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Originally Posted by mr chorizo 



jcrew hummus suede indy boots on brick sole...i likey!

i prefer this to snuff suede...i think.

Originally Posted by mcarthur 


cigar utip
argyles otc

Originally Posted by Ahab 

Great shoes. The bar lacing add's a lot to the look. Everything looks really clean?

Originally Posted by AML225 

I want to see a #4 LWB. I'd jump all over that. Has it ever been done?

Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 

Very nice. I recently acquired the Cigar Shell NSTs on the Barrie Last from Shoemart. I have worn them but once; however, they are scheduled for a second voyage tomorrow.

Originally Posted by blue collar 

I dont know where all of the Modified last love is coming from all of a sudden. They look like clown shoes to me. Even more than the trubalance. The toe box is too bulbous and the the waist is too tapered...imo

Originally Posted by dsmivtr 

Have numerous shoes/boots from Alden (and other brands) and while Modified may not be comparable to the Aberdeen or Plaza within the Alden last world, the fit of the Modified is excellent for me. The heel grib, arch support, and ball width is a unique combination. As a casual boot or shoe, I think it's great.
If I want sleek, I can reach for my EGs, if it's comfort for the day, the Modified (and Barrie as a close second) are worn.

Originally Posted by stevent 

Wasn't delivery scheduled for July? That's what they told me for both boots, although wingtips showed up early. I really wish I preordered the captoe as well, #4 is so rich

Originally Posted by sazon 

There are conflicting stories out there about the #4 cap toe boot....
Back in march when I put my name down, I remember being told that the Captoe boots were 4-5 weeks away and the #4 wingtip boot was 4-5 months away.
So....the #4 wingtip boot arrived in May....so I called about the #4 captoe when the #4 wingtip came in. I was told that Alden told shoemart that the captoe boot was in production and would be ready soon.
I called again this week and was told the order was just sent to Alden on May 26th, so figure 8-12 months from there.
I honestly dont know what or who to believe....I need to call back and speak to Ed.

Originally Posted by kippy 


I was told "it could be a few months" when I called but I got the sense the customer service lady was not sure herself.
Please report back what Ed says after you call. 8-12 months is a long time to wait, but it is a very unique makeup. I don't mind a long wait but if I know the rough timeline I can better pace myself.

Originally Posted by lmaozedong 

Why buy custom knives?