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Originally Posted by str1185 

Great whiskey wingtip Repp ! looks like a night for whiskey. 

I'm beginning to become addicted. I started off with just the Cigar Indy boot last month, and now have the Whiskey LWB (they came in today from Alden SF)


Also just bought two black shells seconds from shoemart tonight (praying they turn out ok). 

I just wanted to say thanks to everyone here for all the great posts, and all the great info. I've been chasing the Daytrippers, or any Ravello Captoe Boot. So any leads would be huge. 

Does anyone know if Alden does the Wingtip Bal in Natural CXL or has a plain toe loafer in Natural CXL? I'm really digging the Natural CXL that has been posted. Anyways, its almost 3 am and I'm looking at Aldens online........ 




 

Originally Posted by sazon 

#8 PTB, on this 8th day of, uhhh, 8th anniversary of uhhhh, well I can't think of anything so its just Tuesday #8 day for me

Originally Posted by hoser133 

Great stuff everyone. Uncle Mac, your collection is amazing and inspirational.

Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent 




Agree with all of the above.  I think they will inevitably snag buyers that are loyal to the brand, who will unwittingly buy these not realizing that they could get a better value from Alden (or another brand like AE for that matter).  I would be hesitant on these for a few reasons beyond their price.  The don't look substantially different to make them a valuable asset over a comparable PTB from Alden or AE.  I also have to assume that these are not made in USA, since they generally proudly stamp the ones that are as such.  They also leave some mystery as to the "guts" of the shoe, and its construction.  It looks goodyear-welted, but again, their made in USA shoes typically say "genuine goodear-welt" on the insole, which again, these do not.  Even the ones that are made in USA and are goodyear-welted seem to use a paperboard insole underneath a leather wrapped foam cushion sock liner, which is substantially inferior in quality to a natural leather insole.  In my experience, manufacterers are usually quick to boast about a shoe being goodyear-welted, so if it doesn't say so, there may be some funny business going on. 


Anyway, that was just a last thought, since this is the Alden thread and I don't want to attract the Gestapo for talking about other brands.

Originally Posted by jkater1 

Cigar kind of day for me.

Originally Posted by mcarthur 


nephew,

i personally think it is helpful and health to talk about other makers of quality calf and shell shoes

Originally Posted by MrDV 

leffot color 8 alpine saddles (gloomy morning in sd)

Originally Posted by Don L 

New arrival from DC.  First day of the MAC method

Originally Posted by El Argentino 

Looking fantastic there. Beautiful shade of Ravello. Enjoy wearing!!

Longwing Tuesday continues. Almost 70 degrees here today, bright chinos and loafer socks again...




Epaulet RC (Cherry)
Shoemart Cigar LWB

Still have some water spots to work out from last week's unexpected shower, but not too worried.

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916 








New BB black shell tassels, to replace the defective ones I had to send back to Shoemart a few weeks ago. This is their first time out after employing the break in method.

Originally Posted by mcarthur 

Warning: Spoiler! (Click to show) whiskey ptb
argyles otc

Originally Posted by Don L 

^^ Love the whiskey and argyles Uncle ^^

Originally Posted by Papa Doble 

I love this shoe.