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post #16621 of 53740
10/4/11 at 5:26pm
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Those PTBs are looking great!
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post #16622 of 53740
10/4/11 at 5:52pm
anyone have an 11D list?
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post #16623 of 53740
10/4/11 at 5:53pm
Ravello cap toe boots on the grant last arrived today. My photos do not do them justice
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post #16624 of 53740
10/4/11 at 5:56pm
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Originally Posted by PorterInjax View Post

Ravello cap toe boots on the grant last arrived today. My photos do not do them justice
Yeah, this has been my grail shoe for a while. But I am not sure about the grant last for me. Congratulations. Nice grab.icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #16625 of 53740
10/4/11 at 5:59pm
Thanks Ahab. This is my second Grant lasted model from Alden. I don't have long term experience with it but out of the box it feels much better on my foot than than the Barrie.
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post #16626 of 53740
10/4/11 at 6:04pm
Im new to Alden. I bought a pair of 403 Indy boots 2 weeks ago and discovered a mark
today, any advice on polishing or shoe care. Today I bought a pair of Vintage oil nubuck
Indys, have no idea about shoe care on these either. Thanks in advance.
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post #16627 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:02pm
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Originally Posted by PorterInjax View Post

Ravello cap toe boots on the grant last arrived today. My photos do not do them justice
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Those look great. I already contacted Leffot and the wait begins. If I am lucky i might get them by fall next year.
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post #16628 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:03pm
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Originally Posted by dahl5yankees View Post

Im new to Alden. I bought a pair of 403 Indy boots 2 weeks ago and discovered a mark
today, any advice on polishing or shoe care. Today I bought a pair of Vintage oil nubuck
Indys, have no idea about shoe care on these either. Thanks in advance.
You have a few choices with the 403, ignore it and let it get some character. Just brush it....I would use a clean or new brush to preserve the white stitching, Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur, Neetsfoot and I have used brown shoe cream on a scratch in the past on mine. Not sure about the nubuck but I think you can find that info.
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post #16629 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:13pm
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Originally Posted by Ahab View Post


You have a few choices with the 403, ignore it and let it get some character. Just brush it....I would use a clean or new brush to preserve the white stitching, Saphir Médaille d'Or Renovateur, Neetsfoot and I have used brown shoe cream on a scratch in the past on mine. Not sure about the nubuck but I think you can find that info.


Alden neutral boot cream. Apply, brush vigorously, wear. Repeat. Polish if you must, but for brown chromexcel I believe polish is optional.

 

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post #16630 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:14pm
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Originally Posted by PorterInjax View Post

Ravello cap toe boots on the grant last arrived today. My photos do not do them justice
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I have these same shoes coming in tomorrow. My first pair of Aldens. I went TTS on these as they were the last pair that Leffot had, and I know that a few people here said that TTS will work instead of Steven's recommended 1/2 size down. Fingers crossed...
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post #16631 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:14pm
What are people's thoughts on speed hooks? I'm thinking of getting boots without them ( I so far only own LWBs and PTBs) since I think they look clunky, but I was wonder how you guys felt about them/ if it's going to be too much of a pain to lace them every time. Also, is it possible to get speed hooks removed if I try and don't like them?
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post #16632 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:16pm
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Today I wore Whiskey PTB's, Barrie last:
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They have darkened and look almost Ravello, which I prefer, and you can see some wax buildup on the outside of the toe box. I am not using wax and it is getting less noticeable.

 

 

 

Nice Ravello vibergs in the bottom pic ;)

 

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post #16633 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:19pm
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What are people's thoughts on speed hooks? I'm thinking of getting boots without them ( I so far only own LWBs and PTBs) since I think they look clunky, but I was wonder how you guys felt about them/ if it's going to be too much of a pain to lace them every time. Also, is it possible to get speed hooks removed if I try and don't like them?

its not a make or break feature. Case in point: the Leffot Ravello Captoe Boot. Fantastic and imo casual boot that lends itself for a more casual and quick lacing system like speed hooks
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post #16634 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:19pm
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Originally Posted by nbernie View Post

What are people's thoughts on speed hooks? I'm thinking of getting boots without them ( I so far only own LWBs and PTBs) since I think they look clunky, but I was wonder how you guys felt about them/ if it's going to be too much of a pain to lace them every time. Also, is it possible to get speed hooks removed if I try and don't like them?


I stopped buying boots with speed hooks some time ago and never looked back. Removing them and replacing with eyelets is something only a shoemaker can do. A place like B. Nelson would be your only bet for "converting" a boot, but I would not count on them being able to do this.

 

It's not a pain to lace them every time. You have to lace boots every time you wear them whether they have hooks or not. I highly recommend boots without hooks. The look is clean, but retains the presence of the boot.

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post #16635 of 53740
10/4/11 at 7:25pm
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Originally Posted by enigma77 View Post

I stopped buying boots with speed hooks some time ago and never looked back. Removing them and replacing with eyelets is something only a shoemaker can do. A place like B. Nelson would be your only bet for "converting" a boot, but I would not count on them being able to do this.

 

It's not a pain to lace them every time. You have to lace boots every time you wear them whether they have hooks or not. I highly recommend boots without hooks. The look is clean, but retains the presence of the boot.


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