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[mcarthur]



Bit the bullet on the JCrew captoe boots yesterday. We all know what they look like but I'm still excited enough to post a picture .

good shine
wear in good health

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I'm one of the guys who don't find much use for cordovan boots with leather soles - those times of the year when I wear boots it's usually all slush/snow/etc. That said, pics like the above are truly inspiring, and maybe I'll reconsider and see if I can extend the timespan for wearing boots just to be able to put on some of those beauties 

Interesting ...

All of my shell boots are on leather soles - save for my color 8 NST on the Commando sole.

 

[mcarthur]



Looks stunning, uncle. My pair unfortunately doesn't fit me as well, I should have sized down a half.

Anyone interested in a pair of 9D RL Marlows? Should be a good fit if you are 9.5D, I also put Topys on them.

thank you

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Quote:
Just came from a J Crew store. They have a policy of 15% off for teachers and students. When the SA tried to apply it the computer wouldn't allow her to do so. She thought she could side skirt the issue but was unable to do so. She said none of there promotions can be applied to Alden or other partnership products. I know last Christmas some people were able to apply a 25% off promotion but they have since sealed that loophole. Not sure that I want to pull the trigger, but your pics are killin' me! Great addition to your collection patrick_b.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Saw this posted on Ebay. They look great, nearly new condition; 975 (shell color 8 LWB). But I noticed in one of the pics that the soles do not have the Horween stamp on the bottom. Any idea how this may be the case?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alden-mens-...2370298?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item460937eafa

 

[mexicutioner]



Couple more after processing:





But I liked the first one the best:

lately, i have been very strongly considering selling my #8 wingtip boots and buying a pair of these instead. these pictures are pushing me much closer to pulling the trigger. beautiful!!!

 

[mediahound]

Saw this posted on Ebay. They look great, nearly new condition; 975 (shell color 8 LWB). But I noticed in one of the pics that the soles do not have the Horween stamp on the bottom. Any idea how this may be the case?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alden-mens-...2370298?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item460937eafa

They may have been recrafted or something. My 975s definitely had that new from the factory when new:

 

[mcarthur]



Am I screwed!?!

that should be your biggest problem-brush vigorously for several minutes and it will be all gone

 

[mcarthur]



Black shell captoe bluchers today.

nephew,
good shine

 

[mcarthur]



First outing with my new #8 NST Boots from J. Gilbert

wear in good health

 

[Kai]

I'm wearing mine today. Love these boots.

 

[blue collar]



They may have been recrafted or something. My 975s definitely had that new from the factory when new:

I've had shell pairs that don't have the Horween stamp (that were first quality and not recrafted).

 

[mcarthur]

cigar nst
argyles otc

 

[sstomcat]



cigar nst
argyles otc

Rocking...

 

[imolazhp_ci]



Very nice C&J for RL Wingtips Uncle. Thought for a second they were the Edward Green brown crup WT that Leather Soul had a while back but the RL WT is lovely.

Can't get the RL WT in my territory but am expecting delivery this week of it's cousin, the ready to wear C&J Pembroke made on the same last but in tan grain calf on a dainite sole.



Perfect for wet Northern European pavements!

i have these! wearing them right now. these can take a terrible beating. i've ended up hiking unpaved trails with them. no joke. they can truly take the WORST beating and polish up beautifully. i love them.