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[MrDV]

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WOW... Simply gorgeous!!!   Wear well....

Thank you CA.

 

[rydenfan]

Thanks for the kind words.
Yes, ep French blue. The blue compliments ravello nicely.

Agreed. I wear my navy Rivets with Ravello frequently. I will have to look at the french blue as well

 

[mediahound]

The 975 is a main staple to any wardrobe... Why not just buy it directly from Alden via one of their company stores (DC or San Francisco) or is your size the issue? I believe thats a style they readily keep in stock (unless the rumors about a shell shortage that have been circulating on the forum have come to bear reality).

agree. i think alden sf has most sizes of the 975 in stock right now.

http://www.aldenshop.com/Store/DrawProducts.aspx?CategoryID=46&ParentID=94&PageID=&Action=

 

[blue collar]

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[blue collar]



ravello ptb x leffot

Man! Looking fantastic. Looks like you dipped your feet in liquid caramel!

 

[sazon]

Maiden voyage of Alden x Leather Soul Alpine Grain wing tip boot

 

[Steel28]



Maiden voyage of Alden x Leather Soul Alpine Grain wing tip boot

I can't believe I missed these. LS had my size and I decided to give my visa a break
Amazing, simply best casual boot. Hopefully next run for me.

 

[bespoken pa]

^ eyelets look great.

 

[Hill]



ravello ptb x leffot

It seems the even greater shortage of rare shell can be attributed to your very nice collection. These look great man.

 

[Steel28]



ravello ptb x leffot

thanks for sharing MrDV, as some would say these are unicorns at least for me.

 

[sinnedk]



I bought a pair. In 10.5 too.

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

yeap the leather is awesome

 

[docalden2013]



Maiden voyage of Alden x Leather Soul Alpine Grain wing tip boot

Wear on good health, Sazon! Just one question: didn't we both get these a couple months ago? I'm impressed with your ability to restrain yourself; I wore them out to town the very first night!

Happy maiden voyage...

 

[MrDV]



Maiden voyage of Alden x Leather Soul Alpine Grain wing tip boot

Nice pick up sazon. I would have jumped on these, but had just found jcrew's pebble grain cap toe boots a few weeks before these were offered. Enjoy wearing them.

 

[mcarthur]



I have two color 8 Florsheim imperial shell models from the1970's - LWB and PTB - and one black shell model from 1981 - PTB. I wear them all TTS. I like each of them as well as my Aldens. They fit like a glove and are of wonderful quality. American made.

Wore my black ones tonight .....

nephew,
where did you find my florsheim's. those were the equal to aldens and more costly

 

[mcarthur]



My camera doesn't do these shoes justice.  I assumed I would use these exclusively for casual to business casual, but these SWB's look outstanding; they could easily be dressed up with a suit.  There are those though, who believe bluchers should not be paired with suits.  I'm not one of them.

The commando sole is subtle enough for a dressy boot, imo.

nephew,
i agree with your conclusion that they could and should be worn with a suit and tie.