***The official Alden thread *** - Page 1878

So, now I sort of understand why I can't buy any Alden shell boots that I want.

(1) there is a shortage of shell cordovan leather from Horween

(2) it takes 1 horse butt to make a pair of shoes

sort of puts everything in perspective now.  

It's pics like these that make me fall ever deeper into the Alden addiction hole.

Still virgin...

BB LHS Black Shell, worn today.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trunks206 

I picked up my birthday present from the post office yesterday....Leathersoul's ravello shortwings.

As if people on this forum didnt already know, the Leathersoul crew are amazing. The salesman who helped me Lawrence Oki is a class act. I mentioned that these were my birthday present while ordering them and as if helping me secure a pair of this great make-up wasnt enough to make my birthday Mr. Okai sent me a card wishing me a happy birthday, a small bag of candy and a pair of socks! It was such a wonderful surprise.

Here is a group shot of my Ravello to show the different shades between batches.

Here's a picture for comparison between ravello and whiskey. (the whiskey shortwings are actually FS in B/S)

I cant wait to break these in!

 Are those boots the Ravello Day Trippers? 

Quote:

Originally Posted by srivats 


My old captoes on aberdeen in whiskey shell -- I don't have them anymore (sold to an alden aficianado on SF). Probably the best shell pair I had.
FYI, alden does not make balmorals on the modified last. Bluchers only.
Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)

 

I feel compelled to share that I am said "Alden aficionado." :)

I have some stitching that came loose or broke between the side of the upper and the tongue/vamp.  (underneath the strap, where I am pointing).  It is meant to hold the two parts together, and they are kind of separating (slightly) because of this.  Do you think I should get it repaired to prevent it from getting worse? Or hold off unless it becomes a problem?

Sorry to always have such a negative tinge in all of my posts.  On a more positive note, I am thinking of getting a pair of Ravellos to complete my LHS line up!