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[Hermitedge]

Anyone have experience with the Alfred Sargent 99 last fitting compared to barrie/trubalance?

 

[Alcibiades]



Given the specificity of your color and size request probably easiest just to spend 15 minutes calling the few place that may

Yeah, call The Shoe Mart and the Alden stores (NY, DC, SF) for these models

 

[david3558]



Anyone have experience with the Alfred Sargent 99 last fitting compared to barrie/trubalance?

My roommate literally just got his AS 99 shoes in this morning - he also wears Barrie lasted shoes (LWBs).

He's a US 7D in the Barrie and UK6.5 on the AS 99. He says the AS 99 is snugger all around but that's what he went with. The toebox is much slimmer on the AS 99 according to him.

 

[TactileOne]

Some of you were lucky enough to purchase one of Horween's cordovan belts and I believe are quite pleased. I just picked up one of their peeble grain belts and it's a great jeans belt. I asked Nick about shoes in this leather, Ruffian a variation of Chromexcel with the same pebble grain as the leather they produce for NFL footballs, but I don't think it's in the cards.

Take a look see what you think: http://horween.bigcartel.com/product/dark-brown-pebble-grain-belt

 

[zippyh]

Anyone have experience with the Alfred Sargent 99 last fitting compared to barrie/trubalance?

My roommate literally just got his AS 99 shoes in this morning - he also wears Barrie lasted shoes (LWBs).

He's a US 7D in the Barrie and UK6.5 on the AS 99. He says the AS 99 is snugger all around but that's what he went with. The toebox is much slimmer on the AS 99 according to him.

US10.5 in Barrie/Trubalance and UK10 on 99 last for me.

 

[mcarthur]



picked these up last week after canceling my order for the snuff suede ptb from NRO. i much prefer a swb to a lwb, finally a sunny day to be able to wear them.

wear in good health

 

[mcarthur]



Splendid LWBs - of course.

Are these cashmere OTC made by Johnstons of Elgin from Scotland?
I do love these wearing (as socks) at home - so comfortable and warm - great!

cheerio
Joachim

nephew,
thank you
cashmere is marcoliani-highly recommend

 

[mcarthur]



Uncle Mac - I very much like your socks today.

Cigar PTB, with scuffs to get out:

nephew,
thank you
you know the routine

 

[calidist]

Anyone have experience with the Alfred Sargent 99 last fitting compared to barrie/trubalance?

Half size down from your Barrie/Trubalance size should work. I've tried the same size and it was certainly too large.

 

[calidist]

nephew,
thank you
you know the routine

Uncle,
What are your feelings concerning the efficacy of using a deer bone for polishing and conditioning?

 

[mcarthur]



Lovely longwings Uncle! The bluchers and the cashmere OTC are a great combo. "Why bounce around driving a Porsche when you can ride in a Rolls".

nephew,
thank you
you should note that the rolls spends most of its time in the shop whereas the porsche spends most of its time on the road

 

[mcarthur]



Like your gunboats Uncle

nephew,
thank you

 

[mcarthur]



Maiden voyage for my new (to me) #8 LHS, courtesy of B&S forum.

Complete with Mac-inspired argyles.

wear in good health

 

[BeSpiffington]



nephew,
thank you
you should note that the rolls spends most of its time in the shop whereas the porsche spends most of its time on the road

Uncle, my ex-wife assures me that the Ghost is in perfect working order.

 

[mcarthur]



Uncle, What are your feelings concerning the efficacy of using a deer bone for polishing and conditioning?

nephew, no experience in using deer bone