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post #34336 of 53739
9/3/12 at 1:35pm
A unique kiltie make-up an extra perf wingtip from Beams along with some vintage Atoms (none of the pics are mine). I really love the large punching on the Atoms, and the finishing seems a bit more refined than today's output.

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post #34337 of 53739
9/3/12 at 1:38pm
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Originally Posted by Bakes11771 View Post

Have you tried brushing it yet?  I think you can improve it significantly by brushing it and using a little reno or venetian.


Thank you, I don't actually own them yet. I figure I should be able to get them looking half decent.

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post #34338 of 53739
9/3/12 at 1:46pm

What do you guys use for shoe trees for your Alden boots? I have lots of regular shoe trees, but no boot trees... but I'm not sure if that's important for boots that just go over your ankles?

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post #34339 of 53739
9/3/12 at 2:51pm
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Originally Posted by grendel View Post

What do you guys use for shoe trees for your Alden boots? I have lots of regular shoe trees, but no boot trees... but I'm not sure if that's important for boots that just go over your ankles?

I just use standard shoe trees on all my Alden boots, seems to work fine for me.
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post #34340 of 53739
9/3/12 at 3:00pm
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Originally Posted by mcarthur View Post

nephew,
good looking nst boots

Thank you sir!
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Originally Posted by Hampton View Post

Very nice!

Thank you
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Originally Posted by Alcibiades View Post

This is a makeup where the antique sole is really appropriate with color 8

My go to pair of boots, really a big fan of the flat welt on 'em as well.
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post #34341 of 53739
9/3/12 at 3:18pm
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post #34342 of 53739
9/3/12 at 6:54pm
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Originally Posted by REguy View Post

A unique kiltie make-up an extra perf wingtip from Beams along with some vintage Atoms (none of the pics are mine). I really love the large punching on the Atoms, and the finishing seems a bit more refined than today's output.
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so rad, i prefer smaller perforations. kiltys are interesting. maybe not with a long wing...seems a little gauche. i like the exposed eyelets on the top atoms

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post #34343 of 53739
9/3/12 at 7:11pm
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Originally Posted by speekez View Post

so rad, i prefer smaller perforations. kiltys are interesting. maybe not with a long wing...seems a little gauche. i like the exposed eyelets on the top atoms

The Kilties have a short wing...foo.gif
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post #34344 of 53739
9/3/12 at 7:18pm

doh

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post #34345 of 53739
9/3/12 at 7:36pm
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The Kilties have a short wing...foo.gif

Some of the guys in my office wear those same shoes, but with tassels on top of the kiltie.  Tassels, kiltie, short wing.  Only other difference is that they are not two-tone.  Either all black or burgundy (they call burgundy cordovan).  Needless to say, I don't live in the most fashion conscious city, but at least I can say that I'm not originally from here.  People also wear striped shirts with striped suits and striped ties.  I could go on for days...

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post #34346 of 53739
9/3/12 at 7:37pm
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Originally Posted by Bakes11771 View Post

Some of the guys in my office wear those same shoes, but with tassels on top of the kiltie.  Tassels, kiltie, short wing.  Only other difference is that they are not two-tone.  Either all black or burgundy (they call burgundy cordovan).  Needless to say, I don't live in the most fashion conscious city, but at least I can say that I'm not originally from here.  People also wear striped shirts with striped suits and striped ties.  I could go on for days...

This fashion mistake is committed by many men, in many cities. And it's always unfortunate.
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post #34347 of 53739
9/3/12 at 7:56pm
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Originally Posted by Bakes11771 View Post

Some of the guys in my office wear those same shoes, but with tassels on top of the kiltie.  Tassels, kiltie, short wing.  Only other difference is that they are not two-tone.  Either all black or burgundy (they call burgundy cordovan).  Needless to say, I don't live in the most fashion conscious city, but at least I can say that I'm not originally from here.  People also wear striped shirts with striped suits and striped ties.  I could go on for days...

where's this again?

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post #34348 of 53739
9/4/12 at 1:17am
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Originally Posted by Evil Abed View Post

Alden shell experts/wizards/geniuses-

Since the thread is currently discussing a few fixes to shell that have been accomplished, riddle me this. Do you think this is salvageable?

Deer boning should help. Try Google " deer bone cordovan".
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post #34349 of 53739
9/4/12 at 7:17am
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Originally Posted by mtc2000 View Post

Deer boning should help. Try Google " deer bone cordovan".

A little polish (gasp! on cordovan!?!?) will go a long way with that kind of surface abrasion imo. As always a good amount of brushing too!
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post #34350 of 53739
9/4/12 at 7:27am
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Originally Posted by blue collar View Post

A little polish (gasp! on cordovan!?!?) will go a long way with that kind of surface abrasion imo. As always a good amount of brushing too!

Another possible alternative is to have Alden re-dye the shoe if/when you send them back for refurbishing. This might be worth consideration if the aforementioned suggestions do not resolve the scratches. Good luck!
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