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post #31921 of 51586
7/11/12 at 1:54pm
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#8 with my khaki suit... not sure if I'm liking the combination. Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show)
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#8 does look a tad too dark for the suit in this pic, but it may just be due to the lighting. I bet this looks much better out in natural sunlight.
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post #31922 of 51586
7/11/12 at 3:13pm
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Whiskey Chukkas. Will need to buff out a couple of those scratches.
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post #31923 of 51586
7/11/12 at 3:49pm
Question..I received a pair of Cigar Chukkas today from the Madison Ave. store. I applied Alden rain defender (lightly) as recommended by the salesperson. When I buffed them out, the white cloth had what looked like black poiish on it. Is this normal? Does Alden apply black wax over the brown for their cigar cordovan? Also, one of the shoes is slightly darker than the other...is this common? Thanks for the help and advice!
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post #31924 of 51586
7/11/12 at 3:56pm
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Originally Posted by gforce View Post

Question..I received a pair of Cigar Chukkas today from the Madison Ave. store. I applied Alden rain defender (lightly) as recommended by the salesperson. When I buffed them out, the white cloth had what looked like black poiish on it. Is this normal? Does Alden apply black wax over the brown for their cigar cordovan? Also, one of the shoes is slightly darker than the other...is this common? Thanks for the help and advice!

1) It is probably just dark brown polish/dye. I don't think Alden would use black on a cigar cordovan.

2) It is not uncommon, but you normally don't see it with chukkas as much. Can you post pics?
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post #31925 of 51586
7/11/12 at 3:58pm
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Originally Posted by Nick V. View Post

Sure it could be done.....We do it all the time.

Thanks you for the reply! You may see me in store soon!
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post #31926 of 51586
7/11/12 at 4:15pm
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Originally Posted by gforce View Post

Question..I received a pair of Cigar Chukkas today from the Madison Ave. store. I applied Alden rain defender (lightly) as recommended by the salesperson. When I buffed them out, the white cloth had what looked like black poiish on it. Is this normal? Does Alden apply black wax over the brown for their cigar cordovan? Also, one of the shoes is slightly darker than the other...is this common? Thanks for the help and advice!
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It's hard to tell in the photo, but the left boot is slightly darker......nothing drastic. The cloth sure looks like black to me.........It seems weird that they would recommend a product that removes polish (it's actually called Leather Defender) from a brand new shoe......
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post #31927 of 51586
7/11/12 at 4:35pm
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Originally Posted by gforce View Post

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It's hard to tell in the photo, but the left boot is slightly darker......nothing drastic.

 

I can notice the difference just in this thumbnail image on my laptop screen - not something I would accept lightly in a +$600 shoe. Unfortunate =/

 

EDIT: Though you could probably even them out by simply placing the darker one outside under the sun.

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post #31928 of 51586
7/11/12 at 4:57pm
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Originally Posted by gforce View Post

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It's hard to tell in the photo, but the left boot is slightly darker......nothing drastic. The cloth sure looks like black to me.........It seems weird that they would recommend a product that removes polish (it's actually called Leather Defender) from a brand new shoe......

It probably wasn't the Leather Defender, there was likely wax on the shoe - I've applied Leather Defender to new cordovan shoes with no issue. Regarding the color, the left is slightly darker - you could attempt a return if it bothers you. Cigar chukkas are rare though, so you have to weigh if you want to wait for a new pair.
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post #31929 of 51586
7/11/12 at 5:05pm
Thanks for the replies. Yeah........Cigar is a little harder to come by, and they'd probably have to special order................After a week of wear, it might not be noticeable (trying to convince myself)
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post #31930 of 51586
7/11/12 at 5:51pm
No, if it's a problem call the Alden shop right away. See if you have the option to return or exchange.
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post #31931 of 51586
7/11/12 at 6:02pm
Can anyone name me some stores in Chicago area what stock Alden?
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post #31932 of 51586
7/11/12 at 6:05pm
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Originally Posted by dsmivtr View Post

Nice uncle
#8 with my khaki suit... not sure if I'm liking the combination.
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nephew,
thank you
looking good in #8 nst
past in the future on that combination
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post #31933 of 51586
7/11/12 at 6:07pm
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Originally Posted by Waterloo 360T View Post

I have the best office mate in the world.

Cigar LWB from AoC

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you certainly do both four legged and two legged
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post #31934 of 51586
7/11/12 at 6:18pm
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Originally Posted by Leighlon View Post

Very Nice Uncle, Love the Ravellos.  All the wingtips lately on the forums are making me trigger happy.
I have to ask since I'm only a newbie(bought my first pair last June) to Aldens, "How old is your oldest pair?"
Every pair you have looks meticulously well cared for.
I know I probably speak for the majority here when I say you inspire the rest of us to maintain our own Aldens.

nephew,
thank you
i have at least 6 pairs that are in the forty years range. aldens will last a life tine
remember shells are addictive
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post #31935 of 51586
7/11/12 at 6:21pm
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Thanks you for the reply! You may see me in store soon!

nephew,
highly recommend nick and you will find that you have both a lot in common
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