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[sevenfoldtieguy]



While I appreciate the beauty - I just don't think I could wear a 2-eylet Chukka.

I like my shoes to feel tight and just can't get over feeling like they would feel too loose?

None of my two eyelet shell chukkas are too loose. Some find that to be the case, but not all.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Does anyone know of a retailer whose cigar LWBs come with a dark brown welt? For some reason I seem to recall that Alden NY's do, but I don't know why I think that.

I had BNelson make the welt on my Cigar LWBs dark brown.

 

[Bakes11771]

nephew,
look at the factory style 560 or 561

I'm considering a Suede Tassel. Already have #8 and have plans for Cigar Tassels, but thinking about suede in addition.

I haven't bought a pair of calf shoes since I got my first pair of shells. That was 8 shoe purchases ago. I barely wear my calf shoes anymore, but wore a pair on Wednesday due to the threat of inclement weather. I have Swims, but just think of them as fit for occasions when I get caught in a bind. If I'm sure it will rain/snow I leave the shell at home.

 

[imolazhp_ci]



I'm considering a Suede Tassel.  Already have #8 and have plans for Cigar Tassels, but thinking about suede in addition.

I haven't bought a pair of calf shoes since I got my first pair of shells.  That was 8 shoe purchases ago.  I barely wear my calf shoes anymore, but wore a pair on Wednesday due to the threat of inclement weather.  I have Swims, but just think of them as fit for occasions when I get caught in a bind.  If I'm sure it will rain/snow I leave the shell at home.

i have navy suede tassels from leffot. they get more compliments than any shoe i own.

 

[Burton]



Yes sir you are correct

That is a shame. I would truly like to own a pair, but I have not found a comfortable size on that last.

 

[jvc44]

Di you guys wear #8 NST commando soles plaza last boots with jeans?

 

[jvc44]

What do you think about that makeup seven ?Mac?

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



I may unsubscribe from this thread. I mean come on, Uncle Mac, Sevenfold and some others were talking about how underrated black shell is and then I began to think . . . . Thinking is definitely bad. I purchased a pair of black medallion cap toes from Alden of Madison Ave today. I really need to stop reading this thread.

Good choice my friend. Good choice.

 

[jvc44]

I have huge disadvantage of not having retail store nearby.

 

[wj4]



I have huge disadvantage of not having retail store nearby.

All of my Aldens were bought online. The only somewhat local place I have is LSBH.

 

[Papa Doble]



Di you guys wear #8 NST commando soles plaza last boots with jeans?

I don't (yet) own a pair of these, but I'd definitely wear them with jeans if I did.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]



Di you guys wear #8 NST commando soles plaza last boots with jeans?

Absolutely. JGilbert's plaza lasted color 8 boot on the commando sole is my favorite high boot make up. I have various models in that make up. And I wear them all with jeans, and of course with many other things as well.

 

[MrDV]



Leffot Cigar Indy

Those look great, I want a pair.

 

[MrDV]



whiskey lhs
marcoliani merino wool argyles otc

Great looking shoe uncle.

 

[sevenfoldtieguy]

Try them out in the spring or summer with thin or no socks. You will appreciate the flex sole and the lack of a lining. It's a different kind of comfort

Good advice here.

I wear my snuff suede unlined pubs without socks in the summer all the time.