CLH03
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Black cordovan chukkas, sourced from Alden SF. Among my most worn. Will get some TLC this weekend
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Nice fabric on that ottoman/chair/footrest!
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Black cordovan chukkas, sourced from Alden SF. Among my most worn. Will get some TLC this weekend
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Too bad their size starts at 8
Ben Silver has a good run of Aldens on a 40% sale now
I opted for the blue tote bag, but the black and tan are really beautiful! I felt the blue would be less likely to be stolen. Lol!No shoes today but anyone buying from Yenni/Brick & Mortar, spend the extra $30 and grab one of bags. It has been my go-to for a few years now on my Saturday morning grocery runs. I have transitioned to the tan one as the black is showing its age with a few tears and holes. Just so happens that today I needed both……
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Ok, back to our regularly scheduled programming…………
Not to add another point of confusion, but I've found that shell CAN (doesn't always), fit just a smidge larger as the material isn't stretched as aggressively over the last like suede and CXL/Calf.Thank you to everyone who has helped with my questions as I search for the best boot for now.
I think that I’m going to go with a color 8 cordovan Indy or tanker from Shoe Mart (I haven’t found anywhere else that has those in C width now).
My question now is will a 10c Indy in cordovan likely have the same width as a 9.5D on leather?
Also, how would a 10.5 C tanker on the Barrie last fit in comparison?
I’ve been able to try on calf Indy 405s in 9 and 9.5 D. I wear orthotics and with them the 9.5D width Im the toe box felt snug but good overall and the heel and lacing were fine but the boot felt just a tad short heel to ball. My actual brannock with socks I’d wear with these is 10.5 B/C heel to ball (10b/c heel to toe) (but with orthotics I’m definitely a C rather than B.)
I’ll email Shoe Mart as well, but wanted to see what you all thought too.