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[FrankCowperwood]



nephew,
enjoy wearing

Uncle,
Thank you. I will!

 

[Alcibiades]



i really need something with a commando/lugged sole for the snow when i go to sweden next week. the only thing available seems to be the Kudu, but the vibram seems a bit too rugged for me, or the chamois from shoemart. anyone have experience with a chamois indy boot? how do you treat it? durability in the wet?

Alden NYC stocks a chromexcel captoe boot on commando soles... I don't have any experience with Kudu

 

[Bakes11771]

whiskey ptb
argyles otc

Love the thick wale cords. A staple in my winter wardrobe as well. I have always admired your personal style as much as your O/S shines.

 

[fitchottie]



Alden NYC stocks a chromexcel captoe boot on commando soles... I don't have any experience with Kudu

They don't have my size...11.5d only E or 11 e... So Sad...

 

[Gauss17]



Alden NYC stocks a chromexcel captoe boot on commando soles... I don't have any experience with Kudu

Does anywhere stock the Alden 990 in Commando sole?

 

[Waterloo 360T]

Nice boots.

I have a similar pair - NST on commando, Plaza last, from JGilbert. They might be my favorite boots.

Seven,

Would it be possible for you to post some pictures of yours? I am considering getting on J. Gilbert's preorder list but would like to have a better indication of how they look on the Plaza.

Thanks,
Jason

 

[FrankCowperwood]



Does anywhere stock the Alden 990 in Commando sole?

J Gilbert/Alden of Carmel does I believe, as well as some other nice shell makeups on commando.

 

[Alpina]

Quote:

I vouch for the chamois

Michigan Planner, for the Kudu

 

[zazaza]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

#8 LHS today. Bought earlier in the fall and not worn much yet.

those look great, Frank.
Don't you have a pair of #8 beefrolls from Rancourt as well? how would you compare the two?

 

[FrankCowperwood]



those look great, Frank.
Don't you have a pair of #8 beefrolls from Rancourt as well? how would you compare the two?

I do indeed have the #8 beefrolls from Rancourt.

The two loafers are different beasts (aside from the different strap). The Rancourts are really much more casual, unlined with a softer construction in the toe and in the sole (no Goodyear welting). The Rancourts come across as being much more of a handsewn shoe to me. Once broken in, they are like wearing slippers. That's why I like them.

But I also like that, while the LHS has the hand stitching on the toe, it also has a more substantial feel with a high toe box that I think is going to stay that way from the photos I've seen here.

I really like them both.

 

[shaunw]

i really need something with a commando/lugged sole for the snow when i go to sweden next week. the only thing available seems to be the Kudu, but the vibram seems a bit too rugged for me, or the chamois from shoemart. anyone have experience with a chamois indy boot? how do you treat it? durability in the wet?

I had the chamois indy from shoemart. I really liked them and the leather was really rugged much like the kudu. Unfortunately they were my first alden purchase and I made the mistake of getting a E width which my feet were swimming in. I would definitely recommend the shoemart chamois indy or cap toe both of which come on the commando. I agree the lug sole on the kudu indy is just too rugged looking

 

[Alpina]

Love the thick wale cords. A staple in my winter wardrobe as well. I have always admired your personal style as much as your O/S shines.

Was ist das "o/s" shine? Outlaw Shark?

 

[Bakes11771]

Outstanding. That's what I always thought it meant when Mac says "Nephew, O/S shine"

 

[FENWAY]

I'm thinking 'Outstanding' , but I've been wrong before and my kids love to goof on that fact

 

[balmoralsoccer]



If this is what you are looking for, it's on Alden Madison Avenue's webiste. Call for availability:

http://www.aldenmadisonny.com/SHELL4.html
Moulded Shoe also does what I believe to be a v-tip.
http://www.mouldedshoe.com/modast.html
As does Leather Sole on occassion.

Thank you! I had forgotten that the v-tip is also called the Algonquin split toe. This opens up a few more options on TSM and unionmade.