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post #16801 of 51291
10/8/11 at 7:43pm
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Originally Posted by harrythedog View Post

wear the sneakers

+1. Do not take the shell Indys. Cant believe that even crossed your mind! We talking 'bout shell!
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post #16802 of 51291
10/8/11 at 7:52pm
lol here here
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post #16803 of 51291
10/8/11 at 8:52pm
http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=ALD_m_FD-45911H

anyone know more info on this pair..?
the price looks really tempting even though i just spent $600+ on a shell that havent arrived yet..
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post #16804 of 51291
10/8/11 at 9:30pm
Taking shells hiking? I love how this guy mind works.... I say go for it. Please post pics afterwards....
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post #16805 of 51291
10/8/11 at 9:43pm


 

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Originally Posted by jerrybrowne View Post

Just a heads up. Looks like Shoemart is posting seconds on their website now, labeled as FDXXXX.


I tried it... did not work for me.

 

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post #16806 of 51291
10/8/11 at 10:58pm
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

I think that the shell Barries generally run bigger than the suede and calf Barries - as it was explained to me, it is tougher to stretch the shell around the last so you end up a slightly looser (read bigger) upper. The calf and suede and can be stretched/manipulated better and you end up with a tighter upper.
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This is common. I own 2 pair of cap toes on the Hampton last. I have a black, perf. cap toe in calf and a cap toe in #8 burgundy shell. The #8 shells definitely fit looser (enough for thicker socks). I also own 2 pair of Jump Boots from Leather Soul. One pair is Chromexcel and the other #8. Again, the shell fits looser even compared to the soft Chromexcel.

Interesting. Both of these experiences are the opposite of mine. I went 10 in shell (Barrie last) and 9.5 in oiled nubuck (Trubalance last).
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post #16807 of 51291
10/8/11 at 11:01pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

+1. Do not take the shell Indys. Cant believe that even crossed your mind! We talking 'bout shell!

People baby shell too much... http://leffot.com/2011/04/17/cordovan-and-why-we-love-it/
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post #16808 of 51291
10/8/11 at 11:10pm
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Originally Posted by randomkoreandude View Post

i already know the answer to this but i would be retarded to take shell indy's hiking even if they have commando soles? i am going hiking in a week and dont have any other shoes other than sneakers but i hear the trail is nothing crazy or anything ... not sure if its worth the risk hah

Ive taken my Whiskey Shell Indys through some rough terrain before and theyre perfectly fine.
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post #16809 of 51291
10/9/11 at 12:04am
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Originally Posted by Chien View Post

http://www.theshoemart.com/cgi-bin/category.cgi?item=ALD_m_FD-45911H

anyone know more info on this pair..?
the price looks really tempting even though i just spent $600+ on a shell that havent arrived yet..

these look like ones that Blackbird had. I think they're on the Trubalance last. I have a similar pair from Unionmade in brown bison leather and love them. Very lightweight and comfortable!
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post #16810 of 51291
10/9/11 at 12:11am
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anyone with experience hiking with alden indys with a commando sole? was it alright?

anyone?

go for it! I have many times.
shell is probably the most durable boot leather there is. That said, I probably wouldn't do it with a pair that I wanted to never get scuffed up.
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post #16811 of 51291
10/9/11 at 1:35am
anyone from leather soul please let me know if the pre-orders from spring are in? i got the sand suede boot.
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post #16812 of 51291
10/9/11 at 4:48am
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Originally Posted by number9dream View Post

Anyone else waiting for Epaulet's Ravello Brixton boot to come in on order? Website estimated a delivery time of July-September 2011. With this colder weather coming on, I hope they are in the works!

Just spoke to Mike a few days ago...there is not much ravello shell coming out of the tannery, but ours has come in about 10 days ago, and they're currently working on our boots...I believe he expects them sometime before Christmas.
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Originally Posted by poly800rock View Post

anyone from leather soul please let me know if the pre-orders from spring are in? i got the sand suede boot.

Me too, november was the end of the window, so don't be surprised with the backlog pushes them closer towards springtime.
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post #16813 of 51291
10/9/11 at 5:49am
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BBBF Black Shell LWB. Any can comment on what last these might be? I have them in a 9.5 when most of my Barries are 9. The left shoe fits perfectly, the right is big, much more noticeable on my feet with this last than any other I wear.
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post #16814 of 51291
10/9/11 at 5:56am
please yes go hiking with your shell boots. Put some real wear on them.
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post #16815 of 51291
10/9/11 at 6:00am
was considering a whiskey nst..but then found the indy in stock in my size. I don't really want another boot, but I feel like I may never get another shot at a whiskey indy

so....whisky indy or nst? smile.gif
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