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[CalceoAdamator]



Well... I'm on that Alden grind this week - so in addition to the snuff suede (J.Crew) LWB's I picked up the 9751's - LWB in Black Shell...

Now my preorder with Leffot needs to be the Kudu LWB...

Any idea how the sizing of the RL Marlow would be? I don't know how the color would compare to Cigar or other exotic shells...

The Marlow is not as dark as Alden's cigar and I find the fit, at least for me, comparable to the Barrie last, perhaps with a slight narrowness. It's a nice shoe...

 

[Steel28]

Was thinking to grab unlined suede dover in tan on Barrie last but I want to see if I can find same shoes on Laydon last. What are my chances or should I just go with Barrie..?

 

[zippyh]

Black unlined LHS. Gonna get my Michael Jackson on...

I got the Black Unlined.  

Not sure I get the MJ reference, unless you mean moonwalk?  (Sorry, I'm slow)

MJ always wore black penny loafers.

 

[BeSpiffington]



For me if I buy too many expensive socks I can't afford to buy the expensive shoes...

Nice! What sock brands do you blow your scratch on?

 

[BeSpiffington]



The Marlow is not as dark as Alden's cigar and I find the fit, at least for me, comparable to the Barrie last, perhaps with a slight narrowness. It's a nice shoe...

Thanks for the fit and color comparison. Been thinking about adding the Marlow to the collection. Mediahound, aka Phototristan, did a good review on YouTube that piqued my interest.

 

[JermynStreet]



I got the Black Unlined.  

Not sure I get the MJ reference, unless you mean moonwalk?  (Sorry, I'm slow)
What'd you get?

  Glad that someone found it funny.

Edit:  Also, post more pics of those cap-toes for me to drool on?

 

[JermynStreet]



Thanks for the fit and color comparison. Been thinking about adding the Marlow to the collection. Mediahound, aka Phototristan, did a good review on YouTube that piqued my interest.

BTW, does Phototristan have a SF account? He's got a pretty serious collection and I think he provides valuable commentary.

Also, I'm still worried about Uncle Mac. I haven't seen any activity in 3 weeks. Considering the ease of posting with a smartphone, and for a guy who posts regularly, I'm a little worried by his lack of activity. Does anyone know him more personally?

 

[mediahound]

BTW, does Phototristan have a SF account? He's got a pretty serious collection and I think he provides valuable commentary.

Yes, I've tried to change my username, but I don't know who to message to do that.

 

[SuitedDx]



BTW, does Phototristan have a SF account? He's got a pretty serious collection and I think he provides valuable commentary.

Also, I'm still worried about Uncle Mac. I haven't seen any activity in 3 weeks. Considering the ease of posting with a smartphone, and for a guy who posts regularly, I'm a little worried by his lack of activity. Does anyone know him more personally?

I do not claim to know Mac "personally" but I believe that he is just away for this time; he should be back soon enough.

I am sure he will appreciate the concern.

 

[brooklyn]



This is good because your foot will sink in to the cork foot bed up to 1/4 of an inch and leave an imprint.  Should alleviate at least some of the snug fit.  Was it so snug that your feet were throbbing?

I didnt consider that my foot would settle. The fit was not so tight that i couldnt keep the shoe on. I am just concerned about spending so much for a pair of shoes then two weeks of wearing them they become a problem. It happened on my past 2 pair of shoes. They were fine in the store but after about month i couldnt wear them anymore

 

[FrankCowperwood]



I don't think I'm in love with the crepe. It looks nice with the snuff suede, but I wouldn't get it on a cordovan shoe. When these wear out, I think might try having B. Nelson put a double leather sole on them.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

side shots:

To my eye the crepe looks right and good on this boot. It gives it a desert boot feel that's distinctive. I actually just ordered a pair of unlined suede ankle boots on a black crepe sole from Rancourt, with this boot as the inspiration. I really like how this one looks (nice photos and thanks for posting them, btw), but want to branch out a little in my collection. Hopefully the Rancourt version will be a good one.

 

[blue collar]



Edit: Oh wait, no. Sorry, actually these aren't the same...

Post of the month by far! Well done sir!

 

[Don L]

BTW, does Phototristan have a SF account? He's got a pretty serious collection and I think he provides valuable commentary.

Also, I'm still worried about Uncle Mac. I haven't seen any activity in 3 weeks. Considering the ease of posting with a smartphone, and for a guy who posts regularly, I'm a little worried by his lack of activity. Does anyone know him more personally?

I've exchanged messages and he is fine, just busy

Ravello LWB today

 

[shaunw]

BTW, does Phototristan have a SF account? He's got a pretty serious collection and I think he provides valuable commentary.

Also, I'm still worried about Uncle Mac. I haven't seen any activity in 3 weeks. Considering the ease of posting with a smartphone, and for a guy who posts regularly, I'm a little worried by his lack of activity. Does anyone know him more personally?

he's an accountant, you won't see or hear from him for another month....nothing to worry over, he's just busy.

 

[Owlbass]

What kind of leather is the uppers on the Jcrew plain toe boot? I asked them and they said they didn't know. I'm guessing calf but I'm not entirely sure.

http://www.jcrew.com/mens_category/shoes/AldenForJCrew/PRDOVR~47357/47357.jsp

thanks