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[JPFNY5]

FANTASTIC!!

 

[JPFNY5]

STUNNING !!!

 

[sazon]

@JPFNY5 : Thank you !

@MickCollins: You got yourself a great make-up. Enjoy.

@NYRanger: paesan, those Aldens go perfect with the Caramel Duck Chinos.

 

[kippy]



Wow really? these are mine (previously posted)

compared to yours

Another point of comparison - I happened to wear my Alden of Carmel Cigar LWBs today as well. I took a couple of shots in different lighting....

 

[CTYGGG]



Thanks to all of you gentlemen who led me to the light and showed me that keeping the #4 WT boots was the way to go.
Here are a few shots from today's maiden voyage.
Notice how much different they look in the natural light (3rd pic, although a cloudy day here in NYC)

Wise decision. Looking great & wear them in health.

 

[MickCollins1916]



nephew,
they look good, enjoy wearing

That is absolutely fantastic. Was thinking about a medallion captoe for my ravello as well - where're they from? Price?

@JPFNY5 : Thank you !
@MickCollins: You got yourself a great make-up. Enjoy.
@NYRanger: paesan, those Aldens go perfect with the Caramel Duck Chinos.

Thanks, gentlemen! I am excited to wear these guys.

 

[chantheman]

tried on my cigar captoe boots today and saw this inside the tongue.
probably not very unique but i thought it was cool

 

[tv2177]



tried on my cigar captoe boots today and saw this inside the tongue.
probably not very unique but i thought it was cool

nice!

 

[CTYGGG]



Another point of comparison - I happened to wear my Alden of Carmel Cigar LWBs today as well. I took a couple of shots in different lighting....

Great looking cigar LWB!

#8 nst
argyles otc

Sharp as usual…carry on.

Impeccable NYR!

Fresh out of the box...ravello shell medallion captoe on the plaza last.

Great looking RMCPTs…enjoy wearing.

All in all some great looking make-ups today.

 

[Therendition]

Pebble-grain is infinitely awesome. I'm wearing pebble-grain shortwings right now.

 

[Therendition]

Whew. Mind unblown.

You're not kidding. That third picture in the natural light, AMAZING.

 

[lagsun]



Did you just get them? If so, you can return them to RL. I think they are pretty good with returns. 

Just curious, what is the fit issue with them? I have a pair on order and I ordered the same size I wear in Barrie. 

I got them used off B&S. Previous owner probably wore them 5-6 times and I did the same so can't return. My earlier Barrie lasted shoes were 8.5D but realized that I'm better in a 8D. I add leather insoles to my 8.5 shoes so I can still wear them. The Marlow in 8.5D is a little loose for me in the heel even with an insole. Gives me blisters on the side of my heel.

 

[fritzl]



Personally, I would go with a darker color...Cigar or #8. Whiskey is not so versatile, IMO.

hmmh, it's a casual shoe per definition. should look good in lighter shades, imo.

 

[Gauss17]

Quick question for all the cordovan experts:

Is this creasing excessive or reasonable? (Alden 990 #8 Cordovan)

 

[justsayno]

Normal and I think the leather looks dry. How old is the shoe?

Quick question for all the cordovan experts:
Is this creasing excessive or reasonable? (Alden 990 #8 Cordovan)