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[El Argentino]

From my view, a black boot can be a very good thing. Especially when it fits and feels good. However this boot is very compartmentalized by the vibram, light-colored sole. It makes it appropriate for a relatively narrow number of wardrobing possibilities.

I think you could find something that would be more conducive to multiple aesthetic possibilities while maintaining fit.

Disclaimers: I don't like pebble grain, or large lugg soles.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



These boots got a lot of hate in this thread last year. I got my hands on a pair. Not sure if I should keep them or not though. On one hand, I could really use the college money. On the other hand, no other shoe I've owned has foot as good as this one. Advice, uncles?

They are not for me. But if you like them - keep them.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



pretty decent run of sizes of whiskey ptb at skyvalet, fyi

http://www.skyvalet1.com/Alden-9905_p_196.html

Only 10.5 and 12 are available. Once you try the other sizes and select a width (even the other sizes shown) you will get a pop-up box telling you they are not available. Makes a guy wonder why those sizes stay on the list ......

 

[Countingsheep]



Cigar chukka (received via trade)

And I'm hoping it doesn't get a little redundant with the #8 shell when my cap toe boots arrive sometime in August.

Looking good man

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Looking good man

Color 8 is king, but the cigar chukka wins the shell chukka award IMO. Nice.

 

[Distorbiant]

From my view, a black boot can be a very good thing. Especially when it fits and feels good. However this boot is very compartmentalized by the vibram, light-colored sole. It makes it appropriate for a relatively narrow number of wardrobing possibilities.

I think you could find something that would be more conducive to multiple aesthetic possibilities while maintaining fit.

Disclaimers: I don't like pebble grain, or large lugg soles.

The light colored sole seems to be a pretty common trend in black boots today. Right now I'm leaning towards 60% selling, 40% keeping.

How limiting do you think that sole makes the boots? Does it wreck its synergy with monochrome colored outfits? I could still rock them with a pair of denim or duck canvas jeans...

 

[Alcibiades]



The light colored sole seems to be a pretty common trend in black boots today. Right now I'm leaning towards 60% selling, 40% keeping. 


How limiting do you think that sole makes the boots? Does it wreck its synergy with monochrome colored outfits? I could still rock them with a pair of denim or duck canvas jeans...

The big white soles were very popular a couple of years ago, I think largely due to red wing. They have stuck around a bit. You said you are in college, right? This is a good casual boot that can be worn with denim. If you got a good deal on them and think you would wear them a lot, keep em.

 

[Alcibiades]

Another $500 saved due to the fact no one is stocking these navy CXL models in E widths

 

[mediahound]

i dislike white soles and red wings in general but i sorta have the same question about these aldens with red brick sole. they are on the way, should i keep 'em?

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/...0~90~all~mode+matchallany~~~~~alden/39363.jsp

 

[Distorbiant]

They look like a nice, plain shoe.

 

[imolazhp_ci]



I disagree.  I hate that skinny jean nonsense.  To each his own.

I am also very perplexed by this.

10"!!! dear god. that's like swimming.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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It got all of us to visit their website, right?

Who knows...

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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And I'm hoping it doesn't get a little redundant with the #8 shell when my cap toe boots arrive sometime in August.

Looking good man

+1

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



It got all of us to visit their website, right?    Who knows...

Yes it did.

The guys at Sky Valet are good to work with. I've bought Alden, EG, and C&J from them.

 

[mediahound]

Yes it did.

The guys at Sky Valet are good to work with. I've bought Alden, EG, and C&J from them.

i really dislike how their website states 'in stock' but it's really not:

http://screencast.com/t/uaY9gsNe