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[Beatlegeuse]



Those are nice. Did you notice the "single heavy leather outsole?" What is that?

Yeah in that pic above it kinda just looks like double leather to me.

 

[SuitedDx]



I've got both Marlows and Lindricks. They're not excessively redundant. Of course I also bought cigar WT boots so I may not be the best one to comment about redundancy.

Here are comparison pics that I mentioned earlier: Cigar LWB, RL Marlow, & AS Miller

RL Lindrick & Alden x LS Cigar/Plaza

 

[NAMOR]



My Marlows are considerably darker than those. Interesting .....

It's the lighting and flash (if any). The rl shell doesn't get that light, normally

 

[zippyh]



Agree with you on that second shot. It's a little racy the way the fly is presented. Apologies to the gentlemen here. A definite hazard of that style of shooting one's feet.

When I saw that pic, my first thought was "wow, something worse than the at the urinal POV type shots".
But kudos for it not being in a public restroom.

 

[Bakes11771]

When I saw that pic, my first thought was "wow, something worse than the at the urinal POV type shots".
But kudos for it not being in a public restroom.

One day I'm going to post such a shot, and dedicate it to you.

 

[Countingsheep]



It's the lighting and flash (if any). The rl shell doesn't get that light, normally

No flash. Just indirect sunlight... Mine do seem to be abnormally light but I kind of like it.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

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Were they originally this color??

I'm curious to see if mine will eventually look like yours... I like mine dark, but I wouldn't mind seeing them turn out like yours!

 

[Countingsheep]



Were they originally this color??
I'm curious to see if mine will eventually look like yours...  I like mine dark, but I wouldn't mind seeing them turn out like yours!

Closer to that yes but still not quite that dark. Strangely...

I think sunlight exposure has a strong effect on the color of most shell

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Always nice to see the UPS dude bearing one of these at the end of a long work week...

Wow! Had the EXACT same thing happen to me (shoes included)! Congrats MickCollins and let's both wear in great health...


And yes, I do have to give a shout out to NRO as the sticker in the first pic indicates. While I waited a month for Alden to complete production and an extra day or two because NRO fumbled the delivery to UPS, I have to credit them with yes, excellent communication and CS. They returned every e-mail within 24 hrs (in reality about 12 hrs). And when they created a mix-up with UPS, they expedited my delivery (2 days) so I would have them before the weekend.

They originally printed a UPS label last Sat and sent me the tracking number. When I realized on Tuesday that the package still hadn't made it to the UPS station I e-mailed to inquire. On Wednesday morning they apologized for the confusion and said I would have my shoes by the end of the day Friday. Here I sit content as can be, watching the NCAA basketball tournament with my latest addition to my color 8 family!

While I am intrigued with the tassel moc and pleased with the 20% of I got from NRO's President's Day Sale, I'm wondering if these shoes will make me look 20 years older. On the other hand, these are an American classic created by Alden.

 

[CalceoAdamator]



On the whole I easily prefer Alden shell to any other. However, here I'd give the nod to the Lindrick, if on nothing but fit alone. I have a love/hate relationship with the Barrie - some models great; some not so great. Put the Brixton on the Plaza and we'll revisit this issue.

I have 4 Marlows, but I find them "thicker" than Alden... They are nice shoes but I also prefer the Alden shells... Probably why I have about 3 dozen... LOL... I'm an Alden'holic... It's probelematic at best...

 

[CalceoAdamator]



Were they originally this color?? I'm curious to see if mine will eventually look like yours... I like mine dark, but I wouldn't mind seeing them turn out like yours!

Per my earlier post, my Marlows are lighter than the cigar Alden... I guess shading can vary, based on some of the other posts...

 

[Roguls]



I don't think I'm in love with the crepe. It looks nice with the snuff suede, but I wouldn't get it on a cordovan shoe. When these wear out, I think might try having B. Nelson put a double leather sole on them. side shots:

Agreed. If I could find these used for a good price, I'd snag them and re-sole them. they'd be perfect with a double leather sole w/ barbour welt.

 

[Roguls]



Here are comparison pics that I mentioned earlier: Cigar LWB, RL Marlow, & AS Miller

RL Lindrick & Alden x LS Cigar/Plaza

Blind eyelets are excellent on this Plaza boot. They should be used more often on boots imo.

 

[rydenfan]

Count me in in the end of the week with new Alden club

Snuff suede PTB on the Barrie. Damn these things are comfortable...

 

[SuitedDx]



On the whole I easily prefer Alden shell to any other. However, here I'd give the nod to the Lindrick, if on nothing but fit alone. I have a love/hate relationship with the Barrie - some models great; some not so great. Put the Brixton on the Plaza and we'll revisit this issue.

Brixton on Plaza = LS Cigar Plaza Boot (which I just put up pics a few posts ago)