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[Alcibiades]

For me, Aberdeen in 10E is the best fitting last.

Cigar NST on Aberdeen from Alden NYC

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I was interested in getting Alden 974 which is in Hampton last I believe. I tried on 9.5 E and it fitted me fine but he shape of the shoes no longer look as good as 9.5 D and I had to gave up.

974 is on the TREMONT.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Sounds like the counselor is gently cross examining the general.  Can you handle the truth?

I chuckled as I read this.

But in all seriousness, there is no cross-examination intended (in spite of the lawyer inside me); rather, an honest inquiry. And I rather like the Aberdeen, too.

Happy New Year to one and all.

 

[yulun405]



974 is on the TREMONT.

Thanks for correcting me. I need 9.5 E for both 974 and 9071 is what I want to say.

 

[Alcibiades]



I was interested in getting Alden 974 which is in Hampton last I believe. I tried on 9.5 E and it fitted me fine but he shape of the shoes no longer look as good as 9.5 D and I had to gave up.

Going up a width does take away some of the sleekness of the Tremont last... I find that Grant and Aberdeen have more of a tapered look in E than Tremont, which is a plus for those styles. Nevertheless I still like my whiskey balmoral wingtips in 10E.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Quote:
What do you wear in Barrie? 9.5D?

 

[Alcibiades]



What do you wear in Barrie? 9.5D?

9.5E. I can wear 10D in some models (longwings, PTB, chukka) but am uncomfortable in others (captoe boots)

 

[FrankCowperwood]



I chuckled as I read this.
But in all seriousness, there is no cross-examination intended (in spite of the lawyer inside me); rather, an honest inquiry. And I rather like the Aberdeen, too.
Happy New Year to one and all.

+1 for the Aberdeen. And +1 for people asking and answering questions in this thread politely. It makes it so much more enjoyable to read. Definitely not the case in some of the other few threads I browse. Happy New Year to all.

My Cigar NSTs from Alden DC. I went with 11.5D instead of 11E, since that's what they had in stock.

 

[rydenfan]

Can someone reply to my posts so I know they are showing up? I have tried to leave a few posts and it continually tells me they are in moderation. Thanks.

 

[kwhitelaw]

Can someone reply to my posts so I know they are showing up? I have tried to leave a few posts and it continually tells me they are in moderation. Thanks.

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[mcarthur]



Unionmade ravello cap toe boots maiden voyage. Only noticed tonight that the tongue has a partial Horween stamp.

wear in good health

 

[mcarthur]



I assume this also includes the TB last. If so, this is terrifically rare. Now if we only had Mac's feet we wouldn't have to care about lasts.
Mac: You have posted before about the Aberdeen last and that you thought it - above all others - was a difficult fitting last (I'm paraphrasing but think I have it right). I'm curious as to why you think this?

nephew,
the narrowness of the toe box i.e. width

 

[mcarthur]



Hope you don't mind answer this, but do you have flat feet? I'm curious how you could be a 9D on all the various sizes.

if a knew the answer, then i would be able to solve the dilemma of the fiscal cliff

 

[mcarthur]



Sounds like the counselor is gently cross examining the general.  Can you handle the truth?

nephew,
FYI-i call it the way i see it. it is always good to have smart around asking the questions

 

[mcarthur]



For me, Aberdeen in 10E is the best fitting last.
Cigar NST on Aberdeen from Alden NYC

nephew,
good looking cigar nst