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[Renton]



bal boots wouldn't have speed hooks.

maybe traditionally but that's far from the case now

 

[closerlook]



Why doesn't any retailer offer an unlined #8 LHS with flexwelt, oiled Waterlock soles and Antique edge?

seriously!

 

[closerlook]

bal boots wouldn't have speed hooks.

maybe traditionally but that's far from the case now

it is impossible for a bal boot to have speedhooks i would think...
it wouldn't make sense structurally

 

[mcarthur]



Fresh off the fedex truck, cigar indy boots from J. Gilbert

enjoy wearing in good health

 

[Alcibiades]

bal boots wouldn't have speed hooks.

maybe traditionally but that's far from the case now

it is impossible for a bal boot to have speedhooks i would think...
it wouldn't make sense structurally

 

[zippyh]

bal boots wouldn't have speed hooks.

maybe traditionally but that's far from the case now

it is impossible for a bal boot to have speedhooks i would think...
it wouldn't make sense structurally

Edward Green Shannons.

 

[Kashiwa]

Both seem structurally sound, and sexy to boot!

 

[mcarthur]

black medallion cap toe boot
argyles otc

 

[ElDave]



Although I don't believe I could wear these (short legs and big calves) I strongly approve of this bal boot.

 

[mcarthur]



Although I don't believe I could wear these (short legs and big calves) I strongly approve of this bal boot.

try it you might be surprised by the results

 

[kram6136]

I see what you did there.

Both seem structurally sound, and sexy to boot!

 

[misterjuiceman]

it is impossible for a bal boot to have speedhooks i would think...
it wouldn't make sense structurally

edit: whoops. looks like a few others have beat me to it. either way, good looking balmoral boot with speed-hooks.

 

[ceoceo]



Looks like someone wasn't wearing their hairnet when they finished that pair! Me? I'd live with it (and maybe rant a little about Alden QC )

Yep. Too much human work from manufacturer's side ended up with a blemish! #firstworldproblem

that is a hair that got mixed in with the colorer and finish that alden puts on the shoes. find an area where it can be lifted, pull it off (this should be easy) and then brush the finish smooth.
its no biggie. plus with the rare shell/rare models, you kind of have to take the good with the bad.

Relevant user name? haha.

That's what I thought, although I thought only men worked at the dirty part of Horween Tannerary (from the documentaries that I watched )

I am looking at the bump real closely, and the coat is thorough; without making a ****, pulling out the hair would not be possible. Would you suggest doing this, or should I contact J Gilbert about this?

Thanks for response

 

[PhiPsi32]

New acquisition, Alden 639 LWB Alpine Grain Truflare Last

This is actually more comfortable than the Modified last if you can believe that.

 

[trig]



That's what I thought, although I thought only men worked at the dirty part of Horween Tannerary (from the documentaries that I watched

men have long hair too.