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[SuitedDx]



nephew,
good looking collection

Uncle, still keeping a nice shell and calf balance

cigar tassel
argyles otc

Awesome combination

 

[pikachoo]



Had time today for Alden pics: #8 wingtip boot (Barrie); Cigar wingtip boot (Plaza); #8 NST (Aberdeen) Black LWB, Cigar, LWB, Ravello LWB, Whiskey PTB (all Barrie)

All shells: Above plus: DC Lewis #8 balmoral boot (top left) & AE burgundy wing tip (top right)

we need bigger pictures!

 

[closerlook]



Had time today for Alden pics: #8 wingtip boot (Barrie); Cigar wingtip boot (Plaza); #8 NST (Aberdeen) Black LWB, Cigar, LWB, Ravello LWB, Whiskey PTB (all Barrie)

All shells: Above plus: DC Lewis #8 balmoral boot (top left) & AE burgundy wing tip (top right)

are the shoes featured in this group shot those you are selling in your sig.? just wondering when i decide to sell a pair off, i can't insider them part of the group any more great collection btw

 

[NewYorkIslander]



I'd be more interested if the steel shank will set off the metal detectors say in the Precheck line.

The shank does set off metal detectors. Whenever I go to the National Archives for research, I have to take off my shoes.

 

[Alcibiades]



Had time today for Alden pics: #8 wingtip boot (Barrie); Cigar wingtip boot (Plaza); #8 NST (Aberdeen) Black LWB, Cigar, LWB, Ravello LWB, Whiskey PTB (all Barrie)

All shells: Above plus: DC Lewis #8 balmoral boot (top left) & AE burgundy wing tip (top right)

Outstanding collection. I need black longwings and whiskey PTBs...

 

[Ahab]



Thanks uncle. Ravello LWB today (with and without sun):

Perfection.

Had time today for Alden pics: #8 wingtip boot (Barrie); Cigar wingtip boot (Plaza); #8 NST (Aberdeen) Black LWB, Cigar, LWB, Ravello LWB, Whiskey PTB (all Barrie)

All shells: Above plus: DC Lewis #8 balmoral boot (top left) & AE burgundy wing tip (top right)

Great collection. Good job.

Thanks! I had actually seen this wonderful blog post from Horween (and left a response there begging for some more detailed write-ups of each of the CXL flavors!). I know the Kudu is very good for water resistance. And I think you're right, I can just go for whatever floats my boat, since they'll all be keeping me dry and still looking good.

I think even calf would be more than waterproof enough for most uses. Kudu and chamois will be even more so. Because the tongue is not integrated with the shoe that will be your point of failure. If you step in water that covers part of the tongue your feet will get wet.

 

[mcarthur]



Uncle, still keeping a nice shell and calf balance
Awesome combination

nephew,
thank you

 

[mcarthur]

whiskey lhs
argyles otc

 

[thebeebs]

Had time today for Alden pics:
#8 wingtip boot (Barrie); Cigar wingtip boot (Plaza); #8 NST (Aberdeen)
Black LWB, Cigar, LWB, Ravello LWB, Whiskey PTB (all Barrie)

All shells:
Above plus: DC Lewis #8 balmoral boot (top left) & AE burgundy wing tip (top right)

Beautiful Shell family photo, happy father's day! BTW, what laces are on your black LWBs? Mexicutioner and I need to know where to score a pair...

 

[plato]

Beautiful Shell family photo, happy father's day! BTW, what laces are on your black LWBs? Mexicutioner and I need to know where to score a pair...

Obviously I don't know where he got his, but here are two places on the web for interesting colored shoe laces. Think the first is having a bit of a father's day discount as well.

http://www.hookandalbert.com//colored-shoelaces-at-hook-CID269.aspx

http://www.allenedmonds.com/aeonlin...001_-1_1_image_0_N_216_216_124857_subcategory

 

[zr0e]



the second pic, to me that's perfect, exactly what I want.
I'll run over to Moulded Shoe this week and drop the boots off.
You totally helped - Thanks!!

Fwiw, those are my Pitt boots in chamois, the conversion is excellent and the sole is exactly what I wanted (and what the boots wanted, IMO). Happy to answer any questions but highly recommend if you're considering.

 

[stevent]

Ravello today

 

[mr chorizo]

not aldens today but couldn't resist...

 

[0waterbouys]

Finally got around to snapping some pics of my new Cigar Indy's from Alden SF.



Oh and, a shameless plug: I just listed some calf wingtip boots from J Gilbert if anyone is interested

 

[thebeebs]

not aldens today but couldn't resist...

Mark McNairy loafers! While not an Alden, they're awesome. I just ordered a pair in navy suede with yellow welting, I believe it's called the "Chick Magnet Loafer."