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post #30406 of 51252
6/15/12 at 7:29am
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Originally Posted by blue collar View Post

I have not had the pleasure of owning a chamois make-up but they look killer.
This is anter nice option if you are not set on the LWB (from www.unionmadegoods.com) Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
Bryant_Derosa_Wingtip_in_Smooth_Tobacco_Chamois_1.jpg

wow, I usually prefer LWBs over SWBs, but I really really like the look of these.
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post #30407 of 51252
6/15/12 at 8:03am
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Originally Posted by Kashiwa View Post

Indeed, those are also very nice. And I'm not set on the LWB. I'd really like to get something water resistant (lots o' rain here), and I'm wondering if the Kudu is a better option, or if the chamois offers more or less the same degree of water resistance.

I've got the LWB in chamois you showed and they are great. Although I don't have anything in Kudu to compare to, I can say water and scuff resistence is high on the chamois LWB. I've worn them in wet weather and they still look new with little creasing as well. Here is more about chamois from a write up on a Winn Perry makeup (since gone out of business):

http://winnperry.com/updates/alden-73030-ranger-mocc/

JT
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post #30408 of 51252
6/15/12 at 8:21am
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Originally Posted by jt2gt View Post

I've got the LWB in chamois you showed and they are great. Although I don't have anything in Kudu to compare to, I can say water and scuff resistence is high on the chamois LWB. I've worn them in wet weather and they still look new with little creasing as well. Here is more about chamois from a write up on a Winn Perry makeup (since gone out of business):
http://winnperry.com/updates/alden-73030-ranger-mocc/
JT

Thanks! Glad to hear about the water and scuff resistance. The pair you linked to from Winn Perry and the pair from Unionmade both use the smooth side, which actually looks very similar to Kudu. I think I like the look of the rough side better.
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post #30409 of 51252
6/15/12 at 8:33am
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Originally Posted by Kashiwa View Post

Thanks! Glad to hear about the water and scuff resistance. The pair you linked to from Winn Perry and the pair from Unionmade both use the smooth side, which actually looks very similar to Kudu. I think I like the look of the rough side better.

I actually like the smooth side better which I think looks a tad dressier. Since I tend to wear with chinos and OCBD, I like the smooth side look a bit more. I have seen a few with rough side out too and they look like very rugged boots/shoes.

JT
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post #30410 of 51252
6/15/12 at 9:58am
What kind/color belts do people wear with Alden blue suede shoes/boots?
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post #30411 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:06am
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

What kind/color belts do people wear with Alden blue suede shoes/boots?

Sometimes I will wear brown leather, but if not, belts like these work:

http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2877586&cp=1760781&f=GenericColor%2FPOLO%2FBlue&fbc=1&fbn=GenericColor%7CBlue
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post #30412 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:16am
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

What kind/color belts do people wear with Alden blue suede shoes/boots?

I'd say a braided belt. In leather or rope/fabric of some sort. Keeps it casual and suits the warm weather.

or this

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post #30413 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:28am
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Originally Posted by blue collar View Post

I'd say a braided belt. In leather or rope/fabric of some sort. Keeps it casual and suits the warm weather.
or this
utility+belt.jpg

It scares me how you "just happened to have that picture hanging around..." rotflmao.gif

I've been wearing a leather belt or a braided belt and they look ok, not great. Thanks guys!
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post #30414 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:34am
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Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL View Post

Just as an FYI and for confirmation, new makeups are taking 18 months from order placement till delivery. Previously made models can take a few months shorter. This does not include #4, whiskey, ravello, and cigar, which depends on availability and order queue.

Thank you for the info Tom. Do you think there is a shortage of shell supply from Horween or not enough production capacity with Alden that is resulting in the rarer colors being less available in stores? Or perhaps both are issues?
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post #30415 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:35am
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Originally Posted by WhoKnewI View Post

those look great mac.

thank you
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post #30416 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:38am
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Originally Posted by dsmivtr View Post

Excellent. So funny when I check SF on my phone, your Avatar is someone wearing a suit, yet when I check SF on my computer, it's back to the shoes. Interesting...

nephew,
thank you
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post #30417 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:39am
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Originally Posted by stevent View Post

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


You are correct that they should arrive some time in July. With Alden, delivery times are not an exact science, but that's the information we're receiving from their factory.

Thank you!
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post #30418 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:39am
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Originally Posted by AML225 View Post

Ravello LWBs just as the sun is peeking over the horizon:
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a good day for wearing ravello gunboat
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post #30419 of 51252
6/15/12 at 10:43am
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ravello lwb
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post #30420 of 51252
6/15/12 at 11:32am
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Originally Posted by HorseHide View Post

It scares me how you "just happened to have that picture hanging around..." rotflmao.gif
I've been wearing a leather belt or a braided belt and they look ok, not great. Thanks guys!
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Edited by blue collar - 6/15/12 at 1:07pm
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