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[ChrisGold]

Originally Posted by Stokely

Thanks man. I agree with you on the chukka/suit thing. I'm not the biggest fan of captoes, but what do I know. Wingtips would be nice, although I thought it may be too much with a gp suit? Thoughts? I don't need much coercion to get some wingtips though.

+1 on the wingtips - Color 8 would look killer, imho.

 

[cimabue]

Originally Posted by Stokely

Thanks man. I agree with you on the chukka/suit thing. I'm not the biggest fan of captoes, but what do I know. Wingtips would be nice, although I thought it may be too much with a gp suit? Thoughts? I don't need much coercion to get some wingtips though.
Something reassuring about wingtips. Maybe it's because they look like they're descended from armored suits? If I had to choose just one pair, I'd say LWBs or SWBs in Ravello or Cigar. The SWBoot in Ravello has been my go-to kick for a couple months. Love em.

 

[Stokely]

Man, I didn't think this would be easy, but you guys have made my head explode. ****. Ravello or Cigar for sure. I have some Color 8, looking for something new. Dayammm! Thanks for all the advice!!!!

 

[gnatty8]

Originally Posted by wj4

Awesome. Are those Indy's or the Oxford version?


thanks, those are the oxfords..

 

[wj4]

Originally Posted by cimabue

Are those NSTs? I got 'em too and agree with you.
Nah, not NSTs. Just regular Indy Oxfords.

 

[enigma77]

Originally Posted by marg

light grey with little red in there? sounds like color 8 to me! don't count out the original.

Agree. Virgin Color 8 can look very black at first, though. Need a Color 8 shoe with some age on it.

 

[randomkoreandude]

Originally Posted by enigma77

Could be Leffot. The ravello captoe boots posted a few pages back are from them, I believe.

Even if it's not, Leffot regularly stocks Ravello captoe boots. One of their "regular specials" I believe.

really? what last is it on do you know? guess it doesnt matter since im on the list for the ravello captoe order for the DC alden store but just curious

Originally Posted by jamesbond

NorthRiver Outfitters in Boston and other MA locations should do just fine. I got my Chrome Excell Indy's there when everyone else was sold out.

not on their site. was it just an instore limited run?

 

[enigma77]

Originally Posted by Stokely

Man, I didn't think this would be easy, but you guys have made my head explode. ****. Ravello or Cigar for sure. I have some Color 8, looking for something new. Dayammm! Thanks for all the advice!!!!

Cigar is less versatile than one might think. Would say that Ravello or Color 8 are the best choices in your case. Black is also safe, but black shoes aren't all that interesting on the whole.

 

[enigma77]

Originally Posted by randomkoreandude

really? what last is it on do you know? guess it doesnt matter since im on the list for the ravello captoe order for the DC alden store but just curious

Don't know off hand. Stephen would be able to help you there, but from the pictures a few pages back, I believe the Plaza or Grant are reasonable guesses. Then again, the insidious Barrie last has a way of popping up where you least expect it.

 

[randomkoreandude]

Originally Posted by enigma77

Cigar is less versatile than one might think. Would say that Ravello or Color 8 are the best choices in your case. Black is also safe, but black shoes aren't all that interesting on the whole.

i thought cigar was more versatile. cigar is just what most people would think of as "brown." maybe its cuz i havent gotten any ravello yet but i thought cigar was real easy. obviously #8 is easy as well being burgundy.

 

[jamesbond]

Originally Posted by randomkoreandude

really? what last is it on do you know? guess it doesnt matter since im on the list for the ravello captoe order for the DC alden store but just curious



not on their site. was it just an instore limited run?

Jeesh! - http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/p...ome_excel.html

 

[randomkoreandude]

Originally Posted by jamesbond

Jeesh! - http://www.northriveroutfitter.com/p...ome_excel.html

ahhh ... nvm for some reason i read your post as natty chromexcel. my b

 

[NAMOR]

sorry I couldnt resist..

anyone know if they run tts?

 

[vivalet]

This is awesome. Thank you!

Is there something similar for the different alden welts with pictures? and what they are each best suited for?

One for the different soles and heels would help me too. I feel like this really helped me get the names of the lasts down.

Originally Posted by luzer

found this

 

[Dbear]

Originally Posted by Thor

Not typical beach-wear...but #8 Indy's will do just fine when asked....a beautiful sunny days in SF:

I was just @ the beach in SF (crissy field) with my Alden Indys.

Beautiful few days, makes up for that rain we had.