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post #33406 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:12pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

Saw these yesterday. Such a great looking boot. Your pair looks like whiskey whereas te pair I saw yesterday looked like a light Ravello

How'd you like the whiskey balmoral wingtip?
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post #33407 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:16pm
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Originally Posted by Alcibiades View Post

Breaking these in on some carpet...
It's pretty amazing how much difference welt selection and color can make a boot look. The dark edge, flat welt and leather sole on these may make these among the sleekest Aldens I have (boot or shoe) despite the fact it is in barrie last. I would not hesitate to wear these with a suit.

The tankers I have coming from Leffot later this year will be more casual option (antique edge, commando sole)

I have a few shell Barrie Lasted models that have no storm welt (e.g., Ravello SWB; Cigar NST). They are noticeably sleeker than my Barrie's with the storm welt, such as PTBs and LWBs. You are correct this boot is quite dressy. Looks good. nod[1].gif
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post #33408 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:19pm
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Originally Posted by AML225 View Post

They are first quality. Also, I ordered these with shoe trees which arrived installed in theshoes so someone definitely missed this. Again, I'm not really that upset, Yenni is going to contact Alden early this coming week and see what the options are. I still have nothing but praise for J. Gilbert. 

Yenni is first-class, and wonderful to work with.
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post #33409 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:22pm
^ Whiskey shortwing looked great with the light brown edge trim. Definitely made a couple passes at it before I left.

Another interesting note: Alden definitely applies a layer of color to all of its shell which explains why Alden shell is so easy to maintain compared to C&J and carmina. There was a pair of black shell monk straps that looked like a charcoal/olive green when held just right. The change looks to have been caused by long periods of sun exposure
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post #33410 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:25pm
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Originally Posted by dsmivtr View Post

Maybe not superglue but adhesive cement (you can pick them up at a shoe repair store). Also, in addition to the sock liner, there is a foam that also goes under the sock liner.

Superglue works just fine. A proper adhesive cement will work too. I have removed and installed heel pads (with foam below) numerous times.
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post #33411 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:30pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

^ Whiskey shortwing looked great with the light brown edge trim. Definitely made a couple passes at it before I left.

Cool. FYI your posts about Alden SF and Alden DC have inspired me to get two new cordovan pairs (the previously posted captoe boots and the shortwings). Thanks because I think I will get a lot of wear out of both. nod[1].gif
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post #33412 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:37pm
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Originally Posted by Alcibiades View Post

Cool. FYI your posts about Alden SF and Alden DC have inspired me to get two new cordovan pairs (the previously posted captoe boots and the shortwings). Thanks because I think I will get a lot of wear out of both. nod[1].gif

nice call nod[1].gif
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post #33413 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:37pm
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Originally Posted by P. Bateman View Post

Anyone know where I can find a cigar shell belt around $200? Alden wants $270.
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Check with David from DC Lewis. I think he made a cigar belt for another forum member, and I'm pretty sure it was around $200, if not less.
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post #33414 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:38pm
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The elusive ravello short wing in the wild. This makes me weep, just a little.

god i wish i had a pair of these
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post #33415 of 51203
8/18/12 at 4:40pm
LOS ANGELES ALDEN MEETUP

alright gang, I am going to organize the Alden Meetup in LA.

if you are interested, pm me and we'll get things started.
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post #33416 of 51203
8/18/12 at 6:14pm

Few new shoes up on Frans Boone's site.

 

http://www.fransboonestore.com/new-arrivals/alden-plain-toe-in-tabacco-chamois-leather

http://www.fransboonestore.com/new-arrivals/alden-x-frans-boone-pt-cigar-cordovan-on-crepe

http://www.fransboonestore.com/new-arrivals/alden-x-frans-boone-cigar-cordovan-longwing

 

Thanks to everyone who PM'd me regarding cigar longwing retailer options. Funny these were posted the next day...I think you guys willed it to happen :)

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post #33417 of 51203
8/18/12 at 6:24pm
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Whiskey Indy

nephew,
looking good in whiskey and argyles
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post #33418 of 51203
8/18/12 at 6:24pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

$270 is steep. I recommend getting the brooks brothers burgundy shell belt. The burgundy is somewhere in between #8 and cigar and after just a handful of wears, you'll begin to see the belt lightening up. I've had mine for about 1.5 years and it now looks more brown than #8. Paid $90 for mine during the holiday season

You could also try Rancourt. They don't do cigar or a brown shell as stock, but they might custom dye to achieve the effect. $190, I think, so got BB sale price, and the style is fairly casual.
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post #33419 of 51203
8/18/12 at 6:25pm

Ravello NST boot today. Loving how these look in the sun.

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post #33420 of 51203
8/18/12 at 6:28pm
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Originally Posted by NAMOR View Post

Saw these yesterday. Such a great looking boot. Your pair looks like whiskey whereas te pair I saw yesterday looked like a light Ravello

nephew,
did you buy?
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