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[closerlook]



Those cuffs look horrible man

you are the worst.

 

[closerlook]

wj4, I am really digging those camo slacks

 

[NAMOR]



Does anyone else find that the plaza last just doesn't work for their feet. I tried on several different sizes of plaza lasted shoes, and none of them felt right to me. Kinda sucks because its a gorgeous last, but its like the shape of my foot simply won't accommodate it.

same here, have your tried going same size as barrie but e width?

 

[NAMOR]



Thanks, gents!
I've worn these so many times that the $300 spent on them has been well worth it.
In addition to a pair of Ravello, I will be on the look out for an irregular pair of snuff Chukkas.

ive been enjoying your fits, wj4. your swag is hitting its all time mark

 

[NAMOR]



wj4, I am really digging those camo slacks

+1

 

[NAMOR]

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Cigar Indy

 

[NAMOR]



To wit:

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Alden X Leffot
White suede and black patent leather saddle shoes
Barrie last
Balmoral, red brick sole
Cotton laces

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http://www.styleforum.net/image/id/1703990/width/350/height/467
Wearing this with a simple outfit (RRL denim, lacoste black polo). Soon enough, the white pants will be broken out with these.

aaaand

 

[mexicutioner]



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Cigar Indy[/QUOTE]


:drool:

 

[closerlook]



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Cigar Indy[/QUOTE]


Dude, you might have the best alden collection on here. great blog too.


edit: uncle notwithstanding...

 

[thams]

It seems pretty well documented that shell whiskey ages darker than the original color. Can anyone say how ravello ages? I've heard that it gets somewhat lighter, but I don't think I've ever seen a side by side comparison of new vs. aged ravello.

 

[NAMOR]



Dude, you might have the best alden collection on here. great blog too.
edit: uncle notwithstanding...

thanks man. I only wish collection was as large as Uncle Mac's.

It seems pretty well documented that shell whiskey ages darker than the original color.  Can anyone say how ravello ages?  I've heard that it gets somewhat lighter, but I don't think I've ever seen a side by side comparison of new vs. aged ravello.

I would say it gets darker

http://yolowastaken.tumblr.com/post/22889121366/alden-ravello-shell-cordovan-wingtip-boot-from-the

 

[wj4]



ive been enjoying your fits, wj4. your swag is hitting its all time mark

Thanks, man. A lot of the credit goes out to my coworker who takes the pictures, both candid and posed. Minor credit goes to iPhone and Instagram editing, haha.

 

[PhiPsi32]

I've always found that the unlined, suede, flexwelt chukkas have been a good travel shoe. They are lightweight, pack small and look good (and are even versatile). I'll be in Barcelona next week and wonder if the 1494/suede chukka a good choice for long days on your feet? Thoughts?

The 1494 should be very comfy once broken in. The absence of a liner leaves the stitching exposed. By the end of the day it starts to chafe a bit even with socks. Otherwise, the flex welt has served me well on long trips.

On my shoes? How so? I don't get hung up on the creases, nicks, etc. They are, after all, shoes being worn on the mean streets of Baltimore!

May I ask what part of Baltimore?

 

[PhiPsi32]

http://www.esquire.com/blogs/mens-fashion/alden-handsewn-cordovan-loafers-051712

 

[El Argentino]



Thanks, man. A lot of the credit goes out to my coworker who takes the pictures, both candid and posed. Minor credit goes to iPhone and Instagram editing, haha.

A producer's credit is still a credit