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Gorgeous!!Wore my whiskey Lindrick this afternoon to UPS to ship its dark cognac brother to it's new owner. I've been downsizing my C&J, Alden and Carmina collection, but can't bring myself to part with whiskey Lindrick and Harlech.
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Given all this talk of C&J vs Alden calf leather, I suppose I should ask whether I should consider the brown grain Islay next or the classic Alden Indy 405?
I guess then the answer simply boils down to order of purchase. Indy first, then the Islay.Alden Indy FTW.
If it's good enough for Harrison Ford's iconic character, it surely should be fine for yourself.
I guess then the answer simply boils down to order of purchase. Indy first, then the Islay.
One is a question of the quality of the calf and the lore of the shoe, and the other is a function of appreciating USD to GBP values.... ;-) One must be practical and fantastical at the same time on occasion.Spoken like a true SF member. 🤜🏻🤛🏻
It’s a matter of personal taste and use preferences, of course - but from a purely financial standpoint, the value is much greater with the (ex VAT) Islay - at least at the current time.One is a question of the quality of the calf and the lore of the shoe, and the other is a function of appreciating USD to GBP values.... ;-) One must be practical and fantastical at the same time on occasion.
Exactly this. I already wear a lot of brogues for casual use, particularly Trickers so the Islay isn't a very big leap for me in terms of wardrobe choices. I just figured may get the original Indy because of it's legend and because it does seem to have the reputation of being an extremely comfortable boot with a lot of toe space.It’s a matter of personal taste and use preferences, of course - but from a purely financial standpoint, the value is much greater with the (ex VAT) Islay - at least at the current time.
I have multiples of both boots, and I find myself reaching for my Islays far more frequently than for my Indys, mostly because they dress either up or down easier. Indys are strictly casual, and if I’m going that route, I usually reach for my Vibergs instead.
But everyone has their preference, and you can’t go wrong with either boot!
Exactly this. I already wear a lot of brogues for casual use, particularly Trickers so the Islay isn't a very big leap for me in terms of wardrobe choices. I just figured may get the original Indy because of it's legend and because it does seem to have the reputation of being an extremely comfortable boot with a lot of toe space.
All being said, I started this GYW journey with Tricker's but now find myself veering more towards the offering C&J have. Tastes evolving, I guess.
He he this unfortunately is a bit too sensible for my tastes. 🤣 To your point though, I should downsize the similar styled ones before getting the Islay. My other of purchase at this time really is the Indy, the Yuketen Maine DB Guide moc and then the Islay. It’s just the the falling Pound makes me wonder if I should change out the order a bit.Considering you already have a bunch of similar boots why not opt for a different style? True that CJs are more refined than Trickers, but they are still brogue boots.
Not sure if you are a fan of CXL but that onto the Indy makes for a nice boot. Still casual but with a nice color depth.
Personally, I find CXL quite interesting as it looks oily and has that luster to it. Of course, a negative is it loses that luster, fades quick with use, and scratches easily but this is a casual work boot. If you want to go to the prom opt for something else.
Take care of it, and it ages wonderfully.
Time to become more minimalist. I have 4 pairs of boots, and that is all. I probably shouldn't be considering the tan scotch grain Coniston, but the color is so appealing. In fact, had the Islay been available in tan rather than dark brown I would have gotten that version instead. I think 3-4 pairs of boots is the range I want to stay in. Adding in the Coniston would add a bit of uncertainty. What should stay? What should go?He he this unfortunately is a bit too sensible for my tastes. 🤣 To your point though, I should downsize the similar styled ones before getting the Islay. My other of purchase at this time really is the Indy, the Yuketen Maine DB Guide moc and then the Islay. It’s just the the falling Pound makes me wonder if I should change out the order a bit.
He he this unfortunately is a bit too sensible for my tastes. 🤣 To your point though, I should downsize the similar styled ones before getting the Islay. My other of purchase at this time really is the Indy, the Yuketen Maine DB Guide moc and then the Islay. It’s just the the falling Pound makes me wonder if I should change out the order a bit.