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post #38791 of 53726
12/6/12 at 12:57pm
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Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent View Post

Seeing those side by side like that really shows the heft of the Alden gunboat next to a balmoral.  Both look great.  I would keep the Alden's, especially given the price you paid.  Alden's at that price are harder to come by, whereas the Strands can be found even cheaper than the price you paid during certain sales.  Pick up the Strands next time. 

And the Aldens are probably twice as heavy, literallly.

The gent makes a very accurate comment regarding getting Aldens on sale.
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post #38792 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:00pm
^^ Yeah, given the price and that AE's can almost always be kopped for less, I'd say the longwings for now. Econ-win.

Doesn't negate the fact that I think the Strand genuinely looks more attractive, but all depends on what OP is needing them for.
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post #38793 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:01pm
those strands are so front heavy i want to die
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post #38794 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:02pm
You're front heavy. smile.gif
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post #38795 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:04pm
haha so true ; ;
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post #38796 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:09pm
Funny, I saw the picture and immediately thought I need a pair of those aldens (the strands). I have the strands but don't wear them as much as my alden lwbs.
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post #38797 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:10pm
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Originally Posted by mexicutioner View Post


i would send them to B Nelson in NYC, not Alden.
B Nelson does great work, and I have a feeling they would be less likely to label the shoes as "beyond repair" than Alden would be.
i asked the same question a few months back (NST on the barrie) and CitiShoes was the only lead that came up.

 

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Originally Posted by Alpina View Post

Seconded.

 

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Originally Posted by jkater1 View Post


I would take them to the Cobblers Corner in Northville, MI. I've been there and he seems to do a good job, he is also one of the few Alden dealers in MI.

 

Thanks much guys!  I'm in contact with B Nelson, but I might go check out Cobblers Corner.  It's pretty close by.

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post #38798 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:11pm
Thanks for all the responses. I will wear them casually most of the time, so the Longwings might be the right choice. I think that is why I posted the question here instead of in the AE thread smile.gif

I rarely see Alden's on sale, which is another great point. I wish I could find some Longwings in Ravello for 30% off. That would be a no brainer.
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post #38799 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:11pm
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Originally Posted by PhiPsi32 View Post


The Barrie and the Truebalance are both pretty big all around.  Without measuring, my impression is that the Barrie is a bit smaller.

Barrie is smaller in the forefoot and wider in the heel. It's why it is an awkward fitting last for me. I wish I didn't love my Pitt Boots in black shell so much....
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post #38800 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:12pm
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Originally Posted by Beatlegeuse View Post

agree with this...if you want a more casual shoe, keep the LWB. I know some people wear Strands with jeans but I think that's an awful look IMHO. I don't think I would ever wear a balmoral with jeans, even if the other details on the shoe were more casual. Having said that, I do own a pair of Strands and I really like them, but only wear them with business casual outfits.

I think a half or full brogue suede balmoral can be appropriate, and look quite good, with jeans.
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post #38801 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:20pm

rotflmao.gif I thought you guys were actually related!

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post #38802 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:25pm
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Originally Posted by Roguls View Post

Barrie is smaller in the forefoot and wider in the heel. It's why it is an awkward fitting last for me. I wish I didn't love my Pitt Boots in black shell so much....

Same here. Seems I'd prefer an A/D combo last rather than a B/D.

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Originally Posted by rpmfg View Post

With the help of Reddit, I finally identified this pair of shoes I got at a thrift store for $4 in poor condition years ago:

Alden for Brooks Brothers Plain Toe Cordovan Bluchers

I'm wondering if anyone here can help me figure out how old they might be?

I plan to get them fixed up, but I have some questions you guys might be able to help me with.  Alden is sending me a mailer to send to their factory to be restored, which costs $160.  They say they'll send them back if they're beyond repair.  What I really need is a new sole and heel, and hopefully the heel counters fixed.  I think they're beyond cosmetic repair with some deep scratches in the cordovan, and I really like the patina and worn away dye anyway.  My question is: would a local cobbler be able to handle the resole/heel without messing them up?  How about the heel counter?  Or would it be worth it to have Alden do the work.  I'm in Southern Michigan and I make it to Chicago frequently so if anyone knows of a cobbler that would be up to the task around here, I'd appreciate it.

I've never had shoes restored, so I can't offer any real advice (my gut reaction would be to send to Alden). Whatever you wind up doing, please post follow-up pics! We need a little variety in the types of pics we see most often.
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post #38803 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:27pm
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Originally Posted by slam View Post

Thanks for all the responses. I will wear them casually most of the time, so the Longwings might be the right choice. I think that is why I posted the question here instead of in the AE thread smile.gif
I rarely see Alden's on sale, which is another great point. I wish I could find some Longwings in Ravello for 30% off. That would be a no brainer.
I bought the aofc ravello lwb new in box from thebay for $400 last year. They don't get much respect because of the crepe sole, but I love mine.
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post #38804 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:37pm
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Originally Posted by Papa Doble View Post

I think a half or full brogue suede balmoral can be appropriate, and look quite good, with jeans.

that's a good point, a suede bal with jeans wouldn't look bad at all....I still think calf bals with jeans look pretty bad probably 99% of the time.
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post #38805 of 53726
12/6/12 at 1:42pm
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Originally Posted by MrDV View Post

I bought the aofc ravello lwb new in box from thebay for $400 last year. They don't get much respect because of the crepe sole, but I love mine.
Shell and crepe is totally bizarre to me - it would be like putting canvas on a triple leather sole - but you can just replace the sole, right?
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Originally Posted by Beatlegeuse View Post

that's a good point, a suede bal with jeans wouldn't look bad at all....I still think calf bals with jeans look pretty bad probably 99% of the time.
Agreed - although honestly I'm probably influenced by all the 'stylish' guys in porkpie hats who wear their weird papery wingtip bals from UO
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