That's what you say publicly, but the voice inside is squealing for more strands!Don't give @ae_ashley any ideas, eh?
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That's what you say publicly, but the voice inside is squealing for more strands!Don't give @ae_ashley any ideas, eh?
I'm actually considering the knock-off Indy boot, but otherwise it's Higgins all the way...Strand's extra pieces and brogueing I think will detract from the marbling seen on large expanses of shoe.But how do you choose between a marbled Strand and Higgins? I am having a hard time focusing at work today.
They look great after some wears (Dundees and loafers are all three great coloring), but natty typically has a sickly fleshy color that I don't like out of the box. Would rather have Bourbon, etc.Not sure if anyone is even remotely interested in natural shell cordovan - but if you are, here are some examples...
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Natty shell Randolph & Strands are available once again:
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I think it's great, and amazing, that we're getting an unlimited run of natural shell. I think all (or at least many) the older TS events they limited natural...^^^ Some unobtainium has become obtainable again.
...Strand's extra pieces and brogueing I think will detract from the marbling seen on large expanses of shoe.
Nothing against Bourbon (which can have an odd green / yellow tone out-of-the-box), but natty moves toward the "ravello" color very quickly. In fact, it's nearly impossible to prevent!They look great after some wears (Dundees and loafers are all three great coloring), but natty typically has a sickly fleshy color that I don't like out of the box. Would rather have Bourbon, etc.
You have green shell Strands, olive calf Strands, and olive Strandmoks already, right? Maybe opt for the marbled black Higgins so you have a olive/green option in boots too!
I hate to say this... but those natty freeports, with that sole and the AE badge, all I see is a pair of Timberlands. And it kills me because I'm really thinking about a pair of those.
The only thing you are missing in your cornucopia of natural shell is a Leeds.Not sure if anyone is even remotely interested in natural shell cordovan - but if you are, here are some examples...
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Natty shell Randolph & Strands are available once again:
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My Bourbon shell Leeds fill that spot nicely.The only thing you are missing in your cornucopia of natural shell is a Leeds...
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Yeah. I feel you on that one. First I paired down the list to shoes I can wear:I hate to say this... but those natty freeports, with that sole and the AE badge, all I see is a pair of Timberlands. And it kills me because I'm really thinking about a pair of those.
Agreed, BUT I think I'm still set on HM or KO-Indy.That's exactly what I thought when I first saw the marbled burgundy, but then Strand King's pair proved that I was wrong. It could potentially look amazing if they mix the darker colors with the lighter pieces.