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1/26/13 at 2:04pm

misterjuiceman

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Originally Posted by wj4

Did you just buy these? Looks like you haven't even broken the last yet! Get going on that.

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1/26/13 at 2:06pm

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Originally Posted by misterjuiceman

Did you just buy these? Looks like you haven't even broken the last yet! Get going on that.

Got them maybe 1.5 years ago? This is probably the 5th or so time I've worn them. Admittedly, not one of my favorite pairs.

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1/26/13 at 2:07pm

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Originally Posted by wj4

Got them maybe 1.5 years ago? This is probably the 5th or so time I've worn them. Admittedly, not one of my favorite pairs.

Holy cow. I'm shocked they went through five wears without taking on any, well, wear.

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1/26/13 at 2:09pm

Roguls

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Originally Posted by misterjuiceman

Holy cow. I'm shocked they went through five wears without taking on any, well, wear.

I have a pair of thorogoods with the neocork sole I've worn over 40 times. The soles show no wear. And they are the slipperiest pair of boots I own.

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1/26/13 at 2:15pm

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Originally Posted by JPFNY5

Outstanding as always!! Enjoy your weekend!

Straight tip is my favorite of all stocks Alden's...would love to see in #8 with antique edge. There's something about the saddling that really makes this shoe awesome

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1/26/13 at 3:06pm

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Was wondering if the Tremont last was TTS. While the shape may be different, is the sizing similar to the aberdeen last? Was interested in picking up a pair of the 974 (wingtip bal oxford). I wear 10D in barrie and 10.5D in aberdeen. Should I go with 10.5D in Tremont? Thanks in advance!

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1/26/13 at 3:16pm

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Originally Posted by wj4

^Excellent Ravello Chukkas up there.

Is it me or do you gents have some differently fitting Aldens in the same last as well? Some of my Aldens in the same last (Barrie in this case) fit more tighter than others. Nothing too alarming, but noticeable nonetheless. The NXL Indy Oxfords I wore today is the most noticeably loose fitting, even though they're all in the same size and width.

1. You are not alone my friend. Each pair of handmade shoes/boots fits a bit different, even if on the same last. Add to that shell v. calf v. suede v. CXL and you are basically guaranteed to have a shoe that fits slightly different.
2. Do you have an assistant that travels with you to take "in motion" pics?

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1/26/13 at 3:17pm

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Is this crease normal on a brand new PTB?

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1/26/13 at 3:17pm

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Originally Posted by AldenLuver

Was wondering if the Tremont last was TTS. While the shape may be different, is the sizing similar to the aberdeen last? Was interested in picking up a pair of the 974 (wingtip bal oxford). I wear 10D in barrie and 10.5D in aberdeen. Should I go with 10.5D in Tremont? Thanks in advance!

Order both sizes and send one back. I'm 100% serious. The Tremont is a "tweener" inasmuch as some go TTS and some go 1/2 down.

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1/26/13 at 3:19pm

REguy

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Originally Posted by AldenLuver

Was wondering if the Tremont last was TTS. While the shape may be different, is the sizing similar to the aberdeen last? Was interested in picking up a pair of the 974 (wingtip bal oxford). I wear 10D in barrie and 10.5D in aberdeen. Should I go with 10.5D in Tremont? Thanks in advance!

10D

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1/26/13 at 3:32pm

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Originally Posted by AldenLuver

Was wondering if the Tremont last was TTS. While the shape may be different, is the sizing similar to the aberdeen last? Was interested in picking up a pair of the 974 (wingtip bal oxford). I wear 10D in barrie and 10.5D in aberdeen. Should I go with 10.5D in Tremont? Thanks in advance!

No way to tell without ordering yourself. Half would do 10.5D, half would do 10D.

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1/26/13 at 4:03pm

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Originally Posted by digga

Is this crease normal on a brand new PTB?

I don't think it is normal. My guess would be that someone stuffed them in the box improperly.

I wonder which retailer it was?

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1/26/13 at 4:17pm

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Originally Posted by Bakes11771

I don't think it is normal. My guess would be that someone stuffed them in the box improperly.

I wonder which retailer it was?

i had a crease like this on my brand new Ravello LWB's from Alden SF. it was annoying, but i Reno'd them, then put some Saphir Neutral Cordovan Creme on them. brushed vigorously. it's still there but it's evened itself out with wear.

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1/26/13 at 4:34pm