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[pistolero]

Originally Posted by scb

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Yeah that would really bug me...

 

[CTYGGG]

Originally Posted by scb

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In time as they age they will darken and this may become less noticeable. If it was me I'd keep 'em, or you could always eBay them to a new home.

 

[NAMOR]

Originally Posted by scb

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they didnt match the leather as well as they did on the right shoe. the grain may also be running in opposite directions of one another. this is quite common though. here are my C&J Darltons:

 

[CTYGGG]

Leather Soul #8 NST Saddle on the Leydon...thanks Tom.

LHS in Ravello

George Boot in Burnished Tan Calfskin

The LHS & George Boots were seconds & I'm glad I rolled the dice.

 

[NAMOR]

very nice ^^^ i thought about picking up the saddle LS NST. Lovely

 

[CTYGGG]

Originally Posted by NAMOR

very nice ^^^ i thought about picking up the saddle LS NST. Lovely
Thanks! The makeup is different, yet understated for a saddle and on clearance an easy purchase. Sorry if I posted too many pics.

 

[kgmessier]

Originally Posted by NAMOR

they didnt match the leather as well as they did on the right shoe. the grain may also be running in opposite directions of one another. this is quite common though. here are my C&J Darltons:

In some cases, including this one, I feel the mismatch adds to the look.

 

[NAMOR]

Originally Posted by CTYGGG

Thanks! The makeup is different, yet understated for a saddle and on clearance an easy purchase. Sorry if I posted too many pics.
the saddle is a great selling point for me. Its an awesome detail that you would not expect. Your pics/boots look great. Keep them coming! btw, i called the shoe mart and they said I havent been receiving emails because I am signed up for too many sizes. Im signed up for 11D, 11.5C, 11.5D, 12C, 12D. Apparently they cant send too many out at one time because the messages get mangled

 

[mcarthur]

Leather Soul #8 NST Saddle on the Leydon...thanks Tom.

LHS in Ravello

George Boot in Burnished Tan Calfskin

nephew,
good acquisitions! very sharp the color 8 nst saddle and ravello lhs. enjoy wearing and remember the break procedure

 

[CTYGGG]

Originally Posted by CTYGGG

Leather Soul #8 NST Saddle on the Leydon...thanks Tom.

LHS in Ravello

George Boot in Burnished Tan Calfskin

nephew,
good acquisitions! very sharp the color 8 nst saddle and ravello lhs. enjoy wearing and remember the break procedure
Thanks uncle! Setting the creases on carpeting as I type this.

 

[mcarthur]

Originally Posted by mcarthur

Thanks uncle! Setting the creases on carpeting as I type this.

good luck!

 

[mcarthur]

ravello lhs
argyles otc

 

[Pastor]

Originally Posted by CTYGGG

Leather Soul #8 NST Saddle on the Leydon...thanks Tom.

LHS in Ravello

George Boot in Burnished Tan Calfskin

The LHS & George Boots were seconds & I'm glad I rolled the dice.

Are the LHS the 9E? What size are the monk boots? When I saw those LHS my first thought was "wow, I better call shoemart quick!" I really need wait until next year before I buy any more shoes.

 

[PorterInjax]

Gotta' get me some Ravello LHS lovin'
Think this will be the next pair I buy.

 

[CTYGGG]

Originally Posted by mcarthur

ravello lhs
argyles otc
Very nice uncle!