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[Papa Doble]



The cigar indys were $742 prior to today so they are up $20

It looks like all of the cigar, ravello, and whiskey went up $20 today.

 

[mediahound]

This is actually sorta tempting- Horween Color 8 shell cordovan iPhone case



From- http://needsupply.com/mens/sale/cordovan-iphone-case.html#

 

[david3558]

Is it bad if one buys 4 pairs of Alden's in one week? Lmao.

 

[Countingsheep]



Is it bad if one buys 4 pairs of Alden's in one week? Lmao.

Winning..?

 

[stevent]



Is it bad if one buys 4 pairs of Alden's in one week? Lmao.

I bought 19 pairs of shoes in December think 7 pair Alden's though returned one and sold 4 eventually

 

[BeSpiffington]



Is it bad if one buys 4 pairs of Alden's in one week? Lmao.

Your "down with the sickness" my friend.

 

[Beatlegeuse]



Question: Are the Leffot snuff suede LWB the same as the Epaulet ones from a little ways back?

Leffot's is on the Barrie last, while Epaulet's version was on the Leydon.

 

[stmaier]

Wish someone would do this makeup again...preferably on the plaza last...these are from the AoC history pics...

 

[cturner]



It is pretty crazy.  I do think though that NRO has made a concerted effort to correct the customer service disasters of the very recent past.  Their communication/e-mail link on their website promises a reply within 24 hours.  If you try to contact them through their system, they are fairly efficient.

Just as another data point, as I mentioned before, the order I placed with the Presidents day sale did arrive, but I sized it wrong and had to have it exchanged. About 10 days after sending my boots back, the replacement came today, with an Alden special order slip in it. The level of email responsiveness was well within expectations for a small company, and they were always pleasant with me. It was my first NRO order, so I can't speak for them in the past, but this was all in a good experience, and I would try them again.

On an unrelated note, I am tempted by the Leffot preorder tobacco chamois LWB's. Is it likely that 9E on Leydon Suede Chukkas == 8.5E on Barrie LWBs?

 

[2kgt]

On an unrelated note, I am tempted by the Leffot preorder tobacco chamois LWB's. Is it likely that 9E on Leydon Suede Chukkas == 8.5E on Barrie LWBs?

Leydon runs narrow, E width fits like a D.

8.5D would be your best bet for a Barrie lasted shoe.

 

[CalceoAdamator]



Just as another data point, as I mentioned before, the order I placed with the Presidents day sale did arrive, but I sized it wrong and had to have it exchanged. About 10 days after sending my boots back, the replacement came today, with an Alden special order slip in it. The level of email responsiveness was well within expectations for a small company, and they were always pleasant with me. It was my first NRO order, so I can't speak for them in the past, but this was all in a good experience, and I would try them again.

On an unrelated note, I am tempted by the Leffot preorder tobacco chamois LWB's. Is it likely that 9E on Leydon Suede Chukkas == 8.5E on Barrie LWBs?

I recently dealt with NRO for the first time, and they were quite responsive with good customer service... Albeit the snuff suede PTB I bought won't arrive from Alden until some time in May...

 

[Roguls]



Wish someone would do this makeup again...preferably on the plaza last...these are from the AoC history pics...

I saw those and was extremely impressed. I disagree re: Plaza. I think whatever they are on is perfect. So many seller go with a wingtip design; I find this one far superior.

 

[Marshall W]

I've started to develop these small cracks on the upper my waxed calf LWBs. They are 9 months old, have always been shoe tree'd, and I have used kiwi neutral wax on them maybe 1/2 dozen times. I put some Meltonian leather balm on the crack, but it didn't seem to do much. Any recommendations?

 

[bespoken pa]

Reno

 

[JermynStreet]



I bought 19 pairs of shoes in December think 7 pair Alden's though returned one and sold 4 eventually

19 pairs??????? Whaaaat? Did you buy a new pair for each day? Can you post a picture?