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post #30346 of 51225
6/14/12 at 8:33am
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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy View Post

Alden SF's website indicates they still have ravello ptbs in 6.5, 10, and 13. If you call, ask for Jim, and manager. I have found Jim delightful to work with, but I'm sure others there are decent as well. This shop is where I scored my ravello ptbs in 2011.
Remember that the Ravello PTBs at Alden SF have the dark welting/edge trim (less attractive than antique IMO)
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post #30347 of 51225
6/14/12 at 8:35am
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Originally Posted by Pastor View Post

Thought that some of you may want to see a comparison between Alden's Cigar shell and Allen Edmonds Cappuccino Shell
AE Dundee Chukka in Cappuccino Shell
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Are those medium width AE chukkas?
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post #30348 of 51225
6/14/12 at 8:42am
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

Remember that the Ravello PTBs at Alden SF have the dark welting/edge trim (less attractive than antique IMO)

I have ravellos with antique trim and ravellos with darker trim. I like them both, but if forced to choose between the two, I would choose the darker trim. But it's all personal taste ...
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post #30349 of 51225
6/14/12 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

Are those medium width AE chukkas?

Yes they are. I tried the E width first but they were huge on my feet. The D width fit almost perfect.
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post #30350 of 51225
6/14/12 at 8:45am

Those AE look very nice.  How would you compare, qual, fit, etc to Alden?   I know those were a special edition, so they may have stepped it up a notch.

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post #30351 of 51225
6/14/12 at 9:16am
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Originally Posted by Edgein View Post

Those AE look very nice.  How would you compare, qual, fit, etc to Alden?   I know those were a special edition, so they may have stepped it up a notch.

They are very nice and I believe the quality to be on par with the Alden shell models I own (5 pairs). I also have the AE Dalton (wingtip boot) in Walnut shell and those are also very nice and compared with my Ravello Wingtip boots they are very similar. The AE's actually are a little more comfortable. Both of these AE makeups were special order so maybe the quality is a little higher than standard AE. I love my Aldens but if the prices keep going up and AE keeps offering different colors of shell then I have no problem buying AE's. I also have no problem buying Carmina from Epaulet and can't wait to order the Navy Shell brogue that's about to go on pre-order.
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post #30352 of 51225
6/14/12 at 9:21am
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Originally Posted by Pastor View Post

I love my Aldens but if the prices keep going up and AE keeps offering different colors of shell then I have no problem buying AE's. I also have no problem buying Carmina from Epaulet and can't wait to order the Navy Shell brogue that's about to go on pre-order.

Sounds like someone with some guilt issues...nod[1].gif
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post #30353 of 51225
6/14/12 at 9:30am
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

Sounds like someone with some guilt issues...nod[1].gif

I really do love my Aldens and they get more wear than anything else (I have on my Cigar Indys today biggrin.gif). Since Jan of 2011 i've bought 8 pair of Aldens but the rarer shells are topping out over $700 (and I paid $712 for the Cigar Indys) and even at that they are becoming difficult to obtain with almost instant sell-outs of special order make-ups.
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post #30354 of 51225
6/14/12 at 9:37am
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They are very nice and I believe the quality to be on par with the Alden shell models I own (5 pairs). I also have the AE Dalton (wingtip boot) in Walnut shell and those are also very nice and compared with my Ravello Wingtip boots they are very similar. The AE's actually are a little more comfortable. Both of these AE makeups were special order so maybe the quality is a little higher than standard AE. I love my Aldens but if the prices keep going up and AE keeps offering different colors of shell then I have no problem buying AE's. I also have no problem buying Carmina from Epaulet and can't wait to order the Navy Shell brogue that's about to go on pre-order.


Woah. Navy shell brogue sounds amazing.


Edited by 0waterbouys - 6/14/12 at 10:30am
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post #30355 of 51225
6/14/12 at 9:59am

Really nice looking #8

http://leffot.com/2012/06/13/alden-color-8-v-tip/

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post #30356 of 51225
6/14/12 at 10:02am
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Originally Posted by Leighlon View Post

Really nice looking #8
http://leffot.com/2012/06/13/alden-color-8-v-tip/

Those look really nice. I'd have to try on the modified last before I could purchase something like those.
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post #30357 of 51225
6/14/12 at 10:03am
The elusive Ravello today
RavelloWTBJune142012.jpg
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post #30358 of 51225
6/14/12 at 10:12am
Just wanted to relay a good experience: Stopped by the Moulded Shoe yesterday in NYC on 39th to look at the Modified Last. I have a very flat foot so wasn't sure if this last would do me well.

Ron spent a good deal of time with me explaining how the last is shaped, who its meant for, and how it might work for my foot.

Surprisingly, even without my orthotic insert, the last was very comfy and provided very good support in the arch.

There were no shoes/boots that I was a huge fan of, but I would definitely consider this last in the future.
If you're in the NYC area, I'd recommend a visit to see if this last could do you well.
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post #30359 of 51225
6/14/12 at 10:15am
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Originally Posted by sazon View Post

The elusive Ravello today
RavelloWTBJune142012.jpg

nice!  are these the shoemart make-ups?

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post #30360 of 51225
6/14/12 at 10:21am
beebs: . Thank you. Yes, SM from spring 2012
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