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[mr chorizo]

My first Alden's EVER...a mxas present my senior year in highschool from brooks brothers.

black calfskin full strap loafers...beat to hell and in dire need of a factory restore.

 

[mediahound]

anyone know what's recommended to treat alden kudu leather? neatsfoot oil?

 

[mcarthur]



You will have too much heel slippage IMO. And they may also be too short.

i agree with my nephew and by the general rule of thumb you would need on the aberdeen last a 9.5 D

 

[Alcibiades]



looks great. what last? do the unlined ones size any differently than lined?

Barrie last

Many have reported unlined PTBs fit a bit snugger than the lined versions. I agree, but it's not enough to make a difference in sizing IMO. These are my standard 9.5Es.

 

[mcarthur]



Not a bad job actually. Well done man!

i second

 

[mcarthur]



Ravello LWB Marcoliani OTC EP Walt

nephew, looking good in your gunboats. i like your combo

 

[mcarthur]



Perfect day for AF-53's

nephew, looking good

 

[mcarthur]



Ok, so these are my first shell purchases, which were largely funded by money I shouldn't be spending right now, given the fact that I'm still in grad school...

Each photo is a first time wear.

LWB #8

WTB #8

Cigar chukka (received via trade)

And I'm hoping it doesn't get a little redundant with the #8 shell when my cap toe boots arrive sometime in August.

wear in good health, #8 is the best, you must be at wharton

 

[mcarthur]



Black unlined cordovan dover PTB from Alden DC

I'm really liking these. Surprisingly light and flexible for a cordovan shoe. The flat welt and single leather sole make it sleeker looking than your average PTB as well. I find the shape of the shoe suits black cordovan very well...

nephew,
wear in good health

 

[Don L]

nephew,
looking good in your gunboats. i like your combo

Thank you Uncle. I have a good mentor

 

[trig]



anyone know what's recommended to treat alden kudu leather? neatsfoot oil?

minimal care needed. from nick horween himself.

"Very little maintenance is needed on Kudu Chromexcel. It’s a hand-curried leather, which means it has lots of oil in it already. A damp cloth and a brush is all you will need for care for several years."

i'm guessing eventually you throw some venetian on it.

 

[mcarthur]

whiskey ptb
argyles otc

 

[MrGuy]



MrGuy!!!! I love your store! I am a st louisan! Tell Joe and everyone I said Hi. Great to see you guys on SForum!

I am not a rep for Mr guy, only inspired by them. I no longer live in stl, and thought I ought to bring a little of home with me on my journeys. Go birdinals!

 

[mediahound]

Barrie last

Many have reported unlined PTBs fit a bit snugger than the lined versions. I agree, but it's not enough to make a difference in sizing IMO. These are my standard 9.5Es.

thanks for the info.

minimal care needed. from nick horween himself.

"Very little maintenance is needed on Kudu Chromexcel. It’s a hand-curried leather, which means it has lots of oil in it already. A damp cloth and a brush is all you will need for care for several years."

i'm guessing eventually you throw some venetian on it.

cool, i didn't even realize kudu was chromexcel. i think probably some neatsfoot oil every once in a while (like not even once a year) might be good for it.

 

[stevent]



minimal care needed. from nick horween himself.

"Very little maintenance is needed on Kudu Chromexcel. It’s a hand-curried leather, which means it has lots of oil in it already. A damp cloth and a brush is all you will need for care for several years."

i'm guessing eventually you throw some venetian on it.

I treated my kudus with neatsfoot oil as horween recommends, did a really good job at revitalizing the leather after a season of snow and salt. Looks pretty much new