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Recent content by zbix
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
I went and pulled up J Crew's site in the Way Back machine and it says barrie. The waist of the sole definitely looks like it's tapered in a bit more, but I'm still pretty sure it's on the barrie. Besides the indy boots and tankers, all of the makeups for J Crew are on the barrie. I think...- zbix
- Post #102,337
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Pretty sure they're Barrie from 2012.- zbix
- Post #102,311
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
@chewbocka @Kahuna75 Are you a runner? It's fairly common to hear about guys having their feet become wider and flatter due to running.- zbix
- Post #102,005
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Another subtle distinction is the rear seam is covered. Alden's standard wingtip boot has the exposed vertical seam running the length of the back.- zbix
- Post #101,607
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Looks like 7. I don't think I had ever noticed that before. I guess it's just not as tall as Alden's standard offerings?- zbix
- Post #101,588
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
The shipping kills it for me- zbix
- Post #100,405
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Jumpers are on the trubalance and have a perf. They're the closest to the J Crew makeup. TSM is on grant, no perf, double leather. DC has the same boots on grant w/ commando. That picture above is a seconds of the PCT boot for J Crew which is on the Barrie. Edit: And jumpers and J crew have 270...- zbix
- Post #100,366
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Did you pull TSM pic from a seconds list? Because if so, I think they're one and the same. If not, I didn't know TSM offered a PCT boot.- zbix
- Post #100,363
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Here's a pair that I got back in 2009. I don't wear them as much now as I did then, but it gives a decent idea of snuff suede with some wear. I think I nano'd them once or twice in the first year. Since then I've worn them more casually. The nap of the suede on the toes is pretty worn-- to...- zbix
- Post #100,359
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
RTP - I have all three, and I never wear them w/ anything other than a suit. To the point that I'm now probably going to get rid of 1 or 2 of them. That being said, I think the captoe bal would be the most formal and least versatile for wear w/o a suit.- zbix
- Post #100,357
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Alden definitely had a full leather heel at some point. I'm not sure when they transitioned to the dovetail combo though. Here's an ebay auction from a NOS bb cordo loafer with the heel. I've also seen one with a v-cleat.- zbix
- Post #100,226
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
I have no idea if they still do it, but the factory used to be willing to send you a box w/ the model no. and size as long as you covered postage.- zbix
- Post #100,170
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Leather Soul has carried a Choco suede Indy and Tanker boot both with commando soles, but I have no idea if they're expecting a restock on them any time soon. Have you looked at the Chamois Indy boot? While not suede, they may meet your needs if you're looking for a rough, casual leather...- zbix
- Post #64,822
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim
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***The official Alden thread *** Share enthusiasm, reviews, sizing, advice, and photos.
Every foot is different. The wildcard is usually instep. Some people size down, some don't. I personally have various barrie lasted pairs in two sizes. Sometimes there's even variation from one pair to the next of the same size. If they fit, they fit. As far as the age thing, you might be...- zbix
- Post #64,750
- Forum: Streetwear and Denim