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[NAMOR]

the disaster has been televised.

http://yolowastaken.tumblr.com/post/31510998794/restless-summer-night-sprayed-my-alden-white

man, forgot to tape around the sole trim. now im scrubbing at the polish trying to remove it from the trim

 

[NAMOR]

cool, old pair of Alden's similar to the BB wingtip now on eBay. Notice the back seam.. (there isnt one ) Model A764

 

[mexicutioner]



the disaster has been televised.
http://yolowastaken.tumblr.com/post/31510998794/restless-summer-night-sprayed-my-alden-white
man, forgot to tape around the sole trim. now im scrubbing at the polish trying to remove it from the trim

how are you able to sit down WITH NUTS THAT BIG.

holy crap man. you're a much braver man than i.

 

[blue collar]



jcrew #8 perf captoe today

I'm sorry but those are amazing! The bar lacing sets it off!
This will force me to pull the trigger on the 4060 i've been on the fence about.

 

[blue collar]



how are you able to sit down WITH NUTS THAT BIG.
holy crap man. you're a much braver man than i.

I couldn't do that. It's very likely that these will end up in the trash, or on your shelf as a daily reminder to never do something like this again lol.

 

[Michigan Planner]

Rainy Day #8

 

[Patek]



Rainy Day #8

That's what I like to see! People baby their shoes too much--beat them up, they are boots after all!

I find that a trip to the muddy dog park is a great way to get some paw scratches and patina.

 

[Storm33]



Rainy Day #8

Nice! Got my boots wet this morning, too...

 

[Bakes11771]

Havn't seen uncle mac post for a while...

 

[Papa Doble]



Havn't seen uncle mac post for a while...

I was thinking the same thing yesterday.

 

[zippyh]



Thomsquared, those are sick. Congrats!

I picked up the #8 wingtip from BB. fingers crossed the paint on the eyelets dont chip as fast as the ones on my boots.

The paint has come off several of the eyelets on my #8 BB wingtips.
And the paint didn't chip off either. It's like the whole ring of it came loose. Looks like there's green oxidation on the brass too.
That's the only pair of Aldens I have with that problem.

 

[jt2gt]



the disaster has been televised.
http://yolowastaken.tumblr.com/post/31510998794/restless-summer-night-sprayed-my-alden-white
man, forgot to tape around the sole trim. now im scrubbing at the polish trying to remove it from the trim

Hmmmm, not as bad as I expected after the smurf comment. I'd still call them closer to royal blue than navy. Do you think they will get darker with more spray? Are they dry in the pics? I bet they get off the shelf every once in a while.

 

[Michigan Planner]



Havn't seen uncle mac post for a while...

I was thinking the same thing yesterday.

I believe he has mentioned in the past that he is a CPA.

I know that he seems to disappear in March and April leading up to tax day and if he is anything like my wife, and has some government clients, foundations, or non-profits, this could be another busy time of year for him since most of them close their books September 30th.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I couldn't do that. It's very likely that these will end up in the trash, or on your shelf as a daily reminder to never do something like this again lol.

There's nothing like words of encouragement ....

But in the interest of full disclosure, I couldn't do that either.

Good luck to Namor.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



The paint has come off several of the eyelets on my #8 BB wingtips.
And the paint didn't chip off either. It's like the whole ring of it came loose. Looks like there's green oxidation on the brass too.
That's the only pair of Aldens I have with that problem.

Interesting.

I've never had this issue with my eyelets.