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[sazon]



An amazing shoe Sazon, as are most in your collection. Would you mind sharing how one acquires a ravello shoe from crew?

Thank you Shawn.

No fooling, here is how I scored those Ravello LWB from J Crew : It was Christmas clearance time in early January and I was after a certain Thomas Mason shirt from J Crew. I was told that the J Crew Ludlow shop in TriBeCa had the shirt. I had never been to that shop but I figured I’d take walk there since it was only 20mins from where I work.

I open the door and right smack in the middle when I walked in was a display with these shoes. I immediately fell in love, as I love the brass eyelet look. I asked the clerk when these came in?!? He said they just arrived two days ago, and they only sold 1 or 2 so far. They were not on-line or in any other store. The store had been waiting for them for like 18 mons he said. I said, please give me a 10D, immediately. “Buy now, decide later” is the usual rule when you find Aldens, but one look and I had made up my mind.

It was so refreshing to find this model without the usual hype and frantic searching when a Ravello model is spotted.

Not long after, the shoes blew up here on SF and sold out soon thereafter.

Timing is everything.

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

^^^ So is good fortune! You must be a good man Sazon, to have that kind of karma!!

 

[TactileOne]

For those seeking a simple shell wallet - http://www.winter-session.com/products/spencer-triple-wallet-5

 

[MarioImpemba]

> Bootmaker black shell captoes on Grant
> All eyelets
> Dbl leather sole

Got 'em for a deal in B&S.

I got flat black waxed laces off ebay on the way, and will relace in euro straight fashion as I do all my shoes.

Also need to work my magic on them with some Lexol/Reno/Kiwi.

 

[lagsun]

Latest purchase off eBay - Snuff Suede LWB from Leffot. Looks like they were worn only a couple of times at most. They also fit a little snugger out of the box than my cordovan LWBs.

 

[BeSpiffington]



dark brown WT
argyles otc

Uncle, your wingtips are aging very nicely.

 

[BeSpiffington]



You've seen them before, just not looking as spectacular!

RTP, you too are amazing.

 

[macjedi]

I could use some help on Hampton sizing.

I purchased a pair of snuff suede medallion cap toe bals from The Shoe Mart in 9D (my Braddock size). The fit was comfortable, but a little long in the length and a bit sloppy feeling.

I ordered a 8.5D to compare; the length feels better, but the arch feels a bit short compared to the 9D. They are also a bit snug; more than I'd prefer.

Unfortunately, these aren't available in any width other than D, so I can't try any other widths.

I'd like to hear anyone's thoughts on the fit of suede vs cordovan, or calf in this last, and any recommendations on what size I should try next … I'm looking to acquire a king cap toe soon.

Thanks!

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

> Bootmaker black shell captoes on Grant
> All eyelets
> Dbl leather sole

Got 'em for a deal in B&S.

I got flat black waxed laces off ebay on the way, and will relace in euro straight fashion as I do all my shoes.

Also need to work my magic on them with some Lexol/Reno/Kiwi.

Congrats on a fine score!

 

[ReppTiePrepster]

Latest purchase off eBay - Snuff Suede LWB from Leffot. Looks like they were worn only a couple of times at most. They also fit a little snugger out of the box than my cordovan LWBs.

I have the j crew version and absolutely LOVE them. Congrats and wear often in great health!

 

[violethour1951]

wow lagsun, those snuff suede LWBs are very nice. Love the tonal difference on the vamp

 

[mcarthur]



Lookin' good in your Marlows, Uncle!

nephew,

thank you

 

[mcarthur]



Uncle, your wingtips are aging very nicely.

nephew,

thank you

 

[sazon]



^^^ So is good fortune!  You must be a good man Sazon, to have that kind of karma!!

Wow, thanks Repp!

 

[tampatravel]

Ahhh how about a shot of Ravello from ATL Hartsfield.