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post #46171 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:25pm
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Originally Posted by easy_golfing View Post

interested in getting my first pair of aldens. looking at the LHS in ravello or whiskey but am reading about this shell shortage. Is it still possible to source the LHS in ravello or whiskey?

The likelihood of either of those being readily available is remote at best, whether now or in the future.
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post #46172 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:31pm
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I've discovered a nice way of keeping dear wife from getting anxious and upset over this Alden spree: Visa Vanilla gift cards!! They have been working mostly like a regular card, but I just wanted to make sure I wouldn't hit a snag...

 

What exactly does this mean?  Are you getting cash and purchasing Visa prepaid debit/gift cards to pay for your Alden purchases so they don't show up on credit card statements?  If so, I can't believe I didn't think of this myself... genius! bigstar[1].gif  You and I need to join AA!!

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post #46173 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:31pm
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my experience with AofC: I was on a pre order for a boot for about a year (2010). I went back and forth on my size a few times, which Adam was very accommodating on.

When the boots finally came in Adam told me they had a defect. He wouldn't take a pic of the defect for me and wouldn't let me return the boots if I took delivery. I found that odd.

I finally ordered a different boot which, although my usual size, didn't fit correctly. He did let me return them for a full refund.

After that, he told me no more returns. I never ordered again. Oh well.

Also found it really odd that he would never speak on the phone.

I have ordered from him once and gave some thought to ordering a second time. The experience is curious if nothing else.

His no crease policy has been debated many times - with, I think, most finding it absurd - but at least he's up front about it.
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post #46174 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:32pm
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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy View Post

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Originally Posted by easy_golfing View Post

interested in getting my first pair of aldens. looking at the LHS in ravello or whiskey but am reading about this shell shortage. Is it still possible to source the LHS in ravello or whiskey?

The likelihood of either of those being readily available is remote at best, whether now or in the future.


ah really? do they go fast or just not enough supply in those colors?

seems like #8 is easily available from what I can see. Does that become more eggplant looking with time?
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post #46175 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:36pm
Read a few posts back about someone getting a pair of Aldens that seemed "tried on" due to the fact that the laces were already in the shoe.

Just curious: have your Alden's arrived with the laces completely separate? I recall that the last two pairs I received had the laces in only the first hole (both left and right).
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post #46176 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:39pm
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Originally Posted by sevenfoldtieguy View Post

But like so many sales, by the time they are heavily discounted, they are either models no one wants, or they are in sizes no one wears. But of course a guy can get lucky from time to time ....

Barneys seems to have FSR first day of second drops or shoes just get added during second drop at 40% or 60% off, usually can get most models then and if not a few days later when people return first round. Think I've only missed one shoe the past 3 sales that I wanted. And leather soul drops prices before it gets announced so you usually have a good shot. I'm 11 in general though and bigger sizes seem to last a bit longer so maybe I'm a bit biased


Back to Alden discussion, does Alden have a loden suede at all? Seen the loden leather but would like a suede boot for spring
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post #46177 of 51332
3/18/13 at 9:39pm
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Originally Posted by easy_golfing View Post

ah really? do they go fast or just not enough supply in those colors?

seems like #8 is easily available from what I can see. Does that become more eggplant looking with time?

Ravello and whiskey LHS are hard to come by anytime, and, when available, they are snatched up rather quickly. Call alden SF - they may still have a few whiskey LHS in stock.

Color 8 LHS is a good option. Wore mine today ....
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post #46178 of 51332
3/18/13 at 10:14pm
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ah really? do they go fast or just not enough supply in those colors?

seems like #8 is easily available from what I can see. Does that become more eggplant looking with time?

If you do go #8, get the unlined version from Brooks Brothers.  If you have a corporate discount, you might be able to get them 30%.  Not sure if that sale is still going on.  You'd have to order them online though, they won't discount them in store.

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post #46179 of 51332
3/18/13 at 11:15pm
Ugh. For all my time on this thread, I just barely tonight visited FransBoone for the first time.

They have both the Paratrooper Boot in #8 (Grant) and the PT Boot in Cigar (Barrie?) available in my size. decisions.gif HALP!!

If any of y'all with 20+ collections going, how about we spread the love here...? biggrin.gif I'll pm all of you my paypal account. Hopefully by the end of the week I'll have collected enough duties so as to fund dem boots.
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post #46180 of 51332
3/18/13 at 11:47pm
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Same experience and feelings about Adam.  All positive on my end.

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i got my whiskey LWB from AOC, defected with no picture provided but i'm happy for what i got
and he do accept retirn
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post #46181 of 51332
3/19/13 at 12:59am
Is it possible for a cobbler to replace the rubber dovetail on a pair of Aldens?

I just got a bargain pair of Alden wingtips (my first pair) and they are generally in excellent condition, but the rubber dovetails are a bit worn down and I wouldn't mind replacing them.
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post #46182 of 51332
3/19/13 at 3:30am
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Originally Posted by ReppTiePrepster View Post

What exactly does this mean?  Are you getting cash and purchasing Visa prepaid debit/gift cards to pay for your Alden purchases so they don't show up on credit card statements?  If so, I can't believe I didn't think of this myself... genius! bigstar%5B1%5D.gif  You and I need to join AA!!

Indeed. For the lowly fee of $4.95 per card, one gets the wonderful privilege of not upsetting the marital applecart. Combined with the fact that dear wife thinks all my Aldens look the same and they are all stored in their little white bags, it's hard to tell exactly how many Aldens one has or when each was bought. This is why I haven't been able to take a family photo of the collection yet cheers.gif

 

Only catch is that the cards have an upper limit of $500. This usually isn't a problem, even for AofC. Just tell them exactly how many cards you want to make your purchase with.

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post #46183 of 51332
3/19/13 at 3:31am
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+1

i got my whiskey LWB from AOC, defected with no picture provided but i'm happy for what i got
and he do accept retirn

When did you score the whiskey lwbs? I've been on the hunt for an 8.5d barrie...

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post #46184 of 51332
3/19/13 at 3:33am

Announcement: addict twitches in corner awaiting fix

 

One more time: re Plaza fit, 8.5d barrie / trubalance, 9d grant = 9d Plaza, right? Anyone? Anyone?

 

Bonus points if you know the following line from Boyz n the Hood: "You got some rock? You got some blow? I'll..."

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post #46185 of 51332
3/19/13 at 3:37am
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Spoken like a true addict.

 

 

Are you still wearing your shell cordovan on your feet? or have you started to inject it in to your arm yet?

I've been able to stop myself from mainlining. However, the second most visited website in my history is the weather channel, which is checked regularly to figure out when the shells get worn. Sadly, mostly cloudy/rainy here in the northeast. Chance of snow remains for thursday afternoon.

 

Is it a bad sign if I considered buying the shell cordovan watch strap from Leffot for my Breitling?

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