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[msulinski]



The color 8 longwing on crepe isn't the only cordovan longwing j crew stocks - they also stock the regular longwing on double leather soles at certain stores. Some stores also stock a color 8 straight tip blucher (which is again identical to the standard stock offering)

I definitely did not get the ones with the crepe sole. There is no way I would have bought those.

 

[Alcibiades]



I did get them at the Rockefeller center store. I couldn't see a difference either, other than the insole mentions J Crew. Thanks for confirming that these are the standard model.

Yeah, they stock color 8 longwings there, as do all of the men's J Crew stores in the city. The 5th avenue J Crew may also stock them as well (I haven't been there in years though, so I can't confirm)

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I know there was a bit of a #4 binge a year ago (the Atoms at Leffot and the Shoemart Boots) has anything else been done in #4 recently? I'm trying to decide if I should hold onto my Atoms.

Keep the Atoms (I assume you mean cigar Atoms). Not only is color 4 basically never available, but cigar, on the whole, IMO, is a better color.

I have color 4. I wear cigar much more often.

 

[Beatlegeuse]

^ I assumed he was referencing the #4 atoms that Leffot released last year

 

[patrick_b]

Fellow Bostonian! Beautiful pics - gorgeous day out huh? Must be because it's my birthday

How'd you get to the mirror toe and what's the routine now?

Thanks and Happy Birthday!

Mirror toe was a bunch of thin coats of Saphir cordovan colored wax but I thought it a bit too much. Too shiny to dress down. So after the mirror experiment, I gave it a coat of Renovateur and brushed to tone it down a bit. the Reno removes ajust enough wax to remove the mirror shine. Since then (october last year), I've just brushed them every week or two. No product added since then.

 

[Winterbourne]

Winterbourne, as a soon-to-be-not-student - I've done the whole job search, interview, and internship gig. I saw that you wanted to wear a pin stripe suit with the LWBs but I'd advise against wearing a pin stripe suit to an interview. Find more subtle ways to stand out - but it surely depends on the industry and type of job. Finance and accounting, you gotta keep it boring man - hate to break it to you. Being in marketing, I've been able to add some nice details but I avoid going overboard. Usually I'll do a bolder tie - something like a brighter, powerful purple or a rich dark red/burgundy. Usually I'll pair that with a discreet tie clip to keep the ensemble together. You can't go wrong with a navy or charcoal suit, solid of course.

David

Hey David, thanks for the insight. I should've been clearer in that post. A pinstripe suit at a wedding/job interview is what I meant would be peculiar and/or inappropriate. My career opportunities will likely be in county, state, or federal government. As far as accountants, tell me about it! My girlfriend is a recent graduate working at an accounting firm and one of the first things she told me was how plain her coworkers (even young ones) dressed. I feel bad for her when I see how vapid her work wardrobe has become lately. I'll bear in mind the matchings you've mentioned though when I go shopping soon (King of Prussia mall), though more than anything I have to make sure all my clothing is tailored; I just can't stand ill-fitting clothes. I'd rather them be cheaper and fit well than expensive and draped over me.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Thanks and Happy Birthday!

Mirror toe was a bunch of thin coats of Saphir cordovan colored wax but I thought it a bit too much. Too shiny to dress down. So after the mirror experiment, I gave it a coat of Renovateur and brushed to tone it down a bit. the Reno removes ajust enough wax to remove the mirror shine. Since then (october last year), I've just brushed them every week or two. No product added since then.

A warning some would do well to heed.

 

[david3558]

NEED INPUT or a VOTE PLEASE!

Here's what I have:

• Alden 403
• Alden Cap-toe Boots (Color 8 Shell)
• Alden Wingtip Balmoral (Black Shell)
• Alden Perf. Cap-toe Balmoral (Burgundy)
• Alden Unlined PTB (Blue Suede)
• Alden Snuff Suede LWB (Brown/Snuff Suede!)
• Also have Frye LWB is light tan, Red Wing 9111, Red Wing Beckman in Chestnut...

Now, what should I add to this collection? Please keep in mind I'm almost for sure going to add 975s (Color 8 LWBs) and RL Marlow Shell SWBs {I don't know when, only if funds allow}.


Leffot Black Alpine Grain LWB (Plantation Crepe)

Leffot Kudu LWB (Planation Crepe)

Leffot Burnished Tan Atom Blucher

Leffot LWB in Brown Chromexcel

Edit: I placed a preorder for the Black Alpine Grain earlier today, but I wanted to see what others thought. Leffot said they could move my preorder, so it's no big deal.

 

[Alcibiades]



NEED INPUT or a VOTE PLEASE!

Here's what I have:

• Alden 403
• Alden Cap-toe Boots (Color 8 Shell)
• Alden Wingtip Balmoral (Black Shell)
• Alden Perf. Cap-toe Balmoral (Burgundy)
• Alden Unlined PTB (Blue Suede)
• Alden Snuff Suede LWB (Brown/Snuff Suede!)
• Also have Frye LWB is light tan, Red Wing 9111, Red Wing Beckman in Chestnut...

Now, what should I add to this collection? Please keep in mind I'm almost for sure going to add 975s (Color 8 LWBs) and RL Marlow Shell SWBs {I don't know when, only if funds allow}.


Leffot Black Alpine Grain LWB (Plantation Crepe)

Leffot Kudu LWB (Planation Crepe)

Leffot Burnished Tan Atom Blucher

Leffot LWB in Brown Chromexcel

Edit: I placed a preorder for the Black Alpine Grain earlier today, but I wanted to see what others thought. Leffot said they could move my preorder, so it's no big deal.

CXL Longwings.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



NEED INPUT or a VOTE PLEASE!

Here's what I have:

• Alden 403
• Alden Cap-toe Boots (Color 8 Shell)
• Alden Wingtip Balmoral (Black Shell)
• Alden Perf. Cap-toe Balmoral (Burgundy)
• Alden Unlined PTB (Blue Suede)
• Alden Snuff Suede LWB (Brown/Snuff Suede!)
• Also have Frye LWB is light tan, Red Wing 9111, Red Wing Beckman in Chestnut...

Now, what should I add to this collection? Please keep in mind I'm almost for sure going to add 975s (Color 8 LWBs) and RL Marlow Shell SWBs {I don't know when, only if funds allow}.


Edit: I placed a preorder for the Black Alpine Grain earlier today, but I wanted to see what others thought. Leffot said they could move my preorder, so it's no big deal.

This:

http://leffot.com/shop/alden-x-leffot-black-cordovan-longwing/

 

[violethour1951]

+1 to CXL LWBs. See some of El Argentino's photos of them, they look superb.

 

[Owlbass]

It's really a lot better for me. Before my Indy boots felt clunky, now that I sized down they feel just right and frankly a lot more comfy and fun to wear. The difference is a minor one, but for my feet, it became very clear that my Trubalance size is 8D even though my Barrie size is 8.5D.

I think this can work well in part because Trublance is such a wide last.

Just out of curiosity what size do you wear in athletic shoes? I tried on a pair of 403 Indys at Unionmade and I was surprised that I fit into an 8d. I'm usually a 9.5. I should have tried more on because now I'm back in FL and I have the Alden bug real bad.

 

[Countingsheep]



Impromptu photo shoot with my color 8 PCT's. They are 7-8 months old and see wear about twice a week.

Sharp! Nothing does more for shell then some stomping about.

And... Go Bruins!

 

[Owlbass]

It's really a lot better for me. Before my Indy boots felt clunky, now that I sized down they feel just right and frankly a lot more comfy and fun to wear. The difference is a minor one, but for my feet, it became very clear that my Trubalance size is 8D even though my Barrie size is 8.5D.

I think this can work well in part because Trublance is such a wide last.

Just out of curiosity what size to you wear in athletic shoes? I tried on a pair of 403 Indys at Unionmade and I was surprised that I fit into an 8d. I'm usually a 9.5. I should have tried more on because now I'm back in FL and I have the Alden bug real bad.

 

[NewYorkIslander]



Keep the Atoms (I assume you mean cigar Atoms). Not only is color 4 basically never available, but cigar, on the whole, IMO, is a better color.

I have color 4. I wear cigar much more often.

I'm talking about the #4 Atom. Cigar Atom is a nice shoe though as well.