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[imolazhp_ci]



Are all of the Alden 401 boots the same? I've seen some places call it black calf, and others call it black CXL. What is it?

the only people i've heard refer to it at CXL are Epaulet. everyone else says calf. it might be sourced from Horween, but it's not CXL.

 

[Death24xASecond]

What makeup is this and from where? It looks fantastic.

You don't even need digital cameras, man...though I carry one at all times. Iphone 4 and 5 take great pictures with natural lighting.

 

[Don L]

You don't even need digital cameras, man...though I carry one at all times. Iphone 4 and 5 take great pictures with natural lighting.

Wow, love those. Source?

 

[misterjuiceman]

the only people i've heard refer to it at CXL are Epaulet. everyone else says calf. it might be sourced from Horween, but it's not CXL.

I wonder if Epaulet made a mistake or if it's a different makeup. I didn't think think Horween did any calf, do they?

 

[imolazhp_ci]



I wonder if Epaulet made a mistake or if it's a different makeup. I didn't think think Horween did any calf, do they?

i have no idea. i've read tons of horween posts on their blog and on their website that outline all their different leathers, and there are many. that being said, the 401 that Epaulet/Unionmade/TSM has, looks very different than the "black calf indy" that alden of carmel has. so i'm sure there are many factors which we're just unaware of.

 

[misterjuiceman]

i have no idea. i've read tons of horween posts on their blog and on their website that outline all their different leathers, and there are many. that being said, the 401 that Epaulet/Unionmade/TSM has, looks very different than the "black calf indy" that alden of carmel has. so i'm sure there are many factors which we're just unaware of.

Unionmade called theirs calf, too, actually. So now I'm really confused!

 

[imolazhp_ci]



Unionmade called theirs calf, too, actually. So now I'm really confused!

yep. great alden mystery.

 

[unclesam099]

9084 prior to first wearing. Still need to wear 2 more times on carpet, but first hour went well

 

[El Argentino]

Dem be gorgeous. Congrats. Great shoe ^^^

 

[jvc44]

CXL is calf

 

[PhiPsi32]

^^^ Wait . . . what make up is that?

 

[misterjuiceman]

CXL is calf

CXL is cowhide, not calf.

edit: Let me revise this--as far as I know, CXL only comes in cowhide and horsehide. I should have clarified that in my first post, since I actually own horse CXL stuff.

 

[Don L]

Wow, great shoes. Where is that 9084 from?

 

[imolazhp_ci]



CXL is calf

but not all calf is CXL.

 

[stanford88]