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post #43636 of 51719
2/17/13 at 7:56am
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Originally Posted by mcarthur View Post

nephew,
you should go with the 11 D
Much appreciated Uncle. I'll go to Hubert White in MPLS and give them a try. It seems that scoring a particular colour is more of an issue related to availability. I saw the cigar LHS listed on shoemart yesterday.
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post #43637 of 51719
2/17/13 at 8:45am
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Originally Posted by BeSpiffington View Post

Much appreciated Uncle. I'll go to Hubert White in MPLS and give them a try. It seems that scoring a particular colour is more of an issue related to availability. I saw the cigar LHS listed on shoemart yesterday.

I was in Hubert White about 18 months ago and the in-store selection was minimal. Hopefully their inventory has increased .....
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post #43638 of 51719
2/17/13 at 8:56am
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I like your choices. I find both the whiskey and Ravello appealing. Much appreciated Seven.

Thank you.

I'm not as big of a whiskey fan as some on here, but I will say (and have said) that my first choice in the LHS is whiskey. And part of that is because I really like them for summer, and with shorts.
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post #43639 of 51719
2/17/13 at 9:05am



Cigar Chukka
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post #43640 of 51719
2/17/13 at 9:06am
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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy View Post

Thank you.

I'm not as big of a whiskey fan as some on here, but I will say (and have said) that my first choice in the LHS is whiskey. And part of that is because I really like them for summer, and with shorts.
You know Seven that's what I was thinking, a light coloured loafer to wear with shorts. But my girlfriend says she prefers the LHS in cigar. As if my addiction to shell wasn't enough. Opinions are like you know what, everybody has one. Hubert Whites biggest sellers are the PTB and the LHS in #8. So they have a lot of sizes in those to try.
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post #43641 of 51719
2/17/13 at 9:26am
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Cigar Chukka
That chukka in cigar is a really a great looking boot.
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post #43642 of 51719
2/17/13 at 9:42am
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Originally Posted by BeSpiffington View Post

You know Seven that's what I was thinking, a light coloured loafer to wear with shorts. But my girlfriend says she prefers the LHS in cigar. As if my addiction to shell wasn't enough. Opinions are like you know what, everybody has one. Hubert Whites biggest sellers are the PTB and the LHS in #8. So they have a lot of sizes in those to try.

I was fortunate enough to score some whiskey LHS on TSM's seconds list about a year ago and they were my go to shoe last summer. There is something about how that color pops with denim that makes it an incredible summer shoe. Probably received more compliments about them than any other pair I own.
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post #43643 of 51719
2/17/13 at 11:25am
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Originally Posted by DpprDr View Post


So Alden also refurbished the upper? It looks good. Did you include a letter or something requested what you would like done?

They absolutely refurbished the upper. Put a ton of wax on. I was considering sending a letter telling them not to, but I didn't want to be too uppety. I've lived in Massachusetts, I know these people, they don't want to deal with some city slickers neurotic b.s.

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post #43644 of 51719
2/17/13 at 11:48am
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nephew,
you should go with the 11 D

 

I just got an email from Will and Leather Soul that my preordered chromexcel LHS arrived earlier than expected. Since the preorder I picked up a pair of suede LHS in an 11 that are definitely snug across the strap. I have 11s in plaza and aberdeen PTB that fit well and ordered the LHS in an 11 as well. I have read on the forum that chromexcel tends to give more than other leathers. Is that true? Any feedback is appreciated.

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post #43645 of 51719
2/17/13 at 12:06pm
How durable are crepe soles compared to others? Also does anyone know where to find a plain or captoe shell boot w/crepe sole? I love the LS PTB #8 crepe sole, but they dont have plans on a restock in the near future. Any feedback would be appriciated.
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post #43646 of 51719
2/17/13 at 12:07pm
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Seven, why you prefer plaza? How is the toe area compared in these two lasts? Plaza more snug?

Most would say the Grant is, overall, roomier than the Plaza. I don't disagree. My preference for the Plaza goes mostly to the issue of fit - as it is probably Alden's best fitting last for my foot. But there is nothing whatsoever wrong with the Grant.
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post #43647 of 51719
2/17/13 at 12:08pm
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new pair of Cigar NST boots!
very nice. what kind of pants are those?

Love this boot.   Where did you find that make-up?   I have been looking, but I cannot find any source that offers the NST boot in cigar.

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post #43648 of 51719
2/17/13 at 12:09pm
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Originally Posted by BeSpiffington View Post

That chukka in cigar is a really a great looking boot.

Very nice.

My first chukka was cigar. To this day it remains my favorite chukka.
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post #43649 of 51719
2/17/13 at 12:22pm
Nice to see some chukka love on the thread recently
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post #43650 of 51719
2/17/13 at 2:22pm
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Originally Posted by speekez View Post

my restoration was actually $160, my b. I was considering B. Nelson, because I wanted flush toe-taps put on my chukkas (petty thuggin'), but I talked to Tom(?) at LSBH, and he talked me out of it. He said because only Alden has the original lasts, he would only use their restoration.

Can B Nelson do this on brand new soles post restoration as well? Take a little longer, maybe a little costlier. But would be the best of both worlds.
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