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[Johnniegold]



Which last?

The Aberdeen last.

 

[bespoken pa]



Thanks for the info.  I am saving up for the next rare shell find, so I will pass on the Amok.

I always worry that if I buy something I kind of want, something will become available shortly there after and i won't have the money to pull the trigger. Ah Alden problems...

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

no, the ptb makeup from NRO is on the leydon, which is why i ordered it. i tried the standard suede ptb on the barrie and the heel was too wide for my comfort.

Interesting make-up. Howeber, you may want to consider that my barrie suede PTBs feel significantly narrower than any of my other barrie lasted shoes and boots. The first time I tried them I thought it was a mistake... didn't feel much different than the leydon suede chukkas (only the size was .5 smaller). IN other words my barrie suede PTBs (10D) = leydon suede chukka (10.5D) as far as fit, comfort, and feel. Not sure that others will agree though.

 

[marnomuth]

Thanks for the pictures. I like it and want to try it but Epaulet doesn't issue refunds, so I'm a little apprehensive since I've never tried that last.

No problem. Epaulet will issue full refunds for Style Forum members. I'm currently in the process right now. I would email them ahead of time, though.

Edit: Already been addressed. My bad.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Quote:
+1 and +1

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

I always worry that if I buy something I kind of want, something will become available shortly there after and i won't have the money to pull the trigger. Ah Alden problems...

That is exactly my thinking... patience young grasshopper.

 

[Roguls]



I thank (or blame) Leffot for my current footwear sickness. Awesome shop. I stop by a few times a month. In addition to Alden they stock some great Japanese scotch that I sampled with Steven and some other customers.

An oxymoron. Though, maybe not:

American "Scotch"

 

[FrankCowperwood]



This is my first post in this fantastic thread. I am in awe of the pics of the Aldens that you gentlemen have posted here. I am also grateful for the tremendous amount of information contained in this thread. It is extremely helpful. Finally, I hold you all in high regard.

I have a very modest "collection" of Aldens. They are somewhat conservative as I wear them to work most days. I will dip my toe in the shoe Appreciation pool with a pair of Mahogany Cordovan Straight Tip Bluchers which I purchased from Jim at Alden SF many moons ago. Recently, they received the full restoration treatment from Alden.

I love the two-tone coloration on the inside of the right shoe. I am not sure if you can distinguish it with my horrible iphone shot.

Missed these at first pass. An excellent example of just what's so special about shell. Thanks for the photos.

 

[jereth]



Jereth, congrats on your first shell. Hope you know what lies ahead for you!

Gsgleason, if that's #8 and not black (can't tell), it looks like the J.Crew pct boot. Great boot. It's as sleek as a Barrie last can get. Narrow flat welt and close heel.

Correct, #8 J. Crew. Ordered TTS and they fit perfect. I was very surprised at how sleek they were in person. Where the #8 really shines is in direct sunlight IMO, hard to capture in a picture how awesome it is. So happy with the decision to pull the trigger on these.

 

[MrDV]

whiskey + blue

 

[El Argentino]



whiskey + blue

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

 

[FrankCowperwood]

^^Nice, MrDV.

 

[bespoken pa]



whiskey + blue

Great pairing, socks look great as well. Well done sir!

 

[Countingsheep]



whiskey + blue

Most excellent. They look well cared for but not babied. Love it

 

[rydenfan]

This looks identical in color to my Ravellos. Crazy how much variation there can be