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[MoneyWellSpent]

Some people (men and women) seem to have a visceral negative reaction to the split toe style. Same with various monk straps. However I've never run into a woman that doesn't like wingtips (no matter what the brand is)

She says they look like they have a pair of boobs on them.

 

[tifosi]



She says they look like they have a pair of boobs on them.

Wingtips??? LOL

 

[wdahab]

Does anyone recall if anyone has ever made a makeup of shell cordovan boots (preferably #8, but anything) on a neocork sole? Either plain toe or Indy boot, or really anything else. I know I haven't seen it anywhere, but perhaps someone recalls several years ago a small run done by "fill in shop here".

I love the neocork, it's durable and perfect for the mix of office/outdoor scenarios that I frequent. It looks sleeker and tracks less mud than the commando sole, but holds up better/lasts longer than leather soles and does better in the snow and mud.

 

[mcarthur]



Wow, I gotta say that we had a terrific Whiskey Wednesday today. Plenty of examples of the beauty of Whiskey today. Keep it up and happy holidays.

Kudos to Mac and his Ravello PTBs. Those are a work of art.

-Mike

nephew,
thank you

 

[mcarthur]



Finally I have my own glass of Whiskey, LWB in 10D

Spoiler: Warning: Spoiler!

+1 for whiskey and argyles

 

[MoneyWellSpent]

Wingtips??? LOL

Yeah, I never saw it either until she pointed it out. She's referring to a woman's perspective of looking down at herself (imagine the blank part of the vamp being the boobs/cleavage and the brogueing part forward being the shirt/lingerie/etc. I see it now and just grin.

 

[mcarthur]



Wow. Wow. Wow. Leffot #8 Tankers with antique edge on Barrie.

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nephew
wear your tankers only in good health

 

[BeSpiffington]



Thanks, Be! If only they magically appeared under my Christmas tree....haha

Your very welcome. The magic is being able to live in a free country, celebrate Christmas, and wear nice shoes purchased with our own sweat equity.

 

[mcarthur]

king saddle
cashmere otc

 

[bkotsko]

king saddle
cashmere otc

These are very sharp, Mac.
Saddles are on my short list.

 

[BeSpiffington]



Spoiler

king saddle
cashmere otc

Beautiful saddles and cashmere argyles Uncle.

 

[tampatravel]

ohhh mac, the king saddle is fantastic!

 

[husbands]

just got my seconds order in

according to the list, it was a cigar barrie model with no picture. based on the model number, I was pretty sure it was a LWB. At first, I thought I didn't get the pair, but then I found out that I was the lucky buyer

however, it looks like it's not actually cigar, but color 8. I think this is a second from the recent leffot run:

I can't see any defect at all. I think I'll be keeping these

 

[mcarthur]



These are very sharp, Mac.
Saddles are on my short list.

nephew,
thank you

 

[tifosi]



just got my seconds order in

according to the list, it was a cigar barrie model with no picture. based on the model number, I was pretty sure it was a LWB. At first, I thought I didn't get the pair, but then I found out that I was the lucky buyer

however, it looks like it's not actually cigar, but color 8. I think this is a second from the recent leffot run:

Spoiler

I can't see any defect at all. I think I'll be keeping these

Wow! Nice score!