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Originally Posted by Mr. Six 


According to the list that I got from Will, they have a natty CXL tanker (crepe sole, Barrie) in 11D.

hmm I wonder if I could go from 11.5 to 11 for it.. almost worth trying..

thanks for the heads up, will email Will

My first post.  The posting was delayed a bit and hence burried a few pages back in this thread.   Anybody have feedback on the shoe bad situation.

http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/40830#post_6042505

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Originally Posted by matt92037 

My first post.  The posting was delayed a bit and hence burried a few pages back in this thread.   Anybody have feedback on the shoe bad situation.

 

http://www.styleforum.net/t/85589/the-official-alden-thread/40830#post_6042505

my jcrew indys did not come with bags. my #8 indys from LS and #8 captoe boots from jcrew came with bags

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Originally Posted by Roguls 

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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster 


The BB PTBs are on the m58 last which is sleeker than the barrie and does not have the 360 welt.  It's a more refined, dressier looking PTB than the 990s.  I still love my 990 and 9901.

Agatine eyelets make them decidedly less dressy, imo.

I think you're correct and it's a good point, but I also think that the sleekness of the last and the flat welt are much more noticeable than the eyelets underneath pants.  Thus the BB PTBs are still dressier than the 990s, imo.

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Originally Posted by mr chorizo 

Help!

Was carrying leftovers from a family dinner and looked down to my horror that oil from vindaloo had spilled over my cigar shell beales...no idea what to do but not anxious to pour all kinds of stuff on shell cordovan. There are definitely some dark marks from the oil, advice is needed!

Vindaloo tears me up every time!!

Don't have any experience with oils, but after spilling a drop of spaghetti sauce on my ravello LWBs, a good brushing after a wiping with slightly damp wash cloth seemed to do the trick.  Good luck...

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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 


The 990 has a storm welt with contrast stitching. Contrast stitching - alone - makes the 990 more casual. This isn't a slam against the 990 - the 990 is great and a true classic - but a storm welt plus contrast stitching versus no storm welt and no contrast stitching makes this one easy, at least for me, as to which one is more casual and which one is more dressy. I have owned both models.

+1, the BB is dressier, no question.  get it while you can -- it's increasingly difficult to pick up the BB PTBs...they are my favorite Aldens, and I am up to 16 pairs now.

Fellow Alden aficionado's,

I am on the prowl for a pair of the boots like the ones shown below (I believe this exact pair is actually owned by a forum member).

Black Cordovan

Plain Toe

Natural Edge Trim

(Commando Sole preferably)

If anyone know's where I can find a make up like this, please let me know.

Thanks,

Brandon

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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 

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Originally Posted by millerbk 

Here is the list from LS they might have more than this available.  This list was based on my shoe size.  Hope this helps.
 
This is a sale on select Alden shoes in large sizes 10D~12D.
 
Snuff Suede Slipon Chukka Boot(Copley last) 11D: $250
Loden Green Comfort Indy Boot(Trubalance last) 10D: $295
Cognac Soft Calf NST Blucher(Barrie last) 10.5D: $295
Oiled Nubuck Pitt Boot(Barrie last) 10E, 10.5C: $295
Tan Suede Tassel Loafer(Plaza last) 10.5D, 11D: $250
Dark Brown Suede Semi Brogue Oxford(Plaza last) 10.5D, 11D: $250
Black Cordovan Gore Slipon(Copley last) 11D: $395
#8 Dark Burgundy Cordovan Chukka Boot(Plaza last) 11D: $395
Burgundy Calf Attorney Shoe(Plaza last) 10.5D: $250
Tan Suede Plain Toe Oxford(Plaza last) 10.5D, 11D: $195
Madison Semi Brogue Blucher(Barrie last) 10.5D: $195
Snuff Suede Plain toe Blucher(Barrie last) 10.5D: $250

Someone ought to grab that attorney shoe - perf captoe bal.

That's the first thing I spotted and it's in my size.  Several months ago I contemplated this exact shoe but wanted it in shell.  Not sure I want it in calf even at that price.

I've become a shell snob!