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[Alcibiades]



^ Whiskey shortwing looked great with the light brown edge trim. Definitely made a couple passes at it before I left.

Cool. FYI your posts about Alden SF and Alden DC have inspired me to get two new cordovan pairs (the previously posted captoe boots and the shortwings). Thanks because I think I will get a lot of wear out of both.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Cool. FYI your posts about Alden SF and Alden DC have inspired me to get two new cordovan pairs (the previously posted captoe boots and the shortwings). Thanks because I think I will get a lot of wear out of both.

nice call

 

[Beatlegeuse]



Anyone know where I can find a cigar shell belt around $200? Alden wants $270.
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Check with David from DC Lewis. I think he made a cigar belt for another forum member, and I'm pretty sure it was around $200, if not less.

 

[closerlook]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

The elusive ravello short wing in the wild. This makes me weep, just a little.

god i wish i had a pair of these

 

[closerlook]

LOS ANGELES ALDEN MEETUP

alright gang, I am going to organize the Alden Meetup in LA.

if you are interested, pm me and we'll get things started.

 

[ThArtOfWardrobe]

Few new shoes up on Frans Boone's site.

http://www.fransboonestore.com/new-arrivals/alden-plain-toe-in-tabacco-chamois-leather
http://www.fransboonestore.com/new-arrivals/alden-x-frans-boone-pt-cigar-cordovan-on-crepe
http://www.fransboonestore.com/new-arrivals/alden-x-frans-boone-cigar-cordovan-longwing

Thanks to everyone who PM'd me regarding cigar longwing retailer options. Funny these were posted the next day...I think you guys willed it to happen

 

[mcarthur]



Whiskey Indy

nephew,
looking good in whiskey and argyles

 

[FrankCowperwood]



$270 is steep. I recommend getting the brooks brothers burgundy shell belt. The burgundy is somewhere in between #8 and cigar and after just a handful of wears, you'll begin to see the belt lightening up. I've had mine for about 1.5 years and it now looks more brown than #8. Paid $90 for mine during the holiday season

You could also try Rancourt. They don't do cigar or a brown shell as stock, but they might custom dye to achieve the effect. $190, I think, so got BB sale price, and the style is fairly casual.

 

[0waterbouys]

Ravello NST boot today. Loving how these look in the sun.

 

[mcarthur]



Saw these yesterday. Such a great looking boot. Your pair looks like whiskey whereas te pair I saw yesterday looked like a light Ravello

nephew,
did you buy?

 

[mcarthur]



Very nice. Wore mine today.

nephew,
thank you

 

[mcarthur]



Cool. FYI your posts about Alden SF and Alden DC have inspired me to get two new cordovan pairs (the previously posted captoe boots and the shortwings). Thanks because I think I will get a lot of wear out of both.

nephew,
looking forward to pictures of your maiden voyages

 

[rmc]

quick sizing question, if I'm a size 11 D in the barrie last, Would I be an 11 in an Indy Tru balance last or more of a 10.5? thanks!

 

[Olifter]

I just got these off of eBay today, did the buy it now for $589. My first cigars, and my first LWBs. I have been looking for cigar cap toe balmorals, but have not been able to find them in my size. I planned on getting a #8 LWB, since I like that color so much. I am a little concerned, as these have not arrived yet and I am already thinking about my next purchase.

I know it is supposed to be a rule that you do not wear bluchers with suits, but I may have to deviate from that one.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

I just got these off of eBay today, did the buy it now for $589. My first cigars, and my first LWBs. I have been looking for cigar cap toe balmorals, but have not been able to find them in my size. I planned on getting a #8 LWB, since I like that color so much. I am a little concerned, as these have not arrived yet and I am already thinking about my next purchase.

I know it is supposed to be a rule that you do not wear bluchers with suits, but I may have to deviate from that one.

I was eyeing these on ebay as well. Congrats! Btw, I think you can use these bluchers with the right suit.