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post #37516 of 53663
11/13/12 at 6:25pm
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Originally Posted by Winterbourne View Post

Thanks for the encouraging and prompt replies!

For what it is worth, I wear an 11.5 in Adidas and a 10D Alden Hampton and a 9.5 Barrie. I used to wear a 10 Adidas, back when they actually made them in Germany.
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post #37517 of 53663
11/13/12 at 8:24pm

Thinking of pulling the trigger on cigar shell NST barrie last.  Anyone have some experience with these... barrie last and NST (decent combination??)  Looking for a solid go-to pair for casual to business casual shoes.

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post #37518 of 53663
11/13/12 at 8:27pm
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Originally Posted by Papa Doble View Post

Once you know your size in a dress shoe, it's going to be much easier for people here to give you sizing advice. Also, having more shoes to try on is a good thing. Just use a shoe horn, walk on carpet when trying on, and return the pair(s) that don't fit.

Unless it is shell cordovan and you ordered from a "no crease" retailer. biggrin.gif
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post #37519 of 53663
11/13/12 at 8:28pm
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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy View Post

Unless it is shell cordovan and you ordered from a "no crease" retailer. biggrin.gif

Definitely true. Since he ordered from J. Crew, I assume they are not such a retailer (but correct me if I'm wrong).
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post #37520 of 53663
11/13/12 at 8:33pm
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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster View Post

Thinking of pulling the trigger on cigar shell NST barrie last.  Anyone have some experience with these... barrie last and NST (decent combination??)  Looking for a solid go-to pair for casual to business casual shoes.

I don't own NSTs yet, but I like them on the Barrie or Plaza last. You've probably seen these, but here's a recent Mac post of the Barrie last shoe version in cigar, and here's the Plaza last boot version.
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post #37521 of 53663
11/13/12 at 8:34pm
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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster View Post

Thinking of pulling the trigger on cigar shell NST barrie last.  Anyone have some experience with these... barrie last and NST (decent combination??)  Looking for a solid go-to pair for casual to business casual shoes.

My first preference for the NST is in a boot (Plaza last). For a shoe, I prefer the NST on the Barrie over the Aberdeen. I used to own the exact pair you speak of. I used them completely for casual use.
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post #37522 of 53663
11/13/12 at 9:31pm

Thank you P-D and 7fold for your feedback.  7fold, why did you get rid of the NST, if you don't mind me asking?

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post #37523 of 53663
11/13/12 at 10:05pm
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Originally Posted by advan031 View Post

Here's my plain toe boots natural chromexcel in modified last resoled by Don Ville / Willies Shoe repair in La Brea.



exceptional quality. congrats

how much did that cost?
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post #37524 of 53663
11/13/12 at 10:06pm
I have the nst on Aberdeen in color 8. I would snatch up a pair in cigar on the Barrie in a heartbeat. The nst looks so awesome and is quite versatile, and I happen to like very much the way the Barrie fits.
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post #37525 of 53663
11/13/12 at 10:44pm
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Originally Posted by NSBS View Post

Just picked up these spectators Natural CXL/Brown CXL



I think this post might have been missed while under moderation. Nice shoes! Where are they from?
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post #37526 of 53663
11/14/12 at 1:26am
I have a pair of natural CXL LWBs that I want to strip back to the base and re-oil/grease.

I know natural CXL is supposed to develop a worn patina over time, but these have been "over-smeared" with grease/neatsfoot oil and the built up layers are quite dirty in places.

Is is possible to strip away as much of the surface layers as possible and re-oil? When I run my nail over the leather, you can see the original color below.

I dont want to go overly harsh on them - any thoughts?
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post #37527 of 53663
11/14/12 at 4:40am
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Originally Posted by thecentennial View Post

I have a pair of natural CXL LWBs that I want to strip back to the base and re-oil/grease.
I know natural CXL is supposed to develop a worn patina over time, but these have been "over-smeared" with grease/neatsfoot oil and the built up layers are quite dirty in places.
Is is possible to strip away as much of the surface layers as possible and re-oil? When I run my nail over the leather, you can see the original color below.
I dont want to go overly harsh on them - any thoughts?

I dont really think you'll be able to "strip" that shoe of the oil. It's a stuffed leather, the fibers of the hide are impregnated with oils and fats.
I'd use Saphir Reno' and a good brushing to remove any buildup.

my $0.02
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post #37528 of 53663
11/14/12 at 4:43am
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Originally Posted by blue collar View Post

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Originally Posted by thecentennial View Post

I have a pair of natural CXL LWBs that I want to strip back to the base and re-oil/grease.
I know natural CXL is supposed to develop a worn patina over time, but these have been "over-smeared" with grease/neatsfoot oil and the built up layers are quite dirty in places.
Is is possible to strip away as much of the surface layers as possible and re-oil? When I run my nail over the leather, you can see the original color below.
I dont want to go overly harsh on them - any thoughts?

I dont really think you'll be able to "strip" that shoe of the oil. It's a stuffed leather, the fibers of the hide are impregnated with oils and fats.
I'd use Saphir Reno' and a good brushing to remove any buildup.

my $0.02

 

+1 all the brushing.

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post #37529 of 53663
11/14/12 at 4:58am
11EE cigar captoe from Alden DC arrived last night (ups delivered at 945pm) and it's too narrow. I'm an 11E on the Barrie and Trubalance, but 11EE Grant is still too narrow. It wasn't even my left pinky tow pressed up against the side, but the next toe in...

damn, because they're nice.
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post #37530 of 53663
11/14/12 at 5:07am
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Originally Posted by joiji View Post

+1 all the brushing.

Acknowledge, it's a stuffed leather - but at the moment a little too stuffed biggrin.gif

I'll try the reno and a stiff brush - see if that helps. May post some before and afters.
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