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I prefer the tan (antique) trim myself.  It blends with the shoe.  If I ever wear out the sole, this will be my request to Alden.

ugh. if this is the case i will cancel my order.

Where did you get them? Moulded? Very nice, I want!

Ravello SWBs are boss! Is your straight tip on the Modified last? They look great.

+1

 

 

In addition, I think it would be good for him to remember that Alden's shoes are timeless designs.  It just so happens that the current fashion trend is favoring timeless designs, so if he is wearing them, he will be "in style" by default.  He could always consider a shoe that has minimal or no broguing to avoid an eye catching shoe if he wants to.  However, most of the shoes he would consider have been around for a long time, far longer than any fashion cycle.  If a last is comfortable for him, he can rest assured that the shoes (if well cared for) will outlast the fashion trends, and he will just look like he is wearing high quality shoes.     

Edited by MoneyWellSpent - 12/10/12 at 6:55am

SWB, PTB = Barrie
Tassel, NST = Aberdeen
Caps = Snap last

These are bluchers that showed up on The ShoeMart seconds list over the summer. They definitely fit differently from other Alden lasts, but they work for me and I'm enjoying them.

These are great. I really like the closed heel on the Indy boot.

Snap last eh? Nice.

One of the best. Available at BB.

I agree. A very comfortable and much more true to size last.

regretting not picking up the LWB on J crew during that sale

just spoke to Brenda at Alden SF. the trim on their Ravello is indeed antique, and not dark, as someone else had suggested... thank god.

I just heard from Alden SF.

Alden SF's current batch of Ravello LWBs have antique edging.