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  1. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    Thank you everyone for the feedback. I'm really impressed by all the knowledge and experience by members of SF (I just became a member). Mcbrown, your experience with the 2161s is good to know... it sounds very much like mine. Yes, I'm "stuck" with the shoes, since I wouldn't try and exchange...
  2. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    ^ I don't disagree. If someone wants to own their mistake and hope for mercy from the retailer, that's fine. The problem is when they try to return them expecting a refund and get bent out of shape if the retailer can't or doesn't do anything for them. D'accord!
  3. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    Thank you for all the comments... Yes, this is my first pair of shell cordovan shoes, and I chose them because I saw and fell in love with the color #8 (especially in the sunshine). Until this morning - reading online - I had no idea about the many differences between shell and calfskin...
  4. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    Thanks Dewey... that's logical! It puts my mind at ease a bit. I'm going to quit worrying about it and just enjoy them. Someday I might try on an 11.5D just for comparison (e.g. if I ever want to buy another shoe on the Barrie last), but I don't think I'll go back into the store to try and...
  5. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    Thanks Tomboys... good suggestions. Much appreciated...
  6. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    Thanks for the feedback... About the crease, it's actually a single deep crease right across the shoe under the laces where it bends. It is not the usual series of littler creases that I typically see in my other dress shoes that fit. My cobbler actually told me once that this deep single crease...
  7. pelonpelon175

    Alden LWB Barrie Question: Narrower width vs 1/2 size smaller?

    Regarding Alden's Cordovan Long Wing Blucher on the Barrie last: I've read in other threads and on vendors' websites that these run about a half-size larger than a typical shoe, including many of Alden's other lasts. But instead of ordering a half-size smaller (e.g. 12 to 11 1/2) as many...

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