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[SuitedDx]

I think the last is different with the boot above looking like the Plaza and Day Tripper is on the Barrie IIRC.

 

[advan031]

Leffot Day Tripper is in Grant.


Do u guys ever feel like buy the same shoe in other lasts? I want to buy another color 8 captoe in grant, cigar captoe on grant and in plaza...lol

 

[Profligate47]



of coz providing good grip,
they're my go to shoes in rainy day

I agree. These are great and flexible.

 

[cj610]



[COLOR=000000]Imagine this boot (The Vanguard by LS) in a cigar shell version.......I'd be all over that[/COLOR]

+1

 

[Soylent Green]

Someone said that there's a way to search the New York Alden Store inventory online. For the life of me I can't find this, could someone post a link?

 

[sfactor23]

"Hunting" captoe boot, speedhooks, waterlock sole, barrie last - Tassels NY

Where is the Tassels NYC store located? is there a website? Thanks -

 

[sfactor23]

Gents, can anyone please inform me about the 379X last? To what last would it equate to (TruBalance/Barrie/etc.)?

to put it into context: The Bureau has an Alden Snuff Suede Blucher Boot available, and their description includes the following:

"This boot is made on the 379X last which is an old WWII military boot last."
http://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/product/1875/alden-snuff-suede-blucher-boot/

the boot is nice, but I am unfamiliar with the 379X last, so I'm wondering how they'll fit -

 

[sfactor23]

just purchased Alden X Bureau Kudu boot- to me, they are better looking than the 404's. Can't wait until they come

http://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/product/1898/alden-the-bureau-kudu-boot/

 

[shaunw]



just purchased Alden X Bureau Kudu boot- to me, they are better looking than the 404's. Can't wait until they come

http://www.thebureaubelfast.com/shop/product/1898/alden-the-bureau-kudu-boot/

Those are pretty sharp, way better looking than the 404. What was the total cost in USD? Thx

 

[sfactor23]

Those are pretty sharp, way better looking than the 404. What was the total cost in USD?
Thx

$647.09 (409 British Pounds) - more expensive than the 404's, no doubt, but I like them

one thing that I've learned here (and maybe you'll agree) is that, if you really like a certain pair of Aldens, you have to not wait or think about it, you have to buy them immediately, because who knows when you'll get the opportunity again

(edit: just to reinforce the statement above, I think I grabbed the last pair they have in my size

)

 

[Alcibiades]



Where is the Tassels NYC store located? is there a website? Thanks -

I meant to say Hong Kong - original post is edited

 

[sfactor23]

I meant to say Hong Kong - original post is edited

ok, thanks -

 

[Alcibiades]



Those are pretty sharp, way better looking than the 404. What was the total cost in USD?
Thx

Kudu is increasingly looking like a must own leather. I may get in the longwings when they are back next fall/winter...

 

[mtc2000]



Originally Posted by mediahound

What's t he 379X last? Anyone know how it compares fit-wise to the Barrie?
There is not a lot of information regarding the 379X floating around. As you probably know, some Japanese only models use this last. Subsequently, some factory seconds stayed ashore and are available from at least one US Alden retailer. The Japanese distributor describe this as the "military" last used for US military officer's dress uniform shoes, i.e. a particularly comfortable last for the military personnel. I am not sure how much of this is marketing hype vs. truth. In any case, IMO, I will describe 379X to be similar to the Modified, but overall smaller. The 379X has high arch support, but less so than the Modified. Volume around the toe box is smaller. For the same number size, I found the 379X to be quite a bit tighter than the Modified and Barrie. Hope that helps.

Gents, can anyone please inform me about the 379X last? I understand that it is the last used for WWII boots - to what last would it equate to (TruBalance/Barrie/etc.)? Thanks

 

[CHRK33]



ok, thanks - I wish they had an online store, the Alden X Obscura boots look really nice

Epaulet is doing a preorder for an Obscura-inspired boot in ravello, so no need to fly to Hong Kong...They also are long gone by now.

http://www.epauletshop.com/servlet/the-1373/Alden-Ravello-Shell-Semi-dsh-Brogue/Detail