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[ChrisGold]

Originally Posted by afterglow

I guess my question is: how versatile is cigar and ravello compared to #8??

I'm sure others will disagree, but IMHO #8 is the most versatile. With that said, you are going to be very happy with any of the above, as brown shoes go with everything except for black.

 

[mediahound]

Yeah but who would want a color 8 from another maker? THE classic shoe is the Alden 975.

 

[arrow]

Speaking of Black...

Alden of Carmel - AF43
Black Shell Cordovan
TruBalance Last
Commando Sole...
...made for stompin....

 

[randomkoreandude]

Originally Posted by afterglow

I guess my question is: how versatile is cigar and ravello compared to #8??

cigar is really just a shinier brown so very versatile. #8 is like a shiny brownish burgundy. both are VERY versatile, a long with black

 

[ChrisGold]

Great boots, Arrow.

 

[WhatAboutBob]

Originally Posted by makewayhomer

if you can find cigar or ravello, get one of those. personally, I wouldn't buy a stock alden model in #8 (particularly a longwing or PTB, but not nec. a boot). there are enough solid alternatives at much cheaper prices in burgundy/#8 from other brands that I think you are better off spending your money on the stuff that you can only get from Alden
What brands?

 

[zippyh]

Feb has been a shoe blowout month.

Whiskey PTBs from shoemart.

Ravello LWB with crepe sole from AOC.

 

[ChrisGold]

Zippy, love the PTB. My second favorite Alden after the longwings. How do you like the crepe?

 

[zippyh]

I used to hate the look of crepe but I've become a fan.
The look doesn't bother me now and it's very comfortable..

 

[WhatAboutBob]

Does anyone have a pair of wtb in cognac calf (burnished tan)? I'd love to get a pair in ravello, but don't think I can swing that much. Leaning towards these: http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index...p_Boot_198.htm in the cognac or the cxl ones from Leather Soul. I do have the cxl indy's.

I've been wearing hiking socks with my Indy's. Was thinking dress socks for the WTB's. What do most people wear with Alden boots - hiking socks or dress socks?

 

[PorterInjax]

Does anyone know where to find this shoe? http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alde...tip_17123.html It is a snuff suede shortwing with redbrick sole. Digging this and feeling the need to have it in a 9D

 

[Jorge]

Originally Posted by PorterInjax

Does anyone know where to find this shoe?
http://www.blackbirdballard.com/Alde...tip_17123.html
It is a snuff suede shortwing with redbrick sole. Digging this and feeling the need to have it in a 9D

Try Leffot if you're in NYC.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by WhatAboutBob

Does anyone have a pair of wtb in cognac calf (burnished tan)? I'd love to get a pair in ravello, but don't think I can swing that much. Leaning towards these: http://www.alden-of-carmel.com/index...p_Boot_198.htm in the cognac or the cxl ones from Leather Soul. I do have the cxl indy's.

I've been wearing hiking socks with my Indy's. Was thinking dress socks for the WTB's. What do most people wear with Alden boots - hiking socks or dress socks?

I've got a pair of wingtip shoes in that cognac calf. I like that color a lot. It's sort of between whiskey and reavello. If you're looking for a wingtip boot in that general color, another option would be the Tricker's Stow in Acorn. They're a bit cheaper than the Alden if you buy from Pediwear or Shoe Healer.

I never wear hiking socks. Sometimes boot socks but usually dress socks.

 

[borderline]

Originally Posted by zippyh

Ravello LWB with crepe sole from AOC.

 

[MickCollins1916]

Speaking of crepe, it was slippery in DC today, so I rocked these Indys and the crepe came in handy.