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[jaydc7]

I just saw those over at LS... they look amazing...

Is NST different enough from moc toe to warrant a purchase?

 

[Ahab]

Originally Posted by interlockingny

I actually like the Commando Soles on those NST boots. To each their own I guess.
+1

 

[mcarthur]

Originally Posted by Ahab

This is such a great shoe. Everything just comes together. I am jealous.

thank you

 

[mcarthur]

Originally Posted by William S.

Those are beauties !


Kind regards,

William

thank you

 

[mcarthur]

whiskey nst

 

[Razele]

Tom, can we get the plaintoe plaza lasted cordovan boot in black, with a rear leather pull?

That would be amazing.

 

[Curious_George]

Recently picked these up on Ebay. I'm really liking them so far, but I have no idea what what last they are on. My only other Aldens are 405s in 11E. These are 11 1/2D and seem to run a little longer and narrower. I'm wondering if anyone can identify the last?

Second photo is not at all representative of the actual color.

 

[jerrybrowne]

Originally Posted by Curious_George

Recently picked these up on Ebay. I'm really liking them so far, but I have no idea what what last they are on. My only other Aldens are 405s in 11E. These are 11 1/2D and seem to run a little longer and narrower. I'm wondering if anyone can identify the last?

Second photo is not at all representative of the actual color.

Looks like Barrie.

 

[jerrybrowne]

Hello,

I have an area near the heel of a new-ish pair of #8 V-tips with a very dull finish. No matter how much brushing or polishing with flannel it won't go away. Do you guys have any ideas?

TIA

 

[greekgeek]

Originally Posted by interlockingny

I actually like the Commando Soles on those NST boots. To each their own I guess.

The commando is perfect for the NST boots. Hard to resist them in that brown...

 

[quantrell]

LSBH is fantastic, bought a pair of black shell PT boots today in honor of it's opening.

 

[jerrybrowne]

Originally Posted by quantrell

LSBH is fantastic, bought a pair of black shell PT boots today in honor of it's opening.

Any interesting makeups?

 

[MiniW]

Originally Posted by saracen

Wow MiniW! those look very nice. Would you say the soft calf leather fits a bit looser or tighter than normal leather (or shell for that matter)? I'm curious since I've tried some Indy boots in a soft calf and they were much looser than the shell and chromexel counterparts.

Indys in soft calf? What model is that? I would say that these NST in soft calf fit about what I would expect for a size 7.5 D Barrie Last. They are actually pretty tight but I expect them to stretch a few mms here and there and be a great fit. I probably won't wear them until the Fall so we'll see. Also I think the commando soles are a huge plus to the shoes so it is a personal preference.

In my experience (and take it for what it's worth from a guy who owns about 10 pairs of Aldens) is that shell cordovan shoes fit about 0.25 size larger than its calf counterpart. So it may be just a tad roomier but not so much to warrant getting a larger size. Again the best option is to try a pair on in an Alden store and purchase the exact pair that you tried on and you know fits you well. Of course I only done that once so I understand where all the questions about sizing comes from.

 

[Dexter_]

Originally Posted by LeatherSOUL

Suggestions for reorders are always welcomed.

Not exactly a reorder but... I'd be interested in the tan suede barrie chukka or Snuff PT Boot with one small request... gunboat style with double leather sole.

 

[Roguls]

Originally Posted by Dexter_

Not exactly a reorder but... I'd be interested in the tan suede barrie chukka or Snuff PT Boot with one small request... gunboat style with double leather sole.

+1 on snuff pt boot. Awesome.