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Originally Posted by BeSpiffington 

I know. It just seems wrong to put such nice shoes in some $20.00 Tingleys.

Originally Posted by MrDV 

ravello ptb x leffot

Originally Posted by Bakes11771 

Black Unlined LHS post Method

Originally Posted by keithp3521 

Hurray! It's natural chromexcel LWBs from Leffot!

Originally Posted by Papa Doble 


Ha, if anyone would know, you would SFTG. You have essentially every shell Alden for BB model, if I recall.

Originally Posted by docalden2013 

Well, the Alden bug has officially taken hold of me. Thanks to you guys and your awesome pictures and advice, I could no longer contain myself to lurking status and have instead been beset by one of the worst shopping sprees I can remember going on, the fruits of which I've decided to post about.

My apologies for the crappy iPhone pics, but I got a patient cancellation and am thinking about Aldens instead of doing progress notes. Here is yesterday's booty, the Color 8 975s sent by CitiShoes. The Indy's came the same day and are the Ultimate Indy's from LeatherSoul Beverly Hills (I'm loving the Commando soles!). I'm going with the Mac break-in procedure and am having fun researching shoe care products on the Hanger Project site.

I'll post more pics later, but in the midst of last Friday's snow storm, the UPS folks delivered J.Crew's brown CXL LWBs and the snuff suede LWBs. I feel like I want to change shoes between each patient I'm seeing...

I didn't understand it before the packages arrived, but I can now see how it feels like one can never have enough of these darn shoes!

Quick question: Has anyone used colored laces on their Indy's? I stopped by the mall today and picked up red Benjos laces, but can't tell if they should go back or not...

Thanks, my fellow addicts!!

Originally Posted by cyc wid it 

I think I may give up on my Ravello dreams... who knows how many more years of waiting?

Originally Posted by fitchottie 

I use the Red laces on mine.

Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 


But note: The questions section for many of BB's shoes have misguided information. And most BB employees are clueless when it comes to their shoe offerings. I once had a rather comical conversation with a BB employee who tried to convince me their Black Fleece black shell LWB model ( no longer offered) was made in England.

Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent 

I have pretty much stopped asking the BB associates any questions about their shoes.  Last time I was in there looking, the SA was just standing there watching me, so in an attempt to be conversational I asked about the process for having a pair resoled (which I already knew the answer to).  I was holding a pair of Peal & Co. perforated cap toes which were made by Crockett & Jones based on the nail pattern in the heels.  It became apparent that he didn't know that Peal & Co. is a defunct company that only exists as a name owned by Brooks Brothers.  He kinda stuttered for a second and said he figured you could send them back to Peal, but he had no idea how to do that.  I just smiled and said thanks. 

Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 


What's in your current collection? The answer to that will go a long way in allowing an objective assessment of what Aldens you have a need for (err ... a want for).

Originally Posted by closerlook 


he is incorrect indeed, but there is no point fighting it. ebay, sadly in this case, will side with the buyer.

Originally Posted by MoneyWellSpent 

I have pretty much stopped asking the BB associates any questions about their shoes.  Last time I was in there looking, the SA was just standing there watching me, so in an attempt to be conversational I asked about the process for having a pair resoled (which I already knew the answer to).  I was holding a pair of Peal & Co. perforated cap toes which were made by Crockett & Jones based on the nail pattern in the heels.  It became apparent that he didn't know that Peal & Co. is a defunct company that only exists as a name owned by Brooks Brothers.  He kinda stuttered for a second and said he figured you could send them back to Peal, but he had no idea how to do that.  I just smiled and said thanks. 

Originally Posted by blue collar 

Dont give up. I got my hands on a make-up that I thought I would NEVER own, last spring. If there is something you are really keen on just check the forum DAILY. This group is the top when it comes to Alden and whats available.