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[sevenfoldtieguy]



How does the Plaza last fit? Narrower than Barrie, I suppose? I wear a 10D on Barrie, so would I be 10E on Plaza probably?

Barrie 9D
Plaza 9.5D

 

[ATLVol]



aaaand how much did you pay?

$515 plus $35 for shipping from Hawaii...

 

[stevent]



I'm not sure Alden is making it but I'm convinced I need a Barrie wingtip or cap toe shell boot in #8.

Any suggestions? Haven't found it on any site. I like the rounder toe of vs Plaza and others.

Love the Jumper boot from Leather Soul but I think it was a limited run.

My ideal boot. ID would be appreciated!

Alden af60 or 53 may fit your bill. Also if you are a 10.5 check my classifieds have a new black captoe on modified for sell

 

[sacafotos]

Thanks! So if I'm looking at AF60/53 I'm looking at a specific last? Or do I order that style in a certain last?

Looks like Grant or Barrie to me in that pic.

 

[FrankCowperwood]



Thanks! So if I'm looking at AF60/53 I'm looking at a specific last? Or do I order that style in a certain last?

Looks like Grant or Barrie to me in that pic.

AF53 is Trubalance last with commando sole from Alden of Carmel: http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/Shoes-Shell_Cordovan_High_Lace_Boot_160.htm

I have this boot and it is great. Not really dressy, more for denim and chinos, but a classic. Alden of Carmel has #8 wing tip boots listed, sizes a available may be limited. The Shoe Mart should have #8 wing tip boots as should Alden Madison Avenue in New York. Also consider Grant last cap toe in #8 for a dressier option. Same sources should have something, as well as Alden DC possibly. Grant and Barrie size differently for most people. Ask the retailers and here for advice of needed. Good luck.

 

[mcarthur]



ravello indy plaza (grant last)

nephew, looking good

 

[MrDV]

Wow, now THAT is a rare combination!

Fabulous looking boots!!!

Great looking boot! If that's from Frans Boone it's on the Plaza last.

thanks for the kind words gentlemen. yes for frans boone

 

[mcarthur]



tell

me

when

to

stop

nephew,
good looking acquisitions
wear in good health

 

[rydenfan]



I'm not sure Alden is making it but I'm convinced I need a Barrie wingtip or cap toe shell boot in #8.

Any suggestions? Haven't found it on any site. I like the rounder toe of vs Plaza and others.

Love the Jumper boot from Leather Soul but I think it was a limited run.

My ideal boot. ID would be appreciated!

I believe something like this would fit the bill? This is a #8 wingtip boot on the Barrie I got from Leather Soul last year.

 

[shaunw]

Alden af60 or 53 may fit your bill. Also if you are a 10.5 check my classifieds have a new black captoe on modified for sell

I have the AF 53 from alden of carmel. Im a huge fan of it, it works great for casual wear

 

[cturner]

So I received my 10E snuff suede chukkas from NRO this week, but they are a bit too large. I sized up since I usually hear Leydon is narrow, but it's TTS for me.

Anyway has anyone had any success getting an exchange process started? No replies from the RMA email address. Until I hear from them, I've put the boots up for sale in the classifieds.

 

[Papa Doble]



With suits - no.

+1. I'm not sure I'd wear Indys with a sport coat even. Perhaps if they were on the Plaza like the ones that have been posted recently.

I might wear a cap toe blucher boot or wingtip boot with a suit if it had a leather sole and was on a sleek last.

 

[Papa Doble]



So I received my 10E snuff suede chukkas from NRO this week, but they are a bit too large. I sized up since I usually hear Leydon is narrow, but it's TTS for me.

Anyway has anyone had any success getting an exchange process started? No replies from the RMA email address. Until I hear from them, I've put the boots up for sale in the classifieds.

NRO is notorious for not responding to emails and phone calls. Since you want to exchange, I think you will eventually be able to do that, once you can get a hold of them. If you wanted to return you might be SOL (I hear they like to give store credit).

 

[FENWAY]



I have the AF 53 from alden of carmel. Im a huge fan of it, it works great for casual wear

x3 Another huge fan of the AF 53. Somehow even more comfortable than my shell Indys

 

[Alcibiades]



wondered what the thoughts were about shell indys as an occasional dress boot.  i would tend to be wearing them with chinos/denim,
but is there a general consensus about them with suits?  Never really seen them in pics with suits - perhaps for good reason! 

I wouldn't advise it