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[Alcibiades]

Damn, I wish I could wear cordovan LHS. (I can wear the unlined suede). I am going to try the BB unlined version. Or I may just have to kill my feet in a regular pair.

Wigglr, at 22, wearing LHS will make you stand out from your peers in a good way. I'm 28, I wish I started wearing Alden shoes earlier.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

The LHS is probably the only Alden shell model where whiskey would be my first choice. I have whiskey (9C) and unlined color 8 from BB (9C). I actually like the fit of the BB slightly better. Getting an exotic shell LHS in a C width can prove to be a difficult task.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



The LHS is probably the only Alden shell model where whiskey would be my first choice. I have whiskey (9C) and unlined color 8 from BB (9C). I actually like the fit of the BB slightly better. Getting an exotic shell LHS in a C width can prove to be a difficult task.

I would also still have the ravello LHS but it was defective, and the retailer had no replacements in my size. Oh well ....

 

[Al in Philly]

Gentlemen,

I have a quick question. I wear a 10D in the 901 (Hampton) and am thinking about getting the 4060 boot (Grant). Should I stick with 10D or go with 9.5D? Perhaps 9.5E?

 

[izach]

Please help me. What is LHS. I see so many 3 characters acronyms WRT Aldens shoes. Maybe someone will provide me with the proper interpretation.

 

[Evil Abed]

Leisure Hand Sewn, the style of shoes depicted in the above conversation.

 

[ElDave]



Please help me. What is LHS. I see so many 3 characters acronyms WRT Aldens shoes. Maybe someone will provide me with the proper interpretation.

The big ones are

LHS = leisure hand sewn = penny loafer where the strap does not go across the entirety of the shoe
LWB = long wing blucher = wing tip where the wing extends to the back of the shoe
SWB = short wing blucher = wing tip where the wing ends halfway down the shoe
PTB = plain toe blucher = plain shoe with open/blucher lacing

 

[wigglr]

Damn, I wish I could wear cordovan LHS. (I can wear the unlined suede). I am going to try the BB unlined version. Or I may just have to kill my feet in a regular pair.
Wigglr, at 22, wearing LHS will make you stand out from your peers in a good way. I'm 28, I wish I started wearing Alden shoes earlier.

I agree with this, but I think this is also achieve with my Alden offerings that I have. Regardless, the LHS has grown on me a lot. Especially a pair of Whiskey, which could be great for summer

 

[Bakes11771]

I the spirit of of LHS Appreciation Day




And a few non-stock Cigar LHS photos




Disclaimer: The Calf loafer is Peal & Co for BB

 

[dddrees]

Decided to get the Wing Tip Shell Cordovan Color 8 Boots. Hope to get them sometime next week or the first part of the following week.At some point I think I would like to get a pair in Ravello as well.

 

[imolazhp_ci]

thanks for the cigar pics! i think i'll bite the bullet.

 

[REguy]



Gentlemen,

I have a quick question.  I wear a 10D in the 901 (Hampton) and am thinking about getting the 4060 boot (Grant).  Should I stick with 10D or go with 9.5D?  Perhaps 9.5E?

I say if your 10 Hampton is snug, go 10.5 on the Grant. If you've got a little play, stick with 10.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I say if your 10 Hampton is snug, go 10.5 on the Grant. If you've got a little play, stick with 10.

This is sound advice.

 

[balmoralsoccer]

Decided to get the Wing Tip Shell Cordovan Color 8 Boots. Hope to get them sometime next week or the first part of the following week.At some point I think I would like to get a pair in Ravello as well.

great choice! i just got a pair! whose makeup did you get?

 

[dddrees]

great choice! i just got a pair! whose makeup did you get?

Congrats.

I purchased my pair from Shoe Mart.