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#8 Monks today

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Originally Posted by cyc wid it 

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

Understand the feeling. I ordered the Ravello chukka from TSM last Thursday and on Friday the status switched to new. Been checking the status 3 times a day since. Last night status switched to cancelled. I'm crushed......

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Originally Posted by Alcibiades 

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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. 

Similarly, Ralph Lauren store associates told me that "We make our cordovan shoes in our own factories" several times when I was first learning about all of this stuff

A SA at the RL Store told me the Sanderson LWB in calf was made in their factories also.  I discovered shortly afterward that AE makes them.

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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy 

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Originally Posted by Papa Doble 

I definitely didn't mean to be sarcastic Uncle. I was just pointing out that SFTG is very knowledgeable about Alden for BB, considering that he owns many of the Alden for BB shell offerings, and he tends to know the answer to any questions about them posted here. The "Ha" part was in response to his >100% confidence statement.

Just to be clear, I did not take it as sarcastic. If anything, a compliment.

considering that he owns many of the Alden for BB shell offerings
actually, all (full strap in 8 is the factory version)

Seven, how does the 974 (wintip bal oxford) compare to the BB version?  I think they are different lasts, but is the sizing the same?  I know the Tremont is somewhat nebulous in terms of sizing, but are they about the same?  Also, how about the shape of the last?  Thanks!

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Originally Posted by cbtaylor 

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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).

 

Currently in AE i have:

 

Shell Burgundy Dalton, Brown Malvern, Tan Amok, Grey McTavish, Black Westchester, Black Hale, Black Park Ave,

 

Tan RL Singleton, Blue Neumok, Red Neumok, Navy Sueded Players, Brown Patriot, Brown Fifth Ave, Dark Brown Williams,

 

Tan RL Sanderson, Bourbon Neumora, Walnut Grain Park Ave, Chili Lasalle, Tan Elgin, Walnut McAllister, Walnut Strand

 

 

So definitely need more shell I think

That's quite a collection cbt.  If you are trying to go with a model/style that you do not already have, I'd go with a color 8 cap toe boot (J Crew version or the 4060 - grant last) and maybe an NST in any of the shell colors (the LaSalle is similar but there is enough of a difference).  Most of them are available at TSM.

It looks as though you have several slip-on styles, cap toe shoes, and suede bluchers.  If you're looking for Alden versions of your favorite style of shoes, I'd suggest the tan suede LWB from Leffot, any of the shell colors in LHS or tassel mocs (I'm not a fan of the full strap but maybe you are), and the perforated cap toe in color 8 (Alden or BB versions).

However, if you ask me for my favorite Aldens, I would go with the LWB.  While you have two very nice LWBs in the dark brown Williams and tan Sanderson, I would recommend the Ravello, color 8, or Cigar (in that order).  They are different enough than the two you already have.  The color 8 would be the easiest to find.  There are Cigar LWBs out there (Alden Carmel, DC, San Francisco, and Madison-NYC).  the ravello will be harder to find but try calling Alden DC.

Good luck and post some pics when you acquire a pair or more as many of us do...

If you ask me however,

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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster 

That's quite a collection cbt.  If you are trying to go with a model/style that you do not already have, I'd go with a color 8 cap toe boot (J Crew version or the 4060 - grant last) and maybe an NST in any of the shell colors (the LaSalle is similar but there is enough of a difference).  Most of them are available at TSM.

 

It looks as though you have several slip-on styles, cap toe shoes, and suede bluchers.  If you're looking for Alden versions of your favorite style of shoes, I'd suggest the tan suede LWB from Leffot, any of the shell colors in LHS or tassel mocs (I'm not a fan of the full strap but maybe you are), and the perforated cap toe in color 8 (Alden or BB versions).

 

However, if you ask me for my favorite Aldens, I would go with the LWB.  While you have two very nice LWBs in the dark brown Williams and tan Sanderson, I would recommend the Ravello, color 8, or Cigar (in that order).  They are different enough than the two you already have.  The color 8 would be the easiest to find.  There are Cigar LWBs out there (Alden Carmel, DC, San Francisco, and Madison-NYC).  the ravello will be harder to find but try calling Alden DC.

 

Good luck and post some pics when you acquire a pair or more as many of us do...

 

If you ask me however,

Awesome, thank you!