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peppercorn78

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My suede McAllisters and Amoks had that smell too. I think it's what they spray on the suede to protect it...

Went away promptly. Those look awesome, btw
 

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My 2nd MTO arrived today. Heritage with a non-golf sole. I was going for something a little different but that I would wear. I like them. My only two comments: 1) When I unboxed them there was an overwhelming chemical odor that smelled just like spray paint that I've never experienced before (I own several AE shoes). They seem to be airing out - not sure if the Poron insole or orange color has something to do with it. 2) I'm confused at what "brown calf" versus "dark brown calf" is. I think these came out just fine (and there may have been too much contrast with dark brown) but I asked for the same dark brown like on my Parkway. You can see the difference. "Brown" seems to be used fairly universally.

Ordered May 22, arrived June 17.

Enjoy...






Compared to "dark brown burnished"...



1079 BROWN CALF WING, EYESTAY, COLLAR, HEEL
2424 BROWN SUEDE VAMP, QUARTER
PORON INSOLE
ORANGE LINING LEATHER
BROWN FLAT WELT
LIGHT BROWN TRANSPARENT EDGE DRESSING V-TREAD OUTSOLE
WHEELED EDGES.


Very pretty. If you can post a pic taken without that orange background, that would be even better!
 

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I'm at about 5 months myself
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Man sorry to hear that! I'm about to get my natty cxl macneil 5's back soon (hope 3rd times the charm!)
 

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I'm at about 5 months myself :(



Man sorry to hear that! I'm about to get my natty cxl macneil 5's back soon (hope 3rd times the charm!)



Did they have to tan your shell or something for you??? That's crazy to have to wait that long.

-Mike



Maybe they had to wait for someone to eat the horse . . . 

What Be is not telling you guys is that he specifically requested California Chrome's hind quarters...
 

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Haha, I was waiting the last 24 hours for the Chrome remark.

If nobody did, I was going to do it.
 

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Can AE take a style that is normally made on a 5 last, and make it on a last more accommodating to a high instep?
 
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