at 12D in the Leydon unlined chukka very comfortably. Probably all the reason to do your best to try them on first. I realize not everyone has the luxury of an Alden store to try everything on first to get your ideal size on all lasts, but getting the proper fit is so important it might be worth ordering a few from ShoeMart and eating the shipping to send back what doesn't work. Although I have no clue if TSM has the unlined chukka.

 

[zazaza]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

In honor of the maiden voyage of my cigar plain toe, my apartment has given me the gift of ****** lighting.







My carpet is white.

poor white-balance aside, those are incredible!

Frans Boone?

 

[ThArtOfWardrobe]



poor white-balance aside, those are incredible!
Frans Boone?

Thanks brother. Yes, Frans Boone.

 

[Dr. D]

Looks like Shoemart received a new batch of whiskey LWBs - I see quite a few sizes available...

 

[mexicutioner]



Thanks brother. Yes, Frans Boone.

haha dang i thought they were unionmade beales. either way, nice pickup!!!

 

[interlockingny]

Those Cigar PTBs look great.
Interesting to see the CIgar PTB w/ crepe sole without the dover pattern.

 

[stevent]



Thanks brother. Yes, Frans Boone.

Frans Boone service is ridiculously good and I haven't even bought anything yet. How much customs?

 

[ThArtOfWardrobe]



haha dang i thought they were unionmade beales. either way, nice pickup!!!

Thanks man. Love the beales as well.

 

[ThArtOfWardrobe]



Those Cigar PTBs look great.
Interesting to see the CIgar PTB w/ crepe sole without the dover pattern.

Thanks brother.