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Question regarding Leydon last sizing, do you wear the same size Leydon as the Hampton/Plaza last?

 

 

J.Crew's 405's are Chromexcel.  I can confirm beyond the website's description, as I owned a pair for some time.

 

 

So they're basically a 403 with different stitching on the side/heel, and the pad on the inside says J.Crew? I've been squinting at comparison pics for ever now trying to figure it out lol

 

Edit: Nvm, finally got lucky and searched the correct term on google and found the answer, turns out my squinting comparison was spot on 

Edited by CFowler2790 - 4/18/12 at 9:55pm

yes.

New arrivals at LS. If I hadn't just purchased a pair of natural cxl boots...........

Last week i cleaned my Alden NST Tanker made of natural CXL for the 1st time - they showed some indigo stains from my raw Denims

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After cleaning with Saphir Renomat they showed up very light - the left one got one coat with an small amount of Neats Foot Oil applicated with a rag

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this is how they look after two heavy coats with Neats Foot Oil applicated with a soft brush - they darkend significantly

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I will show you a pic after some wear in sunlight in 2 weeks

cheerio
Joachim
Edited by terradilavoro - 4/19/12 at 3:32am

ugh.... that black sole really ruins this for me ... something about the black under brown look that just kills it

Much prefer the version below, with what appears to be a standard leather sole with regular brownish-reddish edging (I could be wrong though since I can't see the bottom):

Furo, it's the same shoe...lol

the black you're seeing is the commando sole:

Broke out my snuff suede longwings from J. Crew for the first time today. I ordered them in the fall and the order kept getting pushed back and then didn't arrive until just a couple of weeks ago. However, at almost 40% less than what they charge for them now, I cannot complain too much.

Same shoe - antique "mid sole" with a commando rubber sole

Trust me, this is a great shoe

Yeah from the side it looks much better

haven't worn these in a while, I think thelast time I did I was spreading mulch, hence the dirt and dust...

 

Jcrew Indy Boot

 

Why is that? Did they give you some money back because you had to wait so long?

I was able to use a code for 25% off, I called to complain when the shipment got delayed for the second time and was able to get another $40 off, and they look to have raised the price about $30 from when I bought them as well.

Hey guys, thanks to everyone that replied regarding my separating indy's I contacted Alden and they suggested taking them back to j. Crew and then they would send them on to Alden for repairs. If this goes as smooth as they have implied it will it will have at least restored some of the faith I had in Alden boots.