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[Kashiwa]

^^ Honestly, if I were you, meaning if I wasn't so Big in Japan (12D), I would definitely check out MOTO in Aoyama. Excellent craftsmanship that rivals Alden and is very reasonably priced, when compared with importing.

There's a thread here:

http://www.styleforum.net/t/299228/leather-arts-crafts-moto-aoyama-tokyo-japan-appreciation-thread

Edit: Let me add that there is a bit of a push to try and get larger sizes from MOTO, if anyone is interested feel free to voice your interests at the MOTO thread.

 

[TheArgonaut]

Anyone know if its cool to use Montana Pitch leather dressing on calf-skin?

 

[blue collar]



Anyone know if its cool to use Montana Pitch leather dressing on calf-skin?

I have not used it on calf myself. However, I can imagine it would darken calf (if it's a light shade).

 

[Therendition]

Got my color 8 cap toe on Grant last from Alden DC (great service btw) and now I understand the brand following and addiction. It's not just the appearance but comfort is superior as well.
Excuse my poor pictures and jeans roll:

How sad that he felt he needed to apologize in advance for the roll on his jeans.

 

[mediahound]



Anyone know if its cool to use Montana Pitch leather dressing on calf-skin?

It should only be used on calf, never on shell. It does darken it a bit as well.

 

[WhoKnewI]

Really like the profile on those boots.

 

[stevent]

For those who ordered with Tom Austin what service did they use to ship?

 

[Edgein]

UPS ground, should arrive Friday.

 

[stevent]



UPS ground, should arrive Friday.

Ahh ok damn that's a week at least to California.

 

[0waterbouys]

Ahh ok damn that's a week at least to California.

One of the worst parts about Alden is the wait. Constantly checking a tracking number is so frustrating. I have been waiting since last Wednesday to get my Whiskey Indy's from DC. I still have 2 more days...

 

[david3558]

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

^ I've got a pair of Goretex Keens that are very comfortable boots and great in foul weather, so I think I'm OK for really bad rain or even snow. I just want some nice shoes that can be dressed up a bit and not have me always worrying about whether there might be a sprinkle of rain. Actually, my Black and Tan Indy boots from Epaulet, made in Horween's Pegasus leather, are my go-to rain boots recently. I'd just like to mix it up with something that might be a little easier to dress up than the Tru-Balance Indy style. Thanks for the great suggestions!

Ah okay, sorry I was of not too much help haha. Do tell me more about this Pegasus leather though...

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

^^ I'm also in Japan, and just picked up a pair of PTBs that I will need to pick up some galoshes for. It rains so often here (Tokyo), not just in the rainy season, but throughout the summer in the form of, as they say, "guerrilla rain", caused by the urban heat island effect. I'm thinking about something in Kudu for a foul weather shoe, but there's not a lot available.
There is a chukka from TSM.

I would like a LWB in kudu, but can't locate my size anywhere.

I think I saw some irregulars of those LWBs. Kudu seems like a pretty good choice - I think some PTB would be lovely.

 

[Beatlegeuse]

Just called Tom Austin...nothing good in my size unfortunately. But, my NRO snuff suede chukkas should be arriving sometime today.

 

[keithp3521]

Just listed a pair of 10 D color 8 LWB on Ebay. Here's a link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/180895280512?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649

I just can't get the sizing right on the Barrie last. I'll try again, as one does with true love, but I may end up being a full size and a half off my proper fit in standard U.S. sizing. Wish I lived near a brick-and-mortar store so I could try a few different sizes on.

At any rate, sorry for the griping. It's just disappointing because I got such a good deal on these babies (from the TSM irregular list) and they're gorgeous, but they simply don't fit.

 

[WhoKnewI]

I found that sizing the barrie last isnt simply size down 1/2 from your usual size, at least not for everyone.

 

[El Argentino]

But when it is, it's oh so easy and efficient.