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    Re-colouring suede shoes possible?

    Hello all, I chanced upon a pair of Carminas that fit like a glove, look terrific as a casual summer shoe, but have one small problem... One of the shoes has been in the store display for some time, and apparently the lights aren't UV filtered and are left on 24/7, resulting in substantial...
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    The Official Carmina Sizing Thread

    Rain vs Queens last sizing? Hi guys, I'm considering pulling the trigger on a pair of Carmina Short-Wing Derbys (style 815) listed here on this fine site. I have two other pairs of Carminas, whole-cut oxfords and swan neck oxfords, both on the Rain last, both size 9 (UK), both fit like a...
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    My Massdrop/Edmond Allen Chukka boots arrived today. Not bad. Not as elegant as some of the other recommendations, but a fraction of the price.
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    Thanks. I went back to the store, bought a pair of derby's on sale (in "chili" color, which I really like), and asked to try the Chukka's (also on sale, but not as nice as the Massdrop ones). I'm a 10D. Ordered the Massdrop one today. Hope they fit as good as the ones in the store did. As an...
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    The AE shop clerk measured me to a 10C. There are no 10Cs available on the Massdrop Chukka. Should I go for a 10B or 10D? Will I be ok either way?
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    Oh, one last public service announcement. There was a referral made to a "MassDrop" AE special Chukka Boot, apparently it was on another forum, not this one. It's a limited quantity at a very attractive price, 3 suede colors to choose from. They need a certain amount of orders to actually...
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    Btw - in case there are any Altain Bottier fans here, their Jodhpur boot is on sale now...! http://www.altan-bottier.com/en/produit/jodhpur-en/ Just thought I'd pass that along. Would love a pair myself, but the timing is wrong.
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    No worries! Half a size down on one foot, a whole size smaller on the other. Weird, I know. Maybe Americans have weird shaped feet :-p This is my first foray into an American dress shoe, my usual suspects are Carminas and Barkers, although I've been thinking hard about something French in my...
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    I tried a Boulevard (which I'll buy when it goes on sale in a few days) as well as another derby model, don't recall which one, both fit best in 10. The salesman said that the Chukka boots also are fitted the same as the two I tried. The McGregor Wingtips are on sale now through the weekend...
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    I think that was the best idea of all, so I went to the AE store down the road and checked. I'm a size 10C in their lingo, at least the oxfords and derbys I tried fit best in a 10. Despite the Brannock saying I'm an 11 on the left foot and 10.5 on the right.
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    Thanks beargonefishing. Does that mean 10.5 width C, or 11 width B?
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    I just noticed that MassDrop is having an AE Chukka drop as mentioned here. My question is what size do I need to order? Every pair of shoes I have is a different size! From 8.5 on the low end (Barker), 9-10.5 on average (Carmina, others - most RTW shoes in a store fit at 10.5), to 11 on the...
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    Are pinstripe suits dead?

    Those look nice. I just bought a custom tailored suit with subtle pinstripes similar to what you posted here. I don't think they're out of style at all. And if they were, just wait 5-8 years and they'll be in again ;-)
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    Deciding on a quality weekender

    I've been eyeing the Killspencer Weekender 3.0 in full-grain leather. It is a bit square in form, I'm not sure if that will be a problem. It's from a local artisan/designer, which is nice to support the small manufacturers...
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    Boots Boots Boots - For Boot Guys Only

    Thanks again for all the replies, quite a bit to check out. I checked with my Carmina guy today and was dismayed to find that their purcahsing department is trying to drop Carmina and go with Loake, why is beyond me. Long story short, they don't have any Carmina Chukkas and won't be able to get...
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    Garment weekender combo bag?

    Link..?
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    Garment weekender combo bag?

    I checked out both Stephen Kenn and Killspencer bags recently while in LA, I really like them both. Very cool designs, quality materials, seem well made. Also Rodd & Gunn had one that was pretty sturdy, and Allen Edmonds had one that was surprisingly affordable. I've pretty much ruled out the...
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    6ft tall, slim (160lbs), and classy euro fit - what brands?

    Armani for suits. I'm about the same build as you, they fit slimmer men perfectly. Especially the Italian made one's (some are made in the far east or Portugal).
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    Help with matching body type to style

    For a big/muscular guy, I would suggest looking for German suits (Boss, Lagerfeld, etc). I'm lean, so the Italian cuts fit me much better. The German ones are all too generously cut. Would probably suit you perfectly....!
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    Sweat Stains: Is there a product or better to throw away the shirt?

    Aluminum is needed to prevent you from perspiring, but is not the only way to stop odor. If you're willing to allow your body to sweat the way it's supposed to, you can use a non-aluminum deodorant (kills the smell, not the perspiration itself). I use alum, you can buy "crystal" deodorant that...
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