***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.

[aldenwear]

You need a Panerai.

Enough with the watches! Particularly those made by a company (Panerai) that makes money by marketing its military background -- which background was militaries supporting Nazi efforts.

 

[blue collar]



I'll play.
Custom Whiskey Wednesday but it's on my Stowa.

Nice combo CC! Looking slick in the camel coat.

It's the best season for men's clothing!

 

[aldenwear]

I think my boots fit me really well. The widest part of my foot is dead on at the widest part of the boot. Do you think these 'crease rules' only apply to people who actually care about how a shoe creases? I was shocked when I joined this forum and I saw people talking about creases and applying methods to make sure the shoes crease in the 'right places'. Actually I'm still amazed at that... Thoughts like this never entered my mind before.

Nor should they.

 

[ATLVol]

but changed to ravello NSTs which arrived from TSM this am!!!!





I do not see ANY flaws only a couple of very minor spots on the shell that I would consider typical for lighter shells that I have seen. They were marked down to 2nds level, but I honestly believe they are firsts. Don't 2nds typically have a marking (r inside a circle) on the sole?

 

[tifosi]



Nor should they.  

I couldn't care less where my shoes crease. I only think of it when someone comments on a pic and says "you're shoes aren't creased in the right place". Then I look at my shoes and think "hey, my shoes are creased there...". That's as far as it goes...

 

[bkotsko]

You know I will! Hoping for the end of this year.

I am on the July preorder as well.
Hopefully this year.

 

[tifosi]



but changed to ravello NSTs which arrived from TSM this am!!!!

Spoiler

[/spolier] I do not see ANY flaws only a couple of very minor spots on the shell that I would consider typical for lighter shells that I have seen. They were marked down to 2nds level, but I honestly believe they are firsts. Don't 2nds typically have a marking (r inside a circle) on the sole?

Spoiler

Those are outstanding!

 

[stevent]



but changed to ravello NSTs which arrived from TSM this am!!!! I do not see ANY flaws only a couple of very minor spots on the shell that I would consider typical for lighter shells that I have seen. They were marked down to 2nds level, but I honestly believe they are firsts. Don't 2nds typically have a marking (r inside a circle) on the sole?

Very nice, and yes seconds have the R. Is it Barrie or Aberdeen? Looks Aberdeen

 

[epc2]

^^Beautiful NST's.

 

[aldenwear]

but changed to ravello NSTs which arrived from TSM this am!!!!

I do not see ANY flaws only a couple of very minor spots on the shell that I would consider typical for lighter shells that I have seen. They were marked down to 2nds level, but I honestly believe they are firsts. Don't 2nds typically have a marking (r inside a circle) on the sole?

Great score. They look fantastic. congratulations and enjoy wearing them.

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

I think my boots fit me really well. The widest part of my foot is dead on at the widest part of the boot. Do you think these 'crease rules' only apply to people who actually care about how a shoe creases? I was shocked when I joined this forum and I saw people talking about creases and applying methods to make sure the shoes crease in the 'right places'. Actually I'm still amazed at that... Thoughts like this never entered my mind before.

Nor should they.

I couldn't care less where my shoes crease. I only think of it when someone comments on a pic and says "you're shoes aren't creased in the right place". Then I look at my shoes and think "hey, my shoes are creased there...".

That's as far as it goes...

I think this article should be read, digested, and remembered by every shoe enthusiast...

http://www.theshoesnobblog.com/2013...eather-creasing-means-something-is-wrong.html

 

[ATLVol]

Very nice, and yes seconds have the R.

Is it Barrie or Aberdeen? Looks Aberdeen

TSM said they were Aberdeen when I placed the order. I don't have any previous experience with the last but sized up 1/2 from Barrie LWB which are 11 A/C and they seem to have a similar overall fit.

Definitely glad I ordered without thinking about it......just pull the trigger when given the opportunity.

I was expecting them to be darker / more reddish color but the lighter shade will work very well with my typical work attire.

I will be starting the Mac break-in method ASAP!

 

[tifosi]

These ravello seconds from TSM beg the question... What retailer(s) did the first quality shoes go to???????

 

[epc2]



These ravello seconds from TSM beg the question... What retailer(s) did the first quality shoes go to???????

Yeah I'm also curious since they also had Whiskey LWB's and PTB's.

 

[zbix]



These ravello seconds from TSM beg the question... What retailer(s) did the first quality shoes go to???????

I'm curious if someone could look at the numbers above the model number. What's the first digit? I'm not even convinced they're from this year.