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[closerlook]



Question regarding the Alden Unlined Chukka.  There is some wrinkling at the heel where the back of the upper is stitched to the sides of the boot.  Is this normal?  Seems to me that this should be a smooth transition. 

I can even see on the boots the white chalk/wax line in these areas where the leather was supposed to be stitched on both boots.

Right Boot:



Left Boot:


Any Thoughts?

yeah, if they aren't lined its normal. just how it goes.

 

[closerlook]



After looking here on the Leffot site at their Snuff unlined chukka I'd tend to think that this is not normal.  I can see a chalk line but definitely no unsightly wrinkling.  http://leffot.com/2012/03/23/alden-unlined-snuff-suede-chukka/

How about anybody out there that owns a pair of unlined chukkas.  In your experience do you have these wrinkles?

Thanks

the stores always use the most attractive shoe in the batch as the online display. the wrinkling also happens are they are worn. i agree its not desirable but it happens

 

[AldenLuver]

Quick bit of advice needed... I own a pare of brown calf LWB and a pair of cigar shell LWB. I have a chance to pick up a pair of dark brown shell Crockett and Jones made for RL Marlow short wing tips for a real nice price ($690 tax included). Would this be a redundant purchase? Should I wait and pick up a pair of whiskey or ravello LWB? Or maybe a ravello wt boot? This will have to be the last pair I purchase for a while (maybe the year). I am a huge long wing aficionado

that's not really a steal price
they go down to 400something

That's what I've heard. I will be more patient. Thanks...

 

[AldenLuver]

My latest aquisition - I do hope you Alden Lovers will accept this post

RL Marlow Wingtip Blucher by C & J



cheerio
Joachim

Did the color of these shoes lighten over time? It looks almost ravello-ish. The ones I've been eyeing are much darker. I like yours much more!

 

[izach]

People are using so many abbreviation e.g., LHS. LWB, etc. does any one keep catalogue of these abbreviations?

 

[NAMOR]

Ravello NST (^ )

 

[El Argentino]



Ravello NST (^ )

Decided to keep them?

 

[NAMOR]

Yeah. No takers at $50,000, unfortunately.

 

[NAMOR]

Glad I did. Aberdeen last fits me great and Ravello is such an awesome warm weather shell color.

 

[amftx]



People are using so many abbreviation e.g., LHS. LWB, etc. does any one keep catalogue of these abbreviations?

LHS = Leisure Handsewn (loafer)
LWB = Long Wing Blucher
PTB = Plain Toe Blucher
NST = Norwegian Split Toe

LSW = Leather Soul Waikiki

This is a good start. The search tool is your friend.

 

[lagsun]



Did the color of these shoes lighten over time?  It looks almost ravello-ish.  The ones I've been eyeing are much darker.  I like yours much more!

Agreed...

 

[advan031]

Furo...what denim? Leg opening is perfect for boots.

 

[furo]



Furo...what denim? Leg opening is perfect for boots.

KMW 1980, raw ... I had them hemmed yesterday and the guy did a pretty good job with the new chainstitching

 

[Soylent Green]



I second the question, what jeans are these? They look great.

 

[Soylent Green]

You answered while I was typing.