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[pennzi12]

Does anyone own this model?

http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-me...pvc-ald-mxsbd-44611h_ald_m_wing_tip_boot.html

I am loving that texture for some casual wear. Wondering how it looks with a little bit of wear on them.

I posted pictures of these a few pages back. Purchased in the fall and wear them all the time. Great color and surprisingly flexible leather boot. I think the All Weather Walker is made from the same leather. Maybe others can chime in on their experiences.

 

[tmw]



The folks at Alden DC told me there is a severe shortage of shell cordovan belts, especially in the nonstandard colors.  I'm surprised anyone has them, as I was told it would be a several month lead time.

I make the rounds at all the Alden shops every so often just for S+G's asking for shell belts....often I hear a sigh at the end of the phone. Honestly, I don't think anyone has a clue.
The best bet for a shell (non-Alden) belt right now is Epaulet. I bought a saddle shell belt from them last month and love it. Not cheap though. If enough of us got together and asked Adele and Mike to have Carmina make a bunch of belts for SF members maybe they'll be interested?

My 10 y.o #8 Alden belt is well loved and still looking great.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I make the rounds at all the Alden shops every so often just for S+G's asking for shell belts....often I hear a sigh at the end of the phone. Honestly, I don't think anyone has a clue.
The best bet for a shell (non-Alden) belt right now is Epaulet. I bought a saddle shell belt from them last month and love it. Not cheap though. If enough of us got together and asked Adele and Mike to have Carmina make a bunch of belts for SF members maybe they'll be interested?

My 10 y.o #8 Alden belt is well loved and still looking great.

I was told by a major Alden retailer employee that he has literally never even seen a ravello belt.

 

[blue collar]



We should start a support group...

... oh wait, we are already here.

Some (most) would call us the "more money than brains club"...even though I have no money.

"Hi my name is ______ and i just spent $720 on shoes that I'm afraid to wear in the rain, that dont quite fit, that people think look like plastic, all becaue they are a rare color ..."

at least there is a special page for people like us!!!

 

[shaunw]

The Unionmade Kirkwood Cordovan Cap Toe Boot in Ravello 39623HC, I'm really digging these.........

 

[Don L]

^^^Man I'm bummed my order never made it for those. Absolutely killer

^^^

First wear for my newly restored Black Calf NST's with new waterlock soles.

 

[sazon]



The Unionmade Kirkwood Cordovan Cap Toe Boot in Ravello 39623HC, I'm really digging these.........

wow. just too nice.

 

[sazon]



Some (most) would call us the "more money than brains club"...even though I have no money.

"Hi my name is ______ and i just spent $720 on shoes that I'm afraid to wear in the rain, that dont quite fit, that people think look like plastic, all becaue they are a rare color ..."

at least there is a special page for people like us!!!

Or, I propose:

Hi, my name is ____________. I just spent $720 on a horse's a$$.


J Gilbert's plaza last NST today. Picture color is a bit off, but the beauty of #8 comes through

 

[tmw]

Alden D.C cigar captoe Grant last

 

[sazon]

Cigar boot looking great. Almost looks like a color 8. Must have been a dark batch of cigar.

 

[tmw]



Cigar boot looking great. Almost looks like a color 8. Must have been a dark batch of cigar.

Thanks, and yes a very nice deep and consistent color throughout.
Courtesy of the wonderful Kathy at Alden D.C.

 

[FrankCowperwood]

Ravello PTBs from Alden SF. Socks courtesy of some of my younger relatives.

 

[neutrino]

Frank, a dark welt there, right? I suppose it's common for Alden SF cigar and ravello styles?

 

[100 yrs]

on the subject of belts, i bought a couple of calf belts from user zissou that have served me well - one in oxblood which matches #8 well enough for me, and one in natural which pairs with natural cxl. it felt great to buy from a forum member. also, i don't like it when belts and shoes match exactly.

 

[Alcibiades]



Frank, a dark welt there, right? I suppose it's common for Alden SF cigar and ravello styles?

I received a pair of ravello longwings from SF with a dark brown welt - I love it