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post #36076 of 53658
10/12/12 at 10:56pm
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Originally Posted by wigglr View Post

 

Being 22, I think I might get a few "stink eyes" wearing a LHS

I'm your age and wear a pair of color 8 LHS all the time. Being in so-cal, when the weather gets hot, sockless+color 8 LHS+navy shorts is my go to (with 24 hours a day in between wears, of course).

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post #36077 of 53658
10/12/12 at 11:01pm
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Originally Posted by ubiquiti View Post

I'm your age and wear a pair of color 8 LHS all the time. Being in so-cal, when the weather gets hot, sockless+color 8 LHS+navy shorts is my go to (with 24 hours a day in between wears, of course).

let me guess, you're from orange county, yes?

(i have a theory that the only people from southern california who say "socal" are orange county residents. everyone else says "southern california" or "LA").

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Being 22, I think I might get a few "stink eyes" wearing a LHS

i agree 100% on this. it might be an east coast / west coast thing, but i just can't see anyone under 55 wearing penny loafers without it looking costume-y. like seeing a young guy smoking a pipe or wearing a bow tie.
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post #36078 of 53658
10/12/12 at 11:21pm
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i just can't see anyone under 55 wearing penny loafers without it looking costume-y. like seeing a young guy smoking a pipe or wearing a bow tie.

This is so interesting. Since when are loafers reserved for 55+ year olds? Quite a few people have said similar things recently, so it's not just you, and perhaps there's something to this? I'd be interested to hear some more opinions on this.
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post #36079 of 53658
10/12/12 at 11:26pm
When I think loafers, I think old people in the Hamptons.
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post #36080 of 53658
10/13/12 at 12:19am
Most high school students in Japan wear penny loafers, every single day.
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post #36081 of 53658
10/13/12 at 1:07am
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Originally Posted by wigglr View Post

Very good looking! I'm grabbing my Alden x Leffot Ravello cap toes tomorrow. They should've been here today, but I wasn't home when the mail arrived facepalm.gif

Uhhhh, wait... Did they get a Day Tripper restock or did you buy from ebay?
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post #36082 of 53658
10/13/12 at 2:30am

DEM ROLLS

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Cigar chukkas from Alden Madison Avenue (fourth wear)


Chukkas don't a lot of love on this thread, but these and my whiskey chukkas are my most complimented Alden shoes. Chukkas really highlight the appeal of cordovan
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post #36083 of 53658
10/13/12 at 4:02am
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Originally Posted by wigglr View Post

Being 22, I think I might get a few "stink eyes" wearing a LHS

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Originally Posted by cyc wid it View Post

When I think loafers, I think old people in the Hamptons.

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Originally Posted by mexicutioner View Post

i agree 100% on this. it might be an east coast / west coast thing, but i just can't see anyone under 55 wearing penny loafers without it looking costume-y. like seeing a young guy smoking a pipe or wearing a bow tie.

I think more than anything a penny loafer screams Ivy League students circa 1960s. I think most 55+ simply still have their shell pennys from 30 years ago icon_gu_b_slayer[1].gif
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post #36084 of 53658
10/13/12 at 8:16am
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Originally Posted by johnnyrich7 View Post

Newest acquisition after their first night out. Alden Ravello Medallion Cap Toe Blucher on the Plaza. Really glad I was able to score the last pair at Alden D.C. that also happened to be in my size. This is my first foray into the plaza last and I am quite pleased with the fit and look of these Thanks Che!




Awesome! I'm jealous... worship.gif

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post #36085 of 53658
10/13/12 at 8:23am

LHS and other loafers definitely scream East Coast Boarding/Prep School and on to an Ivy League school...  I love that look.  I've basically held on to that style since I was 6 years old (first grade).  It never gets old, just classic!

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post #36086 of 53658
10/13/12 at 8:27am
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Originally Posted by ubiquiti View Post

I'm your age and wear a pair of color 8 LHS all the time. Being in so-cal, when the weather gets hot, sockless+color 8 LHS+navy shorts is my go to (with 24 hours a day in between wears, of course).

 

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Agreed I don't see any issues with a 22 year old in penny loafers.

 

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Interesting. I feel that way about tassel loafers, but not penny loafers. I wore sneakers and sandals exclusively when I was 22 (I'm 28).

 

Oh man, I got shut down! I'll debate it next year maybe, but living in MA, I might rather go shoe/boot for now

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post #36087 of 53658
10/13/12 at 8:28am
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Uhhhh, wait... Did they get a Day Tripper restock or did you buy from ebay?

Bought from somebody here on SF, who I believe had ordered them from last year or something.

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post #36088 of 53658
10/13/12 at 10:29am

Unboxing a brand new pair!!!

 

 

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My (small) Alden collection I have built in the last couple of weeks.

 

 

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post #36089 of 53658
10/13/12 at 10:31am
Whiskey in mid-October? But of course!

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post #36090 of 53658
10/13/12 at 10:37am
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Unboxing a brand new pair!!!

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You are going to make a lot of people very unhappy with these photos. Nice boots thumbs-up.gif
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