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Hard to tell by pics - at one time I'd ordered Ravello and Whiskey and there was hardly any difference. I could see w/polishing and wear they'd probably be indistinguishable over time.

One of those special makeups for Winn Perry. They were supposed to be longwings but the order got messed up.

beautiful

I received my Roy boots on Friday, then these come out. Thanks, Context.

Seriously beautiful boots.

Pictures PLEASE!!!!

Hey Guys,

I recently picked up a pair of Alden Indy Chromexcels (much thanks to member 100 YR, aka Drew). I love them so much I am interested in getting a pair of Indy Boots in black or preferably cordovan. Anyone here with a size 8.5 in trubalance or barrie last that they are thinking of getting rid of please give me a holler.

Hope lightning can strike twice!

The trendy shell colors like whiskey, ravello and cigar may be a bit on the fugitive side (tending to fade), esp. as compared to #8 and of course black. It could be for this reason that Horween is compensating by deepening the saturation. My cigar LWBs (which I love) were so deep brown upon arrival that they could be described as dark chocolate. I was a little apprehensive. They are, however, lightening almost daily. I feel confident they will mellow to the ideal shade, as almost certainly whiskey and ravello will do over time. 'Just my two cents. Go Alden!

^Perhaps... I do notice that the darker cordo's tend to fade while the lighter ones darken over time.

Wearing my indys lately to combat the cold.

Thinking about grabbing a pair of Color 8 shell longwings. Just wondering: I really only have one suit that I would need them to go with, and it's a charcoal gray flannel. Would this work, or would I be better off going with black shell?

Nice bag. Where's it from?

I couldn't find much info on Alden's Brown Aniline but after reading a few threads I'm still not sure what to use on it? Alden Brown Shoe Paste will blend a shade of color on it over time and keep it polished right? On the other hand, something like Obenauf's will let the leather age better and not allow it to dry out, also darkens the color. These plain toes are mainly for casual wear and I'd like to keep the subtle shades of color in them so I was hesitant to use a wax. I did get some minor scratches that would be nice to buff out but not necessary. Any advice much appreciated.

Looks like a Filson 257

Colorwise, Color 8 goes wonderfully with charcoal flannel. You just need to make sure the longwings are not storm-welted bluchers because they could be too informal with such a formal suit (although that opinion is certainly subject to some qualifications depending on where you intend to wear the suit/shoe combo).

grab a pair of cheap black Park Avenue's to wear those times you need to be formal, you need a shoe like this in your wardrobe anyways