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[wrinklefree]



either this (cap toe in barrie last)

or this (plain toe in Trubalance last)

Personally I only like the Trubalance if it's in an Indy. And a trubalance is pretty much a full casual look to to it's greater width.

Really hard to go wrong with a cap toe. I'm really regretting not getting in on that jcrew discount when they had my size

 

[cyc wid it]

Get the captoe.

 

[PeterParker]



Alden for JCrew Black Shell Wingtip boots.

Something is terribly wrong with the lacing of these boots.

 

[mens gaga]

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You mean lace is long for this 7 eyelet boot ?

 

[rmspawn]



Something is terribly wrong with the lacing of these boots.

The shoelace police are in

 

[PeterParker]

If not the lacing, then the last of the boot does not fit your foot well. The boot is quite distorted at the laces in order to conform to your foot. I can't put my finger on it, but something doesn't look right here.

 

[rmspawn]



If not the lacing, then the last of the boot does not fit your foot well. The boot is quite distorted at the laces in order to conform to your foot. I can't put my finger on it, but something doesn't look right here.

Point taken. That picture was taken after having subjected the boots to abnormal bending and flexing on their second outing. The laces were also tightened more than usual. The boots are more broken in now and no longer suffer from the issue you pointed out.

 

[mens gaga]

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[captainfunk]



either this (cap toe in barrie last)

or this (plain toe in Trubalance last)

Cap toe dominates.

 

[bucksfan]

How does one get in on the order? Thanks!

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Call an AE store or outlet store. I plan to call the Jeffersonville OH store today to talk to my man Brian. Rumor has it that the strands are 550 and the boots are 575.

 

[seer]

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Yes, over the years I have purchased Barbour products. I do so love Smart Turnout Regimental Socks:

http://www.smartturnout.com/products/socks.html?SID=930d4766dd1609ad7bf8d0d1f975ddf2

And Pantherella argyles

http://www.dann-online.com/argyle_collection_from_dann_clot.htm

I mostly hate giving money to China. I'm in the electronic field and they are killing us...

 

[patrick_b]



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this is from different angle.​

Would it be possible to simply sand down the edge trim to remove the dark finish on a standard #8 LWB to obtain a lighter finish? If so, how do you finish it after it's sanded? Do you need to seal the edge of the leather?

 

[HorseHide]



Would it be possible to simply sand down the edge trim to remove the dark finish on a standard #8 LWB to obtain a lighter finish? If so, how do you finish it after it's sanded? Do you need to seal the edge of the leather?

Yes, but...the welting will still be dark and I think it looks worse if the edge is light and the welting is dark (original color). Now that Alden Restoration won't take this type of "special request" you really need to find a good shoe repair shop to switch out the welting (many people on this board swear by B. Nelson in Manhattan).

 

[applky]

Would it be possible to simply sand down the edge trim to remove the dark finish on a standard #8 LWB to obtain a lighter finish? If so, how do you finish it after it's sanded? Do you need to seal the edge of the leather?

Yes, some have done this. Has it looked good? Not really. I'm a broken record these days but I would recommend getting this done at a reputable cobbler that specializes in such shoes. They would be able to do whatever antiquing and/or finishing work you would want.

 

[mens gaga]

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