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Recent content by katch

  1. katch

    The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Just got my Color 8 LHS back from recrafting (1st time using Alden's service). They are just like new. Very happy with the results.
  2. katch

    The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    These are absolutely incredible. PT Boots have gotten a lot more of my attention lately. Also interested to know if this was sun faded or wear faded
  3. katch

    The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    danke! All good here. Hope you are well!
  4. katch

    The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    What are those round waxed laces all the cool kids are using on your boots. I need to switch it up from the flat laces on a few pair! thanks guys!
  5. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    If anything I would think that the shoe manufacturers do some work on the "stock" shell they receive from the tannery.
  6. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    eww gross :)
  7. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    Maybe there is more that nobody is talking about, but a) it's possible that if EG pays enough, they may have first pick (?). b) maybe some companies are better than others at identifying which pieces of shell should go where on the shoe?
  8. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    https://www.thetanneryrow.com/leather101/2020/12/12/cordovan-qampa
  9. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    I'm convinced that the shinier shell is just treated with acrylic finisher (Angelus 600) at the shoe maker's factory. Horween shell should be the same no matter what.
  10. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    Got some AE Macneils off ebay. Cleaned them up and put some brass eyelets on them. I think they look good!
  11. katch

    **The Official Shoe Care Thread: Tutorials, Photos, etc.**

    I think it's just the glue they use on the healpad coming through. I don't think it's an issue.
  12. katch

    The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    My opinion is 8 can go with anything. I would go with them.
  13. katch

    The Official Alden Thread for 2021 - Share Reviews, Sizing, Advice, and Photos.

    Had the chance to get the brassvello in store at J Crew nyc I believe. Passed on it, mentioned it here and someone immediately went to pick it up. The rest is history.
  14. katch

    The Shell Cordovan, non-Alden Shoe and Boot Thread

    AE Leeds with some DIY brass eyelets

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